Messe Frankfurt is expanding its global textile portfolio with the launch of Val:ue Milan, a new boutique-style business hub designed exclusively for high-end apparel textiles and accessories. Moving beyond the conventional trade fair model, this curated platform aims to create a focused and strategic environment for premium industry engagement.
Scheduled from February 3 to 5, 2027, at The Mall in Milan, the event introduces a refined format that prioritizes quality over quantity. With a strictly selective approach, Val:ue Milan is set to connect top-tier global manufacturers with elite buyers, designers, and sourcing professionals, fostering meaningful partnerships within the luxury textile segment.
Positioned in one of the world’s leading fashion capitals, the initiative leverages Milan’s strong ecosystem of design, innovation, and manufacturing excellence. The platform will showcase premium fabrics, accessories, and advanced textile solutions, offering a high-impact setting for collaboration and business development.
According to Donald Wich, Milan represents a unique intersection of fashion creativity and industrial capability, making it an ideal location for such a specialized concept. He emphasized that Val:ue Milan will connect leading global suppliers with the European market through a distinctive and high-quality sourcing platform.
Detlef Braun highlighted that the launch aligns with the group’s broader Texpertise strategy, reinforcing its presence in key fashion hubs worldwide. He noted that the new format reflects a forward-looking vision focused on delivering targeted, high-value solutions across the textile value chain.
