Here comes your personal SHOESletter, the GDS Journal with all the news on the Düsseldorf shoe fair. From 13 to 15 March the exhibition centre will be host to 800 exhibitors from 29 countries showcasing 1,870 shoes and bag collections for the Autumn/Winter 2009/10 season and topical items for the current one. The comprehensive supporting programme also provides sectoral information and good entertainment. We have put together some highlights for you here – for the complete range go to GDS-ONLINE.com.

Wishing you a Successful Season
Your GDS Team

Please take note of the change in the opening hours:
Friday : 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm

TRENDS ONSTAGE in Hall 4

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. One highlight of the GDS supporting programme is the Upper Style Show. High-quality brands and select designers will be presenting their new fashions here. Star guest on the opening day will be British top model Lily Cole, the Vogue it-girl, plus renowned labels like Prada, Chanel, John Galliano and Louis Vuitton.

TextilWirtschaft’s Order Info

TextilWirtschaft’s Order Info: The editorial team at the trade journal TextilWirtschaft will provide information on the trends for the Autumn/Winter 2009/10 season, the latest trends from the international fashion metropolises and on the first ordering tendencies. (English interpretation provided)

Friday, 13 March 2009 at 10.00 am in the Reception Lounge, Entrance North/Eingang Nord, 1st Floor

Talks & Seminars

Modeurop Fashion Forecast: Colour and fashion worlds for the Spring/Summer 2010 season plus general long-term developments in women’s, men’s and children’s fashion will be presented by Modeurop Fashion Forecast. Shoes and bags play the greatest role here.

Friday, 13 March 2008 at 4.00 pm in the Reception Lounge, Entrance North/Eingang Nord, 1st Floor

Ars Arpel Seminar: The materials, design and manufacturing procedures of various shoe styles will be at the focus of the Ars Arpel Seminar of the Italian trade publisher Ars Sutoria.

Saturday, 14 March 2009 at 10.30 am, TRENDS IN Progress Lounge, Hall 4

Schuhkurier Talk:: Practical tips on merchandising at the point of sale, appealingly designed shop windows and shops and easily applicable and quick decoration methods will be at the focus of the Schuhkurier trade magazine talk. The title: “Deco Design – Beautiful Shoes Beautifully Staged”. This will be followed by a prize draw.

Sunday, 15 March 2009 at 2.00 pm in Hall 4, TRENDS IN Progress Lounge

10th Edition of design attack

The design attack area at GDS will be celebrating the event’s 10th edition with an anniversary party. This exhibition area is considered a treasure trove for that something special – with a cool blend of independent fashion, urban and underground streetwear including accessories and lifestyle products. A new motto plus a matching design and event world also makes every season an experience. The theme for the Autumn/Winter 2009/10 season is ‘Queen Alpin’ and the area can be found in Hall 3: visitors and exhibitors can experience London here as a sophisticated ski resort in the Alps drinking gin and tonic with Glühwein and ice-skating with the Queen. The big party will kick off on Friday, 13 March 2009 from 6.00 pm in the design attack plaza.

'Y Trends' Nicoline van Enter

Nicoline van Enter, owner of the Dutch trend agency Y Trends from Amsterdam specialises in young fashion footwear and sneakers, advises leading international shoe brands and knows how to convey information in a particularly entertaining and exciting way. During GDS she will be holding talks, seminars and workshops in English several times a day in the TRENDS IN Progress Lounge in Hall 4. The topics will revolve around trends, design, eco fashion and marketing.

Flashpoint in Hall 4

The Flashpoint in Hall 4 sees itself as an inspirational Concept Area. Those seeking new sources of ideas or wanting to delight at quality craftsmanship should take a look around here. The bookstore of the teNeues publishing house from Kempen offers books and coffee-table books on many exciting lifestyle themes and the Japanese firm Suzusan presents a very modern slant on a traditional skill with the fascinating shibori textiles finishing technique.

After Shoe Party

Saturday, 14 March 2009 at 7.00 pm
at Nachtresidenz, Bahnstraße 13-15, 40212 Düsseldorf

The shoe sector will be meeting up again on the Saturday night at the After Shoe Party in Düsseldorf’s trendiest nightclub ‘Nachtresidenz’. Performance artists and show acts will offer an exciting entertainment programme.

We have set aside up to 2 tickets for you at Euro 20 per ticket to be collected from the main cash desk in the Messecenter. Tickets are limited and can only be purchased on 13 and 14 March between 9 am and 5 pm.

Venice Wine Experience

At GDS the Italian shoe manufacturers of Riviera del Brenta will be inviting selected customers to a "Venice Wine Experience" wine-tasting event in the Venezia Club. “Italian Style” will be centre stage here. In collaboration with the Venice Chamber of Commerce the “Consorzio Maestri Calzaturieri del Brenta” wishes to highlight the quality and lifestyle of the Brenta province around Venice. The region is impressive with its unique landscape, art, history and tradition. Wine of the highest quality is one of the region’s specialities. A sommelier will be in attendance to serve the wines to guests professionally.

Daily at 3.00 pm, in Hall 5, Venezia Club

El Naturalista promotes Atauchi Project

Spanish shoe manufacturer El Naturalista is known for its environmentally-friendly production methods, use of natural materials and its social commitment: with every pair of shoes sold from the “Nasca” collection a proportion of the revenue goes into aid projects. Since 2004 the company has promoted the education of children in Peru as part of the Atauchi project in cooperation with the aid organisation “ProPeru”. A total of Euro 150,000 has already been invested, for instance in the building of schools and homes. 2009 sees El Naturalista extend its activities to the African continent. In collaboration with the aid organisation “Asociación Ayuda Escuelas Profesionales África” (Association for Aid to Vocational Schools in Africa) they intend to promote the building of a school in the small town of Ganga in the north of Togo. Until now only 15% of children have attended primary school in this region.

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