TRADE SHOWS
Active Innovation on Display at New York Functional Fabric Fair
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | July 17, 2026
The Functional Fabric Fair at the Javits Center has become a core gathering for the textile industry since its start in 2018. The New York show, held July 7–9, focused heavily on athletic lifestyle, swimwear and lingerie.
Agenda Names Chief for its Las Vegas Show
The Agenda trade show, held twice a year in Las Vegas, has gotten a new event director.
The Sustainability Wave Hits Première Vision Show
Sustainability took center stage at the Première Vision New York international textile show while show organizers doubled the size of the “Smart Creation” area, which spotlights trends and technologies in sustainable fashion.
An Intimate Setting Brings Buyers to Hammock Show
Now in its eighth year, the Hammock swimwear and resort apparel show attracted buyers to Miami’s One Hotel South Beach during Miami Swim Week.
Cabana Promotes a Contemporary Resort Lifestyle on Miami Beach
Organizers of the Cabana swimwear show created a lifestyle experience for the event’s sixth consecutive year.
SwimShow Generates Traffic for Big Brands
At the 36th annual SwimShow, the Swimwear Association of Florida hosted established swim brands, many of whom have a long history of exhibiting at the event, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Miami Swim Week Events Draw Buyers and Brands to the Beach
During Miami Swim Week 2018, SwimShow, Cabana and Hammock provided distinctive spaces for buyers who are searching for a creative approach to swimwear and resort pieces.
Agenda Enters a New Era
Agenda marked its first show without its founder, Aaron Levant, during its June 28–30 run at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Fashion Market Northern California Surpasses Expectations
Even though the June version of Fashion Market Northern California is normally quieter than its other shows, exhibitors were pleasantly surprised by the turnout and the number of orders written.
WWDMAGIC Partners With FashionGo
WWDMAGIC is venturing into the realm of online fashion.
Keys to Protecting Your Brand Name
One of the first steps in setting up a new label or company is learning how to protect your brand name as well as your own name.
Los Angeles Fashion Market Gets Buyers Ready for Holiday
For buyers attending Los Angeles Fashion Market, the event was filled with surprises that energized the June 18–20 buying show for the Fall II/Holiday season.
Swim Collective Introduces a New Section
The Swim Collective trade show has basically kept the same format for its six-year history, but for its upcoming event in Anaheim, Calif., it will try something new.
Automation and High-Tech Collaborations Are the Future for Apparel and Textile Industries
Micro factories, made-to-order programs and the automation required to put these systems in play were big themes at the recent Texprocess Americas exhibition.
New Marketing Chief Hired for Agenda
The Agenda trade show has a new vice president of marketing.
New Marketing Chief Hired for Agenda
The Agenda trade show is expanding its staff.
