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Must-see Trade Shows: How to Make Events Indispensable as Costs Rise By Dorothy Crouch Contributing Writer

conomic, geopolitical and social challenges that have occurred over the last decade gave way to innovation within fashion trade-show production, but current hurdles are testing the creativity and illustrating the resilience of industry professionals. Rising costs in fuel stemming from the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran are also increasing the prices of travel, shipping and products. The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated the fashion trade-show industry’s ability to

quickly shift to new models and think about reaching its audience beyond the show floor. Over the last few months, since the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict began in late February, fashion trade-show producers have once again been tasked with the challenge of enticing buyers and exhibitors to shop and show at their events. California Apparel News asked trade-show experts: What incentives are you offering to attract exhibitors and attendees, and position your event as an invaluable resource despite recent increases in travel and shipping costs?

Jennifer Bacon Vice President, Fashion & Apparel Shows Messe Frankfurt Inc. texworld-usa.us.messefrankfurt.com/ new-york

space for meaningful connections, new ideas and long-term partnerships and relationships. Curve is more than a trade show—it’s a strategic platform built to deliver value well beyond the show floor, even in a challenging economic climate.

At Texworld NYC, we recognize that rising travel and shipping costs are putting real pressure on the industry. Our focus has been to ensure participation is not only accessible but also delivers clear,

measurable value. We prioritize efficiency at every level. Exhibitors benefit from flexible participation options and support from international partners to help streamline logistics and reduce barriers to entry. For attendees, registration is complimentary, and our highly concentrated three-day format allows buyers to accomplish months of sourcing in a single trip—saving both time and travel costs. We’ve designed the colocated event as a high-impact, all-in-one sourcing hub. With hundreds of global suppliers representing regions from Asia to Latin America, buyers can explore diverse sourcing opportunities and product categories without the need for multiple international trips—an essential advantage as brands diversify supply chains and navigate tariffs and rising freight costs. Beyond sourcing, we’ve built in added value through curated features and education, including the Innovation Hub, Trend Showcase and Textile Talks. These experiences provide actionable insights into sustainability, AI and sourcing strategies, ensuring attendees leave with both meaningful connections and the knowledge to make smarter decisions. For exhibitors, platforms like Exhibitor Pitch powered by Texpertise create direct pathways to qualified buyers, driving imme-

diate ROI. Ultimately, Texworld is designed to maximize efficiency—delivering global access, expert insights and meaningful business connections in one streamlined experience.

Raphael Camp President Curve and Interfilière comexposium.com We’ve reimagined the show experience to deliver not just presence but also performance. For those walking the floor, especially buyers, Curve is designed to make everything feel more seamless. Intimates, swim and lifestyle all live in one place, so discovering new brands and trends becomes effortless. We also layer in programming that’s actually useful, from fit workshops to real conversations about what’s working in the market. For brands, Curve is designed as a catalyst for growth. From curated buyer connections through initiatives like Buyer Speed Dating to expanded visibility via partnerships such as the Accessories Council, every touchpoint is intentionally designed to ensure both buyers and exhibitors see a meaningful return on what they’ve invested in being at Curve. On-the-show floor moments like our podcast, Curve Conversations and targeted media outreach help extend that reach even further, while fashion presentations bring collections to life in a way that sparks both interest and orders. With the Curve Capsule at SwimShow on Miami Beach from May 30 to June 1, we’re taking things a step further. Our space on the show floor is designed for buyers to discover the cross between categories of intimate apparel and swim. Curve is about creating a

Josh Carruth Executive Vice President, Expositions PRINTING United Alliance printing.org Our focus has always been on delivering undeniable value that makes attending PRINTING United Expo not just worthwhile but essential. First, we’ve designed the expo as a true “one-roof” experience, bringing every segment of the printing and apparel industry together in one place. This convergence allows attendees to maximize their time and investment; seeing more technology, meeting more partners and uncovering more opportunities for new business without the need for multiple trips throughout the year. We’re also creating highly curated experiences that drive ROI. Programs like Media Day connect exhibitors directly with global journalists for meaningful coverage, while Student Day and our All-Stars ambassador program bring fresh energy, workforce connections and future talent directly to the show floor. Through our partnership with The Expo Group—our show decorator—we’ve been able to maintain material handling drayage rates from 2025 to 2026 and successfully negotiated reduced machinery handling rates for Las Vegas in 2026 as it is important to our community to see and experience machinery running live. On the attendee side, we continue to expand education, key research insights and

hands-on activations—including AI-focused programming, live demonstrations, the Apparel Zone and peer-to-peer networking—to ensure every participant leaves with actionable takeaways they can apply immediately.

María Camila Castellanos International Trade Expert and U.S. Executive Director ProColombia procolombia.co

Colombia is strategically positioned as a leading friend-shoring destination for the U.S. market, offering a compelling mix of geographic proximity, free trade agreements with the U.S. and a mature apparel-manufacturing hub. To ensure our event remains an invaluable resource despite rising travel and shipping expenses, we go beyond traditional trade-show formats by delivering highly curated, service-driven experiences. We design guided commercial agendas tailored to each attendee’s sourcing needs, pre-matching them with vetted suppliers aligned to their product, volume, price and compliance requirements. These agendas are complemented by onthe-ground factory visits, enabling real-time validation of capabilities, quality standards and scalability, critical for building trust and accelerating decision-making. In selected cases, we also coinvest in client participation by sponsoring travel expenses, particularly for high-potential buyers, ensuring access to strategic opportunities without the full burden of cost. This integrated approach transforms the event from a passive exhibition into a resultsoriented sourcing platform, where efficiency, alignment and tangible business outcomes justify participation even in a higher-cost global environment.

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What incentives are you offering to attract exhibitors and attendees, and position your event as an invaluable resource despite recent increases in travel and shipping costs? Trade-Show Q&A Continued from page 3 Yann-Brieuc Chevallier Head of Press and Public Relations Première Vision premierevision.com Première Vision has been adapting to rising travel and logistics costs by bringing its events closer to key markets as seen with its 2026 editions in New York and Montréal. The idea is to offer the same level of sourcing and trend insight but in a more accessible way, reducing the need for long-distance travel while staying highly international in scope. There’s also a strong focus on curation. Rather than overwhelming visitors, the selection of exhibitors is carefully edited, which makes it easier to have meaningful, targeted

meetings and ultimately makes the time spent on-site more efficient. Beyond sourcing, the fairs offer a rich program of talks, seminars and trend forums, all included with access. These sessions provide practical insights into innovation, sustainability and market shifts so visitors leave not just with contacts but with a clearer understanding of where the industry is heading. For exhibitors, there’s real effort put into visibility and connection through matchmaking tools and tailored communication, so they can meet the right buyers and make the most of their participation. Initiatives like Smart Creation also play an important role, spotlighting concrete, alreadyavailable solutions in sustainability and technology. Overall, the goal is to make each visit as useful and worthwhile as possible, even in a more challenging economic context.

