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102nd GDS convinces the Sector with Innovative Concepts
It was with satisfied faces, an 8% rise in exhibitors and many new innovations and further developments in fair design that the 102nd GDS – The Premiere Shoe Event closed at Düsseldorf’s exhibition centre on Sunday. Over three days the orders and information platform attracted 33,000 visitors (a 4.5% rise) from 82 countries to Düsseldorf who came here to gather information on the forthcoming shoe trends for Spring/Summer 2007.
102nd GDS convinces the Sector with Innovative Concepts - read more
La Dolce Vita on the GDS- Party: Mambo Italiano.
Not only the Design Attack Area in Hall 13 themed the flair of the Italian Riviera of the 60`s and 70`s, it was as well to be alive on the exhibitors party.
La Dolce Vita on the GDS- Party: Mambo Italiano. - Visitor Gallery
Brasilian shoes go Europe
The brasilian shoe industry takes advantage of the GDS to introduce itsself in Europe, by presenting 26 brands on the fair. The collection for summer 2007 owes its specialty to Brazils tropical climate. It is presented in the daily shows while enyoing Cafe Brasil and Caipirinha in Hall 11.
Exclusive areas "white cubes" and "agents only" sold out
The attractive and upscale concept of the premium area ‚white cubes' has caught on: with roughly 90 top designer labels from eight countries, the new premium area at GDS is now entirely sold out.
Exclusive areas "white cubes" and "agents only" sold out - read more
"Mambo Italiano": GDS and GLS with surprising new scenery
As a platform for both creative newcomers and well-introduced hip labels ranging from shoes and urban wear to accessories and lingerie, Design Attack has become a fixture in the portfolio of GDS and GLS.
"Mambo Italiano": GDS and GLS with surprising new scenery - read more
Market for Men's Shoes is in Motion! The Men's Special
Developments over the past few years have made it perfectly clear that the "shoe craze" is not a particular trait of female consumers but is also gaining ground among the "stronger” sex ...
Market for Men's Shoes is in Motion! The Men's Special - read more
China Information Stand as a New Service for GDS Customers
Starting at the GDS from 15-17 September 2006, the Messe Düsseldorf Group will be instituting a China information stand as a new service to exhibitors and visitors of GDS. The information stand will be located in the segment ‚International Basic' in hall 15 (booth A 58).
China Information Stand as a New Service for GDS Customers - read more
GDS - we take you there!
GDS is in the starting blocks: in cooperation with DMT (Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH) Messe Düsseldorf offers visitors from 14 countries attractive travel packages especially designed to make their stay at the trade fair even more efficient.
GDS - we take you there! - Travel Packages
Stuart Weitzman opts to exhibit at 'white cubes' -
contemporary shoe design at GDS
New Registrations from Top International Designer Brands
The new premium area at GDS continues to attract the attention of internationally renowned brands. Now registering in the ‚white cubes' area are new top designer brands like ‘Stuart Weitzman' with his collection of the same name and ‘Massimo Bonini showroom' with the following labels: Etro Shoes, Kallisté, Michel Perry, Missoni, Neil Barrett, Puma by Neil Barrett and SEBASTIAN.
Stuart Weitzman opts to exhibit at 'white cubes' -
contemporary shoe design at GDS - read more
New GDS 2007 dates ensure ultimate planning safety
GDS in Düsseldorf has coordinated the sequence and duration of events for 2007 with MICAM in Milan.
GDS will be held together with GLS - International Event for Leather Goods & More from 9 to 11 March 2007 and from 14 to 16 September 2007. Three days later MICAM will follow GDS running from 15 to 18 March 2007 and from 20 to 23 September 2007.
New GDS 2007 dates ensure ultimate planning safety - read more
The GDS kicks off with new vigour into Spring/Summer 2007
The new dates from 15 to 17 September 2006 - now from the Friday to the Sunday - ensure perfect integration of the event into the international exhibition calendar. Approximately 1,300 exhibitors from 45 countries are awaited with some 3,000 collections at the 102nd GDS in Düsseldorf.
The GDS kicks off with new vigour into Spring/Summer 2007 - New Themed Worlds
‚Mambo Italiano': Dolce Vita at Design Attack
Housed in Hall 13 of GDS, Design Attack is now set to go into its 5th round under the motto "Mambo Italiano”. This time it will combine Italian Riviera style with "hip” retro elements.
Limited to 100 exhibitors, the Design Attack area presents high-profile newcomers as well as more familiar, successful labels with shoes, urban wear, accessories, lingerie, jewellery and hip lifestyle products.
‚Mambo Italiano': Dolce Vita at Design Attack - read more
Wider trend spectrum and new important platforms
The professional shoe business is GDS' formula for success. The added value, however, is created by the high trend competence of this event. In Düsseldorf the insiders of the industry meet not only to put together ranges but also to be updated on the latest trends internationally. The 102nd event will therefore widen the trend spectrum offered at GDS and introduce new important platforms: High-Fashion-Show, TrendVision, Design Attack: Mambi Italiano
Wider trend spectrum and new important platforms - read more
Footwear Fashion Future Award 2006
This is the Recognition and Promotion of Outstanding Young Designers. GDS feels it particularly important to offer young and talented shoe designers from all over the world a variety of presentation platforms as springboards for their careers.
Footwear Fashion Future Award 2006 - read more
CityInfo - Düsseldorf
In order to make your next trade stay in Duesseldorf even more comfortable and easy, we compiled all important visitor information about Duesseldorf on the following pages: a hotel directory including online booking and convenient travel packages, tips for restaurants and typical bars, an event calendar, ....
CityInfo - Düsseldorf - Hotel & CityInfo
GDS VIP Workshop in Riva del Garda
A positive atmosphere prevailed throughout the discussions during the GDS VIP Workshop which were attended by over 30 participants from trade, industry and the international trade press.
GDS VIP Workshop in Riva del Garda - read more
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9 to 11 March 2007
14 to 16 Sept. 2007
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