GDS, International Event for Shoes & Accessories, will feature a new concept when it will be held from September 12 – 14, 2008 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf , Germany . After international brands increasingly returned to the trade fair during the past seasons, GDS is using its scheduled move to Halls 1 - 7 to present a fundamental re-launch of its segments: beginning in September, newly classified areas with revised connections will create homogeneous lifestyle worlds and a easier guidance system will offer buyers a further improved and quicker orientation. The hall layout will be based on a clear, modern design. A revised marketing design will highlight the “new GDS”. The GLS trade fair will be completely integrated into GDS and the resulting event will offer a symbiosis between shoes and accessories.

The first step in buying closeout apparel is to understand the difference between closeout apparel and inline wholesale merchandise.

Closeout apparel can be overstock, salvage, surplus, inventory clearance, store returns, factory cancellations, shelf pulls or factory rejects. Closeout apparel might have defects or inperfections. Closeouts can me factory seconds. Closeouts are manufactured worldwide.

Myth: If it comes from China it is fake.

Fact: Made in China does Not mean the goods are fake. Authentic apparel is being manufactured in China, Sri Lanka, Bolivia, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey, Peru, El Salvador, Mexico, Hong Kong and many more countries.

Myth: Poor quality clothing with loose threads is fake.

Fact: Authentic apparel is not always perfect. Authentic irregular and seconds are liquidated at the discount factory outlets each day. New factory made goods from China are being produced. These "China produced garments" are of a lower quality but it should be noted that the quality is not relative to the authenticity.

Myth: If the price is too low it is fake.

Fact: Low pricing does Not mean the apparel is fake, it simply means the apparel is discounted for a reason. Factory stores will discount apparel that is being closed out from last season or if there is overstock of the current goods. The factory retail stores discount the prices on authentic branded apparel between 50% - 75% off the retail price.

Myth: If there is unlimited supplies it is fake.

Fact: Many of the factory stores are producing ongoing supplies for the factory outlet stores. The garments manufactured for the factory stores is usually lower quality. The RL and the Brooks Brothers stores are two examples of outlet stores selling unlimited supplies of polos in all sizes and colors.

What does the Labels of Authentic Apparel look like?
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Several leading sock companies will launch a bevy of innovative technologies, featuring COOLMAX(R) fabric for spring/summer '08 at The Running Event, an industry expo and conference for specialty retailers in Austin, Texas. Additional new technologies will also combat blisters and odors and boost comfort from heel to toe, for everyone from weekend warriors to marathon runners.

Brand new online fashion accessories store AccessoriesStudio.com is to launch in October 2007 with a vision of being the ‘Amazon.com’ of branded fashion accessories.  AccessoriesStudio.com is an exciting online fashion accessories store dedicated to providing all the latest branded fashion accessories under one roof. It will offer a complete range of handbags, jeweleries, and a selection of hats, scarves, gloves and belts from hot accessories brands, as well as from up and coming brands.

GloveGator, LLC announces the launch of its signature product, the patent-pending GloveGator sleeve, the world's first cold weather glove retention device.

In conjunction with New York
Fashion Week, Jewelry Television(TM) will debut its first-ever Fall Fashion Week September 10-14, showcasing the latest jewelry styles. Featured collections include Nature's Elements, Colors of Gold, Designer Drama, Designer Statements and Color Vibe.

The leading Italian leather goods specialist, Giorgio Fedon 1919 presents a series of new lines of luxury for the Fall/Winter Collection 07/08, adding a touch of glamour to the new season.  Giorgio Fedon 1919 has always paid attention to small details to achieve perfection in addition with their innovative design and traditional craftmanship. By creating a delicate monogram comprising of their initials: letter G and F, Giorgio Fedon 1919 brand new collection is greatly enhanced with its new pendant of the monogram and its print design. Personal accessories such as credit card holders, key cases and wallets can now be found in the all-time best seller, Giorgio Fedon 1919 classic, Spiga Collection. Their newly launched colours and leather texture croco- print in dark brown and cognac are a perfect match with any style of clothing.

Davek Accessories introduces the first of their high-end, uniquely strong men’s umbrellas with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. The Davek umbrella (pronounced dah-VEK) is a breakout product in the previously brand vacant luxury umbrella market. Davek brings superior functionality and introduces style where there was none before. It’s an innovation for customers who savor quality and authenticity, and want an umbrella they care about keeping for the rest of their lives. Those consumers who have the desire, intelligence, interest and capability to buy the best in a given category now have Davek. Davek’s Solo, with a 43 inch canopy currently retails for $95 at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and fine specialty stores nationwide. The larger Duet, with a 55 inch canopy, will debut in October 2007 at a price of $149. A smaller and lighter women’s model is slated for January 2008.

Mobile Edge, the industry leader in innovative and stylish laptop computer carrying cases and accessories, has partnered with the Chicago based design firm, Maddie Powers, Inc. Known for using authentic pulp imagery from the 1940's and 50's, Maddie Powers has created two new lines of laptop bags targeted at the younger segment of mobile technology users.

San Francisco based fashion accessory company TOKYObay makes the lives of mothers easier this Mother’s Day. The arrival of their ‘Sacchetto’ waist pouch alleviates the burden of carrying a cumbersome handbag and leaves mothers hands-free, therefore more able to multi-task.

Independent fashion accessory company TOKYObay will make their national television debut as Tyson, a stylist on “Shear Genius”, is seen wearing their Sacchetto waist pouch. 

Travel attire has lost the glamour that once dominated the airways. TOKYObay reinstates style with their airline inspired travel totes. In conjunction, TOKYObay will be giving away a patent luggage tag this spring travel season.