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Candy colors e materiais naturais são principais apostas para sapatos e acessórios femininos Primavera/Verão

As novas tendências foram apresentadas na BFSHOW. A feira trouxe também o espaço BFS Trends, com espaço de curadoria da Inspiramais e Fashion Directions

Uma moda fácil e descomplicada, mas com toque fashionista. Essa é a ideia que permeia as tendências para as coleções feminina de calçados e acessórios da Primavera/Verão 2024/2025. Entre as principais apostas estão matérias-primas rústicas, cores suaves e sapatos com solados e palmilhas que atuem para o conforto e bem-estar. Nos detalhes, enfeites e muito brilho para ressaltar qualquer look. Essas e outras tendências foram apresentadas na BFSHOW, principal feira calçadista do Brasil, realizada de 21 a 23 de maio, no Transamerica Expo Center, em São Paulo/ SP. 

BFS Trends

A feira contou com o espaço BFS Trends, que reuniu para os expositores e visitantes exemplos e insights do que será destaque na coleção Primavera/Verão. Amostras de cores, materiais e acabamentos integraram o local, um ponto de referência para quem quer estar por dentro das principais tendências da estação. A curadoria foi feita pelo Inspiramais e Fashion Directions. 

“Recortamos cinco temáticas que são bem importantes e trouxemos para a BFSHOW. Em parceria com o Fashion Directions, criamos um ambiente de tendências para auxiliar as empresas na criação de suas próximas coleções. Com o espaço BFS Trends, criamos um universo circular dessa informação para que as pessoas entendam que o sapato, e a moda no geral,  iniciam-se muito antes do produto final. Ele começa na escolha do componente, na escolha do detalhe do tecido e na construção dessa pesquisa”, afirma Marnei Carminatti, diretor de criação do Inspiramais.

O Inspiramais trabalha com uma metodologia de pirâmide, que divide os temas em três proporções. No topo da pirâmide, 10% representam a inovação, as tendências que geram valor. Na sequência, temos os 30% de inovação/tendência que já viraram realidade. Na base, os 60% que estão massificados e servem para servir de ponto de partida para as coleções. Seguindo essa linha, o BFS Trends está dividido com os cinco grandes pilares: Ancestral, Manualidade, Pragmatismo, Estimulante e Techform. 

O Techform (sportivity) aposta em utilitários, sneakers, mesh & nylon, gorpcore e futurismo. Estimulante (lady romance) traz maximalismos, delicadeza, flores, metalizados e cristais. Já o Pragmatismo (sartorial & pure) reúne minimalismo, clean, mules & slides, bico fino e elegante. No Ancestral (indie rebel) destaque para as fivelas e tachas, western, sedução, destroyed e denim explosion. Em Manualidade (wild & chic) estão reunidos tramados, terrosos, animalier, natural e tradição. “Denim Explosion é uma temática bem importante, que aparece bastante, tanto como cor do tom de azul quanto o material em si, e vai continuar para as próximas estações”, pontua Luana Savadintzky, consultora de moda e analista de tendências do Fashion Directions. 

“O nosso olhar é sempre mais voltado para o produto, permitindo que o comprador consiga interligar as referências de uma maneira fácil e comercial. Olhamos a tendência que está acontecendo agora, lá fora principalmente, e trazemos para o mercado latino-americano uma pesquisa mais aspiracional de uma forma bem comunicativa e fácil. No espaço BFS Trends eles têm todo apoio, não só para escolherem os produtos, mas também para montarem, para colocarem em exposição para o cliente dele, o consumidor final”, afirma Luana Lanzini, co-fundadora do Fashion Directions.

In practice

Os materiais naturais como palha e ráfia chegam com tudo na coleção feminina de calçados e acessórios da Primavera/Verão 2024/2025. Foi nesse minimalismo rústico e contemporâneo que a Dumond foi buscar inspiração. A nova coleção da marca, que atua há 30 anos no mercado de bolsas e calçados, traz a linha “natural chic”, com peças em cartela terrosa, animal print e materiais naturais. Entre as cores, destacam-se o damasco, o verde escuro, e os tons metalizados. 

Além dessas, as famosas candy colors, que dominaram as passarelas e os tapetes vermelhos em 2019, voltam a ocupar as vitrines. A coleção romântica da Dumond apresenta as cores em tom pastel em composição com tramas, tranças de ráfia e cordões. “Os modelos flats, mocassins e com saltos blocos são destaques da linha, além das já tradicionais sapatilhas da marca”, explica o estilista Helder Antônio da Silva. Ao todo, a Dumond apresentou mais de 100 modelos de sapato e 30 bolsas na BFSHOW.

