Fashion First will open its doors on January 31

The final preparations are underway for the inaugural edition of Fashion First, which opens at 09:30am on January 31 in Hall 1 at Brussels Expo Belgium. For the first time, manufacturers and suppliers of competitively priced, but at the same time fashionable and innovative footwear and related fashion accessories, will present their autumn/winter 2005-2006 collections to buyers, in the heart of Europe. Fashion First, organised by the Asia Pacific Leather Fair Ltd, offers European retailers and distributors a unique opportunity to source the complete look early in the season, thanks to a broad cross-section of footwear and related accessories, showcased in national pavilions and stands spanning 20 countries. The fact that so many exhibiting companies have come forward and taken the initiative to join this first edition is testimony to the demand for such a specifically targeted event in Europe, which Fashion First is unique in satisfying. It is not hard to understand why Brussels, a charming, visitor-friendly capital city has captured the attention of buyers from across the Continent, who can now enjoy new levels of accessibility and convenience at Fashion First, every January and June. Visitors to the ground-breaking January edition can expect a very fruitful three days, with highlights spanning from exceptional fashion ideas to the European debut of many exciting new products, from a Trend Forum created by Parisian style consultants to a rich programme of seminars and workshops conducted by renowned industry experts, examining key issues in trade, distribution, intellectual property rights, testing, quality control and fashion trends. Check the website now! [http://www.fashion1st.com]