Fiera Milano will once again host the much-anticipated Emerging Designers initiative, a concrete and successful program that annually propels twelve new talents from the world of footwear into the spotlight. This year, the event will take place from September 15 to 17, 2024, during the international footwear exhibition at MICAM. 

The rigorous selection process for this year’s talents has just concluded. A distinguished jury, composed of prominent figures in the fashion industry, oversaw the selection. The jury was led by fashion designer Ernesto Esposito (President of the Jury) and included Sara Sozzani Maino (Creative Director of Fondazione Sozzani), Francesca Molteni (Scouting Director of Tessabit), Paola Ventimiglia (Fashion Director of SPORTWEEK - La Gazzetta dello Sport), Daniele Cardone (Fashion Photographer), Matteo Ward (Co-Founder of WRAD), and Giovanna Ceolini (President of MICAM).

The twelve emerging designers chosen this year were recognized for the variety and quality of their footwear collections. The selected creatives who will showcase their work at MICAM are:

• Daphne Wattiez (brand Akvo)
• Ardemia de'Gennaro (brand Ardemia)
• Luisa Soriano (brand Babù Milano)
• Cecilia Bringheli and Sibilla de Vuono (brand CB Made in Italy)
• Cristiano Magnoni (brand Crimagno Earth)
• Giacomo Morelli (brand Gio*Milano)
• Guillaume Mesly d'Arloz (brand Meeko)
• Corine Ferrer (brand O. Sur)
• Francesca Parisi (brand Parisy)
• Sabina Teruel (brand Sabinis)
• Alberto Tassinari and Francisco Batta (brand Sistta)
• Lello Romano (brand Sneark)

The talents selected for this edition range from those presenting their first collection to partially established designers with single-brand shops, and even entrepreneurs whose creations have reached Hollywood stars. This diverse group will bring a range of unique stories, experiences, and experiments to the Emerging Designers space at MICAM. 

Attendees can expect to discover collections characterized by sustainability, attention to materials, comfort, durability, and style. The event promises to offer an effervescent mix of innovative footwear that stands out in the industry.

The appointment with Emerging Designers is set for MICAM, from September 15 to 17, 2024, at Fiera Milano.