GDS to take place much earlier

16/09/2013
Organisers of the GDS footwear and leathergoods fair in Dusseldorf have announced that they will bring the dates of the event forward.

From 2014, the second edition of the twice-yearly exhibition will take place in July rather than September. Traditionally, footwear brands use the September shows to present their collections for the following year’s spring-summer season to buyers.

From 2015, the first edition of GDS will take place in early February instead of mid-March. Traditionally, shoes for the following autumn-winter season are on show at the March events.

“GDS will become the kick-off trade fair for shoes and accessories,” the organisers, Messe Dusseldorf, said in a statement.