For Attendees > Tips for Shopping the Show

TIP 1: BRING PROPER ID

Bring business cards, a business license if you have not yet opened your store and a photo ID.

TIP 2: BOOK EARLY

Book hotel rooms and travel early. The best hotel rates are available early at FFANY.ORG exclusively for attendees. The FFANY travel desk can also assist you with airline reservations.

TIP 3: MAKE APPOINTMENTS

Contact all vendors you are interested in seeing to make appointments. Market week gets busy.

TIP 4: PRE-PLAN YOUR SHOPPING

Check the location of vendors prior to arrival, whether they are showing at a FFANY venue or are located in a New York Showroom.

TIP 5: UTILIZE OUR SHOW PLANNER

Utilize the FFANY Interactive Show Planner - choose vendors geographically, either by street or building for New York Showrooms or by floor or hall at the FFANY venue.

TIP 6: GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME

Allocate sufficient time to view collections at the FFANY venue and nearby New York Showrooms. Allow time to go back and revisit lines and orders. Keep in mind, New York Showrooms are generally open all week.

TIP 7: PREPARE FOR A LOT OF WALKING

Wear comfortable shoes!

TIP 8: EXPERIENCE NEW YORK!

Enjoy New York City - walk the streets, see the trends, go to your favorite restaurants, see a Broadway show. The city will inspire your shoe buy.