TRADE SHOWS
Viva Las Vegas
By Betsy Zanjani, Contributing Writer | March 2, 2023
Two superstars of the fashion world—industry icons Billy Porter and Karl Kani—took to the MAGIC Las Vegas stage for a citywide celebration of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
LA Textile Inspires SS2024 Designs Through Resources and Education
The California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles hosted its Spring/Summer 2024 edition of LA Textile Feb. 22–24 to showcase sourcing options from farm to fabric and patternmaking to packaging.
CALA Men’s Show Highlights Comfort and Style for Fall ’23
From soft coats to chunky sweaters, an array of men’s elevated Fall looks were displayed at the CALA Men’s Show, held at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., Feb. 19–20.
Texworld NYC Returns to the Javits Along With New and Old Partnerships
Texworld Evolution New York City, the largest sourcing event on the East Coast, made its return to the Javits Center Jan. 31–Feb. 2 with a lively Winter 2023 edition featuring 3,500 attendees and thousands of textiles and garments from 330 global manufacturers and suppliers representing 17 countries.
FMNC Brings Together the New and the Veterans at Its Latest Show
In fashion, context is everything: Resortwear demands flowing shapes and carefree colors while nights on the town can showcase tailored jackets. And for the middle-aged consumer, comfort is just as important as style.
Impressions Expo Long Beach Delivers Next-Generation Game-Changers
Attendance was robust at the Impressions Expo, held Jan. 19–22 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
Sustainability and Body Positivity Resonate With Swim Collective Buyers
Buyers descended on Huntington Beach, Calif., for Emerald’s Swim Collective, held Jan. 19–20 at The Paséa Hotel & Spa, to shop for swimwear with substance.
Active Collective Serves Buyers Who Want Versatility in the Studio and Outdoors
Active Collective welcomedbuyers to The Paséa Hotel & Spa as they searched for the latest trends in activewear and active-lifestyle products at the Huntington Beach, Calif., show, held Jan. 17–18.
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Hosts Largest Market in Its History
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that was certainly the case at the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, which ran Jan. 10–13. The 5 million–square–foot World Trade Center broke all records with the expansion of exhibitors and the addition of The Goods by Brand Assembly.
L.A. Market Rings In 2023 With New Lines and Innovation
Art and fashion converged at Los Angeles Market Week with a burst of creativity Jan. 15–19. The creative energy uplifted spirits, and the mood was positive and buyers motivated as they prowled the market’s primary venues. Here are some highlights of the buzz-generating brands.
Functional Fabric Fair Reveals the Shape of Things to Come in the Outdoor Sustainable Space
Nature presents us with ever-changing environments—from frosty snow to arid desert, humid jungle to storm-tossed sea—requiring clothing that can wick moisture and cool you down in one situation and retain heat in another.
As trade-show organizers and producers who have weathered the pandemic as well as ongoing financial challenges, what is the new normal for how you do business?
California Apparel News rounded up leaders of the industry’s top trade shows and asked them to share their insights and innovations over the past two-and-a-half years and tell us what the new normal will look like going forward.
Lady Liberty: Making its return
Welcome back, Lady Liberty, to L.A. Market Week, which ran Oct. 10–13 at this historic building in the heart of the Fashion District.
California Market Center: Everybody was talking ...
Everybody was talking about what people will be wearing in spring ’23 during L.A. Market at the California Market Center Oct. 8–12.
Designers and Agents, The New Mart: the language of fashion
Brands expressed their stories beyond the clothes at The New Mart during L.A. Market. The fashion community had a lot to say about Spring ’23 Oct. 10–13 in both the showrooms as well as at the Designers and Agents trade show, where retailers discovered the inspiration that led to the season’s looks.
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