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Maintaining Trade-Show Brand Voice as Collaborations Increase

By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | November 13, 2025

California Apparel News asked trade-show insiders: How are producers ensuring individual shows’ foundational elements remain undiluted?

Milano Unica Unveils 34th Edition With Gains in Exhibitors, Buyers

Hosted at the Fieramilano Rho Feb. 1–2, Milano Unica, the textiles and apparel-accessories marketplace in Milan, attracted an increase in buyers of 16 percent over its previous edition.

FMNC Opens 2022 With Strong Show and Plenty of Optimism

The first Fashion Market Northern California of 2022 was held at the Embassy Suites in South San Francisco and brought the latest in women’s contemporary apparel and accessories for Spring and Summer.

Atlanta Apparel Breaks Attendance Records in First Market Event of 2022

Atlanta Apparel’s first market of the year brought the largest number of exhibitors and retailer attendees to a February show since 2016. The event also showcased the largest-ever number of temporary exhibitors and showrooms as well as buyers sourcing an increased amount of product for the Fall season.

Texworld NYC’s Virtual Shift Focuses on Sustainability

Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld New York City and Apparel Sourcing New York City’s virtual editions allowed exhibitors and attendees to conduct business and join educational programming Jan. 25–27.

PVNY Returns to New York to Showcase Spring/Summer ’23

After its first in-person event in July 2021, Première Vision New York returned to the Center415 event space on Fifth Avenue in New York City Jan. 18–19. The two-day event brought over 1,000 attendees to showcase and shop the latest styles for Spring/Summer 2023.

IMC Acquires Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online

International Market Centers announced that it has acquired Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle trade show and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform.

NRF Big Show Affords Insight, Guidance

During its Jan. 16–18 run at the Javits Center in New York City, the NRF 2022 Retail’s Big Show was hosted under the theme of “Accelerate.” This 112th installment featured 190 sessions, more than 300 speakers and over 700 exhibitors, with an expanded Innovation Lab and Startup Zone, and three new pavilions.

Impressions Expo Returns to Long Beach for First In-Person Event in Two Years

The Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., was once again home to Impressions Expo, returning for its first on-site show since the onset of the pandemic, attracting thousands of attendees to see the latest offerings from manufacturers and apparel companies.

Surf Expo Brings Together Brands, Buyers, Changemakers for Good Business

At its recent January edition, the Emerald-produced board- and ocean-sports show Surf Expo returned to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., welcoming buyers, brands, ocean conservationists and those who embrace the surf and beach culture.

FashionGo Week Palm Springs Announced for May Debut as On-Site Show

Business-to-Business wholesale online marketplace FashionGo announced it will debut a new edition May 3-5 when it launches FashionGo Week Palm Springs.

Dallas Market Center Exhibitors, Buyers Report Strong Business

Continuing to report growth with each new edition, the Dallas Market Center’s most recent Apparel & Accessories Market saw increased traffic, enthusiastic visitors, new buyers and a refreshing interest in bright trends that afford hope to a recovering industry.