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Buyers' statements

Buyers' statements

Groot Schoenmode, Netherlands

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Raymond Groot, Owner, Hoorn, the Netherlands

GDS is very well structured. Here every buyer has the opportunity to “personalise” their ranges. This is helped tremendously by the segmentation of halls and the good assortment into quality genres. For our medium-priced range we discovered a new supplier from Italy today. Our fashion favourites for the coming season are boots with half-height legs and sturdier heels.

Hautzer, Germany

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Hautzer Schuhhandels GmbH
Brigitte Hautzer, Owner, Cologne, Germany

I have been coming to GDS since 1972 – the trade fair is a must for me. Our long-established store serves demanding yet very normal women who want something new and wearable and I found it here: presenting a very good translation of trends are the collections featuring commercially toned-down biker boots and overknees with soft, gathered legs – very wearable for our customerbase. What I like about the trade fair in general is the successful arrangement by target groups. You no longer walk your legs off!

Feldkamp Living & More, Germany

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Feldkamp Living & More
Barbara Feldkamp, Owner, Bochum / Essen, Germany ,
www.livingetmore.de

We seek predominantly womenswear including a wide range of shoes. Key will be overknees for next autumn. In addition, DDS offers a versatile choice of bags, belts and jewellery, here we find everything!

Van Doornick for Women, Germany

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Van Doornick for Women
Karin van Doornick, Owner, Hagen, Germany ,
www.vandoornick.de

In times of a faltering economy we have to try especially hard to offer our shoppers what they have not got yet. Here, in a pleasant atmosphere, we find fashionable shoes that are both wearable and saleable. The prevailing mood is positive and we like the ranges on show: we focus on boots, boots, boots …

Metex Corporation, Japan

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Metex Corporation
Masao Tanaka, President & CEO, Tokyo, Japan

Business is bad throughout the world. Many companies allow themselves to be paralysed by this but we are energised by this trough: GDS is and will remain one of the most important trade fairs for our firm. As an importer and wholesaler I chiefly source prime brands and comfort shoes for the Japanese market and have just found something new again.

Yvil Modeschoenen, Netherlands

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Yvil Modeschoenen & Lederwaren
Ilona and Jean Nellissen-Lauvenberg, Owners, Kerkrade, Netherlands,
www.yvil.nl

GDS serves as a key source of information and is pleasantly easy to get to for us. What strikes us is that the German brands have become delightfully fashionable – they now offer more fashion with the proven good quality plus great value for money. For our medium-priced women’s shoe range we really “struck it rich” especially in Halls 5 and 6.

Adri Bax, Netherlands

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Adri Bax Schoenen
Adri Bax, Owner, Almere Haven, Netherlands,
www.baxschoenen.nl

We attend every trade fair here. GDS provides us with the comprehensive overview of the international, commercial ranges. Of particular importance for our business is the wide choice of comfort shoes.

El Corte Ingles, Spain

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El Corte Inglés
Ernesto Sánchez Boloix, Men’s Shoe Buyer, Madrid, Spain
www.elcorteingles.es

I am after medium-priced men’s shoes and very happy with the GDS ranges: here I gather information, find trends, international brands and a young style. I have ordered some samples here, the final orders will be placed after seeing the choice in Madrid.

Wormland, Germany

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Wormland
Alexander M. Oberhuber, Group Buyer Accessories,
www.wormland.de

I travel to Düsseldorf for men’s shoes. They are among the smaller segments for our textile chainstore with 12 outlets. The GDS dates round off the order season. I used the visit to check whether the image is right – and it is!

Buyer's statements

We have seen happy faces at GDS in Düsseldorf and have talked to satisfied customers - have a look at their statements!

Balance report - GDS spring 2009

International shoe fashion trade show GDS 2009 closed its doors on Sunday, 15 March 2009 with thoroughly positive results. In defiance of the global credit crunch and economic crisis more than 800 exhibitors put around 2000 collections on display. Among them were shoes for women, men and children as well as bags and accessories.

Baldinini, Massimo Sarti

Baldinini is 99 years old 2009. The shoes are produced soley in Italy. Emily Whigham speaks to CEO Massimo Sarti about what is to expect in the autumn/winter season 09/10. Baldinini, Massimo Sarti - Baldinini, Massimo Sarti

BNS, Frank Sauter

CEO Frank Sauter of BNS Bergal, Nico & Solitaire Vertriebs GmbH speaks with Emily Whigham about his companys 10th anniversary and the newest product innovations

Trend Expert Niels Holger Wien
Trends Autumn/Winter 09/10

Obsession is considered to be very promising in commercial terms. Dark, shady-black colours create a highly commercial look across the board. Balance banks on neutral and natural nuances and is predestined for prime labels: these are the soft colours that perfectly set off that first-class finish Entering the picture as a new trend is cheerful rural living with an informal mood - Collected.

