Highlights Area

An exclusive observatory on consumer trends

Get straight to the core of current consumer trends at Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags with the Highlights Area. This dynamic space confirms its position as the essential reference point for buyers and exhibitors eager to anticipate stylistic evolutions in the world of leather goods, footwear, and accessories.

Now in its fourth edition, the Highlights Area – promoted in collaboration with Arsutoria – is not simply an exhibition space, but a true source of inspiration and driver of innovation, and networking for the entire industry community that gathers in Riva del Garda.

What Will You Find?

During the fair days, the Highlights Area (located in Hall A2) will come alive with a rich program of meetings and workshops dedicated to the exclusive analysis of current and future consumer trends.

You can participate in thematic meetings focused on:

Shoes (women's and men's)
Bags (women's and men's)
Sneakers
The German and Northern European markets

Leading experts will guide these sessions, revealing consumer profiles, dominant color palettes, the most in-demand models, and their distinctive characteristics.

The Area will also offer an exclusive selection of products from exhibitors' collections. These items, carefully chosen by the fair's Fashion Committee, will concretely represent the trends discussed during the meetings, offering a visual and tangible reference for buyers and professionals.

Fashion Committee

A crucial role in identifying trends and selecting exhibitors' samples is played by the Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags Fashion Committee. This close-knit team of four industry experts has carefully examined market evolutions to identify the types of products most desired by consumers.