Trend Highlights

An exclusive observatory on consumer trends

Anticipating the market means understanding where consumer demand is heading. This is why we brought the Trend Highlights directly onto our mainstage (hall A2) in a dynamic, interactive live format.

Developed in collaboration with Arsutoria, these sessions focus on the key consumer trends shaping bags, footwear and sneakers for the upcoming seasons. Alongside industry experts, we explore emerging consumer profiles, colour palettes, materials and leading silhouettes, giving you actionable insights to guide your buying and business strategies during Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags.

What Will You Find?

During the fair days, the Highlights Area 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.

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.