Chantal Danguillaume Event Director Playtime New York iloveplaytime.com Playtime is more necessary now than ever because it provides a vital platform for brands and buyers to meet each other in a single place for a limited time. Ultimately our event offers a faster, more efficient way for brands and buyers to do business while also providing a space to get inspired, ensuring everyone remains closely attuned to the needs and wants of their customers. At Playtime, we strive to create unique

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events that are forward-thinking, impactful and expert driven. We offer the best possible selection of brands, invite vetted buyers, and host a variety of conferences and talks designed to foster collective reflection, generating solutions and ideas to help everyone build stronger, more resilient businesses. Our social-media presence is robust and influential, allowing us to highlight key actors in the sector throughout the year. Playtime is more than just a trade show. Our efforts are focused primarily on quality. As a self-funded family business, we have limited resources to cover travel expenses or hotel accommodations, but we keep our participation fees reasonable and our shows have always been and remain free for buyers to attend. We even offer those that preregister an excellent free meal to enjoy during their visit. Our budgets are completely dedicated to maintaining and continuously evolving our events. This is a deliberate choice on our part: to remain focused on the core of our business, because that is where our collective strength lies and is what we do best.

about showing a collection, it’s about the exposure, the content, the connections and the long-term brand impact. From media coverage and creator amplification to direct access to buyers, press and key industry players, brands are able to get a lot more out of one presence. We also think a lot about efficiency, bringing everything into one ecosystem so people can maximize their time while they’re here. Between the shows, the hub, the activations and now PARAISO RISE there are multiple touchpoints happening in one place, which makes the experience more productive and meaningful. At the same time, we work closely with our partners to create opportunities that support brands, whether that’s through strategic collaborations, visibility moments or integrated experiences that help them stand out without having to overextend. At the end of the day, it’s about making sure that when people come to PARAISO, they’re not just attending an event, they’re investing in something that drives real results for their brands.

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Hillary France Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Brand Assembly brandassembly.com

That’s definitely something everyone is feeling right now, so for us it’s been about making sure the value of being at PARAISO really outweighs those costs. We’re very focused on creating a platform that delivers on multiple levels so it’s not just

We’ve been very intentional about making Brand Assembly feel worth the trip, not just another line item. First, we focus on efficiency without sacrificing discovery. The show is tightly curated, so buyers can

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What incentives are you offering to attract exhibitors and attendees, and position your event as an invaluable resource despite recent increases in travel and shipping costs? Trade-Show Q&A Continued from page 4 quickly find brands that are right for their business rather than spending time sorting through noise. Our floor plan is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, which makes the entire experience more productive and ultimately more cost-effective for both exhibitors and attendees. Second, we look for ways to offset costs and add value. We offer early payment incentives for our brands and raffles for our retailers. We also invest heavily in the on-site experience. All food and beverage are complimentary, creating a more welcoming, comfortable environment that encourages people to stay longer, engage more deeply and ultimately do better business. Beyond that we lean into partnerships to elevate the show and keep it feeling dynamic and editorial, without adding additional burden to exhibitors and retailers. At the end of the day, our goal is simple: If you’re going to spend to be there, it should pay off—in orders, relationships and longterm brand momentum.

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Interfilière LA is emerging as a timely and strategic new regional launch, designed to bring global sourcing, innovation and insights to the West Coast market. Our show offers a compelling alternative to traveling to New York City or Paris, enabling buyers to access international suppliers specializing in intimates, activewear and bodywear. Our colocation with Texworld Los Angeles enables our attendees to enjoy a one-stop environment for discovery and sourcing across fabrics, accessories and materials. Beyond efficiency, the value of Interfilière lies in the depth of our content and the quality of experience. A curated program of complimentary talks brings together leading voices from across the industry—from Hyosung exploring advancements in bio-based spandex to Cotton Incorporated presenting the next frontier of cotton innovation—alongside designer roundtables that offer candid perspectives on what’s shaping today’s buying decisions. Additionally, Interfilière’s Innovation Hub translates international trends into tangible directions, offering forward-looking insights and ultimately saving designers valuable time and research. Interfilière LA positions itself not simply as a trade show but as a thoughtfully curated platform—delivering meaningful value, fos-

tering high-impact business connections and sparking inspiration with an overall return that is immeasurable.

Purvi Kanji Vice President, Coterie FASHION by Informa fashionbyinforma.com We are committed to delivering tailored incentives and enhanced customer experiences that prioritize value and convenience for our exhibitors and attendees. Through our wide range of programs we aim to drive real buyer connections that support the success of our exhibiting brands’ businesses. The Brand Curation and Networking Program at our events provides an exclusive, appointment-only space for emerging and/ or minority-owned brands to engage directly with retailers. This initiative allows brands to showcase their offerings in a focused environment, away from the bustle of busy booths, ensuring impactful interactions that drive growth and visibility. Additionally, our Hosted Buyer Program is designed to welcome new retailers and first-time attendees, offering them an opportunity to explore the event, connect with industry leaders and discover fresh brands. The Hosted Buyer Program also offers travel incentives for eligible buyers, including those who have never attended a FASHION by Informa event or have not participated in over three years. This program ensures accessibility and encourages participation from a diverse range of retailers.

By prioritizing curated retailer experiences, we empower exhibitors and attendees to maximize their event participation, ensuring that our platform remains a vital resource for the industry.

Sercan Daniel Kara Managing Partner Columba New York Corporation columbanewyork.com We focus on removing barriers while driving real business outcomes. As travel and sourcing costs rise, we partner with industry organizations to offer qualified buyers and sourcing professionals sponsored programs—including flights, accommodations and dedicated ground transportation. For domestic shows, we also support in-market brands and sourcing teams with transportation to the venue and valet parking, ensuring strong attendance from key decision-makers and making participation more convenient. More importantly, our shows are built around curated, pre-matched B2B meetings that connect exhibitors with the right buyers based on specific sourcing needs, eliminating the inefficiencies of traditional trade shows. We aim to make it easy to attend, hold productive meetings and take meaningful steps toward future business opportunities. At Columba New York, this approach creates a highly targeted, cost-efficient platform that delivers measurable business outcomes.

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As travel and shipping costs continue to rise, we’ve stayed focused on creating an environment where participation feels efficient, intentional and ultimately worth it. We’ve built Bungalow around a simple idea: less noise, more substance—we all want to drive business forward. Our curated, intimate format brings together premium buyers and a growing mix of brands across swim, apparel, lifestyle, men’s and kids’ categories. For exhibitors, we prioritize quality of connection over quantity of traffic—from flexible booth options and strategic marketing before, during and after the show, we’re

focused on visibility and results. For retailers, it’s about being able to accomplish more in one place. We do feel lucky to have a coastal home. The experience naturally blends business with lifestyle. At the end of the day, Bungalow is a market home designed to help brands and retailers open books, strengthen partnerships, move forward with more clarity—and some written dollars in the books.

Matthew Mathiasen Group Show Director Outdoor Retailer IGES outdoorretailer.com iges.us Outdoor Retailer is making strategic investments in timing, buyer quality and expanded value to deliver measurable ROI for exhibitors and attendees. Hosting OR in Minneapolis brings fresh energy to the show, anchored by its “City by Nature” theme. With world‑class trails, waterways and a strong business ecosystem, Minneapolis offers a dynamic setting for collaboration and growth. New urban outdoor experiences allow attendees to hike, run, birdwatch, paddle and explore minutes from downtown before show hours. Outdoor Retailer is also reimagining the traditional trade-show model by creating a live, connected community that extends beyond the event itself. Central to this evolution is the Wild Reach Initiative, bringing 150 top‑tier content creators to engage directly with exhibitors and generate more than

ees to ensure strong ratios and meaningful, productive meetings across the show floor. One key incentive is our Day 0 Sustainability Workshop, which takes place before the exhibit hall opens at three of our events. It brings together suppliers, brands and thought leaders for in-depth discussions and has become a highly valued component of attending. We also design our event footprint to reduce barriers to participation. By hosting shows seasonally in key regions including Portland, Ore.; Orlando, Fla.; and New York City, we align where major segments of the industry are based, making travel more efficient and relevant. Orlando is colocated with the PGA Golf Show to further expand crossover opportunities. Across all events, we negotiate discounted hotel blocks, streamline logistics and offer free education through our Expert Talks along with curated activations that maximize time on-site and overall return on investment.

