New footwear event in Manhattan to attract more Europeans

16/08/2016
Events organiser UBM Fashion Group has announced that it will add a New York event to its FN Platform series of footwear shows from February 2017.

Launched in 2010, FN Platform has so far only taken place (twice per year) in Las Vegas. Two New York shows, co-located with the group’s Coterie fashion exhibition, will now take place in addition to the Las Vegas events. It will add an accessories event too.

“Each year, the show has continued to thrive and these additions will bring continued freshness,” said the president of footwear for UBM Fashion Group, Leslie Gallin, on making the announcement. “Footwear is a critical portion in the fashion landscape. The east coast launch will offer a one-stop shopping experience while creating welcoming interest for new brands and retailers from all over the world.”

UBM said specifically FN Platform New York would welcome new brands and increase attendance from the European market.