Australian footwear brand Holster is set for international expansion.
The brand has signed distribution agreements in Vietnam, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia and United Arab Emirates.
The agreements were forged at footwear trade event theMicam, held annually in Milan.
Holster CEO Ben Nothling, great-great-great grandson of department store pioneer David Jones, said each market presents unique opportunities.
“There is clear indication the Asian and Middle Eastern retail sectors are continuing to strengthen.
"They are eager to embrace innovative products with signature branding and high availability.
"Holster presents at exactly the right price point too, meaning potential exists for us to expand quickly throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
"Isetan Singapore and Japan also placed substantial 2017 summer orders and we hope to feature in their Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Jinan, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Shanghai department stores.
"In Thailand, Holster has become a cult hit with consumers of all ages, particularly the youth market—most notably Thai university students adopting several of our sandals as their uniform."
Nothling said the Asian market is particularly strong.
“In China, we are delivering to a large retail group, Belle International, who own over 12,000 stores.
"The shoe fair has been instrumental in attracting buyers from across the globe."
Based in Noosa Beach, Holster is stocked in over 2500 stores worldwide.