JULY 2024
FOOTWEAR
TRADESHOWS
CALENDAR
JULY – DECEMBER 2024
Written by: Andrew Sia
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From the Desk of the Publisher
In recent years we have observed the surging of the sneakers and we googled and found that as of 2023, an estimated 1.2 billion pairs of sneakers were produced worldwide. This number is almost the double of the previous year. In terms of revenue, it was almost $76 billion and it accounted for 19% of the total footwear sales.
We have only been starting to report about this industry since 2022 and it is correct to say that this is the fastest growing industry in recent years.
We decided to make reports more regularly.
We have noticed shows that are holding in Saigon, Bangkok, Shanghai, Melbourne, Dusseldorf, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Guanajuato, Istanbul, and all those major cities in the United States.
We can foresee that this industry will continue to grow and we ask you to pay attention as there are so many things to develop.
Introduction
The cover picture was taken from InStyle, and the article is titled, “The 20 Best White Sneakers for Every Outfit, Season, and Style.” It began with the writeup by saying, “From cult classics to modern sleek shoes, the white sneaker never goes out of style.”
It went on continue to say that the white sneakers should be classified as a wardrobe requirement. The writers picked the 20 sneakers and also gave reasons for their picks. I suggest you to read the article and click instyle.com/fashion/best-white-sneakers and I am sure that you would find it interesting.
I can’t agree more the rationale as I remember in my old days that all sneakers were in white canvas and we grew up in those.
Anyway, we start to give you the calendar for the footwear industry and we hope that it would help your work. Please refer to the months that we have created the report.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
JULY 2024
IFLE
July 10-12, Wednesday to Friday
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh
IFLE is one of the renowned international shoe exhibitions dedicated to the shoe and leather industry held twice in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. It is connecting the international exhibitors with Vietnamese and regional buyers, promoting the growth and development of the industry in Southeast Asia.
Chicago Shoe Market
July 24-25, Wednesday to Thursday
Embassy Suites, Lombard, Oakbrook
707 Butterfield, Illinois
www.chicagoshoemarket.com
The Chicago Shoe Market hosts two footwear, accessory and apparel tradeshow markets in Chicago, Illinois. The Windy City Shoe Travelers, a non-profit organization, provide an invaluable opportunity for retailers to check out the latest, must-have brands in a professional, effective and enjoyable setting. It is in the beautiful Village of Lombard and offers an exceptional marketing experience.
The IR Show
July 28-30, Friday to Sunday
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
www.usraonline.org
LA Market Week
July 29-31, Monday to Wednesday
California Market Center showrooms, Los Angeles
www.californiamarketcenter.com
The market week is referring to a series of trade events and showroom sessions held in the Los Angeles Fashion District. Events are designed to showcase the latest collections for apparel, accessories, footwear brands to retail buyers and industrial leaders.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
AUGUST 2024
FFANY
August 5-9, Monday to Friday
Member showrooms, New York City
www.ffany.org
FFANY Market Week occurs four times each year, bringing store owners, stylists, buyers and brands to NYC, the heart of the fashion footwear industry. This is the follow up of the June trade show in the New York City.
The Atlanta Shoe Market
August 10-12, Saturday to Monday
Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta
www.atlantashoemarket.com
It is one of the largest and prominent shoe trade shows in the footwear industry held twice per year in Atlanta, Georgia. It serves as a key platform for footwear manufacturers, distributors and retailers to showcase their latest collections and provide network and conduct business.
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market
August 13-16, Tuesday to Friday
Dallas World Trade Center, Dallas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel and Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellbeing product lines across many categories. It is the ideal place to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s and more.
WESA’s Western/English Apparel & Equipment
August 14-17, Wednesday to Saturday
Dallas World Trade Center, Dallas
www.wesatradeshow.com
The Western & English Sales Association (WESA) was organized in 1921 under the corporate name Men’s Apparel Club of Colorado. The founders of WESA launched the first show in January 1922 where retailers, manufacturers and sales representatives could conduct fair trade and fellowship. WESA Trade Show boast record-breaking retail attendees from a national and international audiences. It is showing 550 product lines and it is bringing more than 3400 retailers to the WESA Trade Show every year.
Boston Shoe Travelers – Northwest Expo
August 18-19, Sunday to Monday
Double Tree by Hilton, Manchester, New Hampshire
Northeast Expo is an open format show allowing retailers to go through all vendors’ booths. Appointments are strongly recommended. The mix of footwear is including everything from comfort, dress and specialty to athletic and outdoor. It is the largest trade show and educational forum in the Northeast.
