TRADE SHOWS
Venue Changes and Growth at Las Vegas Fashion Week
By Kelli Freeman, Contributing Writer | March 6, 2026
The February edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week not only featured everything from denim trends to runway shows but also served up massages, martinis, bracelet giveaways, beauty treatments, networking and education. The expanded footprint had something for everyone at the Las Vegas Convention Center, The Expo at World Market Center and more..
New York Fabric Show Provides High-Quality Offerings
A who’s who of designers, costumers, event planners, online and bricks-and-mortar fabric stores from over 35 states attended the New York Fabric Show (produced by The Fabric Shows) Jan. 12–13 at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan.
Trends and Innovation at Première Vision New York
A globally vibrant mix of over 2,100 professionals from the fashion and textile industries came together at Première Vision New York Jan. 13–14 at Tribeca 360°.
Coast to Coast, Textile Shows Usher in 2026
For over two weeks, textile shows provided attendees and exhibitors alike with the shape, color, texture and innovation of things to come.
L.A. Market Draws Buyers Seeking Special Holiday Pieces and SS ’26 Inspiration
Los Angeles Market Week led buyers and brands to downtown Los Angeles, where The New Mart, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space and Lady Liberty Building welcomed attendees Oct. 6–9 to discover last-minute holiday items and look forward to Spring/Summer 2026.
CMC Hosts LA Textile Show as Creatives Seek Sustainable Domestic Options
Designers and fashion creatives traveled to downtown Los Angeles Oct. 7–9 for the LA Textile Show at the California Market Center.
Maintaining Trade-Show Brand Voice as Collaborations Increase
California Apparel News asked trade-show insiders: How are producers ensuring individual shows’ foundational elements remain undiluted?
Nostalgia, Streetwear and Launches at Project
Y2K nostalgia emerged as one of Project’s dominant trends Aug.18–20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center with iconic brands including Ed Hardy and Von Dutch in attendance.
DMC’s August Market Achieves Highest Attendance in Five Years
Dallas Market Center reported that its Aug. 12–16 market had the highest attendance in five years across its Apparel & Accessories Market, KidsWorld, WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market and the American Equestrian Trade Association International Trade Show.
MAGIC Delivers Slow Fashion
Once again for this season Project Women merged into Contemporary at MAGIC at the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 18–20, creating an outlet for women’s apparel collections spanning trend, young contemporary, modern sportswear and contemporary women’s fashion from elevated leisure wear to bold and fun statement pieces.
Sourcing at MAGIC Exhibits Global Reach
Sourcing at MAGIC Aug. 18–20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center connected designers and brands with global manufacturing entities. The international presence included key participating countries China, Egypt, India, Turkey, Pakistan and a debut delegation from Colombia.
IFJAG Sees Growth
Despite the ever-changing tariff landscape, retail attendance was up at IFJAG, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, held at the Embassy Suites Aug. 16–19.
Womenswear in Nevada Shines With Quality Brands
Womenswear in Nevada, co-located with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, created a valuable and seamless fashion ecosystem at The Expo at World Market Center Aug. 17–20.
Las Vegas Apparel Enjoys Robust Attendance
Attendees welcomed the Sunday opening of ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, co-located with Womenswear in Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center Aug. 17–20, giving them a jump on the other fashion markets.
Functional Fabric Fair Reveals Fall Focus Topic, New Offering
Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days’ upcoming edition Nov. 11–13 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., will focus on Textile 2 Textile (T2T) Recycling—The Role of Recyclers and debut a Future Fabrics Expo Innovation Hub.
Las Vegas Fashion Week Features Bold, Feminine Spring Options
August Las Vegas Fashion Week drew steady crowds and quality buyers. Fall and Holiday offerings included classic, basic tailored looks; layering; glitz and shimmer; boho chic; and Western wear.
