Stories for March 2026

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Sunday, March 29

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LA Textile Show Kicks Off 2026 On A Hopeful Note

Press Release

Los Angeles, California - The Spring/Summer 2027 edition of the LA Textile Show was presented by the California Market Center (CMC) on March 10-12, 2026. The results for this LA Textile Show were optimistic and consistent with our recent October Show, regardless of a few challenges that faced the Show this season.

Friday, March 6

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IFJAG Sees Growth at New Location

Trade Show Report

Energy was positive at IFJAG, The International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, held Feb. 15–18. The global source for trendsetting fashion jewelry, accessories for wholesalers and large-volume retail buyers saw an increase in attendance at its new location at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas.

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The Men’s Edit Celebrates Growth

Trade Show Report

The Men’s Edit @ WWIN grew a few aisles within the footprint of Las Vegas Apparel and Womenswear In Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center Feb. 16–19.

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Growing Out of Uncertainty - How the sewn products industry adapts and grows in the face of uncertainty

Industry Voices

Each year SPESA releases what we call our “State of the Industry.” Often it’s timed around the U.S. State of the Union and serves as an opportunity for our team to reflect back on the year prior and look ahead to the new year we’re in.

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Growth at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel

Trade Show Report

An increase of new brands at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, colocated with Womenswear In Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center, held Feb. 16–19, attracted more international buyers as well as crossover buyers from its Atlanta edition, who completed their buying in Las Vegas.

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OffPrice Moves to Las Vegas Convention Center

Trade Show Report

Offprice, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, was the newest addition to the Informa lineup. It featured value-priced, excess inventory and in-season apparel, accessories, footwear, and cash & carry for customers from big box to discount chain, outlet retailers, boutiques, nonprofits and e-commerce.

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Win-Win for WWIN

Trade Show Report

Womenswear In Nevada, colocated with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel at The Expo at World Market Center Feb. 16-19, grew 2,000 square feet since its August edition, attributed to intentional merchandising, collaboration and brands bringing buyers.

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Sourcing Builds on Global Strength and Technology

Trade Show Report

Sourcing, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, fostered global supply-chain connections, uniting manufacturers, suppliers and fashion brands from Bangladesh, China, India, Egypt, Southeast Asia, Turkey and more.

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Project Where Denim Was King

Trade Show Report

Project. held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, continued to be an inspirational hub for men’s fashion trends.

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Sanctuary Enters Owned Retail With Beverly Hills Flagship

Sanctuary

After nearly three decades as a wholesale- and D2C-driven contemporary label, Sanctuary has entered owned retail with the debut of its first flagship, on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 27.

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MAGIC Rocks Denim

Trade Show Report

MAGIC was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19 with an emphasis on trends in the Central Hall and young contemporary coupled with contemporary at MAGIC in the North Hall.

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Venue Changes and Growth at Las Vegas Fashion Week

Las Vegas Wrap

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..

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Choosing Legitimately Sustainable Partners by Sorting Through Greenwashing Claims

Industry Focus: Sustainability

California Apparel News asked apparel-sustainability experts: How do you sort through sustainable claims to expose companies that engage in greenwashing or prove legitimacy of those who follow ecological practices?

Inside the Industry

Inside the Industry