Magic Las Vegas
August 19-21, Monday to Wednesday
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
It is a bi-annual event, unveiled new trends and products from over 700 brands. It carries every products and high-lighter emerging brands and bring attention to circular fashion landscape to promote today’s fashion ecosystem.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2024
Shoes Dusseldorf
September 1-3, Sunday to Tuesday
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Hansaallee 321, 40549 Düsseldorf
www.shoes-dusseldorf.com
The show was founded in 1936. It is divided into premium, contemporary, urban, comfort and kids zone. Prices are from mid to high price segment. The exhibition has a mix of 65% international exhibitors and 35% German brands. 5,000 buyers are visiting.
All China Leather Exhibition
September 3-5. Tuesday to Thursday
New International Expo Center, Shanghai
www.aclechina.com
All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was incorporated in 1998 and it is the first and only international leather fair in China. It is focusing the global leather industry and known for its opportunities in China’s huge market.
It targets the Chinese tanning sectors for the sourcing of raw hides and skins, semi-finished leather, leather chemical and machinery for manufacturing finished leather for footwear, leather goods and automotive upholstery sectors.
Who’s Next
September 2-4, Monday to Wednesday
Porte de Versailles, Paris
www.whosnext.com
It is a professional trade show in Paris that presents the most acute vision of a high-quality men’s and women’s fashion. It is for ready-to-wear apparel and accessories, including fashionable handbags, footwear, travelware, fashion accessories and lifestyle products.
Premiere Classe
September 28-30, Saturday to Monday
Tuileries Garden, Paris
www.whosnext.com.en/premiere-classe
It was founded in 1989 and it runs twice a year, in March and September/October during Women’s Fashion Week in Paris. It features accessories, shoes, leather goods, textile accessories and unveiling trends for the coming season. The event presents 450 brands and designers specially chosen for their creativity, originality and unique styles.
MOMAD
September 13-15, Friday to Sunday
Recinto Ferial, Av. Partenòn 5, 28042 Madrid
www.ifema.es
It is a major trade fair in Spain organized by IFEMA Madrid for footwear, fashion and accessories professionals to present new collections, trends, brands and business opportunities.
Micam Milano September 15-18, Sunday to Wednesday
Fiera Milano Rho, Milan
www.micam.it
MICAM is a footwear industry’s leading international trade show. It has 1,700 footwear collections at each show. The event is twice a year, in February and September in the Fiera Milano Rho trade show district. In this September show, it is showcasing spring/summer collections. There are four key themes of MACAM—trends and materials; art fashion heritage; sustainability and retail of the future.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
OCTOBER
2024
LA Market Week
October 7-9, Monday to Wednesday
California Market Center showrooms, Los Angeles
www.californiamarketcenter.com
The market week is referring to a series of trade events and showroom sessions held in the Los Angeles Fashion District. Events are designed to showcase the latest collections for apparel, accessories, footwear brands to retail buyers and industrial leaders.
Atlanta Apparel
October 15-18, Tuesday to Friday
AmericasMart, Atlanta
www.atlanta-apparel.com
Atlanta Apparel hosts 8 yearly tradeshows for buyers, exhibitors and industrial professionals. October is launching spring/summer season 2025 and it is also offering a wide range of top shoe lines, accessories, resort and more. It also offers products to meet the everyday needs of mother and children.
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market
October 22-15, Tuesday to Friday
Dallas World Trade Center, Dallas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel and Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellbeing product lines across many categories. It is the ideal place to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s and more.
ANPIC
October 23-25, Wednesday to Friday
Poliforum León Guanajuato, Guanajuato
www.anpic.com
It is a major event in Mexico dedicated to the footwear, leather goods and accessories industries. The city of León in Guanajuato is also a significant center for the footwear industry. It claims to have over 9,000 visitors from 29 visiting countries. About 300 brands showed their products.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
NOVEMBER
2024
Outdoor Retailer Winter
November 6-8, Wednesday to Friday
Salt Palace Convention Center,
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.outdoorretailer.com
Outdoor Retailer is North America’s largest tradeshow in outdoor industry drawing attendees from around the world. At the heart of Outdoor Retailers, there is an incredible community of brands, retailers, decision makers, designers and key stakeholders that come together to do business and have important conversations that can influence our future.
APLF Asean
November 6-8, Wednesday to Friday
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
www.aplf.com
The presence of international buyers and suppliers, it is an international show for business meeting and matching. It shows the diversification of leather of all types with different finishing and applications. It shows color and material trends curated by Olivier Guillemin in collaboration with the Comité Français de la Couleur.