Os tons mais claros estão presentes, ainda, nas bolsas da coleção Primavera 2024 da Colcci, expositora também do evento. Com mais de 40 modelos, a KE, empresa responsável pelo licenciamento da Colcci Bags, vai levar aos pavilhões a coleção Al Mare. “Exploramos tons como o azul cashmere e o amarelo cornish, inspirado na cor da areia da praia”, explica Melina Sanson, fashion designer da KE, que ajudou a desenvolver a coleção junto ao time de designers da Colcci.  

Outro ponto alto da coleção são as bolsas para a noite com muito brilho, que chegam às lojas em 4 diferentes modelos. As minibags também continuam como aposta. A tendência permanece forte nas passarelas internacionais e está presente na próxima estação, e funciona muito bem como um complemento da roupa. A da nova coleção da Colcci, como o nome diz, é bem pequena com medidas de 10x12x6″, explica Melina. 

O toque natural da marca chega por meio da nova shopping bag, feita com canvas e detalhes em poliuretano. “É uma peça coringa e atemporal, vai da praia ao urbano. Vai ser sucesso na temporada da Colcci Bags”, aposta a designer. 

A Brizza Arezzo traz para a próxima coleção flats e sandals em cores blushes, bold flowers em aplicações monocromáticas e uma estética solar e fun, destacada pela collab com a Smille, que estampa flatforms e sandálias. Outro lançamento da marca é a nova linha Marrocos Up, uma nova flatform em full EVA.

A estética faroeste e as aplicações vem forte nas marcas femininas da Grendene. “Trazemos a evolução dos brilhos, com a atualização de projetos de pedrarias e acabamentos acetinados, uma tendência que terá continuidade para o verão. Solados anatômicos e tratorados mais salientes estão presentes, além da tendência dos cabedais em “H”, impressa na coleção de acordo com o DNA de cada uma das nossas marcas. Na Grendha, trabalhamos com metais maximalistas e inspiração na joalheria. Em Zaxy, investimos em novas possibilidades de modelos estilo “Birken” e em sandálias e slides que bebem da tendência Western”, afirma Tarcila Carvalho, gerente de Design das marcas Grendha, Zaxy e Azaleia.

“Essa estação vem com uma aposta muito forte na rusticidade, mas com o brilho que a brasileira gosta. Na Dakota apostamos nessa mistura de materiais, que tem agradado muito os clientes nesse primeiro dia da BFSHOW”, conta Isabel Maldaner, gerente de Marketing da Dakota. Tamancos, papetes, metais em formas orgânicas e slim bags para serem usadas também no inverno – um produto atemporal. Nos tênis da marca, aposta por solas caixa e metal, além da logomania, com destaque para o logo da marca.

Já a nova coleção da Beira Rio lança mão de uma base assertiva e inteligente para o guarda-roupa das mulheres, girando em torno da tríade: moda, elegância e conforto. Entre os destaques estão sapatos com salto bloco, shapes arredondados, modelos cap toe, enfeites, laços e uma aparência full color. As papetes – febre do momento –, exibem palmilhas anatômicas, e estarão nas vitrines ao lado de flats, tamancos e thong sandals. Entre as cores, a aposta é pelo vermelho Radiant Red (WGSN), que marcou  eventos, desfiles e o street style, dando origem à tendência que tomou conta das redes sociais, o Pop of Red. Os tons Pale Yellow ou Celestial Yellow também marca presença nesse verão. 

Para a marca, os lançamentos abrem espaço para produções genuínas, que vão da beira-mar até composições urbanas, especialmente na companhia de itens funcionais como fechos de contato e fivelas.

E, para quebrar os padrões, a Vizzano propõe a estética “Wrong Shoe Theory”, que se tornou viral e trouxe aos feeds e runways a decisão de escolher um par de calçados que se oponha diametralmente à estética “combinandinha” do figurino, exemplificada por calças esportivas ou jorts arrematados por slingbacks, ou, ainda, slip dresses finalizados com tênis. No line-up da Vizzano está o azul, corporificado pela nuance Galactic Cobalt (WGSN) e o Sky Blue. O cinza é outro fashion player, abraçando a era do Groutfit (fusão dos termos grey e outfit), referindo-se ao dress code acinzentado head to toe (da cabeça aos pés). Entre os materiais, destaca-se o novo metalizado com textura de favos, estilizando escamas.

