Denim’s Future and Legacy Take Center Stage at Kingpins Amsterdam
| April 27, 2026
Kingpins Amsterdam brought in 1,033 attendees from 514 companies across 40 countries—a slight dip in traffic from October’s show.
KOTRA's Korean Exhibitors Join Material World West
KOTRA, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, has signed on to bring a group of more than 50 Korean textile and manufacturing companies to the debut of the West Coast edition ...
Price-Conscious Buying at Los Angeles Market
The mood at the June 12–16 Fashion Market was up as buyers perused everything from Immediates to Fall and Holiday styles. “It was the most positive market I’ve seen in a while,” s...
Nastos Named President of ENK
Veteran apparel- and footwear-industry executive Thomas Nastos has been named president of New York–based ENK International, which produces the Brighte Companies show in Los Angeles a...
Project to Offer Exclusive Product
The Project Global Trade Show, the premium show that is part of the MAGIC International family of trade shows, will launch a Project Special Cut during its Sept. 1–3 run in L...
Christian Audigier Moving to Premium at MAGIC
After two seasons of hosting his own trade show, When I Move You Move, in Las Vegas, Christian Audigier will show his brands at the MAGIC Marketplace come August, a release from the ...
International Trade Show Scene Shuffles
The future of the triennial IMB technology and textiles show in Cologne, Germany, was dealt a blow after the event’s main sponsor recently ended its longtime partnership with Koelnmes...
Menswear at MAGIC Made Over
The MAGIC Marketplace has announced changes to the Menswear floor for the upcoming August edition. Details on the makeover are a little hazy, but exhibitors and attendees will notice...
Get Smart
As companies limit trade show travel, organizers respond with education programs to help executives work smarter and seminars focusing on today’s hot-button topics ...
On the Town
The latest edition of our biannual tribute to inspired stores and elegant eateries ...
Setting the Scene
Display Boys creates new retail and trade show environments....
L.A. Mart Owner Buys California Gift Show
Chicago–based MMPI, owner of the L.A. Mart, acquired the California Gift Show from United Kingdom–based DMG World Media. ...
Reduce Reuse Repurpose
Greener Vegas expands beyond recycling to finding new uses for discarded trade show materials....
MAGIC Names Retailer as Menswear V.P.
Specialty retailer Jon Kapelson was named vice president of menswear at the MAGIC International trade show. This appointment will be crucial for the section, which offers tailored suits and activewear...
Material World Miami's Future Is Uncertain
Executives at Kennesaw, Ga.–based Urban Expositions are mulling the cancellation of the annual Material World & Technology Solutions textile and sourcing show in Miami Beach, Fla. ...
High Marks but Sparse Crowds for GlobalTex Debut
There was a flurry of activity on the afternoon of the second day of new fabric trade show GlobalTex as designer—including Kevan Hall, Eva Franco, Rory Beca, Andrew Christian, Mona Thalheimer and Barb...