AYSAF (Istanbul International Footwear Fashion Fair)
November 13-16, Wednesday to Saturday
Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul
www.aysafexpo.com
It is a significant trade fair in Turkey focusing on footwear and leather goods industry. It provides a platform for manufacturers, suppliers, designers and buyers to explore business opportunities. With the presence of tanning masters, leather technicians and chemists. It talks about sustainability.
International Footwear & Leather Exhibition Hanoi-2024
Thu, November 14th, 2024 (Remind Me)
Hanoi International Center for Exhibition (I.C.E.) , Vietnam
The International Shoes & Leather Exhibition – Hanoi incorporating International Footwear & Leather Products Exhibition – Hanoi (IFLE – HANOI) will be situated in the NORTHERN REGIONS of Vietnam (Hanoi), where large number of factories expansions are taking place. This expo is expected to attract international visitors, especially those from ASEAN countries and regions. This new trade fair will showcase shoe machinery, leather & material, finished footwear, leather goods and many more. The show is expected to attract international visitors, especially those from Europe, mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, India and ASEAN region.
The Running Event
November 19-21, Tuesday – Thursday
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
www.therunningevent.com
Usually it is held right after Thanksgiving, running gear manufacturers and retail stores would arrive in Austin, Texas for The Running Event trade show to talk about next year’s products. TRE is technically designed as an opportunity for specialty retail to look for new items they want to bring into their stores.
Footwear & Leather Show Australia
November 19-21, Tuesday to Thursday
Convention and Exhibition Center, Melbourne
www.footwearaccessories.com.au
It is also known as FLSA, is the leading trade event for shoes, accessories and apparel in Australia and New Zealand. It provides a platform to connect internal and local brands with retailers, distributors and industrial professionals.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
DECEMBER
2024
FFANY
December 2-6, Monday to Friday
Member showrooms, New York City
www.ffany.org
This is the follow up of the August trade show in the New York City.
Footwear Show NY Expo
December 3-5, Tuesday to Thursday
The Park Lane Hotel, New York City
www.fsnye.com
This is the show after the one in June. It is a show in the heart of the New York City dedicated to showcase the diversity and dynamic world of footwear.
Closing Remark
We have noticed that the shoes industry has been growing tremendously and thanks to the customers general acceptance of the sneakers, not only they have replaced the regular shoes, but they have gain their popularity and it is becoming such a big business.
We decided to run two reports per year:
Footwear Trade Shows – January to June;
Footwear Trade Shows – July to September
We would like to direct you to Footwear News’ website and please visit them at:
footwearnews.com/business/retail/footwear-trade-show-calendar
Important Holidays in Different Countries
We include the holidays for countries like the United States, Hong Kong and the rest of them. This will be used for your planning for your travelling.
US Holidays
Hong Kong Holidays
France Holidays
UK Holidays
Canadian Holiday
July 2024
US Holidays
July 4, Thursday – Independence Day
Canadian Holiday
July 1, Monday – Canada Day
French Holidays
July 14, Friday – Bastille Day
Hong Kong Holidays
July 1, Monday – Hong Kong Handover Day
August 2024
Canadian Holiday
August 5, Monday – Civic Holiday
French Holidays
August 15, Thursday – Assumption Day
UK Holidays
August 28, Monday – Summer Bank Holiday
September 2024
US Holidays
September 2, Monday – Labor Day
September 22, Saturday – Autumn begins
Canadian Holiday
September 2, Monday – Labor Day
Hong Kong Holidays
September 18, Thursday – Following Day of Mid-Autumn Festival
October 2024
US Holidays
October 14, Monday – Columbus Day
October 31, Thursday – Halloween
Canadian Holiday
October 14, Monday – Thanksgiving
Hong Kong Holidays
October 1, Tuesday – National Day of PRC
October 11, Friday – Double Ninth Festival
November 2024
US Holidays
November 3, Daylight Saving Day ends
November 5, Monday – Election Day
November 11, Monday – Veterans Day
November 28, Thursday – Thanksgiving
Canadian Holiday
November 11, Monday – Rememberance Day
French Holidays
November 1, Friday – All Saints’ Day
November 11, Monday – Armistice Day
December 2024
US Holidays
December 21, Saturday – Winter begins
December 25, Wednesday – Christmas
December 31, Tuesday New Year’s Eve
Canadian Holiday
December 25, Wednesday – Christmas
French Holidays
December 25, Wednesday – Christmas
UK Holidays
December 25, Wednesday – Christmas
December 26, Thursday – Boxing Day
Hong Kong Holidays
December 25, Wednesday – Christmas
December 26, Thursday – Boxing Day