The Crecendo and Centro trade shows would merge to create a single event, named Centro Crecendo, which would take place on 20 and 21 September 2026 at the Espace Champerret, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The Parc Floral, Crecendo's usual venue, would be replaced by this new space.
This reunion would put an end to a split between the commercial agents taking part in the Crecendo trade show via the ARICI association and the « dissidents » who created the Centro Paris trade show, an issue that had lasted several seasons. Christophe Trinel, current president of the association and director of Crecendo, is said to have worked to bring the two events closer together.
According to FashionUnited France, the stated aim would be to « mobiliser les forces et faciliter le travail des détaillants qui se déplacent dans la capitale, sourcent leurs offres et s’inspirent des tendances saisonnières dans les salons professionnels », according to remarks attributed to Christophe Trinel.
Près of 300 brands expected
The trade show would bring together close to 300 women's, men's, children's and accessories footwear brands. Exhibitors would reportedly include names known for their comfort models, such as Geox, Ballerina and La Maison de l'espadrille, as well as flagship brands like JB Martin, Liu Jo, Mustang, Steve Madden and Tamaris.
The Italian label Lorenzo Masiero and the Ernest brand, known for its killer heels, would also be present. The Crecendo and Centro trade shows would thus be brought together in the same space and on the same dates.
