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white cubes - An exclusive Showroom

[16/05/2012] In September 2006 white cubes kicked off with as few as 60 exhibitors. Small and exclusive with a separate stand concept for selected premium collections. The success, however, was resounding enough to sustain GDS’s image of being an innovative trade fair with the courage to break new ground. Today, to the tune of 200 exhibitors are showcasing their portfolios here. white cubes - An exclusive Showroom - read more

Exciting Labels on display at Design Attack

[04/05/2012] Curtains up! Under the heading Circus Chikki Mikki to the tune of 100 exhibitors were presented at the Design Attack at the past GDS. Here we present some exciting Labels. Exciting Labels on display at Design Attack - read more

4 New German Brands

[20/04/2012] Speaking of a new “German wave” on the shoe and accessory market would probably be exaggerated. But things are moving and we would like to present some exciting labels here. 4 New German Brands - read more

Closing on a total plus

[03/04/2012] Seasoned connoisseurs of the shoe market were surprised by the market data submitted by marketmedia24 in the run-up to the Düsseldorf shoe trade fair GDS (14 to 16 March) for the 2011 shoe year. According to this data Germans spent some 1.3% more on their footwear than they did in 2010. Closing on a total plus - read more

AGOF Lecture

[02/04/2012] Shoe retail belongs to the numerous businesses for which the internet has become a new sales channel over the past few years. However, there are different opinions among the retailers - some of them see it as an opportunity. AGOF Lecture - read more

Fashion Forecast

[02/04/2012] Summer 2012 is going to be a season of colourful shoes. Neon plays one of the most important parts this year. But what about summer 2013? Fashion expert Marga Indra-Heide told the visitors at GDS everything about which shoe models and colours are going to be modern in summer 2013. Fashion Forecast - read more

Fashion and Charity

[30/03/2012] Belmondo is a well-established, internationally successfully shoe brand. So high time for social responsibility, thought Claus Gese, Managing Director at Belmondo. In this interview he talks about the new shoe trends – and about his latest charity initiative. Fashion and Charity - read more

High heels: sexy, stylish… (not) worth a sin?

[30/03/2012] The GDS fair is not only about shoes, it also focuses on other topics. During the panel discussion „High heels: sexy, stylish… (not) worth a sin? High heels - the way to hallux valgus?“ the main question was: Is the foot disease caused by high heels or is it due to genetic constitution? And what can the shoe industry do about it? High heels: sexy, stylish… (not) worth a sin? - read more

GDS Order Trends

[19/03/2012] According to buyers, by far the most important materials for the Autumn/Winter season were leather and suede. Colour-wise an average of nearly one in two buyers looked to cognac or red/orange tones. GDS Order Trends - read more

HDS Award Presentations at GDS

[19/03/2012] Together with the the Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS) this year GDS once again presented three awards. HDS Award Presentations at GDS - read more

Top International Decision-Makers at GDS and Global Shoes

[19/03/2012] At the Düsseldorf shoe fairs GDS – International Event for Shoes & Accessories and GLOBAL SHOES – leading trade show for sourcing 1,206 exhibitors from 44 countries presented the trends for the 2012/13 Autumn/Winter season over the three days of the events. Top International Decision-Makers at GDS and Global Shoes - read more

VIP’s at GDS

[19/03/2012] The highlight here was the opening show featuring Sara Nuru, winner of the casting show ‘Germany’s Next Topmodel’. From the front row actress Jeanette Hain followed the action with interest. VIP’s at GDS - read more

Lurchi wins the “2012 Best Brand Re-launch” award

[16/03/2012] Over 1,000 decision-makers from the fields of marketing, agencies and media celebrated the winners and nominees of the 2012 Brand Award at the “Night of the Brands”. This year‘s winner in the “Best Brand Re-launch” category was the children’s shoe brand with the long tradition, Lurchi from Salamander. Lurchi wins the “2012 Best Brand Re-launch” award - read more

BELMONDO Charity Design

[05/03/2012] Over 40 celebrities from the fields of sport, music and show business took part in the BELMONDO Charity Design event picking up their paintbrushes on behalf of the charity Junge Helden e. V.to paint a roughly 2 m x 3 m slide modelled in the shape of an enormous shoe. BELMONDO Charity Design - read more

How do I Protect My Shoes?

[05/03/2012] The legal office WAGNER Rechtsanwälte webvocat, which specialises in copyright and business law, will again participate as an exhibitor at the forthcoming GDS from 14 – 16 March 2012. Beyond this, the lawyer’s office will deliver an interesting talk entitled: “Help – How do I Protect my Shoes?" – Effective Use of Brands, Designs and Patents in the Shoe Sector”. How do I Protect My Shoes? - read more