A fashion trade show is where businesses display their products and services and connect with other professionals in the fashion industry. Attendees and exhibitors include designers, brands, suppliers, and manufacturers. Trade shows are also the go-to place to find out about new trends and innovations in fashion.
There are different types of trade shows like sourcing trade shows and apparel trade shows. Some trade shows are also big enough to cover both (and more!).
In this guide, I’ll share the most popular trade shows all over the world, what to expect at each one, and when and where they’re happening.
Top Fashion Trade Shows Comparison Chart
Before I get to each one in detail, here’s a quick comparison chart of all the top trade shows, including their locations, dates, categories, and types of show.
| Trade Show | Location, Date, Size | Category/ Specialty | Type of Show |
| MAGIC New York | Javits Center, New York February 20-22, 2024 September 22-24, 2024 Exhibitors: 500+ | • women | • sourcing • apparel • footwear • accessories • home, gift, beauty |
| MAGIC Nashville | Music City Center, Nashville April 3-4, 2024 Exhibitors: 300+ | • women | • apparel • footwear • accessories • home, gift, beauty |
| MAGIC Las Vegas | Las Vegas Convention Center August 19-21, 2024 Exhibitors: 4,000+ | • women • men • children | • sourcing • apparel • footwear • accessories • home, gift, beauty |
| Coterie | Javits Center, New York February 20-22, 2024 September 22-24, 2024 Exhibitors: 1,000+ | • women | • apparel • accessories • footwear • beauty |
| Pure London | Olympia Exhibition Centre, London July 14-16, 2024 Exhibitors: 700+ | • apparel show | • sourcing • designs • footwear • accessories • beauty & lifestyle |
| Made in France Première Vision | Carreau du Temple, France March 27-28, 2024 Exhibitors: 100+ | • suppliers from France | • sourcing • designs • textile • leather |
| Première Vision Shenzhen | Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center April 10-12, 2024 Exhibitors: 40+ | • suppliers from China | • sourcing • yarns • fabrics • leather • accessories • manufacturing |
| Denim Première Vision | Superstudio Più, Milan June 5-6, 2024 December 4-5, 2024 Exhibitors: 50+ | • all things denim | • denim sourcing • designs • weavers • manufacturers • laundries • fabric finishers |
| Blossom Première Vision | Carreau du Temple, Paris July 2-4, 2024 December 11-12, 2024 Exhibitors: 2,000+ | • textile and manufacturer sourcing | • sourcing • yarns • fabrics • leather • designs • accessories • manufacturing |
| Première Vision New York | Tribeca 360°, New York July 16-17, 2024 Exhibitors: 150+ | • textile and manufacturer sourcing | • sourcing • fabrics • yarns • designs • leather • accessories • manufacturing |
| MODA | NEC, Birmingham February 4-7, 2024 September 1-4, 2024 Exhibitors: 250+ | • apparel shows | • sourcing • suppliers • distributors • brands • designers • manufacturers • exporters • apparel • footwear • accessories |
| International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) | Dubai World Trade Center May 20-22, 2024 Exhibitors: 2,900+ | • textile and apparel sourcing | • sourcing • fabrics • home textiles • print studio • machineries • apparel • handbags • accessories & trims • footwear |
| The Fabric Shows (formerly DGI Expo) | New Mart, East 9th Street, Los Angeles February 28-29, 2024 Miami Airport Convention Center April 17-18, 2024 Mezzanine Level of The New Yorker Hotel July 17-18, 2024 Exhibitors: 50+ | • suppliers from USA, Canada, & Europe • low minimums | • sourcing • fabric • trims • manufacturing • wholesale • suppliers • mills • converters • importers • distributors |
Top 7 Fashion Trade Shows in the Garment Industry 2024
Now, let’s talk about each one in more detail!
