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Italian brand Ilio Smeraldo is debuting its men’s footwear collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show this week.

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Florence, Italy

Who
Ilio Smeraldo, Barbara Borghini, Maria de la Orden
What
Italian brand Ilio Smeraldo is debuting its men’s footwear collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show this week.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:02:15 GMT · 3h 21m ago
Where
Florence, Italy ·
Why
The brand noticed increasing demand from male clients purchasing larger sizes from their women's collections, leading to a natural expansion into men's shoes.
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This expansion represents a new market for Ilio Smeraldo, continuing its focus on comfortable, versatile footwear for a global clientele. The move highlights a growing trend of gender-fluid styles in fashion and supports traditional Italian craftsmanship.

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