Mexicana, Lionel Benayoun

Emily Whigham speaks to Lionel Benayoun of Mexicana about this highclass shoe manufacturer ad the trends for the next season. In 1988 the french brand MEXICANA was born linking Europe and Mexico together.

Kirstin Deutelmoser: Optimistic despite crisis

Kirstin Deutelmoser talks to Emily Whigham about the importance of visiting GDS in turbulent times and to exchange information with colleagues and experts. Shows and Presentations present new trends and ideas for marketing. Top models showcase the style of the next winter.

Interview Dr. Claudia Schulz

Emily Whigham asks Dr. Claudia Schulz - trend expert and press relations manager of DSI (Das Schuhinstitut) - about the fashion trends for bags and shoes in Autumn/Winter 2009/2010.

Interview Manfred Junkert, HDS

Emily Whigham talks to Manfred Junkert, General Manager HDS (Federation of German Footwear Industry) about tomorrows trends in footwear.

Photo Gallery

10 Editions of Design Attack

2004, September - Trash Lounge

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Design Attack saw the light of day and with it the first motto: Trash Lounge. In tune with this theme such materials as scrap, car tyres, mesh wire and scaffolding were employed. The area became a special attraction at the fair.

2005, March - Cool as Ice

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March 2005 saw the GDS Community celebrate the second successful staging of Design Attack: “Cool as Ice”. The hall concept had a completely different atmosphere yet again with a wide variety of trend and lifestyle products inspiring the buyers and exciting labels that generated new sales markets.

2005, September- Radio Bamboo

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Marking the 100th anniversary of GDS, the area in the following season was entitled Radio Bamboo scoring a third success.

2006, March - Viva las Vegas

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What followed would have been an eldorado for Elvis: the fourth motto “Viva Las Vegas” staged the area in a glittering Las Vegas look of the 50s in spring 2006.

2006, September - Mambo Italiano

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In autumn of the same year “Mambo Italiano” brought back memories of the 60s and 70s Italian Riviera – complete with glamour, parties and the typical “dolce vita” of those days.

2007, March - Kuhba Libre

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The 6th edition of Design Attack blended idyllic Alpine landscapes with the ingredients of a refreshing trend cocktail and staged this extraordinary cross-over under the motto “Kuhba Libre”.

2007, September - Kaffee Oriental

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Den orientalischen Zauber der faszinierenden marokkanischen Königsstadt Marrakesch erlebte das Publikum mit Kaffee Oriental im September 2007.

2008, March - Moonwalk

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Under the design and event heading “Moonwalk” visitors of the 2008 spring event entered a futurist science-fiction space world with neon lights and electronic sounds.

2008, September - Soulexpress

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In autumn last year “Soulexpress” recreated a real metropolitan atmosphere, a “soul city” with wafts of mist, funk ‘n’ soul grooves and colourful disco lights.

2009, March - Queen Alpin

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At this year’s 10th edition of the Design Attack entitled “Queen Alpin” visitors and exhibitors will experience London as a chic ski resort in the Alps, drinking gin and tonic or mulled wine and ice-skating with the Queen. The design of the area is a compelling combination of mountain panoramas and British metropolitan flair. 100 national and international young designers will be presented here with truly unique collections.

For its 10th anniversary edition Design Attack invites you to a Queen Alpin Party. The new motto will also be echoed by Jiri M.R. Katter and his DJs from the Supernode DJ Collective: familiar melodies and underground sounds along with progressive music trends from the club scene will set the tone for three days (Friday, 13 March 2009 at 6.00 pm, in Hall 3, Design Attack Plaza).

10 Editions Design Attack - 10 Styles - 10 Photos

At this year’s 10th edition of the Design Attack entitled “Queen Alpin” visitors and exhibitors will experience London as a chic ski resort in the Alps, drinking gin and tonic or mulled wine and ice-skating with the Queen. For its 10th anniversary edition Design Attack invites you to a Queen Alpin Party (Friday, 13 March 2009 at 7.00 pm, in Hall 3, Design Attack Plaza).

Model Pauline: My Private Favourites

Emily Whigham talks to Pauline, the shoe model from the opening conference in Düsseldorf, about her personal shoe favorites.

More than 130 Kids Exhibitors

Kids Impressionen Over 130 suppliers of baby and children’s shoes are presented at GDS. As part of the range children’s shoes feature in the lines of many exhibitors and are integrated into the GDS lifestyle worlds. The separate themed world ‘kidwalk’ is located its own Hall 7a, close to the North Entrance.

