LINEAPELLE 108 attracted 22,800 professional visitors from 114 countries between 15 – 17 September 2026 with international attendance accounting for 43% of the total as the leather and related materials industry gathered in Milan despite continued uncertainty across global markets.
The 3 day exhibition at Fiera Milano Rho featured 1,029 exhibitors and more than 17,000 buyers. Overall attendance was 10% higher than the September 2025 edition.
The increase came as companies across the industry continue to deal with geopolitical tensions and changing strategies among fashion and luxury brands. LINEAPELLE said the current market environment requires companies to remain responsive explore new markets and adapt to changes taking place across the supply chain.
The September edition also recorded a strong recovery compared with the previous February event. Exhibitor numbers increased 21% while attendance rose 35% from the February edition which had been affected by logistical disruption caused by the simultaneous Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics events at the Rho exhibition district.
Beyond business meetings, the exhibition programme included presentations, talks and discussions covering creativity and innovation, sustainability and technology, education and training and emerging market trends.
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The latest attendance figures underline LINEAPELLE’s continued role as an international platform connecting companies across leather, materials, accessories and components for the fashion, luxury and design sectors.
The next edition of LINEAPELLE will take place from 23 to 25 February 2027 at Fiera Milano Rho and will focus on the Summer 2028 season.
