INDUSTRY ISSUES
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?
New Initiatives at Kingpins NY Include the Jeanius Hub and Made in Japan
The love of denim fabric, jeans and a passion for how denim is made was celebrated at the invitation-only Kingpins show held July 23–24 at Pier 36 / Basketball City in New York.
PVNY Looks Toward the Future During Uncertainty
Première Vision New York welcomed apparel professionals to Tribeca Rooftop + 360° during its July 15–16 event, as exhibitors and attendees convened to discuss fabric and manufacturing solutions for upcoming fashion seasons.
Sustainability and Transformation at Texworld and Apparel Sourcing NYC
The summer editions of Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld and Apparel Sourcing, held July 23–25 at the Javits Center in New York (and July 29–31 in Los Angeles) once again showed why they are go-to destinations for sourcing sustainable fabrics and drawing global exhibitors eager to build relationships with U.S. companies. The shows featured an impressive lineup of educational tech and trend topics as well as a large home-sourcing section.
Performance Materials, Next-Gen Insights at Functional Fabric Fair
It was all about performance textiles and forward thinking at the Functional Fabric Fair—powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS summer 2025 edition held July 21–23 at Manhattan’s Javits Center. The focus was on material innovation, technology and sustainability in the performance- and fashion-apparel industries.
Summer in the Cities: N.Y. and L.A. Textile Shows Inspire Industry Insiders
New York and Los Angeles’ summer textile weeks drove inspiration for fashion designers and brand creatives working on their 2026 seasons.
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles — From the Show Floor: Day 2
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles’ second day of its July 29–31 shows at the California Market Center attracted creative and business minds from different corners of apparel making and fashion design.
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles — From the Show Floor: Day 1
The first day of Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles kicked off in downtown L.A. at the California Market Center for a three-day run aimed at providing access to textile sourcing, suppliers and educational resources to inform decision-making for success in the fashion business.
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Summer NYC – From the Show Floor: Day 2
Over 2,000 people and counting have walked the show floor by day two of Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld and Apparel Sourcing editions on July 24 at Manhattan’s Javits Center. Networking, connections and deals were being made while inspiration, education and trend/tech talks took center stage.
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Summer NYC – From the Show Floor: Day 1
Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Summer NYC editions, held July 23–25 at Manhattan’s Javits Center, are the go-to destinations for sourcing sustainable fabrics, and this season a wider array of offerings made for large attendee turnout.
Functional Fabric Fair Boasts a Full Array of Sustainable Topics at Its Summer Show
Functional Fabric Fair returns to the Javits Center in New York City, bringing together the textile industry’s most influential professionals and innovators to source, network and above all learn.
Name Brands, Collaborations and Big Business at Las Vegas Licensing Expo
The Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas was the pop-culture mecca for Informa Markets’ annual Las Vegas Licensing Expo, held May 19–21.
Efficiency, Sustainability, Technology at Forefront of Techtextil, Texprocess
The 2025 editions of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas were held May 6–8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Every biennium the shows unite to give attendees the chance to see both sides of the show floor. This year’s event focused on innovation in the textile industry.
New Challenges in the Apparel Industry Require Fresh Solutions
California Apparel News asked trade-show insiders: What innovative offerings have been most crucial to buyers and exhibitors while navigating recent economic challenges?
Judy Stein Sets Swim-Event Trends as the Category Evolves
For more than 40 years SwimShow has been the must-visit destination for conducting serious swim-category business in the United States. As its founder, Judy Stein continues to set the bar high with each edition.
March L.A. Market Blossoms With Resilience Following January Fires
Buyers and brands reported positive feedback regarding the March 10–13 Los Angeles Market Week at The New Mart, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space and Lady Liberty Building as visitors to the city’s fashion district placed orders for Fall 2025 styles and Immediates.
