
TEXTILES
Los Angeles Fabric Show to Debut With a Diverse Roster of Exhibitors, Buyers
By Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | June 8, 2023
The Fabric Shows is weaving its way back to Los Angeles. Producer Susan Power has announced that the next edition will be at The New Mart July 25–26.

Colocated Shows Highlight Advancements and Trends in Textile Design and Manufacturing
Technology and textiles convened in Atlanta May 10–12 for the Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas shows, which drew over 350 exhibitors...

Second Edition of MAGIC Nashville Solidifies Its Place as a Regional Destination
High energy, a feeling of excitement and charming well-dressed people. Sound like your typical trade show? Probably not, and that’s because Nashville, Tenn., is not your typical fashion capital.

Taking Steps Toward Producing a Cleaner, Greener Trade Show
What sustainable, ecological actions can trade-show producers take to create greener events?

Functional Fabric Fair Boasts Largest Show to Date
Powered by Performance Days, the spring edition of Functional Fabric Fair returned to Portland, Ore., April 4–5 to showcase the latest trends and innovations in textile development for the Spring 2024/2025 seasons.

Upscale and accessible luxury at WWIN
Unique and chic met Feb. 13–16 at the Caesars Forum for the Womenswear In Nevada show.

Uniquely intimate buying at IFJAG
An oasis amongst the hustle and bustle of the big Las Vegas shows, the International Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group presented a select gathering of exhibitors Feb. 11–14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.

PI Apparel Los Angeles Promotes the Human Side of Innovation
While product innovation is the foundation of MarketKey’s technology-focused PI Apparel events, the Feb. 28–March 1 Los Angeles edition focused on human connections.

Sunny Skies Forecast for Fall at L.A. Market Week
Weather forecast: rainy and gloomy. Fashion forecast: hot, bright and optimistic! Despite the rain, spirits were high as buyers arrived for Los Angeles Market Week, held March 12–16.

INSPR ITALIA Expands Italian Artistry to the West Coast
Buyers headed to downtown Los Angeles March 12–16 for Los Angeles Market Week, with Brand Assembly at the Cooper Design Space and Designers and Agents at The New Mart welcoming brands from Italy for INSPR ITALIA.

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.

Viva Las Vegas
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.

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.
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