SHOES DÜSSELDORF HOSTS SUCCESSFUL SHOW; NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 The sector came together at Shoes Düsseldorf – with all-important buyers on site meeting with more than 600 footwear brands and featuring all relevant brands from Europe, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Turkey. Host Igedo Company once again demonstrated how both practical (short distances) and inspiring (atmosphere and open-plan, inviting stand construction) professional trade fairs can be nowadays. The well-known atmosphere of Areal Böhler provided the right backdrop for a more than satisfactory trade fair in bright sunshine. Being hosted in Düsseldorf, the event was enjoyed by all participants. The difficult times saw Shoes Düsseldorf harvest the fruits of past months when the organisers defied the long pandemic and in actual fact found ways to avoid cancelling a single event. “We notice that the relevance of Shoes Düsseldorf continues to grow on social media channels. Never before has there been so much interactive communication going on amongst attendees, i.e. organisers, exhibitors and retailers,” explains Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director of Igedo Company. A major point of exchange between the trade show management and participants related to supply chain issues. A problem that is increasing rather than diminishing and one prompting the Igedo Company to take a landmark decision; namely to already now stipulate that Shoes Düsseldorf, as the leading industry event for the 2023/2024 Autumn/Winter season, will be brought forward to 26th-28th February, 2023. “To me actively discussing the future and quickly debating what is feasible and what is possible is also part and parcel of activities during a trade show,” concludes Kähler. www.shoes-duesseldorf.com SCOOP CELEBRATES 21ST SHOW ANNIVERSARY; TAKES PLACE AT OLYMPIA WEST This July contemporary designer women’s wear show Scoop celebrates its 21st show anniversary and has announced it will take place at Olympia West, London on the 17th – 19th July. Under the creative direction of Scoop International founder and MD, Karen Radley, Scoop will showcase the very best premium and ready-to-wear women’s and men’s clothing, accessory and lifestyle collections. Karen Radley says; “I am delighted to be celebrating 21 seasons of Scoop, I have met and worked with some of the most wonderful and talented people since founding the show. After very many conversations with buyers and designers who have expressed their desire for our datelines to align with Pure London in July, I look forward to taking Scoop to Olympia West and continuing to focus on introducing brilliant fresh talent and new designer collections.” Ian Campbell-Smith, Director, Palladio Associates, commented on the new location saying; “I am really pleased to hear that Scoop is moving to Olympia West this July, to coincide with the dates for Pure London. This is very welcoming and positive news especially for buyers and exhibitors. Olympia West Hall is a great new venue within the Olympia complex and with Karen’s curation and creative talent we know it will be a very successful and beautiful show, replicating the feel and atmosphere of the Truman Brewery that so appealed to buyers and exhibitors earlier in February.” On 12-14th February 2023 Scoop London will take place at the Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea, London. Visit www.scoop-international.com for more information. 17 NEWS & EVENTS
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