Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags (January 10–13, 2026) is preparing to kick off the fashion year with a comprehensive overview of the trends that will shape footwear, bags, and accessories collections. At the heart of the discussion, and hosted within the anticipated Highlights Area, four stylistic visions are establishing themselves as the pillars of the upcoming season, reflecting a consumer increasingly focused on quality, tactile emotion, and the narrative value of the product.
2026 fashion will be a fascinating balance between tradition and experimentation, defined by:
Opulent Grace: Signals the return of a baroque aesthetic, where luxury is controlled, and sensory richness takes center stage. Velvets, brocades, and metallic surfaces merge to create an elegance that balances theatricality and sobriety, with gold and black as the dominant palette.
Heritage Remix: The past is reinterpreted with a fresh perspective. Fabrics like tartan and traditionally crafted leather goods are combined with innovative geometries. It is the reassuring elegance of savoir-faire speaking a modern, cross-cutting language, emphasizing authenticity.
Denim Renaissance: Denim is consecrated as a ground for maximum experimentation. Bold washes, complex embroidery, and patchwork transform jeans into a symbol of creative and inclusive freedom, moving beyond gender distinctions to become a pure expression of personality.
Wild Allure: Captures the instinctive and primal force of nature. Animal textures, fur skins, and irregular surfaces define an intense, urban appeal. Leather becomes sculpture, and iridescences evoke organic vitality, resulting in an elegance that leaves a strong mark.
These trends will be explored in detail at the Highlights Area events, acting as a compass for buyers and exhibitors. Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags thus confirm their status as the ideal hub for interpreting the market's future and planning collection strategies.
New Showcase Area: Color Takes Center Stage at Gardabags
The January 2026 edition welcomes the new Showcase Area, located in Pavilion A2, conceived as a high-impact visual "display space." This setup will exhibit a selection of samples of bags, leather goods, and travel items from Gardabags exhibitors' collections. All selected products will feature a specific and strategic focus on the use of color, offering buyers immediate inspiration on the palettes and color combinations for the upcoming season.
