Labels to Watch – Fashion Magnets at the Point of Sale

Dear Sir or Madam,

Here comes your personal SHOESletter featuring GDS news revolving around the Duesseldorf shoe fair. What injects a fresh breeze into retail? New and interesting collections – guaranteed to make for an exciting look, offer special highlights, personalise the range – and lure in shoppers. This issue gives you a small foretaste of our vast choice of Labels to Watch. Many more trendy brands with wide, varied and high-quality ranges can be found at GDS from 12 to 14 March 2010.

We look forward to seeing you there.
Your GDS Team

+++ Andrea Carrano+++ Bikkembergs men & women +++ Braccialini +++ Candice Cooper +++ Dani Samaniego & Familia +++ Dukes +++ Edith & Ella +++ Alberto Fermani +++ Filson +++ Gianni Barbato 2009 +++ Guerilla Deluxe +++ HTC Hollywood Trading Company +++ Ksubi +++ Maupiti +++ Pantanetti +++ Pantofola D'Oro +++ Pointer +++ Rue Princesse +++ Sassetti +++ See by Chloé +++ Sofie Schnoor +++ Stuart Weitzman bags +++ Victoria +++ Wrangler +++

The Caterpillar brand founded with the Caterpillar Tractor Co. in April 1925 has its roots in hard work. However, it was the fashion scene that made these genuine work boots with their yellow and black logo really hip. Now Cat Footwear offers a complete collection of street styles.

Anyone seeking authentic workwear with an urban slant in premium quality boasting comfort, functionality and long life has come to right place with the Legendary Raw Collection at Cat Footwear.
>>> Cat Footwear

Black Lily Accessories offer shoes, bags, belts, gloves, jewellery and much more. The claim: quality and individuality at attractive prices. Fine materials are used here like soft leather, silk, silver and real gemstones. A cool spirit with urban energy sums up the design for Autumn/Winter 2010/11.
>>> Black Lily Accessories

The first Feiyue shoes hit the streets of their hometown of Shanghai in 1920. Originally designed for sporting purposes they went from being pure performance shoes to becoming democratic sneakers for the people, carrying them in their thousands throughout China.

A few years ago French globetrotter Patrice Bastian discovered these lightweight shoes and brought them back to France to be tailored for the European market: today aesthetics and durability are the guiding principles and while the shape and quality of materials were significantly enhanced Feiyue has lost none of its authentic vintage charm.
>>> Feiyue

German football star Philipp Lahm and Dutch shoe entrepreneur Floris van Bommel have joined forces in the fight against Aids. For the 2010/11 Autumn/Winter season sales of a special edition patent leather shoe will go towards supporting an awareness campaign for children and young people organised by the German Aids Foundation (Deutsche Aids Stiftung).
>>> Philipp Lahm and Floris van Bommel

Dayton Boots make a clear statement: they stand for authentic quality, long life and originality. This Vancouver-based Canadian shoe and boot maker has been making handcrafted footwear using over 230 different work processes since 1946.

The basic range features seven styles for men and women. The brand was only launched on the German market in 2008 and the company says amongst insiders it is already enjoying “a certain cult status.
>>> Dayton

The Italian label D’Acquasparta boasts a sporty, old school, retro look. For them a shoe is only successful when it perfectly combines both comfort and style. With their elaborate details the shoes are handmade in Italy using select natural materials, lined with super soft leather.
>>> D'Acquasparta

The London shoe label Swear sees its range as a casual hybrid collection: classic silhouettes and traditional styles are given a modern update – zeitgeist meets signature style. Featured here are shoes for both men and women.
>>> Swear

German sneaker and accessories brand Nat-2 set the tone in street and urban footwear with their 2-in-1 sneaker system. And now Nat-2 are offering a new highlight, the 4-in-1 stack: a slip-on that becomes a low top, a high top sneaker or a boot. Those owning two pairs of the same size can combine all the elements of their two pairs and put together their own shoe combinations.
>>> Nat-2

For local Düsseldorf residents in search of the latest gourmet restaurant the Old Town is not generally the first stop. Yet this is exactly where they would find Parlin – a linguistic and culinary blend of Paris and Berlin. For several months now owner Beata Heusner has been serving creative classic cuisine and corresponding wines here under the huge stucco ceiling at this establishment. So successfully in fact that it is highly recommended you book.

Close to the exhibition centre is another newcomer on the Düsseldorf dining scene: a classy Vietnamese designer snack bar – to sum up the culinary concept at "Cho". Classic Vietnamese cuisine uses only fresh ingredients and is also good value for money. Those wishing to eat on the premises can take a seat on one of the twelve oversized stools grouped around the one table at this establishment. A place for people who like to experiment.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Messeplatz, Stockumer Kirchstr. 61, 40474 Düsseldorf , Germany
www.messe-duesseldorf.de
info@messe-duesseldorf.de

Amtsgericht Düsseldorf HRB 63
Managing Board: Werner M. Dornscheidt (Chairman)
Wilfried E. Moog, Wilhelm Niedergöker, Joachim Schäfer, Herbert Vogt
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dirk Elbers

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