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We recognize the pressure that rising travel and shipping costs place on the industry, so we are very intentional about delivering clear, tangible value for both exhibitors and attendees. Functional Fabric Fair is North America’s leading sourcing event for performance, outdoor and athletic textiles, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and real-world solutions. We prioritize quality over quantity, carefully curating both exhibitors and attend-

Throughout the many changes in the textile industry, the LA Textile show has withstood the test of time because of our ability to adapt to industry changes and pivot to ensure we are meeting the needs of our community. Entering its 34th year, the show has solidified its spot as an invaluable resource for global fashion and textile brands. One of the more recent changes we’ve seen is the rise of travel and shipping costs

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10 million social impressions. The program pairs brands with creators to capture authentic, unscripted moments on the show floor, extending brand visibility. We listened to stakeholders and moved the show to August, aligning with retailers actively seeking a national trade event to place orders and discover products. To ensure the right buyers are present, OR is covering travel for 150 targeted specialty retailers through our Outdoor Specialty Retail Scholarship Program, primarily GOA members, while our Hosted Buyer Program connects exhibitors with more than 400 additional retailers. Discovery remains a key driver of attendance, with more than 100 new brands joining through partnerships with Garage Grown Gear and Founded Outdoors. New programming, including Retail Workshops, OR Industry Day and OR Gatherings, further reinforces Outdoor Retailer as an indispensable business platform.

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What incentives are you offering to attract exhibitors and attendees, and position your event as an invaluable resource despite recent increases in travel and shipping costs? Trade-Show Q&A Continued from page 8 affecting both our international and local participants. To help combat against this, our show has employed a few strategies to make exhibiting more affordable. A few examples include competitive booth rates, which include all furnishings and display equipment, no union fees compared to convention-center shows, significant hotel discounts that we set up with our partner hotels in the Fashion District, $5 on-site parking, a complimentary espresso bar to be enjoyed throughout the day and discounted prices at our lunch café. We understand that the costs associated with participation in trade shows can oftentimes be exorbitant, so we are committed to offering pricing, additional discounts and complimentary amenities that will help mitigate travel expenses. This has only helped to reinforce our personal exhibitor relationships. We work closely with every exhibitor, and they are aware our team is doing whatever is possible to make exhibiting affordable and worth their investment.

Melissa K. Montes Vice President, AXN and WWIN Clarion wwinshow.com WWIN continues to be one of the strongest value-driven events in the industry for both exhibitors and attendees. Our approach to incentives is rooted in a long-standing commitment to keeping participation cost-effective, not as a reaction to current travel or shipping-cost increases but as part of our core philosophy. To help offset travel expenses, WWIN provides complimentary breakfast and lunch each day for both attendees and exhibitors, reducing daily out-of-pocket costs while also creating meaningful networking opportunities on-site. We provide shuttle service from our host hotels and other select markets along with negotiated ride-share codes to make travel easier and more affordable. On the lodging side, we work directly with our hotel partners to secure the most competitive room blocks and rates available, ensuring attendees and exhibitors have access to the best possible pricing within close proximity to the show. For exhibitors, our booth packages are fully turnkey, which is a major cost-saving advantage. We eliminate the uncertainty of additional charges by including key services upfront, meaning no surprise drayage bills, no unexpected electrical fees and no hidden operational costs after the show. This has always been how WWIN operates. We remain focused on putting the customer first and reducing friction wherever possible so exhibitors and attendees can

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maximize their investment and focus on doing business on-site.

Cindy Morris President and Chief Executive Officer Dallas Market Center dallasmarketcenter.com Retailers want to save time and money when they travel to market, and that’s why one of our key strengths—efficiency—matters more than ever. It’s an incentive that continues to attract more buyers from coast-to-coast to our national marketplace. That starts with location. The city is a quick, typically low-cost flight from either coast, making it one of the most accessible market destinations in the country. We also offer hotel blocks at reasonable rates for customers who book travel directly with us. Once inside our market, buyers can easily see an unmatched breadth of product—across categories and price points—under one roof, adding to the efficiency. Plus, our new website and mobile app make planning and navigation even easier. Buyers aren’t just attending a market; they’re maximizing every hour and every dollar of their travel investment. Our dedicated retail-relations team serves as hands-on liaisons, welcoming new buyers, helping buyers navigate the marketplace, make meaningful connections with brands and get the most out of every visit. For exhibitors, we offer a multistage onboarding program designed to help brands hit the ground running—from setting up their exhibit space to connecting with the right retail buyers. Exhibitors gain efficient access to

a loyal, high-intent customer base they can’t reach anywhere else. In an era when every line item is scrutinized, we deliver something rare: a single destination where retailers can discover across categories, connect with brands and conduct business efficiently coast to coast, all in one location.

Rachel Nobles Category Manager—Swim, Resort, Accessory Collective Shows collectiveshows.com

Increases in travel and shipping actually give all the more reason to be at Collective Shows. It is much easier to see the retailers you work with— and discover new retailers—by coming together in one place. Collective Shows offers brands and buyers a one-stop shop in a convenient and stunning oceanfront setting. Reps having to fly and drive all over their territory to see their customers just isn’t cost-effective. We make it so easy. Booths are turnkey, F&B is complimentary, badge scanning and online directory is included, plus, we have a number of activations, including our sunset runway show, to keep everyone engaged and energized. The caliber and quality of our buyers is undeniable. We have a national reach of buyers, from categories that include resorts/spas/golf clubs, swim specialty, gyms/studios, outdoor stores, surf shops, boutiques, online retailers, department stores, etcetera. Many of the VIP buyers are hosted on-site and/or flown in. Buyers receive white-glove treatment, resort-

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quality amenities, brand-sponsored gift bags and high-quality F&B. Time and time again buyers tell us we are their “favorite show” to attend. It is truly a buyer’s retreat.

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that are eager to work with them to create new products and grow their businesses. In these uncertain times, we must make the trade-show experience worth the time and money of our busy exhibitors and buyers. It’s not about how many people you meet—it’s about meeting the right people. Our customized exhibit spaces are functional and affordable. Exhibitors are carefully placed away from direct competitors so that buyers are comfortable exploring new resources. While showing one’s own collection is always the best option, participating in our Resource Center is the next best. Our mission is to provide the most value to our attendees by providing more valuable resources. The Resource Center provides an opportunity for buyers to look, touch, feel more fabric and trim samples. The collections selected for this area are showcased in a gallery-like setting staffed by our knowledgeable team of industry pros. Since 2012, buyers—from start-ups to major brands—have come to us to meet with producers/suppliers that offer low minimums and huge stock programs. In addition to the suppliers, there are always more local sewing and finishing contractors who produce smalllot custom designs.

Olivia Schott Creative Operations Manager Preface prefaceshow.com

Judy Stein Executive Director SwimShow swimshow.com

The past few seasons at Preface we’ve been diligent in staying flexible and open, continuously pivoting toward collaborations that feel fresh, thoughtful and relevant. Whether working with Denim Dudes and Here_After on forward-thinking programming that engages the denim community or collaborating with Re/Assembly to host a student upcycling competition at the show, these partnerships help shape a more interesting and well-rounded experience. This approach allows us to keep the event engaging for both attendees and exhibitors alike. We aim to provide not only a carefully curated venue to source but also a space to learn, exchange ideas and be inspired. It’s equally important to us that the experience feels enjoyable and energizing—a place where discovery, conversation and real connection can happen naturally.

