TRADE SHOWS
Las Vegas Fashion Week Inspires and Educates
By Kelli Freeman, Contributing Writer | September 18, 2026
The August edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week didn’t disappoint, with something for everyone. From astrology readings, cocktail parties and massages to runway shows, education, inspirational styles and material sourcing, buyers saw resortwear, boho and whimsy, vintage, western, mix-and-match fabrics with layered details, and a high demand for comfy, cozy and soft items.
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.
Kingpins Hong Kong 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Denim-focused trade show Kingpins announced that it would cancel its Hong Kong 2020 edition, which was scheduled for May 13-14, amid coronavirus concerns.
Buyers Return to Las Vegas with Serious Intent, Vendors From China Sidelined by Virus
Trade-show season is in full swing, with exhibitors reporting good traffic and buyers taking their time but remaining optimistic. With a travel ban implemented on citizens coming to the United States from China due to the coronavirus outbreak, some shows experienced a fewer number of exhibitors from that country.
CALA S.F. Delivers Amid Full Trade-Show Calendar
From its San Francisco home at the Fort Mason Center, the Bay Area edition of the CALA trade show enjoyed a strong showing from buyers and attendees during its Jan. 28–29 event.
Swim Collective and Active Collective Forecast Trends as Crossover Registration Grows
At the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., sibling shows Swim Collective and Active Collective held their biannual events Jan. 29–30 as focus on creating a lifestyle experience continues to distinguish successful retail businesses.
Materials Shows Postponed Due to Coronavirus Fears, but Première Vision Sport to be Held
Due to continued concerns regarding the Coronavirus, trade-show producers American Events Inc. and Première Vision made major announcements today regarding scheduling of the NW Materials Show, NE Materials Show and Première Vision Sport, which had been organized for this and next week.
