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Show news Fashion trade show updates to keep you ahead of the crowd MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL and The One Milano closed this year recording an attendance figure of 40,950 trade visitors, with a total of 45 percent hailing from 140 foreign countries. The best performances from Europe came from Spain, Germany and France. The results from North America were brilliant, showing a double-digit growth (Canada and the USA); followed by the Far East with China and Japan in the lead. Trade fairs confirm themselves as undisputed protagonists in the innovation scene, responding to market needs with elegance and precision, even in challenging times. They have strengthened their role as a meeting and development hub, embodying the essence of excellence. Featuring visionary start-ups and collaborations with training institutions and universities, each event is an immersive journey through creativity and technology. Innovation and creative flair were the real stars of the shows, where the most exclusive fashion accessory collections paraded under the spotlight in a glamorous atmosphere that anticipated the trends of the future. A unique experience where business and creativity bond seamlessly In a period of profound transformation for the fashion world, dominated by digitalisation and sustainability, this year the exhibitions combined their business message, centred on production methods, artistic ability and the value chain, with a focus on training and job opportunities for the new generations. A bridge between school and the business world, with many opportunities for young people to come into direct contact with the corporate scene. The participation of the Minister of Education and Merit, Giuseppe Valditara underlined the importance of this commitment. During the opening ceremony, he highlighted the value of investing in young people and in the emerging professions in the manufacturing sector, as a tribute to practical and tangible values. TAIPEI FASHION WEEK SS25 ILLUSTRATES THE RESILIENCE OF YOUTH WITH LIVE ART OPENING SHOW The Ministry of Culture launched Taipei Fashion Week SS25 on 17 October at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park with a showcase that transformed collections and cultural creativity into a sensory story around the theme, Taiwan Type Illustrated Fashion Book. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, it highlighted the resilient and united spirit of the Taiwanese people while also interpreting the ambition of Taiwan’s fashion industry to innovate and boldly step onto the global stage. Leading Taiwanese fashion brands and illustrators came together to explore the Taiwan Type spirit in a dynamic runway of live art as models moved through illustrations and live footage, immersing audiences in the energy of immediate artistic creation. The Taiwanese Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, expressed the ongoing mission to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and industry innovation. This philosophy underpins Taipei Fashion Week, which established its current format in 2018 - where designers draw from Taiwan’s historical narratives, cultural vibrancy, and contemporary aesthetics to elevate local fashion, growing a diplomatic and creative platform for dialogue through designs that resonate internationally. As well as international press, buyers and industry leaders, Taipei Fashion Week fosters dialogue between fashion designers and image creators to bring fashion closer to younger audiences. www.tpefw.com ITALIAN FASHION SHOWS WELCOME INTERNATIONAL TRADE VISITORS ON WITH THE SHOW 11

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