As travel and shipping costs continue to rise, we’ve been very intentional about ensuring that SwimShow remains a highvalue, efficient and results-driven experience for both exhibitors and attendees. From an exhibitor standpoint, we focus on delivering strong ROI. SwimShow is a highly curated, category-specific marketplace, allowing brands to connect with serious buyers who are there with clear intent. We’ve maintained competitive booth pricing and offer flexible options to support both established brands and emerging designers. We also provide preshow and on-site marketing support to help drive visibility and traffic. For attendees, accessibility and experience are key. Miami Beach offers a centralized, globally connected destination, and we work closely with hotel partners to secure preferred rates and streamline logistics. Directly on the show floor, we’ve expanded our panel discussions and activations to add even more value. These sessions bring together industry leaders to discuss trends, retail strategy and market insights while on-site activations such as hair touch-ups with swimfocused hair-care brand Honeysucc’l Jo and sweet treats like gelato and matcha offerings enhance the overall attendee experience and create meaningful touchpoints throughout the show. We’re also continuing our partnership

The Fabric Shows support and promote North American suppliers and producers. Our mission is to showcase their products and services and provide a space for these businesses to meet qualified buyers. We also provide an opportunity for startups and emerging designers to find resources

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We’re focused on making market both cost-effective and high-value for buyers and exhibitors. To offset rising travel costs, we provide Lyft codes for buyers, shuttle service for the upcoming market and convenient parking options for drive-in attendees. On-site, we offer complimentary food, beverages and product-driven amenities to enhance the experience. We also maximize efficiency and ROI. Educational seminars, premarket appointments and extended showroom hours, including after-hours events, give attendees more opportunities to do business on their schedule. For June we’re bringing apparel and gift together under one roof, creating a more streamlined, all-in-one sourcing experience that allows buyers to cover more ground in a single trip. Overall, our focus is simple: reduce friction, increase value and make market an essential, productive destination.

Mary Taft Executive Director Fashion Market Northern California fashionmarketnorcal.com FMNC has always been a show that is friendly and welcoming to exhibitors and buyers. From our offer of a complimentary night’s stay to buyers who have never attended or to those who have not done so in a few years to all the complimentary surprises at our show, neither buyer nor exhibitor need incur any large fees to exhibit or attend. We are known for our wonderful giveaway bags every other year, all our daily events treats and our fun “fashion show” event with finger food on Sunday nights. It is fun for the exhibitors to “walk the runway” and for buy-

ers to stay and enjoy this fun event. It gives all a feeling of camaraderie in these challenging times. We strive to make all feel welcome with no stress when enjoying and shopping the show. There is also complimentary valet parking as well as yummy lunches for all. We continue to attract wonderful brands, so there is a necessity for the buyers to attend our show. In June we will showcase over 75 brands, which is great for one of our smaller shows.

Vivian Wang Chief Executive Officer Kingpins Show kingpinsshow.com As costs rise, retailers and brands are more strategic than ever about where they invest their time. Kingpins exists to be the definitive destination for denim sourcing, and every decision we make reflects

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International Trade-Show Calendar May 15 FIMI Día Mágico Valencia, Spain Through May 16

Seattle Through May 20

Intertex Portugal Porto, Portugal Through May 21

Las Vegas Licensing Expo Las Vegas Through May 21

Packaging Première & PCD Milan Milan Through May 21

May 20 Denim Première Vision Milan Milan Through May 21

Supreme Celebration Munich Through May 21

May 21

The Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market is held five times each year at the Dallas Market Center. Located in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions, the Dallas Market Center brings together thousands of manufacturers and key retailers in an elevated tradeshow environment. Featuring 500 permanent showrooms and over 1,000 temporary booths, including expanded contemporary lines and resources, the Dallas Market Center is where inspiration starts. Upcoming events include the Apparel & Accessories Market (June 16–19, Aug. 18–21, and Oct. 20–23), Kidsworld Market (June 24–30, Aug. 18–21, and Oct. 20–23), the Men’s Show (July 25–27), AETA International and WESA International (Aug. 18–21), and Total Home & Gift Market (June 24–30 and Sept. 15– 17). www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Monaco Fashion Days Monaco

Virtual Fashion Awards Miami Fashion Week Miami

Kingpins China Hangzhou Hangzhou, China Through May 22

May 25 Print4All

Milan Through May 28

May 26 Textile ETP Annual Conference Amsterdam Through May 27

May 27 CALA Scottsdale Scottsdale, Ariz. Through May 28

PI Apparel RE:PLAN New York Through May 28

Couture

Las Vegas Through May 31

May 28 Miami Swim Week powered by The Society Miami Through May 31

Paraiso Miami Beach South Beach, Fla. Through May 31

Miami Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion

Fashion Market Northern California South San Francisco, Calif. Through June 2

New York Through June 5

SwimShow, SwimLab, SwimTalks Miami Beach, Fla. Through June 1

Curve Miami Miami Through June 1

Shoptalk Europe Barcelona, Spain Through June 11

Atlanta Apparel Atlanta Through June 14

Summer Atlanta Market Atlanta Through June 14

June 10 CHIC—China International Fashion Fair Guangzhou, China Through June 12

June 11 Newport Beach, Calif. Through June 12

Westminster, Colo. Through June 3 New York Through June 4

Simatex, Emitex and Confemaq Buenos Aires, Argentina Through June 4

June 13

June 22

June 14 Minneapolis Mart Gift, Home, Apparel & Accessory Show

Nieuwegein, Netherlands

June 16 Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) June Apparel & Accessories Dallas Through June 18

June 3 Paris Through June 4

Asia International Yarn & Fabric Sourcing Show Bangkok Through June 5

Dye + Chem Asia International Expo Bangkok Through June 5

Textech Asia International Expo Bangkok Through June 5

Dallas Through June 19

June 17 Édition Spéciale LuxePack Paris Through June 18

Spinexpo Paris Paris Through June 18

Milan Fashion Week Men’s Milan Through June 23

June 24 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Through June 25 Brussels Through June 25

Pitti Immagine Bimbo Florence, Italy Through June 25

Pitti Immagine Filati Florence, Italy Through June 25

Textiles Recycling Expo Brussels Through June 25

Gran Canaria Swim Week Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain Through June 27

IRL Paris

Paris Through June 27

Tranoï Showcase Paris Through June 27

Brussels

June 30 France Licensing Day Paris

July 2 Berlin Fashion Week Berlin Through July 5

July 3 ISPO Shanghai Shanghai Through July 5

July 5 INDX National Kidswear, Kids Footwear Birmingham, U.K. Through July 6

June 8 Brand Assembly Los Angeles

The Fabric Shows feature American and European textile and trim collections with global production including Made in USA. Exhibiting companies have low minimums, produce to order, and many have in-stock programs. Attendees include designers/ manufacturers of sewn products (apparel, home, other), private-label producers, event/party planners, and retail fabric stores. Upcoming shows are the New York Fabric Show running July 29–30 at the New Yorker Hotel and the San Francisco Fabric Show coming Nov. 8–9 at the San Francisco Hilton Financial District. www.TheFabricShows.com

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Paris Through June 29

Splash Paris

Paris Through June 29

Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town

Munich Through July 16

Preview Sports & Leisure

Bharat Tex 2026

Nieuwegein, Netherlands

July 6 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture

Munich Fabric Start, Bluezone, Keyhouse, TheSource

New Delhi Through July 17

July 15 Lineapelle New York

Paris Through July 9

New York Through July 16

July 7

Spinexpo Hong Kong

Inspiramais São Paulo Through July 8

Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days New York Through July 9

