Throughout the Show, the tradeshow floor buzzed with talk of the 2nd Annual Fashion Show series. Sponsored by Aventura Clothing, ExOfficio, Gramicci and Spyder, the high-powered runway show attracted a standing-room only crowd twice daily. Models showcased new trends in performance apparel, technical wear and footwear, accessories and casual clothing and footwear in a wide array of colors and innovative fabrics.
Several attendees were eager to weigh in on their Winter Market experiences:
"After 11 years, this has been the most productive show we have ever had," said Scott Leonard, CEO of Indigenous Designs. "It's been gangbusters bell to bell."
"Congratulations on a wildly successful Winter Market Show. We definitely benefited from the record turn out, our pre-show customer appointments were greater than previous Winter Markets and it only improved with walk-ups as the show progressed. Needless to say we are very satisfied," commented Jay Steere of The Timberland Company.
"Best show ever!" proclaimed Kenny Ballard, president of Kelty.
Outdoor Retailer, a division of VNU Expositions, is a full service tradeshow company whose goal is to create, market and produce high quality tradeshows and educational conferences. Outdoor Retailer is the leading outdoor industry business-to-business trade event, bringing together top manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of the recreational outdoors.