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Editor’s Picks: Thierry Rabotin Couture for Fall ’17
Thierry Rabotin takes color blocking to a new level for Fall ’17 with a collection that could have come…
Glass Slipper Awards Winners Announced
Presentation is key. Four exhibitors at FN PLATFORM in Las Vegas last week were awarded with the show’s…
Op-ed: Old and New Traditions
Let’s take a look back at the automotive industry. Did you know that in 1900 there were nearly 30,000…
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FN Platform Buyer’s Guide: What’s Selling
Walking a show as expansive as FN PLATFORM requires a plan and a sharp eye for new styles. VAMP asked brands…
What’s New and Improved at FN Platform
Spruced up lounges and controversial speakers are part of FN PLATFORM’s plan for a fun and informative show…
Leslie Gallin Names Her Top Trends for Fall ’17
There’s a fine line between shoes that look good and shoes that look good and sell. Leslie Gallin, UBM…
7 New Brands to Watch for Spring ’17
Newness is what retailers want and that’s what they got at FN PLATFORM in Las Vegas, Aug. 15-17. Vamp spoke…
Editor’s Choice: Bill Blass Spring ’17
Every season there is one collection that we can’t forget. The shoes stay on our minds long after the show…
Hunter, Kate Perry & SAS Win <em>Glass Slipper Awards</em>
Hunter, Kate Perry Footwear and SAS each had a Cinderella moment at FN PLATFORM in Las Vegas Aug. 15-17. The…
<b>Katy Perry</b> Bows Footwear with Global Brands Group
The kaleidoscope booth near the entrance of FN PLATFORM in Las Vegas belonged to who else, but pop star Katy…
Leslie Gallin’s Top 5 Trends at FN Platform
The Spring ’17 buying season is in full swing. UBM Fashion Group President of Footwear Leslie Gallin has…
<em>Show Runner</em>: Leslie Gallin on Creating Trade Show Experiences
Running a trade show is a lot like running a retail business. “It’s all about the consumer. If you produce a…
<b>FN Platform</b> to Launch Women’s Show in New York
The East Coast is getting a new, yet familiar shoe show. On Tuesday, UBM Fashion Group, the owner of MAGIC…
MAGIC: Kids’ Footwear Trends for Spring ’17
Children’s footwear next spring is a wearable “Choose Your Own Adventure” with trends spanning fairytale…
The Five S’s for Spring ’17 <em>Women’s Footwear</em>
With MAGIC and FN Platform just seven weeks away, the Las Vegas-based trade show has released their top five…