TRADE SHOWS
Venue Changes and Growth at Las Vegas Fashion Week
By Kelli Freeman, Contributing Writer | March 6, 2026
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..
Men's Buyers Focus On High-Percentage Items at New Westcoast Trend Show
The better-grade to luxury class of apparel historically has been somewhat immune to economic downturns, but the current state of the market may even put a dent in that end of the business, ...
ASR: Steady and Reserved
After a sluggish holiday season, surf, skate and streetwear retailers converged on San Diego for the concurrent Jan. 24–26 runs of the Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo and the Agend...
Venue Change, Women's Lines Stimulate Business at Project N.Y.
NEW YORK—For the Jan. 21–23 run of the Project Global Trade Show, show organizers moved the show from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to 7 World Trade Center, where the sweeping...
ENK's Blue Captures IMG's Runway Buzz
NEW YORK—There was a buzz in the aisles at Blue, ENK International’s 2-year-old premium-denim trade show, thanks to a new slate of runway shows and fashion installations held at the upscale show...
Imprinted Sportswear Show Takes on a Green Focus
There was a green tint to business at the Jan. 18–21 run of the Imprinted Sportswear Show, held at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. ...
Economic Woes Dampen Spirit of Hong Kong Fashion Week
HONG KONG—Up and down the aisles and booths filled with glitzy cocktail dresses, finely knit cashmere sweaters and crayon-colored childrenswear, the feeling inside the Hong Kong Convention and...
Turkish Trade Mission Open to California Apparel Buyers
The Turkish Consulate of Los Angeles is seeking buyers from California companies to attend the 11th International Istanbul Fashion Fair, to be held Feb. 5–9. The Turkish fore...
Former Disney Executive Named MAGIC President
Former Disney executive Chris DeMoulin has been named president of Woodland Hills, Calif.–based MAGIC International and vice president of the fashion group for New York–based Advansta...
Immediates and Items Keep L.A. Market Steady
Coming off a lackluster holiday season, buying was expected to be cautious at the Jan. 10–15 run of the Los Angeles Fashion Market, but retailers and manufacturer representatives were...
Surf Expo: Basics and Then Some
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Fashion Focused at ASR and Agenda
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New L.A. Menswear Show to Bow
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Sky Lounge to Debut at DMC
Dallas Market Center’s contemporary-apparel section, known as TheD15TRICT, will get a bit cozier during the Jan. 24–27 apparel and accessories market with a new lounge and pat...
ENK Announces Acquisition of WSA
ENK International, the New York trade-show organizer whose shows include Fashion Coterie, Intermezzo ...
Lyon Mode City, Interfilire Move to Paris
The Lyon Mode City and Interfiliegrave;re trade shows are moving to Paris. ...
