TRADE SHOWS
Active Innovation on Display at New York Functional Fabric Fair
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | July 17, 2026
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.
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...
International Firms Flock to Show
Visitors to the second edition of Material World New York, which runs Sept. 26–28 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will be greeted with a more diversified exhibition...
MAGIC Leads the Pack in Crowded Vegas Show Scene
LAS VEGAS—When the MAGIC Marketplace opens, the satellites feel it. That was the scenario once again in Las Vegas during the Aug. 28–31 run of MAGIC and the concurrent trade shows....
Brisk Business at MAGIC, Project and Satellites
Pool prepares to move to LVCC lot ...
PLM Heads Material World N.Y. Seminars
Product lifecycle management (PLM), an emerging technology aimed at streamlining product development, will be the main subject of discussion on Material World New York’s seminar sche...
Offshore Factories Head to Sourcing at MAGIC
Record numbers of offshore manufacturers are expected at the Sourcing at MAGIC show, held in conjunction with the MAGIC Marketplace Aug. 28–31 at the Las Ve...
Perseverance, Quality Sales Drive Resort Show in L.A.
The desire to make just one more sale or to see just one more line is what powered Los Angeles Fashion Market Holiday/Resort ’06, which took place Aug. 11–15....
AccessoriesTheShow-Growing in New York and Planning for Las Vegas
NEW YORK—The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center was a buzzing hub of activity Aug. 6–8 with a tripartite trade show organized by Business Journals Inc. staking out some 140,000 square feet...
Lingerie Americas Keeps Growth in Check
NEW YORK—Now into its fifth year and its ninth edition, the biannual Lingerie Americas has established itself as the largest lingerie trade show in North America, drawing 2,709 buye...
