TRADE SHOWS
Trade-Show Q&A: Keeping the Old While Courting New Trade-Show Attendees
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | November 15, 2024
California Apparel News asked trade-show experts: What is your most successful method of retaining existing attendees while also attracting new visitors?
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.
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...