More than 130 Kids Exhibitors - kidwalk

design attack goes 'Queen Alpin'

Queen Alpin

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an impression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. Model Kun shows shoes designed by Aiminer, shirt: Zweitracht, skirt: BBC, jacket: Stylist's own, necklace: Logo, sunglasses: Nat-2 by K&T. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an imppression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. Model Kun shows shoes designed by Warmbat, Rock, Oberteil und Schal: Sandwich, Pelzmantel: Gundi Blind. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an imppression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. Model Kun shows shoes designed by Bertl Muenchen, skirt: BBC, Top: Zweitracht, leather jacket (white): Mainpol Model Sascha - T-Shirt and parka: Malman, hat: Stylist's own Model Jana - Shoes: NAT-2 by K&T, skirt: BBC, shirt: Zweitracht, purple leather jacket: Mainpol, shoes on the ladder: Harlot and Aiminer. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an impression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. Model Kun shows shoes designed by Warmbat, Rock, Oberteil und Schal: Sandwich, Pelzmantel: Gundi Blind. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an impression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. (from left to right) Model Kun presents Shoes by Bertl Muenchen, skirt: BBC, Top: Zweitracht, leather jacket: Mainpol, Model Sascha shows Shoes by Stylist's own, trousers: BBC, T-Shirt and parka: Malman, hat: Stylist's own Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an impression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. (from left to right) Model Sascha: boots: Bertl München / trousers and T-Shirt: BBC / jacket: Stylist's own / bag: Abteil Shoes aside: Bertl München.

Queen Alpin

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Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an impression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. (from left to right) Model Jana - dress: Phard, jacket: BBC, scarf: Gebeana, hat: Stylist's own Model Sascha ? sweater: Malman, shoes: Aiminer (red, black), Harlot (green). Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin

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This picture shows an imppression from the Design Attack Photoshooting unter the motto: Queen Alpin on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessoires from 13 - 15 March 2009. Model Jana shows shoes designed by Warmbat, shirt: Phard, jacket: BBC, scarf: Gebeana, hat: stylist's own. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

Queen Alpin - this year's motto of design attack

At this year’s 10th edition of the Design Attack entitled “Queen Alpin” visitors and exhibitors will experience London as a chic ski resort in the Alps, drinking gin and tonic or mulled wine and ice-skating with the Queen. For its 10th anniversary edition Design Attack invites you to a Queen Alpin Party (Friday, 13 March 2009 at 7.00 pm, in Hall 3, Design Attack Plaza).

white cubes - Labels

white cubes

Diesel

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Diesel, white cubes, Hall 2, Stand B 30 This picture shows an impression from the prelude press conference on February 11th 2009 on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories from 13th to 15th March 2009. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Duesseldorf

DKNY

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DKNY, white cubes, Halle 2, Stand C13: This picture shows an impression from the prelude press conference on February 11th 2009 on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories from 13th to 15th March 2009. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

Emma Brown

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Emma Brown, Hall 2, Stand A 31 Emma Brown-Taschen sollen auffallen, der Trägerin aber nie die Show stehlen. Sie sind Lebensbegleiter für jeden Tag und Anlass, beim Arbeiten, Ausgehen, Einkaufen, Bummeln oder Muttersein. Und darum passen in Shopper neben Laptop und Kosmetikbeutel auch schon mal ein Paar Laufschuhe. Die gleichnamige britische Designerin mit Wahlheimat Deutschland liebt mondänes Understatement. Ihr Stil ist urban und luxuriös, ein Mix aus deutscher Präzision mit britischem Humor und italienischer Handwerkskunst. Die persönliche Patina gern getragener Ledertaschen findet sie wunderbar.

Annette Görtz

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Annette Görtz, white cubes, Halle 2, Stand C17 This picture shows an impression from the prelude press conference on February 11th 2009 on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories from 13th to 15th March 2009. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

Guess

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white cubes, Halle 2, Stand C09. This picture shows an impression from the prelude press conference on February 11th 2009 on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories from 13th to 15th March 2009. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

Harlot

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white cubes, Halle 2, Stand C17. Dieses Bild zeigt eine Impression von der Auftaktpressekonferenz am 11. Februar 2009 im Rahmen der GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories vom 13. bis 15. März 2009. | This picture shows an impression from the prelude press conference on February 11th 2009 on the occasion of GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories from 13th to 15th March 2009. Foto: Rene Tillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

Logan / Logan Crossing

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Logan - white cubes, Halle 2, Stand B51: The Logan philosophy promises luxurious ease: It is perfect for daily use, easy to combine, balanced in terms of cut, shape and heel, manually produced, very fashionable, at the same time being femininely simple and plain as well as simultaneously unique thanks to striking details – this is what distinguishes Dossobuono’s high-quality women’s shoe line from Italy. Since the 2009 Spring/Summer collection this young Logan Crossing collection has been included in the portfolio. Classical sports style elements are urbanised here and sent out onto the streets. The look is wonderfully witty and also a bit ironically tapered.

