Save the Date: Wednesday June 6, opening night of the New York Shoe Expo. The footwear industry is invited to kick off FFANY with the annual industry party held at Byrant Park Grill (25 West 40th Street).  FFANY is giving away 25 iPads to retailers who attend the party! Tickets only $80, buy 10, get 1 free! Open bar, food and live music.  A portion of ticket proceeds to benefit TwoTen.  Order tickets online or email Party@ffany.org.

Exhibitors - Feature your brand in the Spring 2013 TREND GALLERY at the upcoming June 6-8 show.  Located in Americas Hall I, FFANY is partnering with Fashion Snoops, a global trend forcasting company, to present a concise overview of the top footwear trends.  As a FFANY member, either showing at the Hilton NY or in a NY Showroom, there is no fee to participate.  Help buyers make the right choice for Spring 2013 by submitting your brand for consideration!  Download submission guidelines.

Calling all exhibitors – August 1-3, 2012 New York Shoe Expo exhibit applications available now. Exhibit room options available to suit your best needs - be sure to book early, space is selling fast.

Exclusive sleeping rooms rates are available for the upcoming August 1-3, 2012 show.  FFANY has secured conveniently located hotels at exclusive discounted rates.  Rooms sell fast and are limited so book now. Lock in special rates for the November 2012 show too.

What a fantastic turnout from the industry at the recnet FFANY cocktail event from Hilton exhibitors, New York showrooms to key retailers - Congratulations to all the Footwear Plus Award Winners who were honored!

The FFANY Show keeps growing and a great way to expose your brand is to become a participating sponsor during market week.  There are many ways we can assist you in promoting your product or services to the top fashion footwear retail buyers and manufacturers.  Download the sponsorship package brochure to view options that can work within a range of budgets.  Contact nrivers@ffany.org for further information.

The 19th Annual QVC Presents FFANY Shoes On Sale gala will be held October 22 at the Waldorf Astoria to benefit breast cancer research and education.  View Photo Gallery from the 2011 event.   We thank the generous support of FFANY member companies, the footwear industry and donors.  To date, over 1 million pairs of shoes have been sold and FFCF (Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation) has donated $37 million for breast cancer research and education.