Ideabiella

Hong Kong Through July 16

CBME Children Baby Maternity Expo Shanghai Through July 17

China Licensing Expo Shanghai Through July 17

Milan Through July 9

July 16

Milano Unica

FDRA Shoe Sourcing Executive Summit

Milan Through July 9

New York

Source Fashion UK

Feel the Yarn London

London Through July 9

London Through July 17

July 8

July 17

AAFA Traceability & Sustainability Conference

Supreme Kids

Denver Through July 9

Munich Through July 19

Feel the Yarn Paris

July 18

Spinexpo New York

Frankfurt, Germany Through July 20

Paris Through July 9

Innatex

New York Through July 9

July 19

July 12

INDX Woman Show

Curve Montreal Montreal Through July 13

INDX National Menswear Show Birmingham, U.K. Through July 14

July 13 Gift & Home Summer Market LA Mart

Birmingham, U.K. Through July 21

Scoop International Fashion Shows London Through July 21

July 20 Seattle Market Week Seattle Through July 24

Los Angeles Through July 15

July 21

July 14

Collective Shows

London Textile Fair London Through July 15

Huntington Beach, Calif. Through July 22

Northwest Shoe Travelers Market St. Paul, Minn. Through July 22

Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles Los Angeles Through July 23

ASI Show Chicago

Paris Through June 28

Playtime Paris

New York Through July 15

July 6

Zaandam, Netherlands Through July 6

Man-Woman Paris

June 27

Première Vision New York

Cape Town, South Africa Through July 16

Paris Through June 28

Los Angeles Through June 11

Surf Expo is a must-attend marketplace for retailers to discover a wide range of brands in lifestyle apparel and accessories. Buyers from around the world attend Surf Expo to find the latest trends and freshest lines across multiple categories including boutique, resort, swim, surf, footwear, gift and decor, and souvenirs. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Surf Expo continues to deliver an inspiring atmosphere filled with value-packed events such as daily fashion shows, learning labs, networking opportunities, and more. Join Surf Expo Sept. 16–18, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center. Register at www. surfexpo.com.

Modefabriek Amsterdam Fashion Trade Event

Jumble Showroom Paris

L.A. Market Week

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Paris Through June 28

June 26

Rome Through June 9

Stockholm Through June 11

Paris Fashion Week Men

Paris Through June 28

Rome Fashion Week

Stockholm Fashion Week

Dubai, U.A.E. Through June 25

Welcome Edition Paris

Jackson, Mich. Through June 8

Charleston, S.C. Through June 11

International Apparel & Textile Fair Dubai

June 25

Michigan Women’s Wear Market

fASIlitate ASI Show

London Through June 24

Dallas Through June 30

June 7

Los Angeles Through June 10

TexPremium

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Denim and Jeans India

LA Kids Market

South San Francisco, Calif. Through June 24

Dallas Through June 30

June 6

Los Angeles Through June 10

CALA San Francisco

Dallas Kidsworld Market

Orlando, Fla. Through June7

Bengaluru, India Through June 7

The Collective Shows are an exclusive marketplace showcasing the best in swimwear and activewear. Hosted at the oceanfront Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., July 21–22, this curated event connects top retailers and brands in an intimate, high-impact setting built for discovery, networking, and trend forecasting. Enjoy premium amenities, exclusive experiences, and a signature runway show highlighting the season’s hottest trends. Featured brands include Agua Bendita, Beach Bunny, Beyond Yoga, Billabong, Fabletics, FP Movement, Frankies Bikinis, Kulani Kinis, Luli Fama, Malai, ONEONE, Rhone, Spiritual Gangster, Splits59, Sweaty Betty, VARLEY, and more. Get all the details at www. collectiveshows.com.

June 23

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

June 19

Orlando Fashion Week

Nieuwegein, Netherlands

Future Fabrics Expo

Paris Through June 18

June 5

Preview Men

Denim and Jeans Vietnam

Interfilière Preview Paris

Antwerp, Belgium Through June 7

London

Pitti Immagine Uomo Florence, Italy Through June 18

Blossom Première Vision

June 20

London Through June 14

Preview Kids

Footwear Show New York Expo

Sneak Peek Fashion Atlanta Apparel is the largest apparel market in the South, offering thousands of women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel and accessories lines all together in one location at one time. Seven markets throughout the year feature an expansive—and growing—product mix, including contemporary, young contemporary, social occasion, bridal, resort, fashion and fine jewelry, shoes, handbags, and more showcased in permanent showrooms and temporary exhibition booths. Upcoming shows are June 9–14, Aug. 3–6, and Oct. 6–9, with the Formal Markets show running concurrently Aug. 3–7. On June 9–14, Atlanta Apparel colocates with Atlanta Market, the premier gift and home show, to offer an unrivaled cross-category sourcing experience. www.Atlanta-Apparel. com.

Lineapelle London

June 15

CALA Denver

Nieuwegein, Netherlands

Bungalow Tradeshow

Minneapolis Through June 17

June 2

Antwerp Fashion Festival

Paris Through June 11

Riva del Garda, Italy Through June 16

New York Shoe Expo, FFANY Market Week

May 30

Preco Paris

Expo Riva Schuh, Gardabags

June 1

June 4

Miami Beach, Fla. Through June 1

Preview Women

London Fashion Week

May 31

Miami Beach, Fla. Through June 1

Cabana Miami Beach

June 29

Intertextile Shenzen Apparel Fabrics Shenzhen, China Through June 11

May 19 CALA Seattle

June 9

IFJAG trade shows feature fashion jewelry and accessories from around the world with over 100 manufacturers or direct importers showing exclusive designs to IFJAG’s unique venue of private showrooms, which offer buyers a professional environment. The upcoming Las Vegas Show at a new hotel location, the Embassy Suites By Hilton, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3600 Paradise Road, Aug. 8–11, should not be missed! Preregister at the IFJAG website. Buyers are offered complimentary lunch. www.ifjag.com

Chicago Through July 23

Interfilière Los Angeles Los Angeles Through July 23

Man/Woman New York New York Through July 23

Paris Fabric Show Paris Through July 23

Texworld Los Angeles Los Angeles Through July 23

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Guadalajara, Mexico Through July 24

July 22 Kingpins New York New York Through July 23

Welcome Edition New York New York Through July 24

Düsseldorf Fashion Days Düsseldorf, Germany Through July 29

July 23

White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC (WOCF) is a global financialproducts-and-services company providing credit facilities to middlemarket companies between $1 million and $30 million. WOCF’s solutions include asset-based lending, full-service factoring, invoice discounting, supply-chain financing, inventory financing, U.S. import/export financing, trade credit-risk management, accountreceivables management, and credit and collections support. WOCF is an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, and its institutional clients. www.whiteoaksf.com

Momad

Madrid Through July 25

July 24 Supreme Women & Men Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany Through July 27

July 25

Edmonton Footwear & Accessory Buying Market Edmonton, Alberta Through July 30

The Innovative Retail (IR) Show Las Vegas Through July 30

July 29 New York Fabric Show New York Through July 30

PREFACE LA and Here|After + Denim Dudes Los Angeles Through July 30

Apparel Sourcing New York City New York Through July 31

Texworld New York City

Düsseldorf Fashion Days Festival

New York Through July 31

Dallas Men’s Show

Aug. 1

Düsseldorf, Germany Dallas Through July 27

New York Through Aug. 3

July 26

Playtime—The Big Small show— brings together hundreds of children’s brands at Playtime Paris June 27–29, Playtime New York July 26–28, and Los Angeles Aug. 2–4. Alternative and creative, Playtime is a space full of unique inspiration for kids’ fashion and lifestyle professionals. Celebrating imagination and shining the spotlight on the best independent creatives, Playtime and Kid’s Hub carefully curate a complementary selection of brands that includes both avant-garde and internationally recognized labels. Its presence in Paris, Shanghai, and New York several times a year and an online B2B marketplace, Orderwizz, makes the best of the kids’ fashion and lifestyle market accessible yearround. Playtime and Kid’s Hub have become the Number 1 phygital destination in the world for brands and buyers. www.iloveplaytime.com.

