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DaTE’s SUCCESS
ENDORSES VALUE OF
IN-PERSON EVENTS
s a showcase event for eyewear of the future, DaTE is
about creativity, innovation and originality, its core
Aelements. The 8 edition of the show that concluded
th
in Florence, Italy, on 21 September 2020, attracted 1,000 pre-
registered professionals and buyers over three days.
Considering the global pandemic crisis, this was quite a
turnout, reiterating the importance of in-person events, and
inspiring optimism that in spite of the situation through a major
part of this year when postponements and cancellations have
been unavoidable, a restart is possible. Of course, all protocols
were in place, in full compliance with all health and hygiene
regulations in force, at the Stazione Leopolda venue.
Exhibitors got the chance to show their new collections,
previously visible only on line. While it was exciting for them to
present their innovations and projects, until now only shared
digitally (after the postponement of MIDO 2020), and even GIOVANNI VITALONI
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