Gardabags Manifesto

Even in a world transformed by the digital revolution, human interaction is the spark that makes the difference in commerce and business.

Access to opportunities for enhancing the value chain and honing production, distribution, and sales is key for growth. A successful, well-designed trade fair is where these opportunities are spotted and brought to fruition.

Gardabags is where it all starts.

A young, vibrant fair, it is the global crossroads for the bags, belts, and leather accessories business. Ideally timed to match the industry’s key seasonal transitions, it sets it going every year.

Here, the world’s leading brands and distributors identify the best sourcing options and assemble their collections. Meanwhile, the most competitive and dedicated manufacturers from dozens of countries gain access to new markets for their products and services.

What makes Gardabags special?

We’re fiercely independent. We encourage participation from all corners of the earth, without favour or prejudice. Our only masters are our exhibitors and visitors because their success is our success.

We know the bags and accessories industry inside out. We understand that buyers are not all alike, and the same is true for vendors. Their markets, order quantities, needs, goals, and attitudes vary enormously. They deal with different price tiers and quality grades. They come from many different countries, range in size from local players to multinationals and household-name brands, represent a multitude of product categories, and rely on distinct business models.

We don’t treat them all the same. We know them, and we know where - and how - value is added at every step of the chain for each of them. This is why we can give them exactly what they need. We provide intelligence, insights, and connections - not simply floor space. We know who should meet whom, and we make it happen.

The ambiance here is unique. The lovely surroundings help: Lake Garda is a tourist destination in its own right, renowned all over Europe.

But what makes working here special is the community feeling. Business relationships grow over the years, and new ones are constantly made because of the ease of meeting prospective partners and clients. A practical, can-do, results-oriented attitude is the Gardabags way. Plenty of cool, informal social occasions provide the ideal framework for getting to know a new business associate or even finalising a deal.

A curated selection of participants means Gardabags brings together impressive variety and a manageable size. Our staff are friendly, supportive, and competent. All this makes work smooth and efficient in a way that traditional fairs - focused on quantity and oblivious to quality - can’t dream of.

Gardabags is where things get done—easily and effectively. Come find out why the industry’s key players and best innovators like us so much.