The new premium area at footwear trade show GDS is continuing to attract the attention of internationally renowned brands. New designer brands such as New York women’s shoes and bag designer Stuart Weitzman are signing up for the ‘white cubes’ area and 72 brands have already registered in this area.

Already working as senior menswear designer at Gucci and as design director for Prada Menswear, British fashion designer Neil Barrett will exhibit at white cubes – both with his self-titled brand and with Puma by Neil Barrett. His collaboration with Puma includes the kit for the winning Italian World Cup squad.

Around 1,300 exhibitors from approximately 45 nations and approximately 32,000 visitors from over 70 countries are expected in Düsseldorf, Germany, for the next GDS on September 15-17. Shoe collections for the spring/summer 2007 season as well as immediate ranges for autumn/winter 2006/2007 will be presented.