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.
Upscale Lifestyle Trade Show Coeur Partners With Project Womens
Coeur, the upscale accessories and lifestyle trade show, is partnering with Project Womens to launch a “premiere apothecary, home and gift trade fair” during the Aug. 14–16 run of Project Womens at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center n Las Vegas.
New Key Buyer Program Established at WWIN
In an attempt to identify new attendees and buyers, the twice-a-year Womenswear in Nevada show held in Las Vegas has appointed Lynn Visser as the new key account manager.
Retailers Dry off From a Wet Winter to Attend Fashion Market Northern California
Retailers weary of a soggy winter in Northern California were in a positive mood at the recent Fashion Market Northern California as they looked forward to a brighter summer and fall to entice customers through the do
Agenda Announces Consumer Day
After 14 years of producing trade-only shows, Agenda will add a consumer day to its July 15 show at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
Emerald Expositions Files for IPO
Emerald Expositions Events Inc. filed for an initial public offering recently. The San Juan Capistrano, Calif.–headquartered company is seeking to raise from $295 million to $310 million, according to media reports.
Pooltradeshow to Produce New York Shows
After a 16-year run as a one-city show, Pooltradeshow announced that it will produce a biannual New York show in addition to its Las Vegas shows.
Upscale Offprice Show Boulevard Prêt-à-Sale Planning to Expand to Women’s for Second Run
The inaugural run of Boulevard Prêt-à-Sale, the upscale off-price trade show, showcased a tightly curated mix of 70 upscale menswear brands and drew buyers from Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Century 21, Tiger Trading, Harry Rosen, Steinmart, TJX Co., Burlington, Ross Stores and Nordstrom Rack.
LA Majors Drives Biz Despite Market Doldrums
Meetings were held and orders placed during the April 3–5 run of LA Majors Market at the California Market Center showroom building in downtown Los Angeles, but a steady drumbeat of tough retail headlines underscored many conversations during the market.
Retailers, Brands Sign Up for MAGIC’s First Stop in Japan
Trade-show giant UBM Americas is preparing for the launch of MAGIC Japan, a joint venture between the MAGIC trade show and JFW-International Fashion Fair, the biannual apparel trade show organized by publisher Senken Shimbun.
LAMM Brings In The New
LA Men’s Market has been producing trade shows since 2013, but the recent March 28–29 run of the show at the California Market Center looked to freshen up the show and bring in the new.
Co-Working Creative Space to Open This Summer in the California Market Center
Construction workers are just starting to put up the walls for a new co-working area by IgnitedSpaces, which will take up an entire floor in one of the California Market Center buildings.
Sprawling LA Market Draws Wide Range of Buyers
For many buyers and exhibitors, the March 13–16 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market was the last stop in a long trade-show season that included shows three weeks ago in Las Vegas and New York.
Shahid to Lead LAMM Trade Show
Longtime assistant show director Sannia Shahid was recently named show director for the Los Angeles Men’s Market. She will run the upcoming LAMM, which is scheduled for March 28–29 in the California Market Center showroom building in downtown Los Angeles.
Sourcing at MAGIC Shines a Light on Africa
The 56 booths in the African pavilion were filled with bright bursts of color where countries such as Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia displayed their various products.
Stitch Levels Out to Blend With Other Shows
Stitch, the show for women’s ready-to-wear fashions, found its groove.
