The 105th edition of LINEAPELLE held at Fiera Milano Rho from February 25-27, 2025, has concluded with remarkable success. The event witnessed an attendance of 24,977 professional operators, including 18,833 buyers, marking a 7% increase from its previous edition in September 2024.
The figures from LINEAPELLE 105 are impressive, reaffirming its importance as a leading trade fair in the industry. With over 1,100 exhibitors, the event was a dynamic platform for professionals in the world of luxury leather, fashion, and design.
Despite economic challenges that have been affecting many sectors globally, LINEAPELLE 105 showed that the industry’s creativity and innovation continue to thrive.
The fair hosted tanneries, accessory manufacturers, component producers, textile suppliers, and synthetic material experts, all showcasing their cutting-edge innovations.
These exhibitors presented a range of top-tier products, from leather to soles, with an emphasis on authenticity and natural materials. This year’s edition highlighted a return to genuine craftsmanship and timeless designs, which resonated strongly with buyers and visitors alike.
LINEAPELLE 105 was not just about products it was a celebration of creativity and vision. A Creativity District in Pavilion 24 brought together various artistic projects and installations, making the fair a rich experience for all attendees. Highlights of this section included:
- Lineapelle Designers Edition fashion shows:
Seven exclusive shows featured the latest fashion designs, showcasing the creativity of top designers.
- Lineapelle Interiors:
Twenty unique installations focused on interiors, offering new ideas for the integration of leather and design in home decor.
- In The Making workshops:
These artisanal workshops, organized in collaboration with Giorgio Linea, gave visitors a chance to experience leather craftsmanship up close.
- Parole e Taffetà Chapter II: Animalia:
A special exhibition dedicated to Anna Piaggi, a fashion icon, curated by MinervaHub, which explored the relationship between fashion and nature.
Looking ahead, LINEAPELLE 106 is set to take place from September 23-25, 2025. This event will focus on the Autumn-Winter 2026/2027 season, promising to showcase the trends and innovations that will shape the industry in the coming years.
Due to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics preparations, the exhibition will be relocated within the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center, specifically in Pavilions 1-3, 2-4, and 5-7.
