The Spanish Association of Footwear and Leather Goods Component Companies (AEC) has announced the official presentation of the trends for the spring-summer 2026 season. The event will be held on November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Centro de Elche Congresses and will have the collaboration of the Elche City Council and the Generalitat Valenciana.
The international consultancy Trendstop will be in charge of revealing live the new trends that will mark the course of the industry in the next season. “This event is shaping up to be an essential event for professionals in the footwear and leather goods sector, where the innovations in materials, colors and styles that will dominate the market in the coming months will be presented in real time,” its promoters emphasize.
The new trends will provide a new vision based on ancient techniques. A multicultural craft applications approach, highlighting creators and artisans as a value. Fashion manifests a slow state of life, moving away from mass production and glimpsing an expression of timeless luxury.
The collaborative and human element of design will explore a greater revaluation of the results handmade highlighting the natural and pure details. Refined and handcrafted vintage elements.
Los fabrics Designed for high performance, they will combine modern technical qualities with aesthetics. vintage. Noble leathers will stand out in their application of luxury. Perforation, pleating and gathering techniques introduce greater levels of surface and textural interest. Technological materials are elevated to a level of maximum and refined comfort through super soft textures.
Los materials They are light and fresh and work best in natural bases. Materials are recycled, reinvented and reused. Nylon and polyester, cashmere, wool and cotton stand out as regenerating fibers by design combined with light and open net-type fabrics.
Los leathers They are creative, highlighting functional regenerated leather and informal ecological suede.
special shot protagonism handmade sports shoes, sandals vintagehe chunky rockerthe sculpted models, the integrated sock, the organic pieces, the ballet flats, the moccasin, the soft leather shoe, the hybrids and the formal boot. Thick soles and extremely rounded platforms are combined with improved spoon-shaped toes and padded, puffy edges. Muted tones, printed uppers and strap details introduce flashes of delicacy to exaggerated proportions.
In this season, the tones Urban colors such as dusty white, asphalt gray and monochromatic combinations, combined with intense and sober colors, such as citrus, vintage purple, coral, revitalizing electric blues, sunset and deep ocean, vibrant vermilion and cocoa.
To attend the presentation, it is necessary to register in advance through the AEECC website at www.componentescalzado.com.
