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.
Speed to Market Keeps Guatemala’s Apparel Production Humming
With several free-trade agreements in limbo, many Guatemalan factories and American buyers are optimistic about the future of their partnerships together as the Dominican Republic–Central American Free Trade Agreement remains relatively stable.
Shop & Dine
Keeping pace with a busy trade-show schedule is exciting but exhausting. At the end of a day spent running between appointments, making new connections, visiting with longtime partners and negotiating deals, enjoying a delicious meal or strolling around a unique shop is the perfect way to recharge.
The Crystal Ball Outlook for Trade Shows
The trade-show world is always spinning at a fast pace as event organizers try to keep up with competition, technology and the latest demands for better shows. We caught up with the executives from several apparel and sourcing events to find out what is on the horizon over the next three years. Take a look at their plans for the future.
UBM Fashion Launching New LA Event in November
New event will feature speakers and experts from all areas of the fashion and retail world.
New Event Being Introduced for Swim Week in Miami Beach
Swim Week is an annual event packed with fashion shows and trade shows in Miami Beach, Fla.
New Hire at SPESA as Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America Plan Events
The Raleigh, N.C.–based Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) has hired Michael McDonald, the former manager of government relations for the American Apparel & Footwear Association, as its new executive director, a position he assumed March 15.
New Style Fair in Bangkok Has Something for Everyone
Inside the vast international exhibition center that houses the newly created Style fair, the brightly colored hand-painted dresses and tops that make up the Yodyoko collection were a standout.
Fashion Market Northern California Reports Good Biz Despite Snow
Snow and hail fell on parts of the San Francisco Bay Area on April 16, but it didn’t put much of a damper on business at the Fashion Market Northern California trade show, vendors and show management said.
Liberty Acquires Capsule Trade Show
Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs announced it acquired the Capsule trade show from Reed Exhibitions for an undisclosed amount.
New Adventures in Selling at LA Majors Market
This edition of LA Majors Market, held April 3–5 at the California Market Center during Passover and only days after Easter, offered an elevated mood at many showrooms.
Booth Space Goes Quickly at the LA Men’s Market
Vendor space was sold out at the LA Men’s Market for its March 27–28 run at the California Market Center.
LA Market Sees Showrooms and Stores Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’ in Retail
Buyers fanned out to the various showroom buildings in the Los Angeles Fashion District for the March 12–14 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market, which was highlighting the fashions for Fall/Winter 2018.
Protecting Your Brand Is the First Step to Being Successful
One of the first things a new fashion company needs to learn is how to protect its brand. It is the lifeblood of the business.
Standouts Sell at LA International Textile Show
Now in its 25th year, the Los Angeles International Textile Show at the California Market Center brought together manufacturers, designers and production specialists who attended the three-day show, which took place March 5–7.
Former Nike Executive to Helm Agenda Show
Reed Exhibitions named Ron Walden as its group vice president and head of the trade-show giant’s fashion and festival portfolio.
