KENSINGTON REVIEW Autumn/Winter 2013 September 22-24th at The Kensington Close Hotel, London.


This season the Event was held at The Kensington Close Hotel, in London’s Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.


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opular with footwear and fashion buyers, the three-day Kensington Shoe Event has become a premier show for medium-to-high quality footwear, yet it still remains delightfully compact and customer-friendly.


Pam, Toni Pons, Paco Herrero, Audley, Moda in Pelle, Moda Di Fausto, Mascaro, Daniele Mengoni Moccasins, Gardenia, Voltan, Smith & Canova, Draper of Glastonbury and Vitti Love were among the many important brands presented in September.


With its impressive ranges and comfortable hotel setting, situated in central London, just outside the congestion zone, the Event rarely disappoints and this season was no exception. Peter Kaiser, Pons Quintana, Pretty Loafers, Alberto Zago, Manila, Calzaturifico Voltan, Glamurano, Hispanitas,


The timing of the Event, held just after the major European Shows, allows buyers, namely boutique and independents, to have a clear mind on what to buy in a relaxed and informal environment. They also enjoy its luxurious surroundings and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits, available throughout the show, as well as its underground car parking.


Alberto Zago Manila Peter Kaiser Pons Quintana Smith & Canova bags


Alberto Zago


Manila


Peter Kaiser


Pons Quintana What some of the exhibitor’s had to say: “The Kensington Shoe Event is always the final show of the season


that we do and, as such, at this show most of the retailers are fairly decisive about what they want to buy. We had a good reaction from our regular clientele to both our collections Alberto Zago and Manila. We also made contact with a new high profile retailer who is interested to work with us on the Manila collections, particularly on the loafers and driving shoes, sampled in beautifully imaginative colour combinations.” Charlie Nicole, footwear agent.


“We had a good show at the Kensington Shoe Event this season, as


always. In general the attendance was down, but we were visited by our loyal customers. Order wise we were not down - we were level.” Rolf Buhr


accessory producer


, Chief Executive of leading German footwear and , Peter Kaiser


. "Particular favourites amongst buyers were the beautiful,


"I had a very successful show as I saw most of my regular customers and a surprising number of new retailers. The new-found buoyancy in the market at this time is reflected in the larger orders being written by customers who, only two years ago, were complaining bitterly about the state of "The High Street". The "Vitti Love" brand has definitely been


inspirational Pons Quintana wedges and ballerinas in striking colours, with eye catching monochrome and metallics adding interest across the range. The Kensington Shoe Event remains a significant date for the diaries of buyers." Renato De Angelis, co-organiser and footwear agent.


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seen as a fillip to retailers as the magical combination of high quality and high margin is proving to be simply irresistible.


“The wedges have been a great success in tan, white and taupe


combinations. Cost price ¤36.50 to retail at £95.00. The brogues have been winners in gunmetal/white, various patents/white and two tone calf. Cost price ¤40 to retail at £99/105.00.” Martin Ward, co-organiser and footwear agent.


"Although the attendance of the show was down I had a good show.


The S/S 2014 Pons Quintana range, world renowned for their original woven uppers and matching handbags, was very attractively updated and well received with devoted and new customers placing good orders.


Vitti Love


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