The announcement was made at BFSHOW, the biggest footwear trade show in Latin America. The new products are expected to hit stores in Julyncement was made at BFSHOW, the biggest footwear trade show in Latin America. The new products are expected to hit stores in July
Brazilian entrepreneur Caito Maia was a featured speaker on the final day of BFSHOW, the biggest footwear trade show in Latin America, held by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) and organized by NürnbergMesse Brasil. The founder of Chilli Beans was invited to share his business vision, emphasize the importance of brand building in retail, and reveal the next steps for what has become the leading eyewear brand in Brazil—including the launch of an exclusive sneaker collection in partnership with Ramarim, expected to hit stores in July.
“I was truly grateful and excited to be invited to speak here at BFSHOW. I’m putting all my energy into stepping into the footwear world, because we see a huge opportunity,” said the entrepreneur before taking the stage. “The sneaker we created with Ramarim is not only comfortable but also full of personality—it has that Chilli Beans edge, but it’s easy to wear. I’m really happy with the partnership and proud to have teamed up with someone who truly understands footwear. There’s a gap in the fashion and lifestyle sneaker market that’s not being filled, and that’s exactly what we’re aiming for.” lifestyle que não está sendo preenchida e é isso que queremos fazer”, contou o empresário antes de subir ao palco.
During his presentation, Caito shared the evolution of Chilli Beans, highlighted the brand’s current figures—with 1,400 stores around the world—and stressed the importance of innovation and staying relevant. “I was recently at Shopping Villa Lobos (SP), where we opened our very first kiosk back in 1999. Today, only three of the more than 250 stores from that time are still there. Most of the fashion brands from that era no longer exist. So the message is simple: if we don’t understand how the new generation thinks, we’re done,” said the entrepreneur.
Caito’s talk opened the final day of the BFSHOW Arena, a new feature introduced in this edition of the event, which welcomed major industry figures over its three-day program. Other speakers included Richard Stad, CEO of Aramis—who, like Caito, shared insights on the brand’s repositioning, his leadership journey, and lessons learned in the men’s retail market—Laís Miranda from Steal The Look; Bruna Olivo, co-founder and Creative Director at Lança Perfume; and Priscila Simon, Commercial and Trade Marketing Director for Multibrand Channels at Arezzo&Co.
The space also delivered strategic insights to support retailers in their purchasing decisions. Luana Lanzini and Luana Savadintzky, founders of the Fashion Directions platform, presented key trends in color, must-have products for the Spring/Summer season, and the rise of sport-inspired fashion in retail. The content was designed to enhance visitors’ decision-making when selecting footwear for their stores. The 4th edition of BFSHOW took place from May 19 to 21 at Distrito Anhembi, in São Paulo/Brazil