General agent for footwear & sneakers — France & overseas territories
Your brands, one step ahead.
For nearly ten years, Martin has specialised in field sales development in the footwear industry. Based in Marseille, he has travelled the length and breadth of France building trusted relationships across every distribution channel: independent multi-brand retailers, fashion chains, major retail groups and pure players.
This deep knowledge of the French retail network is the foundation of Trend Step Agency: representing brands with the same standards of proximity, availability and responsiveness that every client expects in the field.
A general agent specialised in footwear & sneakers, Trend Step Agency is the exclusive distributor of its brands across France and the French overseas territories. Field representation across every distribution channel, presence at leading trade shows (Who's Next, MICAM), collection presentations and support through both seasons (Spring-Summer / Autumn-Winter): one single, responsive point of contact, from first meeting to restocking.
One of the world's most recognised footwear brands, driven by New York urban culture and distributed in over 80 countries. Women's and men's footwear plus accessories: an immediate sales driver in-store.
Visuals © Steve Madden — Spring 2026 campaign“Works of Denmark”: Scandinavian design applied to sneakers, with responsible materials (fish leather, cork, recycled rubber). A 100% women's range with a strong identity — perfect for setting a store apart.
Visuals © Woden“Two complementary brands, exclusively. An international powerhouse and a Scandinavian gem: everything a store needs to build a coherent, distinctive footwear offer.”
Martin Philippon — FounderRetailer, chain or pure player — interested in carrying Steve Madden or Woden? Let's talk: collection previews ahead of each season, assortment building, commercial terms. Reply within 48 hours.