AYMOD, the unrivaled fair for the Turkish footwear industry, opens its doors
AYMOD, the unrivaled footwear fair of Türkiye and the surrounding region, opens its doors on October 2. 
 
Contributing to the development of the Turkish footwear and leathercraft industry, the International Footwear Fashion Fair (AYMOD) will be held at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Fair Center, from October 2-5, 2019.
 
The fair, supported by the Turkish Footwear Industry Research, Development and Education Foundation (TASEV) and KOSGEB in collaboration with Pozitif Fairs, a subsidiary of CNR Holding, and the Turkish Footwear Manufacturers Association (TASD), will showcase new trends, designs and products from over 1,000 international brands.
 
The 62nd AYMOD, which will also host delegations with high purchasing power from Germany, Albania, Belarus, Dubai, France, Croatia, Israel, Italy, China, and Romania, will bring together over 30,000 shoe buyers in an area of 60,000 square meters.
 

The main concept is sustainability and circular economy

 
This year's main concept of the 62nd AYMOD, the largest fair in the Turkish footwear and bag industry, is sustainability and circular economy.
 
As part of the concept, leading Dutch designers will showcase shoes made from plastic and plant-based materials in the trend area. The fair will also feature numerous talks and panels (TTalks) on environmentally friendly products and affordable options.
 
One of the fair's highlights will be an exhibition by Kobi Levi, who transforms shoe design into art. Lady Gaga's shoe designer, Kobi Levi, will showcase his own shoe designs and also participate in T-Talks as a speaker.