FN Platform launches in New York City

By

Obi Anyanwu

Published
Aug 10, 2016

FN Platform is headed to New York City. UBM Fashion Group announced on Tuesday that FN Platform NYC will launch in February 2017 alongside Stitch, Moda, Edit and Accessories the Show.

 
FN Platform NYC will run bi-annually and wll take place during Coterie NYC at the Javits Convention Center. The show will sit at the center of the Coterie show floor alongside accessories.
 
"Each year, the show has continued to thrive and these additions will bring continued freshness and opportunity for both sides of the aisle," said UBM Fashion Group, President of Footwear, Leslie Gallin. "Footwear is a critical portion in the fashion landscape. The east coast launch will offer a one-stop shopping experience while creating welcoming interest for new brands and retailers from all over the world."

FN Platform launched in February 2010 under the direction of Leslie Gallin. The show spanned 40,000 square feet at its inception and expanded to 500,000 square feet in just 6 years. FN Platform showcases the full spectrum of branded footwear for men, women, juniors and children.
 
UBM in July held the MRket and Project partnered show in New York City, and this year, announced a partnered show between CurveNV and Project Women’s, the expansion of Children’s Club to Las Vegas and the launch of SOURCING@Coterie in New York City. In April, the global marketing services and communications company acquired Business Journals Inc. for $69 million, which included AccessoriesTheShow, Edit, Fame, Moda, MRket and Stitch.