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The two day event was born out of a desire to exhibit medium to high grade products in a setting of their own, away from the much larger showcase than previously seen in the industry. The showcase for autumn/winter 2007 is equally as pleasing as the last event, with a broad range of middle to upper end exhibitors and some fantastic new styles to please all who attend.
Riva are a new addition to the event, "The Kensington Shoe Event is the premium show for Italian footwear in the UK and Riva shoes are delighted to be presenting their collection of boots and shoes" says Managing Director Robert Cole " The Kensington show always attracts the very best of independent retailers and high grade multiples which is the area of the marketplace which Riva appeals to."
Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, Riva, will have a fine selection of quality styles on show. The Roberto Grevi range is brand new for the brand, a collection designed exclusively for Riva. Made from the best materials for the most discerning customer, the range should produce a great deal of excitement at the event.
Other brands to look out for include Amalfi, beautifully hand crafted ladies shoes from Florence in Italy available in a large variety of sizes and widths, Fluxa, the latest fashionable looks in ladies shoe and boots and Pedro Fluxa- described as a "Must see" ladies range of hot off the press styling from Spain.
"With my range of quality shoes, the Kensington Shoe Event is the only exhibition for me" says Antonio from Aquaviva. He will present styles that include Sonia-B, Imara, Corazon Azul and Emmedieci, elegant young shoes and long and short boots with matching handbags.
Caprice, voted the second fastest growing brand in Germany, will be back with a a vengence at The Kensington Shoe Event. With a wondrous array of long and ankle boots, court shoes and loafers with the added comfort value of their unique shoe technology, they are a brand not to missed this time around.
Marian, on show with Martyn Kirkby Agencies will have a complete collection of fashion boots, shoes and sandals with matching handbags. Offering all the latest fashion colour ways and materials designed by a suberb in house team, to ensure new and fresh looks made to order.
One of the best selling casual ranges out of the shops during winter 2006 is the Pedro Anton collection. Following on from this success,the brand have designed 3 new looks to complement the collection that will be on show at The Kensington Shoe Event . These are also made to order in the latest leathers and fashion colours.
RAPISARDI. Will continue showing there top selling sandal collection through out the summer of 2007. Offering everything you could want in style comfort and fashion from one of Italy's best value brands.
K + S look set for success at Kensington as Mark Watts, agent for the brand, explains "Our collection includes both round and pointed toe shapes, but the main direction is on almond toe shaped lasts, several on platforms and wedges, many on covered and metal heels in washed nappa leathers, soft patent leathers, various metallic leathers, and silky suedes." Explains Watts "Boots feature strongly once again, but for a/w 07, all leg heights are prominent, from closely cropped ankle boots, through high ankle boots and mid-calf, through to full knee length. A strong group of sporty flat casuals, ballerinas and trouser shoes through mid heel pumps, to high elegant courts". For the first time ever, K + S will present a new 85mm heel elegant platform last for shoes and boots, in the principal colours of black, grey, inky blue, dark red, purple, mocca, sludge green and winter white, plus a full range of embossed metallic gunmetal and bronzes.
With these beautiful brands and many more on show, The Kensington Shoe Event is a must see for all buyers and retailers in the middle to high end footwear market.
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