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GDS and GLS, the International Event for Shoes, Leather Goods and more will be held in Dusseldorf from 14th to 18th September this year. After a difficult few years for the show, as increased European competition prevails, what have the organsiers got planned for the event this year?
WHITE CUBES STANDS STRONG...
The white cubes area of GDS began three seasons ago, an exclusive designer section of the show which added a luxury feel to the event and enticed more boutique buyers and retailers to the event.: The Premium segment at GDS continues to be in great demand. The 'white cubes - contemporary design' is presented in Hall 9 on an even larger exhibition space than before. Over 140 renowned high-class international brands make this, the third edition of 'white cubes', another special world of experience for discerning international buyers.
KIDS WORLD...
Kids World and kidwalk: The key children's shoe segment , are now in a more prominent location, with new-look design the 'kidwalk - shoes marketplace at GDS' will feature several new labels at the September event like Romangnoli and Noel.
The 'TrendVision' staging in Hall 14 presents lifestyle, art, music, design and fashion in an aesthetic, comprehensive concept and now has its first 'subsidiary' in the form of 'TrendVision Kids'. Also new here is the 'Kids Business Brunch' - an information forum promoting communication between retailers and exhibitors. Dr. Gerhard Nickolaus, the Head of the Pirmasens Testing and Research Institute, and Dr. Jörg Heimbrecht, an expert on harmful substances, will be discussing 'Big Problems for Little Feet - Chromium IV in Children's Shoes. Solutions, Concepts and Ideas'. This will be followed by a further expert panel discussion addressing the topical issue in greater detail and featuring representatives from associations, the industry and retail.
INTERNATIONAL SECTION REDESIGN...
The International Selection in Halls 10 and 11 has an array of select quality brands. The 'concept 10' sector has been redesigned and developed further. It offers international brands in the mid-price segment - including new exhibitors like Caiman Gabellini and Project Mode - a suitable platform.
Commitment to new Talent…
Design Attack is a popular area for visitors to GDS. 100 international young designers will be showcasing shoes and bags here along with original urbanwear, lingerie, jewellery and other lifestyle products. The new legend for this unconventional trend platform is “KAFFEE ORIENTAL” taking both visitors and exhibitors away into the fascinating world of the east to Marrakech.
ON THE RUNWAY...
GDS/GLS presents trends and tendencies in an even more concentrated form. Featured for the first time together in Hall 14, TrendVision - an artistic staging of fashion, lifestyle and design - and the catwalk shows present an overall concept grouping together the trends themes in an even more cohesive manner: some fashion shows will present the themes from TrendVision. The 'Upper Style Show' will feature brands from the Exclusivity segment and will officially open on the first day of the fair. Alongside this the 'Lifestyle Show', the 'KAFFEE ORIENTAL Show', the 'GDS Trend Show' plus the 'Fashion, Kids & Wellness Show' will present the latest looks for the different segments for the 2008 Spring/ Summer season.
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