Na wishlist de bolsas, o match entre moda e portabilidade não passa despercebido: shape tote, alongada na horizontal, feita em Safiano – material que se assemelha ao linho –, com enfeite frontal imponente, monograma e área interna espaçosa. A opção meia lua (moon medium bag) tem aplicação frontal de fivelas e ilhós. Entram em cena também o modelo satchel e a shoulder bag (best-seller) que ganha releitura em tons pastel, como o amarelo manteiga (butter cream). A versão tote na cor Cherry Red conta com ótimo espaço interno.

The 3rd edition of BFSHOW is already confirmed! It takes place from November 11 to 13, 2024, in the New Anhembi District, in São Paulo (SP). Registre aqui seu interesse em participar.

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BFSHOW ends with great visitation and creates roots in São Paulo

The second edition of BFSHOW, footwear fair that took place between May 21st and 23rd, at the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo/SP, generated optimism for the second half of sales in the footwear industry. With 318 exhibiting brands, the fair received more than 9 thousand people, among Brazilian buyers and from all continents of the world. The fair is a realization of the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) in partnership with NürnbergMesse Brasil.

The executive chairman of Abicalçados, Haroldo Ferreira, points out that the fair confirmed the positive growth projection for the sector throughout 2024. "This year, we have an estimate of growth between 0.9% and 2.2%. The success of the fair, both in negotiations with the domestic and foreign markets, make us more optimistic and close to the highest side of the range”, celebrates the leader. According to him, BFSHOW demonstrated the strength and unity of the Brazilian footwear sector. “I am sure that this sector, with all its power of resilience, has the potential to grow further. We need better conditions of competitiveness, because we are productive and competent in what we do. The accomplishment of BFSHOW proves this,” he added.

For the CEO of NürnbergMesse Brasil, João Paulo Picolo, the fair, in its second edition, is consolidated as the largest in the country. “We are not the ones who are saying it, it is the exhibitors, shopkeepers and importers present in it. The move of the fair to São Paulo, with a better infrastructure and facilitated logistics to receive thousands of buyers with comfort and convenience is a differential that is strengthening the event as one of the main in the world and giving due recognition to the Brazilian footwear industry”, he highlights. The executive also says that, on the first day alone, the fair beat all the visitation achieved in the first edition. “And it wasn't just volume, we've had quality. The people who came, came focused on business”, he evaluates.

Energy shot
The BFSHOW was a real energy shot for the national footwear industry, still very shaken by what is happening in Rio Grande do Sul, the largest exporter and second largest producer of footwear in Brazil. The keyword for the 56 Gaucho brands participating in the BFSHOW was resilience. With logistical difficulties, since Porto Alegre's airport was hit hard by the floods and is not expected to reopen until September, many came by alternative airports or even by buses and vans to São Paulo. “The Gaucho footwear sector showed a strength that impressed everyone here at BFSHOW. I am convinced that, by the end of May, more than 90% of footwear production in Rio Grande do Sul will be normalized”, projects the CEO of Abicalçados.

One of the Gaucho exhibitors is Sugar Shoes, from Picada Café / RS. Manufacturing the brands Coca-Cola Shoes, Diversão, Aramis and Street, the group was at the BFSHOW presenting its Spring-Summer collections. According to Director Rodaika Diel, the fair surprised positively, because in addition to lots of movement, it generated business on site with buyers from all over Brazil and part of the world. "Buyers praised, in addition to the products presented, the structure of the fair and the fact that it is located in São Paulo, which facilitates the logistics for the visit”, she evaluates. She also says that a large argentinian group, which had a scheduled visit to the factory and could not go due to flooding, was at the fair and closed business. “We are very happy and looking forward to the November edition”, she concludes.

