Upcoming Trade Shows Düsseldorf, Germany for Shoes

The shoes industry has always been one of the sectors where Düsseldorf has shown enviable competence over the decades, but the city is certainly not sitting pretty on previous laurels as it made several decisions to strengthen its place in Europe’s fashion industry. We see this on a city level as Düsseldorf transitions from its long-standing trade fair location at the Böhler site. Organizers Igedo Exhibitions are ushering in a new era with the launch of TWO DAYS, a streamlined, two-date format each season spotlighting fashion, shoes, accessories, and bags. The upcoming editions will be staged at the Rheinterrasse on the Joseph Beuys Ufer. Complementing this is the newly added KAP.ONE venue at Karl-Arnold-Platz 1. The dual-site setup brings added momentum and flexibility to the order season, which further creates extended opportunities for both buyers and exhibitors. Industry stakeholders are welcoming these developments with cautious optimism. In an economic climate where many fashion markets are grappling with uncertainty, Düsseldorf's repositioning has been seen as a sign of adaptability. The move is only the first step in putting the city back on the map as a leading European fashion capital and reassert Düsseldorf’s relevance for the shoes industry. The success of SHOES DÜSSELDORF in February is, therefore, confirmation of the strategic move has been the right now. From buyers' briefings and order insights to in-depth trend forecasts and the HDS/L press conference, the event provided a high-caliber exchange of information that drew retailers and manufacturers alike. Another phase of this strategy has been the decision for Düsseldorf Fashion Days to launch a brand new Festival Edition, which saw its debut in the second half of. Designed to spotlight the city’s own retailers alongside standout brands, the initiative, driven by Wirtschaftsförderung Düsseldorf, created valuable networking and branding opportunities.