The Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA), comprising of over 200 manufacturers, exporters, industry stakeholders, continues to play a vital role as one of India’s largest leather trade bodies. Headquartered in Kolkata with regional offices in key leather clusters, it works to promote growth and development through advocacy, trainingand global collaborations while continuing to drive innovation, sustainability and international recognition for our homemade leather products.
ILPA announced it will host our signature event The ILPA Fashion Show- Leather on the Ramp 2026here at Hotel Hyatt Regency on October 29 which will be a key highlight of our International B2B fair AILPA 2.0 wherein we will welcome more than 60 international buyers from leading global brands and major Indian buying houses /brands.
Leather on the Ramp 2026 aims to reinforce ILPA’s vision of making the show a global brand through international collaborations, high-profile marketing and cutting-edge designs, showcasing tech-integrated fashion trends, sustainable fashion and the use of new-age materials like textiles andrattan and will feature eco-leather reflecting the industry’s commitment to innovation and responsible production. It will not only celebrate craftsmanship and creativity but also position Indian leather products as globally competitive and forward-looking. The upcoming event is set to be a grand celebration of India’s craftsmanship and creativity while also promoting the organization’s CSR initiatives such as eco-friendly leather projects, youth trainingand community engagement programs.
Five premium exporters from Kolkata and one Design Studio, the hub of India’s leather goods industry, will display their exclusive collections on the ramp.
Alongside the fashion show, the AILPA 2.0 fair at Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre from October 28 to 30 will include live demonstrations, interactive workshops and panel discussions with industry experts and such sessions are expected to create opportunities for knowledge exchange and highlight the future of the leather and fashion sectors.
ILPA has also launched new skill development and vocational training programs to upskill youth and strengthen the leather sector workforce. It has entered collaborations with both domestic and global institutions to promote technology transfer, knowledge exchange and capacity building. With the Indian leather export market projected to cross USD 8 billion in 2026-27, ILPA members are expected to contribute a significant share of high-quality leather products.
On the occasion, ILPA President Mr Md. Azhar said “Our motto is Think Leather-Think Bengal
We are privileged that our Government is very pro-active in promoting manufacturing and exports here and developing our ILPA leather goods park into a world class production hub. “
Mr Arjun M. Kulkarni- Chairman of ILPA Fashion Show Committee said “Leather on the Ramp 2026 aims to reinforce ILPA’s vision of thousands of new employment opportunities across manufacturing, design, retail and export sectors, fuelled by strong demand at both domestic and international levels.
