HARD DECISION. MICAM and LINEAPELLE canceled again in Milan
In the statement distributed on February 3rd, 2021 to the press around the world, the organizers of the largest international fashion fairs, linked to the footwear, manufacturing and clothing industries informed their decision to suspend their respective events that were scheduled from March 20th to 24th, 2021, at the Milano Rho venue in Milan, Italy.
Such determination was made taking into account the persistence of the global health situation due to Covid-19, which has imposed limitations and restrictions on different activities, such as transfers, accommodation and holding massive events.
“Out of respect for the participating companies, visitors, buyers and media representatives, MICAM Milano (the international footwear trade show), MIPEL (the international event for leather goods and accessories), TheONE Milano (the women’s haut-à-porter show), LINEAPELLE (the showcase of innovative leathers, fabrics, accessories and components) and HOMI Fashion Jewels Exhibition (featuring bijoux and fashion accessories) have come to this painful decision despite all the organisers’ best efforts and determination”, the statement said.
The press release also specifies “Under Italy's Prime Ministerial Decree concerning the Covid pandemic, physical trade shows are prohibited until March 5, 2021, and even if such events should be allowed from March 6 onward, it would not be possible to guarantee the quality and prestige that have come to be associated with the events. Even more importantly, the large number of buyers from all over the world that have given these events their authoritative status worldwide could not be expected to attend. International limitations on travel and health restrictions would not allow thousands of visitors to travel safely to Fieramilano Rho as they normally do.”
The organizers expressed their willingness to stay connected to their communities of reference, convinced that together can overcome this moment, with the firm belief that in the coming months may reschedule their events.
Meanwhile, they announced that in the coming weeks digital initiatives will be activated in which all the investments and efforts of the organizers will be channeled who, aware that virtual events cannot replace physical ones, will give exhibitors the opportunity to present your collections and proposals digitally.
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