GDS to take place much earlier
16/09/2013
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.