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CONTENTS
FROM THE EDITOR
February Shoe Shows
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NEWS
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MISFIT
I
’m just back from the February shoe shows – Pure and Moda – feeling
tired, but elated! The vast array of styles, innovations and fantastic
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AGENT PROVOCATEUR
designs across these large industry events are truly awe inspiring.
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EDITORS CHOICE
Also, the footwear trade has some of the most friendly and helpful
folk it has been my pleasure to meet in 25 years as an editor. It makes 18
CARE INTERNATIONAL
me proud to be a part of such an industry.
I was particularly impressed by many of the brands that are making great
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HOLIDAY KIT
strides in ensuring that comfort does not have to be sacrificed on the
altar of style, including Van Dal, Moshulu, Josef Seibel and Romika, all of
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COMPANY PROFILE
which have exciting A/W10 collections. Notable children’s brands were
Garvalin and Agatha Ruiz De La Prada
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ARA
Pure London closed its doors with record breaking numbers all round.
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KENSINGTON
Visitor numbers were up by 23% on last year, with the busiest Sunday
ever recorded in the history of the show. In addition, exhibitors confirmed 33
IFRA
that they were seeing quality buyers who were seeing quality buyers who
were writing strong orders. With heavy snowfall in Birmingham on
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FOOTWEAR FOCUS
February 21, the Moda show was fortunate to have so many retailers in
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TALKING SHOP
attendance. It was a good show all round, and I think will continually
improve year on year.
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MODA
We have all this and more to look forward to in March at MICAM, GDS
and The Kensington Shoe Event. All three shows represent a different
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PURE
niche in the market; all are suitable for different needs. I’m off to GDS in
Dusseldorf on March 12 and eagerly anticipating all the footwear treats
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GDS
this huge show has to offer. But, if you can only afford to attend one show
this season, consider The Kensington Shoe Event (March 21-23). Popular
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LEGAL
with footwear and fashion buyers, the Event has become the leading UK
show for medium-to-high quality footwear. FRONT COVER: ARA
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Held twice yearly at the sumptuous Kensington Close Hotel, the
compact show is well worth a visit. The timing of the Event, just after the
ARA Shoes are the leading German
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major European shows allows the retailers to have a clear mind on what
ladies shoe manufacturer, all their
to buy in a relaxed and informal environment, and enjoy refreshments shoes are made with quality materials
throughout the day free of charge. and prove that comfort and fit can
In this issue we report back on some of the amazing shows that we
undoubtedly be fashionable. Ashton
visited in February to give you an idea of what shoemakers are hoping
Associates distribute ARA Shoe
you will be selling in Autumn/Winter 2010/11 and beyond. Plus, previews of
upcoming shows including GDS in Dusseldorf and the Kensington Shoe
throughout the mainland UK. For
Event.
further details contact Debbie on
for more information
call 01953 859900
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Inside this issue:
• Pull out Kensington Shoe Event Supplement • Moda, Pure and GDS reviews • IFRA Awards • New UK Gear PT-03
“Made in China”. Shoes that are sourced outside the UK have a huge
carbon footprint. They are generally manufactured in locations that pay
EDITOR Cheryl Taylor:
cheryltayloreditor@googlemail.com
less heed to environmental considerations than we do in the UK. The
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Adam Bernstein
shoes are shipped from across the world at a heavy cost to the
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People at this time of year are planning their getaways. 2009 for many
was a rubbish vintage to be poured down the loo and the bottle smashed:
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In this issue we featured some great holiday gear that is light – like foot
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flips and sandals, some fun shoes for the girls, a great rucksac and a
feather light case to carry the holiday kit - that you can take on the plane.
The Publishers cannot accept responsibility for any discrepancies either in copy or between
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While, in Editor’s Choice, we look at some cool shoes for guys that are products which lead to infringement of copyright.
more comfortable than comfort food.
Finally, in our Footwear Focus Road Test, intrepid footwear reporter
IFRA, BFA and Society of Shoe Fitters all support
Henry Harington, puts the PT-03 WINTER running shoe through its paces Footwear Today as a valuable forum for the footwear
on Dartmoor – a testing environment for any footwear, particularly in
industry, helping to promote trade and keeping
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retailers informed about the latest products and
developments.
Cheryl Taylor, Editor
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