Pampili, children's footwear industry from Birigui / SP, was also satisfied with the event. The company's International Business Coordinator, Lismeire da Silva Santos, hardly stopped serving buyers, especially from outside the country. "Looking at the international market retraction scenario, the fair becomes even more relevant and with results above expectations”, she says. According to her, the logistics of the fair, in São Paulo, greatly facilitated the visit of major international players. “We opened three new international markets here, Costa Rica, Chile and Yemen, in addition to receiving traditional customers, mainly from Latin America,” she says, stressing that the matchmaking job (service that crosses demand with product supply), carried out by Abicalçados, greatly facilitated negotiations, making BFSHOW an event with a total focus on business. The director of the company, Sergio Andreazzi, corroborates the professional's opinion, highlighting that the fair is recovering the prestige of the sector's national shows. “The second edition of BFSHOW took a step, a big step, compared to its first edition. I'm sure the next edition, in the New Anhembi, will be even better. We will be there and we will need an even larger space" he assesses.

Collective strength
At the collective stand of Nova Serrana, which brought together 60 brands from the footwear pole in Minas Gerais in a space of more than 1.2 thousand meters within the Transamerica Expo Center, Stir was another company satisfied with the results achieved, especially in the domestic market. “We've received a large number of visits from Brazilian buyers, mainly from the São Paulo market, which absorbs 45% of our sales,” says Conrado Lacerda, from the commercial department. According to him, the grouping of the Minas footwear location in a single space further enhanced participation. "At the next fair, we will have even more brands. Those who did not come, will want to come”, he concludes.

International markets
In addition to the great visitation of buyers from all regions of Brazil, BFSHOW had an expressive presence of importers from all continents. According to the promoter, there were more than 60 accredited countries. Through a joint effort carried out by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) - through the Brazilian Footwear program - and NürnbergMesse Brasil, more than 150 international buyers from 98 groups were brought to Brazil. "Adding to the foreign buyers who came on their own, we should exceed three hundred importers,” says Abicalçados' Business and Relationship Manager, Letícia Sperb Masselli.

The buyer of the Armando Company Group from Kuwait, Daniel Krayem, points out that the fair united organization with new releases in accordance with the main trends in the world market. “We have made great contacts that will certainly generate future business. It was quite easy to find the shoes we needed because of the arrangement by segments”, he evaluates.

In the coming days, Abicalçados and NürnbergMesse Brasil will release the figures of the negotiations carried out by the buyers brought by BFSHOW.

Help RS
As it could not be otherwise, the fair was also the stage for solidarity with those affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The fair spread several totems with QR code to send PIX to the Movement Next Steps RS, that is raising financial resources that will be directed to the restructuring of the living conditions of the impacted footwear-related families.

Move to SP
A fact quite celebrated during the second edition of BFSHOW, the coming to the capital of São Paulo became definitive. "The fair grew roots in São Paulo. In the next edition, the event will be even bigger, held in the New Anhembi District, a space that has received investment of more than R$ 500 million and is fully prepared to host an event of the magnitude of BFSHOW with comfort, security and facilitated logistics”, announces Picolo. The next edition of the fair takes place between November 11th and 13th, 2024.

About Abicalçados
Abicalçados represents the Brazilian footwear industry, fifth largest in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Founded in 1983, Abicalçados is based in Novo Hamburgo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, and its members are companies of all sizes accounting for more than 65 percent of the footwear produced in the country. The entity represents an industry that employs more than 300,000 people. Its mission is to represent, defend, develop, and promote Brazil’s footwear industry with respect, excellency, and results.

About the organizers
NürnbergMesse Brasil is a subsidiary of the NürnbergMesse Group, one of the 15 largest fair organizers in the world. The group’s portfolio includes more than 120 international fairs and congresses (14 of them in Brazil) and more than 40 pavilions. Every year, more than 30,000 expositors and more than 1,5 million visitors meet in events hosted by NürnbergMesse, which also has subsidiaries in China, United States, Brazil, Greece, Italy, and India, The group also established a network with sone 50 representatives operating in more than 116 countries.

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Footwear fair presents novelties for the "Running Era” fashion

New trend captivates millions and has a significant impact on the sports shoe market

Running is the sport of the moment. The so-called “Running Era” has gained prominence on social networks and has involved thousands of people of different ages in the movement. Data prove this trend: according to the Brazilian Association of Street Running (ABCR), interest in the sport has grown in Brazil. In 2023, 150 thousand street races were held and there was a 13% increase in the number of participants compared to the previous year. The survey estimates that today there are 13 million runners in the country.

This trend is not only limited to the search for an active lifestyle and connected with urban trends, but mainly by raising awareness of the impacts on the health and well-being of practitioners. BFSHOW, the largest footwear fair in Brazil, held for the first time in São Paulo, presented the novelties and technologies for running shoes. The event began on Tuesday (May 21st) and will run until Thursday (May 23rd), at the Transamerica Expo Center.