Troy, Mich. Through Aug. 3

Aug. 2

INDX Intimate Apparel Show

Curve New York Matson Logistics helps companies of all sizes source, store, and deliver their products faster, better, and more reliably. Services and technology are customized to drive efficiencies in—and costs out—of supply-chain networks for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. Matson’s logistics community unites freight agents, carriers, rail lines, and shippers to create the right route at the right price for every load. Services include: domestic rail intermodal service, international rail intermodal service, long haul and regional highway truckload service, and dedicated and seasonal warehousing and distribution. www.matson.com/ logistics/index.html

New York Through July 28

Supreme Body & Beach Munich Through July 28

Las Vegas Market Las Vegas Through July 30

July 28 Chicago Shoe Market Deerfield, Ill. Through July 29

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LA Kids Market Los Angeles Through Aug. 5

Mandatory CPH

Copenhagen, Denmark Through Aug. 5

Copenhagen Fashion Week Copenhagen, Denmark Through Aug. 7

Formal Markets Atlanta Atlanta Through Aug. 7

New York Shoe Expo, FFANY Market Week New York Through Aug. 7

Aug. 4 Atlanta Apparel

Chicago Collective Men’s

Lexington, Ky. Through July 27

Playtime New York

Copenhagen, Denmark Through Aug. 5

Raleigh, N.C. Through Aug. 6

Michigan Shoe Market

Chicago Through Aug. 4

Birmingham, U.K. Through July 28

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) x Revolver, CIFF Kids, Showrooms

Techtextil North America

Evolution New York

Kentucky Bluegrass Buyer’s Market

Mark your calendar for July 14–15, when Première Vision New York returns to the iconic Tribeca360°. This edition will unveil the highly anticipated SS 2027 collections, featuring an extraordinary selection of fabrics, accessories, design innovations, leather, and manufacturing excellence. Against the stunning backdrop of New York City’s skyline, immerse yourself in the latest trends, driven by sustainability and cuttingedge technology. Register here: https://newyork.premierevision. com/?utm_source=californiaappare lnews&utm_medium=display&utm_ campaign=rny20262

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Aug. 5 The Great Event Show Teaneck, N.J. Through Aug. 6

New York Through Aug. 4

Northstar Fashion Exhibitors St. Paul, Minn. Through Aug. 4

NY Now Summer Market New York Through Aug. 4

Playtime The Tiny Show On Tour Los Angeles Los Angeles Through Aug. 4

Shoppe Object New York New York Through Aug. 4

L.A. Market Week Los Angeles Through Aug. 5

Atlanta Through Aug. 8

Aug. 6 Las Vegas Swim Week by Art Hearts Las Vegas Through Aug. 9

Aug. 7 Vancouver Footwear & Accessory Buying Market Richman, British Columbia Through Aug. 8

Aug. 8 IFJAG Las Vegas Las Vegas Through Aug. 11

California Market Center (CMC) is the iconic hub of L.A.’s fashion, textile, and creative communities. After a $250-million redevelopment, CMC’s architecturally awardwinning property is home to curated showrooms and creative offices for renowned fashion companies such as Adidas, Levi’s, Free People, Paige, Mavi Jeans, Bestseller, Delta-Galil, and so many more. The CMC venue is also host to a yearround calendar of key trade shows and special events including LA Market Week, LA Kids Market, and the LA Textile show, to name a few. www.californiamarketcenter.com. Supreme Women & Men Munich Munich Through Aug. 11

Aug. 9 Boston Shoe Travelers— Northeast Expo Manchester, Mass. Through Aug. 10

Las Vegas Apparel Las Vegas Through Aug. 12

Minneapolis Mart Gift, Home, Apparel & Accessory Show Minneapolis Through Aug. 12

WWIN, The Men’s Edit Las Vegas Through Aug. 12

Aug. 10 MAGIC Las Vegas Las Vegas Through Aug. 12

OffPrice Show Las Vegas Las Vegas Through Aug. 12

Project Las Vegas Las Vegas Through Aug. 12

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he apparel industry runs on agility: the ability to read a trend, move product, and pivot before the season turns. But in today’s environment, where supply chains span continents, consumer expectations shift at the speed of social media and margins are perpetually under pressure, agility alone is no longer enough. What apparel brands and retailers need now is intelligence—and increasingly they’re finding it in the combination of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and artificial intelligence.

The apparel industry’s unique operational complexity

Apparel businesses are inherently complex. Even mid-sized brands often manage hundreds of SKUs across multiple seasons, Chris Millet source from overseas factories with long lead times, and sell through a mix of DTC, wholesale, and marketplace channels simultaneously. Each channel brings different margin profiles, compliance requirements, and fulfillment demands. This complexity leads to familiar challenges: excess inventory in one location and shortages in another, markdowns triggered by inaccurate forecasting, retailer chargebacks tied to shipping or data errors, and finance teams still manually reconciling sales across channels at month-end. These aren’t just operational inconveniences, they’re margin killers.

NetSuite as the operational foundation

To address these challenges, many apparel companies are turning to Oracle NetSuite as their ERP platform. As a true cloud ERP, NetSuite unifies financials, inventory, order management, production, and customer data in a single system, eliminating the data silos that can slow growing brands. For apparel specifically, NetSuite delivers several foundational capabilities: • Matrix inventory management. Handles variations in style, color, and size within a single structure, improving data accuracy and visibility. • Omni-channel order management. Centralizes orders from DTC, wholesale, and marketplace into a single workflow with real-time inventory allocation across warehouses and third-party partners. • Landed cost tracking. Captures freight, duties, and agent fees at the item level, giving teams a true cost of goods. • Financial consolidation. Supports multi-entity operations, revenue recognition, and reporting across wholesale, licensing, and direct channels or managing both U.S. and offshore entities. The result is a single source of truth that operations, finance, and leadership can trust and act on in real time.

Where AI changes the game

While systems like NetSuite provide operational structure and visibility, AI adds predictive power and automation—turning data into actionable insight. One of the most impactful applications is demand forecasting. Traditional planning relies on priorseason sell-through and buyer intuition. AI layers in real-time signals such as social

media trend velocity, search data, competitor pricing, and even regional weather patterns. The result is more-accurate forecasts at the style and channel level, helping reduce both stockouts and excess inventory. When integrated with NetSuite, AI forecasting tools can feed directly into purchase-order planning and production scheduling, closing the loop between prediction and procurement. AI is also transforming vendor management. By analyzing lead time variability, quality defect rates, and compliance performance across suppliers, AI tools can surface risk earlier and give sourcing teams the data to have more-productive conversations with factories or to qualify alternates before a capacity crisis hits. On the customer side, AI-powered personalization is reshaping the DTC experience. Recommendation engines go beyond purchase history to analyze browsing behavior, promotion responsiveness, and return patterns. This enables brands to serve more-relevant content and offers, improving both conversion and lifetime value. For finance and operations teams, AI-driven automation within NetSuite is reducing the manual work at month-end: automated matching of vendor invoices to purchase orders, exception-based AP workflows, and intelligent cash flow projections that account for seasonal inventory build cycles.

