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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 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
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 - 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
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.
More informations and functions
GDS Topics
Alle Themen
white cubes & upper style
Kidwalk
TRENDS ONSTAGE
GDS Talks & Seminars
Impressions & Interviews
design attack
Headlines
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
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.