Among the novelties is the new release of Olympikus, a Vulcabras brand, the Olympikus Corre Supra. The model is the first super sneaker made in Brazil, which combines the most modern in technology and innovation in the world to democratize the Brazilian consumer's access to high performance sneakers.

The model has an unprecedented continuous carbon fiber plate, the Carbon G via Toray. Coated with liquid graphene, the material provides plate performance with 3 times greater propulsion and is 5 times more resistant when compared to short fibers. The midsole and insole are produced with the exclusive NT-X foam. The result is a lightweight shoe, which adheres to both dry and wet ground, giving more stability to the run. Despite being a high-performance sneaker, the brand reinforces that it caters to both professional and amateur runners.

In addition to the Vulcabras group's brand, Rep-play presented at the BFSHOW its new collection “Oo Esporte Nos Move” (Sport Moves Us), aimed at those who run in a lighter way, under 10 km. The new sneakers in the collection have an EVA sole, value the comfort of the athlete and are breathable. “Our shoes are super light and great for those who are starting to run,” says Rodrigo Lacerda, Commercial Manager of the brand. 

Lacerda also commented about the new era of the race: “We have noticed a much greater movement in the search for sports shoes over recent years because of this new trend and this has resulted in the growth of the company,” he celebrates. 

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BFSHOW runs until May 23rd, 2024,at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo. Do your Pre-Accreditation here for free  to visit the event and take advantage of the best opportunities at the largest footwear fair in Brazil.

About Abicalçados

Abicalçados represents the Brazilian footwear industry, fifth largest in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Founded in 1983, Abicalçados is based in Novo Hamburgo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, and its members are companies of all sizes accounting for more than 65 percent of the footwear produced in the country. The entity represents an industry that employs more than 300,000 people. Its mission is to represent, defend, develop, and promote Brazil’s footwear industry with respect, excellency, and results.

About NürnbergMesse Brazil

NürnbergMesse Brasil is a subsidiary of the NürnbergMesse Group, one of the 15 largest fair organizers in the world. The group’s portfolio includes more than 120 international fairs and congresses (14 of them in Brazil) and more than 40 pavilions. Every year, more than 30,000 expositors and more than 1,5 million visitors meet in events hosted by NürnbergMesse, which also has subsidiaries in China, United States, Brazil, Greece, Italy, and India, The group also established a network with sone 50 representatives operating in more than 116 countries.

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Tenniscore: new Spring/Summer collections bet on the trend

Exhibitors at BFSHOW brought options for the aesthetic, with low-soled sneakers, loafers and pumps among the bets.

Pointed out as one of the main trends of the moment, tenniscore has been gaining the attention of the catwalks and the public. On TikTok, the hashtag #tenniscore has reached more than 6.5 million views. The new wave is leveraged by the pre-release of the film Challengers, starring Zendaya. In the feature, the character of the actress bets on outfits inspired by the universe of tennis. The aesthetic has been growing since the post-pandemic, when the practice of the sport gained more followers and the style gained the streets – and, today, the corridors of BFSHOW, the largest footwear fair in Brazil, which will be held until Thursday, in São Paulo.

According to retail analysis by WGSN, items associated with the term “tennis” grew by 7% per year in 2024. In general, tenniscore bets on a new version of preppy and quiet luxury, aesthetics that have been on the rise in recent months, but with the appeal of sports such as golf and tennis. On the feet, the choices range from low-soled sport sneakers, to loafers and pointed-toe pumps. BFSHOW exhibitors brought dozens of options for those who want to bet on the aesthetics. Bebecê's B/green line, for example, bets on sneakers that have the trend's look. With a low sole and pastel colors, reminiscent of natural nuances.

Boldness and romanticism mark tenniscore as well as Bottero's Spring/Summer collection. Present at the 2nd edition of BFSHOW, the brand brings vintage sneaker options, which return this season in white and animalier versions. For those who want to follow the trend, but vary the sneakers, the brand also brings options for pointed-toe ballerinas, pumps and chanels, with shapes that bring sensuality to the feet and more glamor to the sporty look.

