TRADE SHOWS

Hollywood in Focus at WWDMAGIC’s Event Lineup in Las Vegas

WWDMAGIC, the trade show for women’s apparel and accessories, has a big lineup of activities for its Aug. 14–16 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For the three-day show, Hollywood is front and center with several celebrity appearances.

Costume designer Janie Bryant, from the TV show “Mad Men” and the movie “The Last Tycoon,” is participating in an Aug. 14 panel called “Vintage: The New Black.” It takes place at 11:30 a.m. inside the WWD Social House and is followed by a meet-and-greet to launch Bryant’s capsule collection with Unique Vintage at 12:30 p.m. at Booth #76102.

Reality TV show star James Kenney of “Vanderpump Rules” is launching his line of Kate Mesta dog tags with an appearance from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Booth #75046.

Actress and singer Laura Marano is performing at 3 p.m. on Aug. 15 to launch the Spring 2018 collection of Laura Marano by Not Rated footwear. She will be at Booth #72309.

WWDMAGIC is bringing back its showcase for emerging designers, including up-and-coming brands such as 2WN, Day & Night, Hers & Mine, Million Bullpup, Style Rack, Simona Maghen and Moh Love.

There is also a trend display highlighting some of the latest fashion cues for the season by Fashion Snoops and UBM Fashion Group, the parent company of WWDMAGIC, Project, Pooltradeshow, Sourcing at MAGIC and Stitch. For more events at WWDMAGIC and the other apparel and sourcing trade shows under the UBM umbrella, visit www.ubmfashion.com/shows/magic.