Denim’s Future and Legacy Take Center Stage at Kingpins Amsterdam
| April 27, 2026
Kingpins Amsterdam brought in 1,033 attendees from 514 companies across 40 countries—a slight dip in traffic from October’s show.
Kingpins24 Hosts Virtual Global Event for Denim Community
During the Oct. 19–21 edition of Kingpins24, the global denim-community fixture Kingpins sought to again connect the industry through a virtual platform.
IMF’s MAGIC Announces 2022 Show Dates and New Addition to Event Roster
Apparel-industry trade event MAGIC recently announced its 2022 schedule to help buyers plan for next year while also adding a new show to its calendar—MAGIC Nashville.
Nearshoring and Sustainable Options Tick During LA Textile Return
During the return edition of LA Textile at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles, apparel makers and creatives were welcomed back to the trade-show floor to find inspiration following the event’s hiatus, which began after its March 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
L.A. Market Attracts Buyers Invested in Spring/Summer 2022
Los Angeles Market Week took place Oct. 10–13 in downtown Los Angeles and brought with it a number of designers and brands previewing their upcoming products and collections.
Surf Expo Supports Watersport and Beach-Lifestyle Communities
During its Sept. 9–11 run, event producer Emerald’s Surf Expo show returned to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Buyers and Exhibitors Converge at FMNC for Immediates, Spring Styles
During its most-recent edition, Fashion Market Northern California hosted its trade event at the Embassy Suites South San Francisco as buyers who value local shows met with exhibitors who were ready to take orders on Immediates and Spring. According to FMNC Executive Director Mary Taft, the show is continuing to grow with 25 to 30 new stores in attendance during each edition.
Curve Los Angeles Returns With Sequel to Its 2020 Debut
Following the success of its February 2020 premiere, the intimates show Curve Los Angeles was hosted Aug. 23–24 at the Manhattan Beach, Calif., Westdrift Hotel, where buyers welcomed an opportunity to conduct business in person.
Kingpins Cancels December On-site Show
Originally scheduled to take place Dec. 6–7, Kingpins New York has been canceled, show producers announced Sept. 1. Citing a rise in COVID-19 infection rates, low vaccination on a global scale, potential travel restrictions and a bleak outlook from health experts, Kingpin’s organizers made the difficult decision to suspend the New York edition, which would have been the brand’s return to the show floor by hosting an on-site event for the first time in two years.
New Collective to Promote Los Angeles Market Offerings, Attract Buyers
A yet-to-be-named collective of wholesale-apparel organizations located within the Los Angeles Fashion District has been formed ahead of the city’s October Los Angeles Market Week.
DMC Welcomes Record-Setting Number of Exhibitors, Ready and Eager Buyers
With a record-setting number of exhibitors, the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market was buzzing with buyer energy throughout 15 floors of curated lines, products and categories at the Dallas Market Center Aug. 24–27. Focused on contemporary men’s and women’s apparel and fashion accessories, the markets are home to up-and-coming and established brands.
Texworld New York City Blends On-site and Virtual Components
As many industry events that serve the apparel business head back to on-site models, Texworld New York City maintained its virtual presence established during the COVID-19 pandemic while returning to an in-person model. Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City and Home Textiles Sourcing saw thousands of attendees as it introduced its Sourcing Showroom, a virtual and on-site offering.
WWIN Exhibitors, Buyers Happy to Meet In-Person Once Again
Womenswear In Nevada made a triumphant return to Las Vegas at Caesars Palace Aug. 9–12. With eager exhibitors and excited buyers roaming the various rooms, the wholesale women’s apparel show floor was lined with both big-name brands and up-and-coming innovators featuring more than 1,500 lines from more than 300 exhibitors.
Offprice’s New Venue Hosts 450 Exhibitors
The Las Vegas Convention Center was the new site for Offprice, the leading business-to-business order-writing trade show that took place Aug. 7–10.
IFJAG Creates Community for One-Stop Jewelry-and-Accessories Shopping
During its Aug. 7–10 run, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Group hosted the Las Vegas edition of its show at the Embassy Suites on University Center Drive. At the suite-style IFJAG show, buyers visited the event from all corners of the country to invest in Immediate, Fall and Spring fashion jewelry.
Las Vegas Apparel’s Successful Debut Sets the Stage for Growth
Debuting Aug. 8-10 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, Las Vegas Apparel was hosted by International Market Centers and saw success during its first show.
