INDUSTRY ISSUES
Maintaining Trade-Show Brand Voice as Collaborations Increase
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | November 13, 2025
California Apparel News asked trade-show insiders: How are producers ensuring individual shows’ foundational elements remain undiluted?
Earlier SwimShow Dates Greeted Positively by Buyers and Press Alike
Over 40 years ago a group of swim-industry experts got together to talk shop, and today that same gathering is internationally recognized as Miami Swim Week. And with each year, the pioneering SwimShow continues to evolve and innovate.
The Textile Show Makes Its Nashville Debut
The Textile Show Nashville wrapped up its inaugural event, where it showcased a curated selection of exhibitors.
Incorporating Buyer and Exhibitor Feedback to Create a Better Show
California Apparel News asked trade-show leaders: What is the most insightful piece of exhibitor or buyer feedback you have received that you are incorporating into the remainder of 2024?
SPESA L.A. Event Accents Worker Value as Technologies Advance
The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas hosted its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference April 11 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles, aiming to shift demand toward nearshoring options.
Outdoor Retailer x Collective Shows Set to Debut for Winter Editions Co-located in Salt Lake City
Outdoor Retailer and Collective Shows have announced a collaboration at this year’s winter show, taking place Nov. 6–8 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
SwimShow, Paraiso Miami Swim Week to Present Summer Fashion Summit
Summer comes early this year as the swimwear market in Miami shifts to June, a month earlier than previous years.
Concurrent ANDMORE Markets Draw New Buyers From 42 States and 10 Countries
ANDMORE presented overlapping markets, Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets, April 9–12 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
Functional Fabric Fair Highlights New Exhibit Based on NASA Technology
Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS wrapped up another successful show for product sourcing, networking, innovation and education April 17–18 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland,
MAGIC Nashville Show Brings the Latest Trends With Local Emphasis
Nashville continued to prove it’s known for more than just—come on, you know what it’s known for—as MAGIC Nashville swooped into town to the tune of a country two-step.
Live From Los Angeles!
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.
Textile Shows Draw Quality-Minded Attendees for SS2025
Downtown Los Angeles’ textile-event roster is expanding from the more-than-30-year veteran LA Textile at the California Market Center to additional productions—The Textile Show at the Cooper Design Space, The Fabric Show Los Angeles at The New Mart and A Fabric Affair.
Sourcing at MAGIC Makes Global Connections
Held Feb. 13–15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC Las Vegas drew 800 exhibitors from 40 countries including African nations, Brazil, China and the United States.
What Was New, Now and Next at Project
Over 500 contemporary men’s and women’s brands were showcased at Project Las Vegas, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 13–15.
MAGIC Brings Back the Big, the Bold and Westernwear
The influence of westernwear was making a comeback, partially due to fashion icon Beyoncé. Fringe and patchwork were seen throughout the aisles at MAGIC Las Vegas, held Feb. 13–15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where 700 brands launched their Fall/Winter ’24 collections.
Business Comes Back Big Time at OFFPRICE
Buyers enjoyed quality merchandise in the latest styles and trends at the value-based OFFPRICE Show, held Feb. 13–16 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center.
