MAGIC Women’s Brands Showcase Comfort and Style
Buyers from around the world came to MAGIC Women’s to check out the latest trends in women’s young contemporary, modern sportswear and contemporary collections.
Problem Solving at SOURCING at MAGIC
Sustainability continued to be the theme for the participating global exhibitors and attendees at SOURCING at MAGIC. SOURCING partnered with Hey Social Good to host a lounge and fashion-tech pitch space, and featured a sustainability gallery that highlighted verified sustainable exhibitors that included: Evteks, alec group, Lucky Textile Mills, Private, Bermasi Fashion and GBS Trend.
Project and MAGIC Men’s Elevates Streetwear and Men’s
Denim and skate culture dominated Project, as the show drew in buyers with a skate park, simulated golf and several activities that set the mood for attendees to connect with exhibitors.
IFJAG Gives Back
The February 2025 edition of the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group (IFJAG), drew an exclusive and vetted group of pre-qualified wholesalers and large-volume buyers looking to write orders in the costume-jewelry and accessories categories.
WWIN Builds on Legacy, Introduces The Men’s Edit
The third season of Womenswear in Nevada co-located with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) continued to grow its fashion ecosystem.
Las Vegas Apparel Aims to Please
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) and Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) continued to build on the success and collaboration of their co-located markets, bringing together a diverse mix of brands for a third season at the Expo at World Market Center held Feb. 9-12.
Playtime to Take The Tiny Show on Tour to Los Angeles
Children’s fashion-and-lifestyle event producer Playtime is launching The Tiny Show on Tour, a traveling event that will wander the world to meet the most prominent markets. The Tiny Show on Tour will come to Los Angeles for the August edition of LA Kids Market at California Market Center (CMC).
Fashion for Good, Microfibre Consortium Aim for Breakthrough
Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium have released “Behind the Break: Exploring Fibre Fragmentation,” a landmark project they hope will advance the knowledge needed to mitigate the root causes of fiber-fragment pollution.
NYFW Powered By Art Hearts Fashion Showcases Emerging, Veteran Designers
New York Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion ran Feb. 6–9 at The Angel Orensanz Foundation with brands and designers such as Glaudi unveiling their latest works.
Las Vegas Fashion Week Features Fresh Offerings in Apparel, Eco, Tech
The energy was upbeat and optimistic as buyers at Las Vegas Fashion Week (LVFW) looked for new ways to engage their customers. Attendees were greeted with a wide selection to choose from including a stream of events and educational programs.
Identifying the Most-Trustworthy Certifications in Traceability
California Apparel News asked experts in apparel traceability: What certifications are crucial to supporting traceability commitments in the apparel industry and why do you value the standards of their certifying organizations?
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Setting the Pace: AmericasMart Atlanta Kicks Off 2025
Atlanta Apparel kicked off the 2025 market season February 4–7 at AmericasMart Atlanta, attended by buyers from 38 states and 9 countries, with 20% of attendees visiting for the first time.
Kingpins Stimulates With Vision and New Technologies
The vibe was decidedly cool at the invitation-only Kingpins New York held Jan. 22–23 at Pier 36 / Basketball City on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The premier high-end denim show was celebrating its 21st year, drawing a crème de la crème crowd that braved extremely frigid weather to see the vetted global exhibitors and their latest offerings and innovations for denim.
Preface Show Partners With Ambercycle, Expands Eco Efforts
Boutique trade show Preface returned to Los Angeles Jan. 22–23. This time around, the event’s producer and BFF Studio founder Betsy Franjola further embraced the science of sustainability by hosting Preface LA at the West Adams headquarters of Ambercycle, the textile-to-textile recycling company and maker of cycora.
