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.
Agenda Brings Streetwear to the Forefront
As streetwear continues to make its way into the mainstream of life, the Agenda fashion trade show placed the spotlight firmly and squarely on the brands that make the industry teem with vibrancy.
Sourcing at MAGIC Raises Hopes for Quality, Nearshoring and Sustainability
As part of the Informa Markets Fashion schedule of apparel-industry shows, Sourcing at MAGIC was hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 8–11. For Andreu David, event director for Sourcing at MAGIC, this hybrid on-site/virtual production was the fashion professional’s first time managing the show in a physical space, and the focus was on sustainability.
Project Continues to Be a Fashion Destination
Held in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Project ran Aug. 9–11 and showcased the new, now and next in men’s and women’s contemporary apparel, footwear and accessories.
Informa Brings the MAGIC Back to Buyers and Exhibitors in Las Vegas
Producing its MAGIC trend-driven women’s event Aug. 9–11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Informa Markets Fashion afforded a blend of brands, networking events and educational opportunities that attracted buyers to its first event in the city since February 2020.
Optimism and Gratitude Throughout August Las Vegas Shows
It was a successful return to Las Vegas as established apparel-industry trade-show brands and new events attracted buyers and exhibitors 18 months after they last saw one another during the exhibitions in February 2020 ahead of the COVID-19 lockdowns. While many shows still incorporated virtual and online components, event organizers welcomed fashion-industry professionals back to their large-scale, on-site productions.
CALA Men’s Trend Show Debuts Fresh Model in Newport Beach
With its lineage stemming from the Ken Haruta West Coast Trend Show and Gerry Murtagh’s CALA brand, the CALA Men’s Trend Show made its debut Aug. 15–17 at the Marriott Hotel and Spa in Newport Beach, Calif. Though the show was still wrapping on Aug. 17, Haruta was already reveling in the success of this launch and looking toward the future.
IMFC Incubator Program Announces Participants at Project Las Vegas
The Informa Markets Fashion for Change Incubator Program has selected its participants for the upcoming August edition of Project’s Las Vegasapparel-industry trade event.
New Innovations in Versatile Comfort Take Over L.A. Market Week
L.A. Market Week, which was held in downtown Los Angeles Aug. 1–5, saw trends of multifunctionality within apparel and provided opportunities to connect.
Carrying a Sustainable Message to DTLA, Preface Hosts On-site Event
Returning to Los Angeles, the Preface show hosted its July 28–29 event at the El Santee Building in the city’s downtown.
Liberty West Debuts With a Successful Show in DTLA
Fresh off a successful event that was hosted during Miami Swim Week, Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs entered the Los Angeles trade-show market with its new show, Liberty West, an event that was the product of Liberty’s joint effort with the LA Men’s Market.
Destination: Miami by Coterie Elevates Swim Week in Joyful, Intimate Setting
The vibe at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach was electric during the July 10–13 Destination: Miami by Coterie as the area heated up for a return to Miami Swim Week.
Art Meets Fashion at Project Miami
During its July 10–12 debut at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach, Informa Markets Fashion’s Project Miami perfectly showcased fresh approaches to streetwear, contemporary menswear and accessories. Even though this was the first time for Project in Miami, the show brought the cutting-edge fashion atmosphere for which it is known.
Fashion Returns to Swim Week at Cabana and Liberty Fairs Miami
The Miami Beach Convention Center was home to sibling shows Cabana and Liberty Fairs Miami July 10-12, where trends came straight from the runway with Cabana showcasing swimwear that spoke more closely to luxurious ready-to-wear.
SwimShow Makes a Big Splash Returning to Miami
Returning to its home at the Miami Beach Convention Center July 10-13, SwimShow saw buyers who were more than ready for the upbeat atmosphere of the event and getting back to fashion business. Judy Stein, the show’s executive director, noted how buyers were eager to do business.
It's Back to the Beach as Brands, Buyers Reconnect at Miami Swim Week
After more than a year of meeting over video platforms, the swim-and-resort categories of the fashion industry were ready to hit the sand and peruse poolside for fresh styles during Miami Swim Week. The convergence of designers, brands and buyers was a time for the industry to reunite for serious business following a year of separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
