S/S 2011 Global Trend Release by WGSN & PANTONE at Mid & High End Leather Fashion Platform

Online, March 25, 2010 (Newswire.com) - To stay ahead at the fast changing fashion industry, shoe & bag buyers, purchasers, designers and manufacturers regard the prediction about 2011 fashion trends as a compass for product & brand development. As a forefront fashion platform in Asia, Dongguan China Shoes & China Bags will deliver S/S 2011 global trends of style, color & materials in the industry and showcase the latest products of about 500 suppliers.

Thousands of fashion elites have already packed their effective trip for Dongguan China Shoes & China Bags (May 4 - 6, 2010) and Guangzhou Canton Fair (May 1 - 5, 2010). With the provision of free shuttle bus services, they can visit factories / wholesale markets in Dongguan - the mid & high end shoes and bags production hub in PR China, or take an hour ride to Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Hong Kong for further business matching.

WGSN - Global Trend Directions A/W10/11 & Trend Futures S/S11

The global trend authority WGSN will talk on "Global Trend Directions A/W10/11 & Trend Futures S/S11" (at 14:30~15:30, May 4) to share 2010/11 shoe & bag style forecast and analyze the future consumer activities. The inspirational concepts become the crucial reference for R&D staffs, designers, buyers & retailers.

PANTONER and WLH International Ltd - S/S 2011 Color and Material Trends

Color authority PANTONER and leather sourcing expert WLH Int'l Ltd will release "Symmetry - A Timely Point of Focus Leading to Beautiful Expressions for Spring/Summer 2011" and "Material Trend for Spring/Summer 2011" (at 14:00~16:15, May 5) on the Fair.

In symmetry we see balance and beauty, a universal pleasing appeal with a simple complexity. It is about the vibrancy of color and the search for perfect harmonies. It is about finding a new point of view and using color and shape to create a fresh new look. Immerse yourself in this mysterious world of symmetry for Spring/Summer 2011 and stimulate your imagination to create something exquisite, special and unique are the focus of talk by PANTONER.

The talk will be wrapped up with S/S 2011 material trends and safety regulations of 3 major markets - Europe, USA & China, presented by WLH, the renowned leather & related products agent & importer.

WGSN and PANTONER will set up trend display zones in the fairground to exchange and share their ideas in details with visitors.

For details of trend releases and registration, please refer to the latest news on the Fair's website: www.chinashoesexpo.com

Showcase of the 10th Footwear Design Competition Awarded Designs

Hong Kong Footwear Design Competition has been held for 10 years and it witnessed numerous creative ideas of Hong Kong's young designers. The awarded designs will be displayed at coming 11th Dongguan China Shoes & Bags Fair to share the innovative concepts with visitors.

About 11th Dongguan China Shoes & China Bags

Dongguan China Shoes & China Bags is jointly organized by China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts (CCCLA), Messe Dusseldorf China Ltd., Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. and Guangdong Modern Convention and Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. It is the only professional shoes and handbags exhibition in Dongguan as well as the UFI-approved event.

For detailed show information, please visit www.chinashoesexpo.com

Exhibitor Contact
Ms. Cat Wong / Lorain Lui
Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
Tel: (852) 2811 8897
Fax: (852) 2516 5024
E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Cara Jiang
Messe Dusseldorf China Ltd.
Tel: (86 20) 8755 5515
Fax: (86 20) 8755 1551
E-mail: [email protected]

Visitor & Media Contact
Ms. Fiona Pang
Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
Tel: (852) 2811 8897
Fax: (852) 2516 5024
E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Tina Qiu
Messe Dusseldorf China Ltd.
Tel: (86 23) 6232 8053
Fax: (86 23) 6232 8001
E-mail: [email protected]