More than 50 Italian footwear designers and manufacturers are to showcase spring-summer 2010 collections at Shoe & Leather Fair Middle East and Fashion Arabia at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on October 26-28.

The visits have been organised in collaboration with Italian Footwear Manufacturers Association (ANCI) and the Italian Trade Commission (ICE).

“The Italian footwear delegation is the largest ever seen in the region and demonstrates the value they attach to the UAE and the Middle East as export markets, markets which have retained demand for high quality, directional and luxury brands,” said Christopher Hudson, managing director of the show’s organiser, Mecom Forums. ”We are delighted that visitors will have the opportunity to see so many Italian exhibitors who will present new designs, trends and highlight the characteristics that distinguish Italian footwear such as creativity, style, innovation and quality materials.”

More than 150 companies from other countries such as Brazil, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain and the UK will also participate.