TRADE SHOWS
June L.A. Market Sees Serious Buyers Placing Orders, Many for Immediates
By Dorothy Crouch | June 20, 2019
Organized to showcase Fall II and Holiday, L.A. Market Week saw local retailers and those who headed to Los Angeles from out of state to see their trusted showroom partners. Many buyers wanted to enjoy the intimate atmosphere of working with representatives they know.
LA Textile Offers an Experiential Show to Generate Buyer Interest
This season, the LA Textile show blended experiences with business to make the event more than a showcase for materials and manufacturing.
Disappearing Rains Help Buyer Traffic at LA Market
A Los Angeles winter of heavy rains and unprecedented cold weather lifted for buyers attending the March 11–13 LA Market Week.
Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami Adds Events to Second Show
Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami recently announced the lineup for its three-day show to be held May 28–30 at the same time as Miami Fashion Week.
PI Apparel’s L.A. Conference Dispels Tech Fears and Promotes Innovation Collaboration
Bringing its Apparel World Series brand conference to Los Angeles for the second year, event-and-conference producer Market Key invited apparel-and-footwear industry leaders to its Product Innovation Apparel (PI Apparel) event to discuss how the future of the business will be shaped by technology.
ATSM Changes 2019 Dates to Coincide with Miami Fashion Week
Affording greater opportunities to apparel-industry professionals, organizers of the Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show announced the event will now take place May 28–30 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, which is one week later than originally scheduled.
Sustainable Fashion Forum Will Examine How to Help the Environment
A one-day Sustainable Fashion Forum looking at solutions for designers, manufacturers, factories and retailers to reduce their environmental impact, cut waste and maximize their profits will be held March 7 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Doing the Las Vegas Shuffle Proves Challenging
An earlier date and some location switches kept buyers hopping at the recent array of apparel, textile, accessories and footwear trade shows held Feb. 2–7 in Las Vegas.
Liberty Exhibitors Remain Steady But Buyers Down
Despite a move to downtown Las Vegas, Liberty Fairs did not see a decline in the number of vendors exhibiting at its recent show, held Feb. 5–7 at the World Market Center, said Sharifa Murdock, Liberty’s co-owner and partner. But she estimated that there was a slight decline in buyer attendance from a year ago.
Curve Las Vegas Launches New Section for Emerging Lingerie Brands
At Curve Las Vegas, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, organizers wanted to bring sexy back. With the addition of the Kinky Korner—an area devoted to showcasing luxurious, provocative lingerie from international and emerging brands—organizers introduced collections that did not have a booth at the show.
Stitch Offers Eclectic Mix to Buyers, But Exhibitors Want More Traffic in 2019
During this February’s Stitch @ Project Womens, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, buyers encountered an array of ready-to-wear offerings.
Conscious Fashion and Emerging Brands Reign at Project Womens
While Project Womens was held much earlier than previous February editions of the show, buyers didn’t seem to mind the Feb. 5–7 dates for the event, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Show organizers said registration was up 2 percent over last year.
Camaraderie Among IFJAG Members Brings In Buyers to Las Vegas
Exhibitors at the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group (IFJAG) show, held Feb. 2–5 at the Embassy Suites in Las Vegas, were able to meet with buyers on a more intimate and personal level.
Pool Promotes Independent Brands with an Array of Unique Offerings
The eclectic mix of goods available during Pooltradeshow, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, excited buyers who were looking for unique items and artisan-crafted goods.
Magic Mens Appeals to a Diversity of Styles
Along the fringes of the MAGIC Mens show, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Dean De Costa of Cotton Heritage exhibited his brand’s blank T-shirts.
Business Good for Many at Agenda Despite the Move
When Agenda moved off of the Las Vegas Strip for its Feb. 5–7 show, it stepped into uncharted territory.