Modare Ultraconforto's new collection is shaped by the sensoriality of well-being, masterfully balancing form and function – everything to do with tenniscore. In shoes, bets on materials such as quilting in earthy tones combine the aesthetics of the trend with the comfort provided by the brand's shoes, which bring in the Spring/Summer collection protective foams on the heel to firm the fit and massage spheres on the Reflex Sense insole (ideal for taking care of the discomforts caused by plantar fasciitis). The brand also brings loafers with personalized touches, with laser cut, buckles and studs adding a touch of modernity to the trend.

"At Modare Ultracomforto, the sporty models that dialogue with the aesthetics of the tenniscore trend coordinate, alongside, color charts in natural tones, with cream, off-white and caramel as protagonists. In addition, finishes such as knit, three-dimensional and super flexible mesh, soles with discreet elevation, bringing an urban appeal and technologies that amplify the sensoriality of well-being" add the brand's style team.

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Falcão is present at BFSHOW for the launch of the new Topper cleats collection

The former futsal player Falcão visited the stand of Topper, Brazilian brand of cleats, on Wednesday, (22), on the second day of the BFSHOW. The event, the largest footwear industry fair in the country, began on Tuesday (21/05) and will run until Thursday (23/5), at the Transamerica Expo Center.

During the visit, the former player greeted the audience and took pictures with fans. Falcão is a brand ambassador, who even has the cleat chancelled by the king, for being the favorite of the former athlete, MAESTRO PRO. “I am very happy to be part of Topper, a brand that sees not only men's but also women's football,” said the futsal star. New soccer cleats for both audiences were presented at BFSHOW, including shoes that can be worn both for playing soccer and for everyday life. 

The new models hit the stores in July. Falcão, considered the best player in the history of World futsal, was at the event alongside Kaynan Andrade, known as Meia Trocada, who plays for Santos' grassroots futsal team and is also a brand ambassador. 

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BFSHOW runs until May 23rd, 2024,at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo. Do your Pre-Accreditation here for free  to visit the event and take advantage of the best opportunities at the largest footwear fair in Brazil.

About Abicalçados

Abicalçados represents the Brazilian footwear industry, fifth largest in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Founded in 1983, Abicalçados is based in Novo Hamburgo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, and its members are companies of all sizes accounting for more than 65 percent of the footwear produced in the country. The entity represents an industry that employs more than 300,000 people. Its mission is to represent, defend, develop, and promote Brazil’s footwear industry with respect, excellency, and results.

About NürnbergMesse Brazil

NürnbergMesse Brasil is a subsidiary of the NürnbergMesse Group, one of the 15 largest fair organizers in the world. The group’s portfolio includes more than 120 international fairs and congresses (14 of them in Brazil) and more than 40 pavilions. Every year, more than 30,000 expositors and more than 1,5 million visitors meet in events hosted by NürnbergMesse, which also has subsidiaries in China, United States, Brazil, Greece, Italy, and India, The group also established a network with sone 50 representatives operating in more than 116 countries.

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In press conference, shoemakers warn of predatory competition

In addition to data and projections of the national footwear industry, the press conference held today (22) at BFSHOW, in São Paulo/SP, highlighted the impact of floods for the sector in Rio Grande do Sul and the importance of defending the activity from unfair competition, especially the one imposed by international e-commerce platforms, which are currently exempt from import taxes on shipments of up to US$ 50.


The executive president of the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), Haroldo Ferreira, opened the meeting with national and international journalists highlighting the figures of the sector, which had a productive drop in 2023, of 2.3%, mainly impacted by the setback in exports, which went down 16.6% that year. For 2024, however, expectations are more positive. "In 2024, production should grow between 0.9% and 2.2%, pulled, once again, by the domestic market. Domestic consumption should increase between 2.4% and 3.8%, while exports should register the second consecutive drop, between 5% and 9.7%,” he said.


According to Ferreira, in addition to the international cooling environment, especially due to interest rates in the main economies, the normalization of freight prices - which has provided China's reinsertion into the international market - unfair competition with international e-commerce platforms has been impacting the activity. “We do not want benefits, we want to have parity of conditions to compete. Currently, the domestic industry pays cascading taxes, while these large platforms send their shipments of up to US$ 50 with full exemption from import tax. The fact has been harming the sector", he warned, stressing that the national footwear industry could grow much more domestically, were it not for this predatory competition, especially with Asian footwear. "We have the capacity to grow more, what we need is consumers for our products in the domestic market, flooded by Asian productions. We are exporting jobs, " he concluded.


