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L.A. Sourcing, Textile Shows Provide Greater Options
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | August 7, 2026
As July wound down, Los Angeles welcomed a roster of apparel textile and sourcing shows across categories. Messe Frankfurt hosted its summer Los Angeles Texworld and Apparel Sourcing L.A. editions July 21–23 at the California Market Center in downtown’s fashion district to showcase supply-chain resources from textile providers to apparel manufacturers.
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.
WWDMAGIC Mixes Sizzle and Business
WWDMAGIC flexed its entertainment muscles when the sprawling show focusing on juniors and young contemporary styles ran Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WWIN Attracts an Array of Buyers From Bricks-and-Mortar to Social-Commerce Sites
Hosted at the Rio Convention Center for its final show in the space, Womenswear In Nevada saw business from buyers who value personalized attention during its Feb. 3–6 run.
Sourcing at MAGIC Exhibitors From Around the World Report Traffic After China Ban
Hosted in a tent across from the Mandalay Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC opened one day earlier than its sibling Informa-produced trade shows when it began on Feb. 4.
