The LINEAPELLE International Leather Fair, running from February 11–13, 2026, is the world’s leading exhibition for high-quality materials and components for the fashion and luxury industries, including footwear, leather goods, garments, and furniture. The event will feature the Summer 2027 collections and operate under the innovative theme, “The Unbound,” encouraging creative exploration beyond traditional boundaries.
Event Details
- Dates: February 11–13, 2026
- Location: Fiera Milano Rho, Strada Statale 33 del Sempione, 28, 20017 Rho, Milan, Italy.
- Hours:
- Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm.
- Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- Admission: The fair is a trade-only event, not open to the general public. Entrance is free for registered trade operators (manufacturers, designers, buyers, etc.). Online registration is available on the official LINEAPELLE website to skip on-site queues.
- Exhibitors: Over 1,100 companies from more than 40 countries, including tanneries, accessory and component manufacturers, synthetic material producers, and textile suppliers, will display their latest innovations.
Key Highlights & Themes
- “The Unbound” Theme: The 107th edition’s symbolic theme, “The Unbound,” pushes for knowledge and creativity interpreted with “new eyes,” challenging established aesthetic and production paradigms to explore new possibilities for creative freedom.
- Trend Areas: The core of the exhibition is its Trend Areas, which display about 2,000 innovative samples from exhibitors, showcasing the latest trends in materials and colors for the Spring/Summer 2027 season.
- Special Projects: The event will feature the third edition of Lineapelle Interiors, connecting tanning companies and designers, and the AiMateriality project, exploring the role of artificial intelligence in the leather supply chain.
- Synergy with Filo: The event will be held in synergy with the Filo textile fair, creating a comprehensive sourcing platform where visitors can discover both yarns/fibers and leathers/accessories.
- Networking: The fair serves as a crucial B2B networking hub for global suppliers and buyers across the fashion and luxury sectors.