The Abicalçados executive also spoke about the payroll exemption. After a long imbroglio with the Federal Government, which filed a lawsuit in the Brazilian Supreme Court to overturn the renewal of the measure, approved in the National Congress, an agreement was reached with the Ministry of Finance so that the collection of the payroll tax rate would continue to be suspended in 2024, starting to have hybrid collection in 2025, 2026 and 2027, and returning in full in 2028.


Success and move to SP
The commercial and visitation success of the second edition of BFSHOW and the move of the fair definitively to the capital of São Paulo was the theme of the speech of the CEO of NürnbergMesse Brasil, João Paulo Picolo. With more than 300 footwear brands from all over Brazil, which account for more than 80% of the national footwear production, BFSHOW is expected to receive more than 10 thousand people during its three days of realization (May 21st to 23rd). “BFSHOW shows the strength of the national footwear industry. Only on the first day (21), we received more than the entire audience registered in the first edition, in Porto Alegre/RS”, he celebrated.


The CEO also stressed the sustainability of the event, since most of the waste generated, which can be recycled, will be reused. "Waste management is a current concern at NürnbergMesse Brasil in all its 14 events in Brazil,” he added. Picolo also announced the move of the fair to São Paulo. "Logistics is much improved. The next edition of the Fair will be held between November 11th and 13th, this time in the New Anhembi District, in São Paulo”, he announced.


Pride and announcement
The Business Director of the Brazilian Agency for Export and Investment Promotion (ApexBrasil), Ana Repezza, highlighted the pride of supporting BFSHOW, which is expected to receive more than 300 international buyers from 60 countries. “We have a long-standing partnership with Abicalçados, through Brazilian Footwear, and I must say how proud we are, because it is a prominent project in the Agency,” she said. About the fair, the director said that she talked with many exhibitors and buyers. “People are impressed with the organization and especially with the resilience of the Gaucho brands, which even affected by the floods made a point of being present”, she pointed out.


Ana also announced a contribution of R$ 11 million for micro and small companies affected by the climate catastrophe in Rio Grande do Sul. "In the coming days, ApexBrasil will publish a normative instruction to help companies in commercial actions for export, in the purchase of machinery and raw materials,” she said.


Entrepreneurs
Collective construction of the national footwear sector, BFSHOW was attended by entrepreneurs from different footwear regions and segments in their meeting with the press. Pedro Bartelle, CEO of Vulcabras, Ana Carolina Grings, vice president of Piccadilly; Junior SIlva, Director of Chromic Femme; Maria Colli, president of Pampili; Sergio Bocayuva, CEO of Usaflex; and Giuliano Spinelli, director of PG4 Galleria.
 

Solidarity
In addition to business and networking, exhibitors, shopkeepers and importers who visit BFSHOW can help people affected by the floods by engaging in the Next Steps RS Movement, created by Abicalçados in partnership with entities in the footwear production chain and entrepreneurs in the sector. At the fair, there are several totems with QR code to send PIX to the Movement that is raising financial resources that will be directed to the restructuring of the living conditions of the impacted footwear-related families.

BFSHOW runs until May 23rd, 2024,at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo. Do your Pre-Accreditation here for free to visit the event and take advantage of the best opportunities at the largest footwear fair in Brazil.

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First day of BFSHOW surprises with large visitation

Stands of companies of all sizes and segments full have surprised even the most optimistic people on the first day (21) of the 2nd edition of BFSHOW, which takes place until next Thursday (23) at the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo/SP. With more than 300 exhibiting brands, the fair is the largest in Brazil and launches, in this edition, the Spring/Summer collections, responsible for 70% of sales in the national footwear industry. The exhibition is a realization of the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) with organization by NürnbergMesse Brasil. 

The executive president of Abicalçados, Haroldo Ferreira, points out that, more than an expressive visitation, the event had an assertive audience. “BFSHOW has a perfect date to supply retailers right after Mother's Day, the most profitable date for shoe retail,” he points out, noting that the buying public closed orders on the first day of the event. "The results will be added up at the end of the fair, but we can already say that they will be much higher than those recorded in the first edition of the fair. The quality of the audience, with purchasing decision power, encouraged the exhibitors", adds the executive. 

