TRADE SHOWS
Las Vegas Fashion Week Inspires and Educates
By Kelli Freeman, Contributing Writer | September 18, 2026
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.
Curvexpo Debuts New York Show
NEW YORK—One year after launching in Las Vegas, lingerie trade show Curvexpo bowed in New York Feb. 3–5, running concurrently with Intimate Apparel Week and NewYork F...
MAGIC Moves to Three-Day Format in August
MAGIC is getting more concentrated....
D&A, CFDA, Earth Pledge, Villaraigosa Join Forces for L.A. Fashion Week Event
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will play host to representatives of the California fashion community at a party at the mayor’s mansion in Los Angeles during Los Angeles Fashion Week in Ma...
Online Jobbers Attracting New Wave of Buyers
The off-price market is grabbing a bigger stake in cyberspace. Off-price jobbers, manufacturers and liquidators who struggle with the expense and maintenance of their own online vehi...
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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