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..
Duarte Defaults in Kramer Lawsuit
Los Angeles designer Henry Duarte and his Duarte Productions Inc. face damages of more than $1 million after defaulting in a lawsuit filed against Duarte by Designers & ...
B&B Exits Berlin
Berlin-based Bread & Butter GmbH announced Oct. 24 that it would cancel its upcoming Berlin trade show, scheduled for Jan. 26–28, in order to focus its energies on its Barcelona trade show, schedu...
Key Buyers Turn Out for Spring '07 Market
Reports were mixed at the Oct. 20–24 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market, with some calling it a record-breaking turnout and others saying business was flat. Across the board, however, showroom ...
Lingerie Americas to Launch New Show in Las Vegas
The booming Las Vegas trade show scene just got bigger. Lingerie Americas announc...
Brother of Pool Founder Plans Show
The world of trade shows always seems to be growing. Ryan Walker, the 25-year-old brother of Pool Trade Show founder Ronda Walker, said that he plans to debut a trade show. His proje...
Kingpins' First L.A. Foray a Success
The Kingpins’ first show in Los Angeles was deemed a success as 15 denim suppliers, laundries and trim companies proved to be a draw to many of the city’s best-known premium-denim brands....
L.A. Majors Market: Cautiously Optimistic
Retail consolidation was on everyone’s minds, but manufacturer representatives reported busy showrooms and plenty of appointments during the Oct. 9–11 run of the Spring 2007 L...
The Kingpins Denim Show Comes to L.A.
Specialty denim trade show The Kingpins holds its first Los Angeles edition Oct. 11–12 in downtown Los Angeles....
Speed-to-Market the Theme at Material World N.Y.
NEW YORK—As fast-fashion retailers such as H&M, Mango and Zara hit U.S. shores, the speed-to-market maxim is taking on new meaning, encouraging manufacturers, r...
Coterie, D&A and The Train: New Shows, New Venues, New Fashion
New York was hopping as retailers, editors and manufacturers traversed the city for the latest Spring offerings at Fashion Coterie, Designers & Agents, The Trai...
Samantha Chang Finds Perfect Intimate Space With Boutique Lingerie Show
Samantha Chang started the Boutique Lingerie trade show for the same reason that many designers start their own clothing lines—to fill a personal need for something in the market. As a lingeri...
DMC Hires Contemporary Merchandising Executive
The Dallas Market Center is adding a streetwear section to its wholesale venue, and has hired an executive to manage its growing contemporary resources....
Third Season of Milano Unica Brings European Crowd, Some U.S. Cos.
MILAN—The third season of Milano Unica, the large European textile trade show, drew a crowd of European attendees, as well as a smattering of American buyers....
Surf Expo: Fashion Focused
ORLANDO, Fla.—Buyers attending Surf Expo homed in on a mix of fashion-forward styles to lure more style-conscious consumers into core shops....
Crossover Brands Create Energy at ASR
SAN DIEGO—Exhibitors and retailers reported high energy and plenty of newness at the Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo held Sept. 8–10 at the San Diego Conve...