Putting it together: what success looks like

The companies seeing the greatest return from these investments treat the technology implementation as a business transformation, not just an IT project. That means investing in the process design mapping work upfront before configuring the system. It means training teams not just on how to use the software but on how to use the data it produces to make better decisions. It also means choosing implementation and advisory partners with genuine depth in the industry. The configuration decisions made during an implementation—how to structure the item catalog, handle consignment or memo arrangements, and set up intercompany transactions between a brand and its sourcing entity—have long-term consequences for operational efficiency and reporting accuracy. Getting them right requires both technical expertise and apparel industry experience.

The competitive window is now

The brands that will define the next decade of that legacy are the ones building the operational and technological infrastructure to move faster, see farther, and execute more precisely than their competitors. NetSuite and AI don’t replace the creativity and taste that make great apparel brands, but they create the conditions in which those qualities can flourish by removing the operational drag that slows growing companies down. For the apparel community, the question is no longer whether to make this investment—it’s how quickly you can make it work.

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Autumn Fair

Birmingham, U.K. Through Sept. 9

Continued from page 18 Sourcing at MAGIC Las Vegas Las Vegas Through Aug. 12

Baltimore Fashion Week Baltimore Through Aug. 14

Aug. 13 Graphics Pro Expo Long Beach Long Beach, Calif. Through Aug. 15

Aug. 15 Atlanta Shoe Market Atlanta Through Aug. 17

Aug. 16 Evolution San Francisco San Francisco Through Aug. 17

MIX Chicago Apparel + Accessories Chicago Through Aug. 18

National Bridal Market Chicago Chicago Through Aug. 18

Aug. 17 New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria Auckland, New Zealand Through Aug. 22

Aug. 18 Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) August Apparel & Accessories

Sept. 7 CIT Commerical Services is a subsidiary of First Citizens Bank and one of the nation’s leading providers of working-capital solutions, factoring, credit protection, accounts-receivable management, and lending services to consumerproduct companies, manufacturers, dealers, importers, and resellers. Our customized financial solutions can help improve cash flow, reduce operating expenses, and manage credit risk. www.cit.com/ commercial-services

Aug. 25 ASD Market Week, SourceDirect at ASD Las Vegas Through Aug. 27

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Shanghai Through Aug. 27

Spinexpo Shanghai Shanghai Through Aug. 27

Yarn Expo Shanghai Shanghai Through Aug. 27

Aug. 29 ILM International Trade Fair for Leather Goods Offenbach, Germany Through Aug. 31

Aug. 30

American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) International Trade Show

Brussels Through Aug. 31

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market Dallas Through Aug. 21

Dallas Kidsworld Market Dallas Through Aug. 21

Nieuwegein, Netherlands Through Sept. 8

Sept. 8 Preview Raw Materials Nieuwegein, Netherlands Through Sept. 9

FormShow

New York Through Sept. 12

Sept. 9 Tranoï Tokyo

Dallas Through Aug. 20

Dallas Through Aug. 21

Comfortable Fashion Days

Fashion & Accessories Happening Trendz

Palm Beach, Fla. Through Sept. 1

Aug. 31 Apparel Sourcing Paris Paris Through Sept. 2

Texworld Paris

Tokyo Through Sept. 4

Cali Gift Show

Palm Desert, Calif. Through Sept. 10

Denim Première Vision Tokyo Tokyo Through Sept. 10

Edge Designers NYC New York Through Sept. 10

Northern Michigan Show Gaylord, Mich. Through Sept. 10

Brand Assembly New York New York Through Sept. 11

Coterie New York New York Through Sept. 11

Designers and Agents NY New York Through Sept. 11

MAGIC New York New York Through Sept. 11

Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair Istanbul Through Sept. 11

Sept. 10 Graphics Pro Expo Cleveland Cleveland Through Sept. 11

Shwrm New York New York Through Sept. 12

WESA International Western/ English Apparel & Equipment Market

Paris Through Sept. 2

Dallas Through Aug. 21

Oslo, Norway Through Sept. 5

Aug. 19

Sept. 1

Istanbul Fashion Connection

CALA San Francisco

Istanbul Through Aug. 21

San Francisco Through Sept. 2

Sept. 12

Outdoor Retailer Summer Show

All China Leather Exhibition Shanghai

Milano Fashion & Jewels

Minneapolis Through Aug. 21

Preview In Seoul, Seoul International Textile Fair

Oslo Runway

Shanghai Through Sept. 3

Billings Market Association

Seoul, South Korea Through Aug. 21

Billings, Mont. Through Sept. 3

Aug. 23

Première Vision Paris

Chicago Collective Women’s Chicago Through Aug. 25

Fashion Market Northern California

Paris Through Sept. 3

CPM Collection Premiere Moscow Moscow Through Sept. 4

Dubai Fashion Week

South San Francisco, Calif. Through Aug. 25

Dubai, U.A.E. Through Sept. 6

Aug. 24

Sept. 2

Preview Footwear & Accessories Nieuwegein, Netherlands Through Aug. 25

Centrestage

Hong Kong Through Sept. 5

Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show Dhaka, Bangladesh Through Sept. 5

New York Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion New York Through Sept. 13

Maison & Objet Paris Paris Through Sept. 14

Milan Through Sept. 14

Northwest Market Association Tigard, Ore. Through Sept. 15

Sept. 13 Bridal Week Harrogate

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, U.K. Through Sept. 15

Milano Micam Milan Through Sept. 15

Mipel

Milan Through Sept. 15

Sept. 14 Michigan Women’s Wear Market Jackson, Mich. Through Sept. 15

fASIlitate ASI Show Louisville, Ky. Through Sept. 17

Dye+Chem Bangladesh International Expo Dhaka, Bangladesh Through Sept. 5

Sept. 5 Discover what’s next in performance fabrics and fashion design! Functional Fabric Fair Summer is the premier North American textile trade show for outdoor, lifestyle, activewear, and fashion. It will take place July 7–9 at the Javits Center in New York City. Explore cutting-edge trends and technologies shaping Spring and Summer 2027/2028, from high-performance materials to the latest in sustainable fashion innovation. Connect with 130+ carefully curated exhibitors through special events, expert-led education, and much more! Register at https://www. functionalfabricfair.com/new-york/ en-us.html

Curve Paris

Paris Through Sept. 7

Interfilière Paris Paris Through Sept. 7

Who’s Next, IMPACT x Neonyt Paris, Bijorhca Paris Through Sept. 7

Sept. 6 Shoes & Bags Open Days Brussels Through Sept. 7

SoCal TextIle Group SoCal Textile Group provides performance textiles for sports, activewear, yoga, swimming, gymnastics, and dance. SCTG specializes in stretch and non-stretch high-end performance knits and wovens. The Los Angeles–based company serves both domestic and international textile needs. Stock programs are based in Los Angeles with development and knit to order from Taiwan, Korea, and China. SCTG can also direct clients to manufacturers specializing in stretch fabrics to meet small and large production quantities. www.socaltg.com

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE-SHOW CALENDAR

Calendar Continued from page 20 MQ Vienna Fashion Week Vienna Through Sept. 19

Portland Fashion Week Portland, Ore. Through Sept. 19

Sept. 15 AAFA Government Contractors Forum Philadelphia Through Sept. 16

PI Apparel Fashion Tech Show Los Angeles Through Sept. 16

Lineapelle Milan Milan Through Sept. 17

Paris Retail Week, NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe Paris Through Sept. 17

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Dallas Through Sept. 18

Fall Atlanta Market Atlanta Through Sept. 18

Sept. 16 Surf Expo

Orlando, Fla. Through Sept. 18

Sept. 17 Create & Cultivate: Beauty and Wellness Los Angeles

Sept. 18 London Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion London Through Sept. 20

Sept. 21 Kids World Days Brussels Through Sept. 22

Sept. 22 Functional Textiles Shanghai by Performance Days Shanghai Through Sept. 23

Atlanta International Fashion Week Atlanta Through Sept. 27

Milan Fashion Week Women’s Milan Through Sept. 28

Oct. 27

MIX Chicago Apparel + Accessories

SwimShow Edit

Chicago Through Oct. 6

The La Atelier created a space where fashion, content, and creativity come together. Whether you’re a brand, model, or creative—this is where your vision comes to life! Studio Rentals, Photography + Creative Direction, Fashion Showroom + Styling, Brand Shoots + Lookbooks. Stop trying to piece things together. Create everything in one place with LA Aterlier. IG: @thelaatelier. Email: Jessica@thelaatelier.com. WhatsApp: 323-425-6584.

