TRADE SHOWS
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By Betsy Zanjani, Contributing Writer | April 11, 2024
From the Oscars red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to L.A.’s Fall market week—all roads led to fashion March 11–14.
L.A. Market Week Sizzles With Delights for Resort/Spring ’24
Sultry summer days during Los Angeles Market Week, held July 30–Aug. 3, had buyers ready for Resort/Spring ’24 and proved once again why the L.A. Fashion District is the place to be for global fashion trends, from colorful and upcycled collections to garments with mixed-fabric usage.
WWIN and Las Vegas Apparel co-locate for next LV Fashion Week
Las Vegas Fashion Week will get easier to navigate as two players join forces in one location. Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN), operated by Clarion Events, and Las Vegas Apparel, operated by ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers)...
A Diverse Roster of Events Shapes New York Textile Week
Summer 2023’s trade-show calendar is in full swing, and in the middle of the schedule were the July events of New York Textile Week.
National Textile and Apparel Sourcing Trade Shows Launch in Los Angeles
Two preeminent East Coast textile and apparel sourcing trade shows made their debut in Los Angeles July 25–26.
Miami Swim Week Boasts a Variety of Offerings From Distinctive Shows
An abundance of style was the common thread during the recent installment of Miami Swim Week...
ITA’s Fashion ‘Road Show’ to Culminate in Dallas
“Spaghetti Western” is a term for low-budget cowboy movies made in Italy 50 years ago—several of which became cinematic classics—and now Italy and Texas are joining forces...
Messe Frankfurt Grows Its Denim Presence as Kingpins Show Shareholder
The Kingpins Show and Messe Frankfurt have entered into a partnership that will allow the two brands to drive sustainability in the denim industry...
The Times They Are A-Changin’ at L.A. Market
The L.A. Fashion District was abuzz with systemic change, seen across showrooms and among visiting buyers at Los Angeles Market Week, held June 11–15.
Licensing Expo Highlights Trend-Driven Apparel in Latest Show
The real money isn’t in what you create, it’s in what is created out of your creation. Namely, licensing.
Swimwear Proves to Be a Wardrobe Staple at Swim Collective
The seaside Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., was the perfect setting for the Summer 2023 edition of Swim Collective.
Curve Struts the Runway at Paraiso Swim
Miami is all but synonymous with the beach lifestyle—not to mention sexy, luxe and curvy. And so it was...
Los Angeles Fabric Show to Debut With a Diverse Roster of Exhibitors, Buyers
The Fabric Shows is weaving its way back to Los Angeles. Producer Susan Power has announced that the next edition will be at The New Mart July 25–26.
Colocated Shows Highlight Advancements and Trends in Textile Design and Manufacturing
Technology and textiles convened in Atlanta May 10–12 for the Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas shows, which drew over 350 exhibitors...
Second Edition of MAGIC Nashville Solidifies Its Place as a Regional Destination
High energy, a feeling of excitement and charming well-dressed people. Sound like your typical trade show? Probably not, and that’s because Nashville, Tenn., is not your typical fashion capital.
Taking Steps Toward Producing a Cleaner, Greener Trade Show
What sustainable, ecological actions can trade-show producers take to create greener events?
