Brussels is to host its first ever event for competitively priced footwear and related fashion accessories at the beginning of next year. The Fashion First show will take place January 31 to February 2, 2005.

Exhibitors from Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Turkey, and the UK have already confirmed their attendance at the event, which is attracting interest from key manufacturers of footwear, leather goods, travel goods, and leather garments. 

Footwear ranges from top names such as Azaleia, Klin, Chauss’Europ and Uno will be on display alongside leather goods from Ekster and many others. There will also be a seminar programme at the show with contributors such as Peter Mangione, the president of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America.