Seattle Mart Fall Buying Event Seattle Through Oct. 6

Oct. 6 London Brand Licensing Europe London Through Oct. 8

Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) Taipei, Taiwan Through Oct. 8

Atlanta Apparel Atlanta Through Oct. 9

Sept. 23

Oct. 7

The Indy Show Noblesville, Ind. Through Sept. 24

Fashion Sourcing Expo, Textile Expo Tokyo, Fashion World Tokyo

Printing United Expo

Tokyo Through Oct. 9

Las Vegas Through Sept. 25

Oct. 9

Sept. 24

Shanghai Fashion Week

Feel the Yarn Istanbul

Shanghai Through Oct. 12

Istanbul Through Sept. 25

Oct. 11

Yarnex, TexIndia, Apparel Sourcing Fair

L.A. Market Week

Tirupur, India Through Sept. 26

Los Angeles Through Oct. 13

Bisutex, Madridjoya Madrid Through Sept. 27

Oct. 12

White Milano

Brand Assembly Los Angeles

Milan Through Sept. 27

Los Angeles Through Oct. 14

White Resort

Designers and Agents LA

Milan Through Sept. 27

Los Angeles Through Oct. 14

Sept. 28

LA Kids Market Los Angeles Through Oct. 14

Paris Fashion Week Women Paris Through Oct. 6

Oct. 13

LuxePack Monaco

Interfilière Shanghai

Monaco Through Sept. 30

Sept. 29 LA Textile Show

Sept. 30 Tilberg, Netherlands Through Oct. 1

Oct. 1 Tranoï Paris Paris Through Oct. 4

Oct. 2 Premiere Classe Paris Through Oct. 5

Oct. 4 Minneapolis Mart Gift, Home, Apparel & Accessory Show Minneapolis Through Oct. 7

On Display Apparel Software (ODAS) blends seamless integration, stylish solutions, ERP & EDI integration for wholesalers by simplifying operations and maximizing efficiency. The company’s Total Apparel Production Software (TAPS) is an ERP solution tailored for the rhythm of fashion wholesale. From design to delivery and beyond, manage your entire workflow with precision and ease. On Display Apparel Software has decades of specialized experience in the wholesale fashion industry and a deep understanding of apparel wholesale nuances. Effective solutions come standard in TAPS, with the option to custom fit your unique business model with flexible software that grows with your company. www.ondisplayapparel.com/

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Palm Beach, Fla. Through Nov. 3

Nov. 3 ISPO Amsterdam Amsterdam Through Nov. 5

Maroc in Mode (M.I.M.) Casablanca, Morocco Through Nov. 5

Casablanca, Morocco Through Nov. 6

London Through Oct. 14

New York Fashion Week: Bridal New York Through Oct. 15

Obuv. Mir Kozhi International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products Moscow Through Oct. 15

Miami Fashion Week Miami Through Oct. 17

Morocco International Yarn & Fabric Sourcing Show Casablanca, Morocco Through Nov. 6

Textech Bangladesh International Expo

ITMF Annual Conference & IAF World Fashion Convention Fortaleza-Ceara, Brazil Through Oct. 15 Amsterdam Through Oct. 15

Feel the Yarn Tokyo

Nov. 25

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New York Through Dec. 4

FDRA Shoe Trade & Logistics Strategy Summit

Dec. 9

Nov. 8

Paris Through Dec. 10

Blossom Première Vision Yarnex, Fabrics & Accessories, Homtex and Apparel Sourcing Fair shows India

Los Angeles Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion Los Angeles Through Oct. 18

San Francisco Through Nov. 9

New Delhi Through Dec. 11

Nov. 9 Liverpool Fashion Week Liverpool, U.K.

fASIlitate ASI Show

Northstar Fashion Exhibitors

Phoenix Through Nov. 12

Through Oct. 19 Fashion Market Northern California

Nov. 10

South San Francisco, Calif. Through Oct. 20

San Francisco Through Nov. 11

Oct. 20

Nov. 11

AAFA Vietnam: International Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference

INDX Sports & Leisure Birmingham, U.K.

PI Apparel Retail Rebel

Shanghai Through Nov. 15

Comocrea Textile Design Show

Nov. 12

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam New York

Cernobbio, Italy Through Oct. 21

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market Dallas Through Oct. 23

Dallas Kidsworld Market Dallas Through Oct. 23

CALA San Francisco

ASFW (Texworld, ApparelSourcing, Texprocess)

Nov. 13 Graphics Pro Expo Charlotte Salon Look

Impressions Expo Dallas Dallas Through Oct. 24

Madrid Through Nov. 15

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Through Nov. 15

Charlotte, N.C. Through Nov. 14

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Denim Première Vision Milan

San Francisco Fabric Show

Tokyo Through Oct. 16

ITF Intertex Spain

Textech International Expo Morocco

Portland, Ore.

Oct. 15

Nov. 17 Madrid Through Nov. 19

Portland, Ore.

Kingpins Amsterdam

Taipei Innovative Textiles Application Show is a leading sourcing hub for high-tech and highperformance textiles. TITAS, the 30th Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show, will be held at Taiwan’s Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, from Oct. 6–8. Innovation and sustainability are viewed as the core of future development for Taiwan’s textile and fashion industry. In line with the industry’s development and consumer needs, TITAS focuses on the three core themes of “Sustainability, Functional Applications and Intelligent Manufacturing” to highlight the strength of textile research and innovation. www.titas.tw/en-us

Dhaka, Bangladesh Through Nov. 6

Casablanca, Morocco Through Nov. 6

Oct. 14

St. Paul, Minn.

Nov. 1

Dye+Chem Morocco International Expo

PI Apparel RE:PLAN

Performance Days Functional Fabric Fair

Nashville, Tenn. Through Oct. 1

Pasadena, Calif.

Bharat Tex 2026, slated for July 14–17 in New Delhi, is set to revolutionize the Indian textile industry. Showcasing over 5,000 exhibitors in a 2.2 million-square-foot space, this event will attract more than 6,000 international buyers and notable domestic leaders. As the sector targets a $350 billion valuation by 2030, Bharat Tex 2026 offers essential networking opportunities, a showcase of cutting-edge innovation. Register at bharat-tex.com/register

Oct. 18

Shoptalk Fall

Los Angeles Small Business Expo

Coconut Grove, Fla.

Shanghai Through Oct. 14

Munich Through Oct. 14

Los Angeles Through Oct. 1

Circular Textile Days

Interfilière Los Angeles brings together the world’s leading mills, manufacturers, and innovators shaping the future of intimates, swim, and activewear—before it hits the market. With a strategic focus on the West Coast, the show is designed in response to evolving market needs and positioned at the intersection of global sourcing and regional relevance. The show will be colocated with Texworld July 21-23, at the California Market Center. www. interfiliere-losangeles.com

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