This is the same assessment as the CEO of NürnbergMesse Brasil, João Paulo Picolo. “BFSHOW, in its second edition, is already the largest fair in Brazil, including exhibitors from all major footwear poles, segments and sizes. We are excited for the next two days”, comments Picolo, highlighting that the expectation is quite positive, especially with regard to sales in the domestic market, which is expected to grow between 2.2% and 3.4% in 2024, according to data from Abicalçados.  

Exhibitors

The Marketing Director of Kidy, children's footwear industry of Birigui/SP, João Gava, points out that the visitation of the first day was “much higher than in the first edition”. According to him, the fact demonstrates that the fair is on the right track. We are confident that the second day will continue to be excellent, with more customers coming to the children's sector, both from the domestic and international markets,” he foresees. 

Pedro Bartelle, CEO of Vulcabras, points out that the company is satisfied with the visits and strengthening relationships with the Brazilian and international markets. “We are present at the fair with our three brands, Olympikus, Mizuno and Under Armour. In addition to presenting our newest releases, which have the latest in technology and innovation, we are also showing the strength of the footwear industry and the Gaucho people, who even impacted by the floods are present here at the fair. Participating in the second edition of the event allows us to strengthen relationships with our customers and partners”, he evaluates. 

For the Sales and Marketing Director of Calçados Beira Rio, Maribel Silva, the fair started in a very satisfactory way, with great visitation from traditional and new customers. According to her, the positive start points out that the company is on the right track, with collections approved by the market. “We are very pleased with the beggining of the fair, with the start of our second half sales. We are receiving visits from several Brazilian states and the world, and we have already closed important deals both in the domestic market and in exports”, she says. 

BFSHOW runs until May 23rd, 2024,at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo. Do your Pre-Accreditation here for free to visit the event and take advantage of the best opportunities at the largest footwear fair in Brazil.

International presence

In addition to thousands of buyers from all over Brazil, BFSHOW is receiving importers from 98 international groups from 31 countries, and all continents. The visitation is being supported by joint projects of Abicalçados, ApexBrasil and NürnbergMesse Brasil.

Help RS

As it could not be otherwise, the fair is also the stage for solidarity with the people affected by the floods that have plagued Rio Grande do Sul since the beginning of May. BFSHOW has donation collection points for those affected and totems with QR code to send out pix for the Next Steps RS Movement, which will raise financial resources that will be directed to the restructuring of the living conditions of impacted footwear families.

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Ana Hickmann launches new footwear collection during fair in São Paulo

Collab Voices + Ana Hickmann focuses on minimalism and values sustainability

The Voices Culture brand presented this Tuesday, (21), its new Spring/Summer 2025 collection in partnership with TV hostess and entrepreneur Ana Hickmann. The collection, entitled Voices + Ana Hickmann, was presented at BFSHOW, the largest footwear fair in the country, held for the first time in São Paulo. The event, which began today, runs through Thursday at the Transamerica Expo Center.

With a focus on sustainability and always valuing “less fast, more fashion”, the partnership between the hostess and the brand presents products made from recycled pet bottle and with vibrant colors, such as green, orange, pink and yellow. The new line, focusing on flats and slides, also has products with animal print, punk style and silver details. animal print, estilo punk e detalhes em prata. 

The collection has already begun to be sold in Europe and arrives in Brazilian stores in August. “I am passionate about new models, focusing a lot on ‘less is more’, and with each collection we have shown more of that,” said Ana Hickmann, during her participation in the event.

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BFSHOW runs until May 23rd, 2024,at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo. Do your Pre-Accreditation here for free  to visit the event and take advantage of the best opportunities at the largest footwear fair in Brazil.

About AbicalçadosAbicalçados represents the Brazilian footwear industry, fifth largest in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Founded in 1983, Abicalçados is based in Novo Hamburgo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, and its members are companies of all sizes accounting for more than 65 percent of the footwear produced in the country. The entity represents an industry that employs more than 300,000 people. Its mission is to represent, defend, develop, and promote Brazil’s footwear industry with respect, excellency, and results.

About NürnbergMesse Brazil

NürnbergMesse Brasil is a subsidiary of the NürnbergMesse Group, one of the 15 largest fair organizers in the world. The group’s portfolio includes more than 120 international fairs and congresses (14 of them in Brazil) and more than 40 pavilions. Every year, more than 30,000 expositors and more than 1,5 million visitors meet in events hosted by NürnbergMesse, which also has subsidiaries in China, United States, Brazil, Greece, Italy, and India, The group also established a network with sone 50 representatives operating in more than 116 countries.

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