TRADE SHOWS
Coast to Coast, Textile Shows Usher in 2026
By Kelli Freeman and Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writers | February 12, 2026
For over two weeks, textile shows provided attendees and exhibitors alike with the shape, color, texture and innovation of things to come.
Serious Buyers Head to L.A. Market, Order Comfort and Easy Clothing
With trade-show calendars stunted and events canceled during the second quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, apparel-business owners had time to strategize before L.A. Market Week, which ran June 14–18 in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
SwimShow to Launch Digital Edition
After announcing in May that its July edition of the annual SwimShow would not take place in Miami, due to the threat from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swimwear Association of Florida has announced the swim-surf event brand would go digital.
Sourcing at MAGIC and Footwear Sourcing to Launch Digital Trade Event
With the trade-show model shifting, Informa Markets Fashion announced on June 22 the launch of a new concept in sourcing-and-supply chain trade events to complement its existing onsite show Sourcing at MAGIC.
The Digital Material Show to Launch in July
Following the cancellation of its NW Materials Show and NE Materials Show, American Events Inc. has partnered with Première Vision Sport and Material Exchange to develop The Digital Material Show.
Summer 2020 Swim Collective and Active Collective Events Canceled
In an email sent during the afternoon of June 15, Emerald Expositions' Collective Shows group announced that the Southern California and New York summer editions of its Swim Collective and Active Collective events had been canceled.
IMC To Reopen Trade Show Buildings To Public
International Market Centers, an operator of prominent showroom buildings for the furniture, gift, home décor, rug and apparel businesses, announced that it reopened its exhibition spaces AmericasMart Atlanta and Atlanta Decorative Arts Center on June 8.
Dallas Market Center Announces New Dates for Men’s Market
Following the announcement earlier this month that its June Apparel & Accessories Market would be hosted June 23–26, the Dallas Market Center revealed today that its Men’s Market would be held Aug. 14–17.
Informa Markets Fashion Postpones August Trade Shows, Announces Provisional Fall Dates
Apparel-industry trade-show organizer Informa Markets Fashion announced that it would postpone the August edition of its biannual Las Vegas events.
July Edition of Miami’s SwimShow Canceled
Amid the planning of cities and states reopening for business across the United States, only plans for interaction on a small scale, such as curbside pickup at retailers, crowd-size control and socially distanced dining, have been considered during this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venturing Into the Virtual-Trade-Show Space
Since the onset of the COVID-19 shutdowns, much of the globe’s businesses deemed nonessential have strategized to conduct meetings, engage in commerce and reach consumers in ways executives could never have imagined. While trade shows across industries have increased their digital platforms over the last few years to ease attendee navigation of event layouts and facilitate meetings between exhibitors and visitors, new event strategies have led the apparel segment to go virtual.
Are digital trade-show tools and virtual events here to stay?
Since late last year, COVID-19 has been causing widespread turmoil around the globe. As many apparel companies attempt to keep their clients and customers safe—while trying to remain in business—they are looking to their trusted partners for new paths to buying and selling.
Stevi Goetz Leaves a Legacy of Elegance, Kindness in the Apparel Industry
Known for her genuine, welcoming personality, apparel-industry veteran Stevi Goetz passed away April 28 at the age of 83. Following the escalation of a long illness, Goetz left the world peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Los Angeles’ Century City neighborhood.
ATS Announces Addition of Apparel Textile Sourcing Virtual to Trade-Show Calendar
As part of its 2020 trade-show calendar, Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Shows announced a new offering with its Apparel Textile Sourcing Virtual edition.
Functional Fabric Fair and Other Trade Shows Postponed, Ramp Up Virtual Events
Functional Fabric Fair recently announced that it would it postpone the third edition of its New York City event, which was scheduled to run July 20-21, according to a show statement.
Fashinnovation’s Virtual Event Cultivates Mindfulness in the Garment Industry
Launched April 20–21, during the first days of Fashion Revolution Week, Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 2020 was held in a virtual forum covering themes including sustainability, social impact, entrepreneurship, business and, of course, innovation.
