Tokyo – 175 Italian companies (81 specialized in clothing, 43 in leather, and 51 in footwear) are getting ready to land in Japan for the 48th edition of Moda Italia and the 58th edition of Shoes from Italy. The companies will present their autumn-winter 2016- 2017 collections, featuring new fashion lines dedicated to woman/man/child and leather clothing, fur, footwear, fashion accessories and much more… All fundamental components of the Italian total look recipe for success and elegance. The exhibitions will occupy seven floors of the Westin Hotel in Tokyo, from tomorrow until February 4. Building on the success of previous editions, the event – now an undisputed benchmark for the entire industry – aims to promote in the Asian market a medium-high range of Italian products, offer Italian companies a chance to present, semiannually, their products to new buyers, and strengthen the image of Italian elegance and style in the world. (9Colonne)