“Mipel number 100 is not a point of arrival, but a point of departure…”

September has just arrived blowing in the winds of change not only as far as the weather is concerned, but also in ideas and trends, especially in the field of fashion, where everything is  so quickened and accelerated, and all is ready to show the most important diktats for next spring-summer 2012.

Thanks to the important and world-renowned MIPEL trade show – the famous international exhibition of leather goods and accessories that takes place every six months in Milan, the Italian fashion capital, and draws the attention of thousands of visitors from all over the world, buyers, press and professionals will be able to sample the hard work that top leather and fashion creators have put in, to show us the new fashion trends of next spring summer 2012 in the matter of leather accessories.

So, we at Gleni recommend that all of you involved in the fashion and leather products sector, if you are interested in precious and refined articles that enhance your image and look, save the date, so not to miss this important event, since surprises are always around the corner: in fact, from Sunday the 18^th of September to Wednesday the 21^st, the area called Fieramilano situated in Rho – Milan has prepared a special atmosphere for visitors and exhibitors to welcome and celebrate the 100^th Mipel edition.

It will be a remarkable edition full of activities and events that will take a look back at its 50-year existence: with more than 25,000 square meters of exhibition space in Pavilions 8, 12 and 16, and more than 400 exhibitors that have already confirmed their participation, Mipel confirms its leading role as an essential event for buyers and professionals in the sector.

So, a wide range of handbags, luggage and travel bags, umbrellas and accessories such as wallets, diaries and small leather goods is awaiting you, in their finest collections and made from a great variety of raw materials: from vegetable calf leather to exotic leather, but also including fabric and more innovative materials such as rubber, plastic and PVC.

What about colors and tonalities? We certainly can’t foresee everything but, if you are interested in discovering the latest, but can’t manage to attend the event, don’t worry, because we at Gleni will certainly be there and will keep you constantly updated.

Well aware of the gradual and steady growth that brought MIPEL to its position as leading exhibition of the leather sector on a global scale, renewing itself year after year and proposing itself as the most accredited landmark, Giorgio Cannara, Mipel President, has promised an edition full of surprises and entertainments – including a historical exhibit that covers the most important moments and stages of Mipel – that will give buyers, press and visitors, the chance to enjoy and welcome the new trends in a totally relaxing and fresh atmosphere.

Despite the hard economic situation the entire world is now experiencing, with a particular severity in Italy and the other major European countries, Mipel is registering growing figures in terms of attendance from all over the world, which are a testament to how much our Made in Italy label is appreciated and renowned, so that a positive future can be predicted. According to Giorgio Cannara, “Mipel number 100 is not a point of arrival, but a point of departure that will involve the entire community revolving around the world of handbags and accessories”.

At the moment, we can only rely on his positive words, looking forward to capturing the best that this year’s 100^th MIPEL edition is ready to show us!