Maloles

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white cubes, Hall 2, Stand C47:Thanks to extraordinary details created with loving attention to detail Maloles shoes are both unique and stylish. Fashion connoisseurs also appreciate the exquisite materials used and the craftsmanship involved in the sacchetto finish, which make all styles fit like a glove. This luxury women’s shoe label is the brainchild of French designer and shoe addict Maloles Miracosta-Antignac. She revives memories of 50s glamour for Autumn/Winter 2009/10.

Steve Madden

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Steve Madden, white cubes, Halle 2, Stand B10 : In his native USA Steve Madden shoes are known for their modern design, high quality and convincing value for money. Madden draws inspiration for his urban fashion design from throughout the world. His styles are first tested in a small batch at his own stores in New York that attract shoppers from all over the world. If a style works here it is then delivered on a wider basis.

Interesting 'white cubes' Labels

The progressive style of renowned luxury brands and fine Labels to Watch makes 'white cubes' a favourite focal point for discerning shoe retailers. See some of the interesting brands - see more at GDS!

Getting the Most out of the Kids Market

“Children have money, children have incredible power when it comes to shopping and shoe retailers still don’t appreciate them sufficiently.” Kids’ and youth market researcher Ingo Barlovic brought along a wealth of helpful tips for his approx. 150 listeners at the third Kids Business Brunch at GDS - suggesting how footwear retailers can turn children into customers.

Download Presentation in German Language [PDF]

Onto the Runway!

The latest shoes, bags and looks for the Autumn/Winter 2009/10 season and topical trends of the current one from all the different GDS lifestyle universes will be showcased in four daily TRENDS ONSTAGE fashion shows at the Showcenter in Hall 4. Onto the Runway! - Time Schedule Shows & Events

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Clarks, Petra Fraune

What is cultbrand Clarks offering in the trenddepartment? Emily Whigham speaks to the company‘s CEO Petra Fraune.

Collonil, Frank Becker

Collonil Salzenbrodt GmbH & Co. KG is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Emily Whigham speaks to CEO Frank Becker about this historic date and much more

Kavat, Magnus Ericsson

Magnus Ericsson , Manager of Kavat speaks to Emily Whigham about the Swedish Family Enterprise, which is lead in the forth generation by the Familys Ericsson and Karlson. They have developed a completly new form of ecological childrens shoe collection, offering an alternative for the environmentally conscious client.

El Naturalista, Juan del la Peña

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Juan del la Peña, Sales Manager of El Naturalista, and brother of Pablo del la Peña , CEO of El Naturalista tells Emily Whigham how the company manages to ecological and trendy at the same time. El Naturalista promotes a school project in Peru called "Atauchi".

Marcus Schenkenberg

Schenkenberg is a topmodel, actor, and TV personality born in Sweden to Dutch parents. The 1,93m tall Swede was discovered by American photographer Barry King, while rollerskating in Venice Beach in 1989.

Pepe Jeans Footwear, Miriam Veira Rodriguez

Schuhe von Pepe Jeans Emily Whigham speaks to Miriam Veira Pepe about the newest trends and innovation of Pepe Jeans Footwear.

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Buyers' statements

Groot Schoenmode, Netherlands

Hautzer, Germany

Feldkamp Living & More, Germany

Van Doornick for Women, Germany

Metex Corporation, Japan

Yvil Modeschoenen, Netherlands

Adri Bax, Netherlands

El Corte Ingles, Spain

Wormland, Germany

Balance report - GDS spring 2009

Baldinini, Massimo Sarti

BNS, Frank Sauter

Trend Expert Niels Holger WienTrends Autumn/Winter 09/10

Mexicana, Lionel Benayoun

Kirstin Deutelmoser: Optimistic despite crisis

Interview Dr. Claudia Schulz

Interview Manfred Junkert, HDS

Photo Gallery

2004, September - Trash Lounge

2005, March - Cool as Ice

2005, September- Radio Bamboo

2006, March - Viva las Vegas

2006, September - Mambo Italiano

2007, March - Kuhba Libre

2007, September - Kaffee Oriental

2008, March - Moonwalk

2008, September - Soulexpress

2009, March - Queen Alpin

Model Pauline: My Private Favourites

More than 130 Kids Exhibitors

design attack goes 'Queen Alpin'

Queen Alpin

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white cubes - Labels

Diesel

DKNY

Emma Brown

Annette Görtz

Guess

Harlot

Logan / Logan Crossing

Maloles

Steve Madden

Getting the Most out of the Kids Market

Onto the Runway!

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GDS Topics

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Upper Style Show

Clarks, Petra Fraune

Collonil, Frank Becker

Kavat, Magnus Ericsson

El Naturalista, Juan del la Peña

Marcus Schenkenberg

Pepe Jeans Footwear, Miriam Veira Rodriguez

Trend Expert Niels Holger Wien
Trends Autumn/Winter 09/10