1. MAGIC
When and Where: New York (February 20-22, 2024; September 22-24, 2024), Nashville (April 3-4, 2024), Las Vegas (August 19-21, 2024)
Type of Show: sourcing, apparel, footwear, accessories, home/gift/beauty
Exhibitors: Smaller shows like MAGIC Nashville can have around 300+ exhibitors while the biggest one, MAGIC Las Vegas, can have 4,000+!
MAGIC, one of the largest fashion trade fairs, showcases various fashion sectors, from apparel and accessories, to footwear and material sourcing. They hold events in several locations, including New York, Nashville, and Las Vegas (the biggest among all locations). The product categories for New York and Nashville focus on women’s fashion while MAGIC Las Vegas offers everything from women’s, men’s, and even children’s wear.
2. Coterie
When and Where: New York (February 20-22, 2024; September 22-24, 2024)
Type of Show: women’s apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty
Exhibitors: 1,000+
Coterie is another top trade show event run by the same company as MAGIC. It’s known for showcasing contemporary women’s fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, and beauty products at moderate to designer price points.
If you have a fashion brand and want to learn more if MAGIC / Coterie is right for you as an exhibitor, I interviewed brand directors Kelly Helfman of MAGIC and Danielle Licata of Coterie on the podcast! Fashion Startup Trade Shows: Are You Ready (And What’s The Cost)?
3. Pure London
When and Where: London (July 14-16, 2024)
Type of Show: textiles, apparel, fashion
Exhibitors: 700+
One of the leading European trade shows, Pure London, offers a variety of products from women’s wear, men’s wear, and even children’s clothing. You can expect to see a wide selection of products from apparel, footwear, accessories, to beauty & lifestyle products.
4. Première Vision
When and Where: France (March 27-28, 2024), Shenzhen (April 10-12, 2024), Milan (June 5-6, 2024; December 4-5, 2024) Paris (July 2-4, 2024; December 11-12, 2024), New York (July 16-17, 2024)
Type of Show: textiles, fashion
Exhibitors: 2,000+
Known as the ultimate textile trade show, Première Vision is a global platform for sourcing fabrics, materials, and new innovations in the market.
Première Vision hosts various shows worldwide, each targeting specific markets. For example, PV Denim in Milan focuses on showcasing denim-related products, while Première Vision New York caters to the North American market.
5. MODA
When and Where: Birmingham (February 4-7, 2024; September 1-4, 2024)
Type of Show: apparel, accessories, home goods
Exhibitors: 250+
MODA is one of the leading fashion trade shows showcasing seasonal collections in clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories, including jewelry and watches. With a longstanding legacy in the UK’s fashion scene, this event is a treasure trove of fresh trends, emerging designers, and must-have styles that will hit the upcoming season.
6. International Apparel & Textile Fair
When and Where: Dubai (May 20-22, 2024)
Type of Show: textiles, apparel, fashion
Exhibitors: 2,900+
IATF brings together apparel and textile manufacturers from all over the world, serving as a vital platform for sourcing, networking, and exploring international trends.
7. The Fabric Shows (formerly DG Expo)
When and Where: Los Angeles (February 28-29, 2024), Miami (April 17-18, 2024), New York, (July 17-18, 2024)
Type of Show: textiles, trims
Exhibitors: 50+
The Fabric Shows is a prominent trade show that presents a wide selection of textile and trim suppliers from the U.S.A., Europe, and Canada. The event highlights ‘Made in USA’ products, low minimum order options, stock programs, and manufacturing solutions catering to both small and large production needs.
If you’re interested in learning more about The Fabric Shows, here’s an interview I did with Trish of DG Expo (before it was called The Fabric Shows) on the podcast! Make the Most of a Fashion Sourcing Trade Show for Your Clothing Line.
Additional Fashion Trade Show References
Lastly, if you’re planning on attending a fashion trade show, you can check out my other trade show guides:
If you’re a startup fashion brand owner, freelance fashion designer, or fashion sourcing agent looking to source at a trade show, check out my Trade Show Guide for Fashion Designers.
If you’re a designer or fashion brand owner looking to exhibit, check out my Tips for Exhibiting at a Fashion Trade Show.
