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?
WWIN Delivers Combos of Casual and Classic
The Womenswear In Nevada show, held Feb. 13–15 at the Expo at World Market Center, celebrated its inaugural co-location with Las Vegas Apparel by providing buyers and exhibitors with amenities, pop-up giveaways and a Gal-entine’s Day party.
Las Vegas Apparel Celebrates Synergy and Success
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel celebrated its inaugural co-location with Womenswear in Nevada at the Expo at World Market Center Feb. 13–15.
Ukraine Fashion Forward Set to Exhibit at The New Mart
Despite the hardships of war, Ukraine’s creative spirit shines on and will blend with the California sunshine as Ukraine Fashion Forward brings nine select Ukrainian fashion brands to exhibit at LA Market Week, March 11–14.
Las Vegas Fashion Week Brings Westernwear, Vintage, Glam, Sparkle
During Las Vegas Fashion Week, held Feb. 13–16, the town was still energized from having just hosted its first-ever Super Bowl.
The Textile Show and Dallas Market Center Announce Exclusive Partnership
The Textile Show, the boutique trade event for the textile industry, and the Dallas Market Center have announced a new strategic partnership via the creation of The Textile Show Dallas, scheduled to take place Oct. 22–24 at the DMC.
New York’s January 2024 Textile-Event Roster Attracts Attendees Keen on Green
New York City was the destination for apparel professionals across different categories Jan. 17–25 as the 2024 sourcing event calendar began with a full roster of shows.
Co-located Collective Shows Lead Buyers Through the Latest in Swim, Active
Emerald’s Collective Shows—Active Collective and Swim Collective—hosted the Jan. 16–17 edition of its semiannual Southern California event at the Huntington Beach, Calif., Paséa Hotel & Spa.
Cautious Optimism at January Edition of L.A. Market Week
This edition of L.A. Market was upbeat yet cautiously optimistic following a strong 2023. Buyers looked for unique pieces for Spring/Summer and received first looks at Fall.
Impressions Expo Delivers With Innovations, Technology and Trends
Impressions Expo, the leading trade show and conference dedicated to the decorated-apparel and imprinted-products industry, was held Jan. 18–21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
Informa Markets Fashion Transitions to MMGNET Group and Launches MMGNET, the New Portfolio Parent Brand and B2B Fashion Industry Resource
Informa Markets Fashion has announced its transition to the MMGNET Group, a new insights- and resources-powered parent brand designed to support the wider fashion industry and...
Curated Event The Textile Show Returns to L.A.
Textile design and innovation find their intersection once again at The Textile Show, which kicks off 2024 with its Los Angeles edition Feb 27–29 on the 11th floor of the Cooper Design Space.
Catching the Wave at Surf Expo
Surfers are known for their positive vibes (as long as you don’t steal their wave), and Surf Expo’s vibes were as high as the waves in Waimea Bay, the legendary home of big-wave surfing.
MAGIC Miami Debuts With Over 300 Brands and a Host of International Buyers
The world belongs to the young, or at least Miami. Jan. 8–9 witnessed the debut of MAGIC Miami, the new young-contemporary and trend-driven women’s market event held at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
SPESA Announces Advancements Conference in Collaboration with CFA
The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas is headed out west, announcing its first-ever Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference to be held in Los Angeles at the California Market Center.
Dallas Men’s Show Returns Bigger and Better
It’s long been said that everything in Texas is big, and that certainly applies to the upcoming Dallas Men’s Show, which is set to be the largest ever.
