Nov. 21 – “Shoes made in Italy have a strong appeal for traders of the area, who confirmed their confidence in the reliability and reputation of Italian companies,” says Ronny Bigioni, coordinator of the Russia Laboratory for Assocalzaturifici. Bigioni’s comments were released after two Assocalzaturifici appointments for “Italian Fashion & Shoes From Italy” in Almaty, Kazakhstan ‘s economic capital, and Kiev, Ukraine. Bigioni is already looking forward to the next appointment in the Russian area, Consumexpo, scheduled for January 20-23: “Our presence in Central Asia and Ukraine is significant and undeniable; both markets are an important reservoir for Italian footwear. Data shows a growing trend, in spite of some countries, such as Ukraine, facing a difficult time both politically and economically.” Italian shoes continue to travel around the world thanks to a special mix of quality, elegance and tradition. Assocalzaturifici represents industrial enterprises operating in the field of footwear and cooperates with the most important national and international bodies to ensure the best operating conditions for internationalizing firms. “Italian Fashion & Shoes From Italy” in Almaty was organized by ICE, the Agency for the promotion and the internationalization of Italian companies abroad. The Fair saw the participation of operators from neighboring countries, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
