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Collections at WSA hosts 100 brands in Las Vegas
11 Mar '08
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Hosting more than 350 high-end designer women's and men's footwear, handbag, and jewelry brands, The Collections at WSA also welcomed industry notables, including Kenneth Jay Lane, Claudia Lobao, Annie Hammer, Devi Kroell, Sigerson Morrison, Carlos Falchi, BE&D, Longchamp Paris, Ryan Rowe, Moreschi, Gil Carvalho, Emma Hope, and Guiseppe Zanotti, among others.
“Exhibiting at The Collections at WSA was a great opportunity for us to get our products in front of the most important people in the industry and we were overwhelmed with the positive responses that we received,” stated Julie Feldman, designer, Julie Feldman Designs.
“We opened a large number of new accounts and created some great dialogue that we're sure will continue to bring in new business moving forward as well.”
Offering exciting elements far beyond the show floor, The Collections at WSA also hosted the third semi-annual “Super Slippers” silent auction throughout the week, raising over $6,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The “Super Slippers” auction featured three-dimensional shoe-shaped works of art that were embellished and stylized by designers including Shannon Britt, Ruthie Davis, Mink, Zeha Berlin, Bourne, Beverly Feldman, Brunate, Aquatalia, Terra Plana, and bo'em.
In addition to the auction event, The Collections at WSA also hosted the Glass Slipper Awards, which presented awards to the most creatively designed exhibitor suites. Winners were recognized for their outstanding efforts at the Glass Slipper/Super Slipper Cocktail Party at The V Bar.
The February 2008 Glass Slipper Award honorees were:
* Best New Exhibitor Suite - Lust 4 Lux
* Runner up - GRAVIS
* Most Innovative Exhibit Suite Design – Ruthie Davis
* Runner up - Neuaura
* Most Creative Use of Exhibit Suite Space – SZ Collections
* Runner up - Head over Heels
The Collections at WSA's next marketplace will take place in Las Vegas from July 28 – 31, 2008 at the Venetian Hotel Resort.
“Exhibiting at The Collections at WSA was a great opportunity for us to get our products in front of the most important people in the industry and we were overwhelmed with the positive responses that we received,” stated Julie Feldman, designer, Julie Feldman Designs.
“We opened a large number of new accounts and created some great dialogue that we're sure will continue to bring in new business moving forward as well.”
Offering exciting elements far beyond the show floor, The Collections at WSA also hosted the third semi-annual “Super Slippers” silent auction throughout the week, raising over $6,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The “Super Slippers” auction featured three-dimensional shoe-shaped works of art that were embellished and stylized by designers including Shannon Britt, Ruthie Davis, Mink, Zeha Berlin, Bourne, Beverly Feldman, Brunate, Aquatalia, Terra Plana, and bo'em.
In addition to the auction event, The Collections at WSA also hosted the Glass Slipper Awards, which presented awards to the most creatively designed exhibitor suites. Winners were recognized for their outstanding efforts at the Glass Slipper/Super Slipper Cocktail Party at The V Bar.
The February 2008 Glass Slipper Award honorees were:
* Best New Exhibitor Suite - Lust 4 Lux
* Runner up - GRAVIS
* Most Innovative Exhibit Suite Design – Ruthie Davis
* Runner up - Neuaura
* Most Creative Use of Exhibit Suite Space – SZ Collections
* Runner up - Head over Heels
The Collections at WSA's next marketplace will take place in Las Vegas from July 28 – 31, 2008 at the Venetian Hotel Resort.
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