TECHNOLOGY
LA Textile Brings Trends in Fabric and Technology to the Forefront
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 15, 2026
Downtown Los Angeles’ California Market Center hosted its semiannual LA Textile event Sept. 29–Oct. 1. Fashion creatives attended the show to explore trends in fabrics, supply chain and manufacturing for Fall/Winter ’27–’28.
Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2026 Spotlights Bio-Based Innovation with New Cellulose Forum
Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® returns to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland October 26–28, 2026.
Women’s Apparel, Denim at MAGIC
Aug. 10–12, MAGIC by Informa merged all women’s trend, contemporary, young contemporary and denim collections into the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Classics, Denim and Golf at PROJECT
Men’s contemporary, classic, golf, performance and street collections were featured at PROJECT by Informa, held in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 10–12.
Buyers Make Smart Choices at OFFPRICE
OFFPRICE by Informa, held Aug. 10–12 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, offered margin-building collections for women’s, men’s and kids. The show continued to be lucrative for Los Angeles–based ORIGINAL USA.
MAGIC Launches Business Solutions Center and Fashion Tech
A new Business Solutions Center was created on the show floor to help retail buyers navigate game-changing technology in the fashion landscape at MAGIC, held Aug. 10–12 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
SOURCING Reinforces Its Global Allure
Key sourcing elements for the global apparel industry were represented at Sourcing by Informa, held Aug. 10-12 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Men’s Edit Builds Momentum
Men’s Edit at WWIN, held at The Expo at World Market Center Aug. 9–12, featured men’s brands from head to toe.
IFJAG Sets Jewelry Trends
Statement necklaces and chunky pieces were in demand by wholesalers and large-volume retail buyers at IFJAG, The International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, held Aug. 8–11 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas.
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel Offers Playful Looks
Light knits and colors were displayed as new exhibitors joined ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, colocated with Womenswear in Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center Aug. 9–12.
WWIN Provides a Wealth of Inspiration
Comfort, color and prints could be found throughout the show floor at Womenswear in Nevada, held Aug. 9–12 and colocated with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel at The Expo at World Market Center.
Las Vegas Fashion Week Inspires and Educates
The August edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week didn’t disappoint, with something for everyone. From astrology readings, cocktail parties and massages to runway shows, education, inspirational styles and material sourcing, buyers saw resortwear, boho and whimsy, vintage, western, mix-and-match fabrics with layered details, and a high demand for comfy, cozy and soft items.
Collective Shows Expands to Miami — Introducing the East Coast's New Home for Luxury Active, Swim & Resort
A more intimate, elevated swim and active market is coming to Miami. Collective Shows, the curated, intimate, upscale trade show for swim and activewear brands operated by Forge, is officially adding a Miami edition, debuting April 13–14, 2027 at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove.
L.A. Sourcing, Textile Shows Provide Greater Options
As July wound down, Los Angeles welcomed a roster of apparel textile and sourcing shows across categories. Messe Frankfurt hosted its summer Los Angeles Texworld and Apparel Sourcing L.A. editions July 21–23 at the California Market Center in downtown’s fashion district to showcase supply-chain resources from textile providers to apparel manufacturers.
Active Innovation on Display at New York Functional Fabric Fair
The Functional Fabric Fair at the Javits Center has become a core gathering for the textile industry since its start in 2018. The New York show, held July 7–9, focused heavily on athletic lifestyle, swimwear and lingerie.
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