TRADE SHOWS
L.A. Market Draws Buyers Seeking Special Holiday Pieces and SS ’26 Inspiration
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | December 1, 2025
Los Angeles Market Week led buyers and brands to downtown Los Angeles, where The New Mart, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space and Lady Liberty Building welcomed attendees Oct. 6–9 to discover last-minute holiday items and look forward to Spring/Summer 2026.
Threats of Rain and Coronavirus Slightly Dampen L.A. Market Week
During this edition of L.A. Market Week, when many showrooms at the California Market Center, the Cooper Design Space, the Gerry Building and The New Mart were exhibiting Fall, the rainy weather and fears of coronavirus put a bit of a damper on shopping excursions as buyers visited the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District.
Kingpins Cancels Its April 2020 Amsterdam Edition
Nearly one month following the announcement that its May Hong Kong edition would be canceled due to coronavirus fears, denim trade-show producer Kingpins announced the same fate for its April 2020 Amsterdam edition.
Robust Crowds at LA Textile
Coronavirus did not put a big dent in robust crowds for the LA Textile trade show, which ran March 4–6 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Luxury Designs Come Alive at The Novus Forum
During its seventh edition, hosted Feb. 9–11 at the Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City, The Novus Forum produced a show that was elegant yet afforded a minimalist setting in which designers for the luxury market such as Gemy Maalouf and Gatti Nolli by Marwan could showcase their most recent creations.
Curve Launches New Show for L.A.’s Intimates Businesses
Moving into a new space for 2020, Eurovet’s Curve trade show launched its Los Angeles edition Feb. 23–24 at the Westdrift Manhattan Beach hotel.
Las Vegas Buyers Find Variety
The first week of February saw the apparel industry come together for the biannual Las Vegas trade shows. Informa-produced trade shows—led by the MAGIC brand—were hosted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Outdoor + Snow Show Unites Two Sports Segments for an Alluring Show Model
During its Jan. 29–31 run at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Outdoor Retailer’s Outdoor + Snow Show saw attendees from the outdoor and snow-sports industries who were searching for the latest products in apparel for these closely related segments.
Liberty Works With New Schedule and Other Changes
The 14th season of the Liberty Fairs trade show was shaped by change when it ran Feb. 4–6 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas.
IFJAG Allows Buyers to Focus on Business Through Showroom-Style Setting
Hosted at the Embassy Suites Las Vegas Feb. 2–5, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group’s most-recent show attracted buyers who were interested in serious business without the hassle of competing for the attention of buyers.
MAGIC Mens Aims to Complete Every Man’s Wardrobe
Spanning 55,000 square feet of vendor booths, the MAGIC Mens trade show ran Feb. 5 –7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Lizette Chin, president of men’s fashion for the show’s owner, Informa, said that MAGIC Men’s aimed to fulfill every facet of menswear.
Bargains Attract Buyers to Offprice
Providing options for discount buyers, the Feb. 3–6 edition of the Offprice show saw attendees from around the world at the Sands Expo Convention Center.
Pooltradeshow Features Debuts From Established and Emerging Brands
Pooltradeshow was conceived as a forum for emerging and art-inspired brands, but the trade show, which ran Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, also serves as a forum to unveil new lines.
Project Rolls Out Denim Room
Project rolled out the 12,000-square-foot Denim Room section at the Feb. 5–7 run of the contemporary trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Consumer Demand Is Queen at Project Womens
At the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Feb. 5–7, Project Womens saw buyers searching for unique goods that would draw in their customers.
Finding a Wholesale Fix at Stitch
As the sibling show to the larger women’s show, Stitch @ Project Womens afforded options in resort and contemporary lines.
