Best USA Fashion Trade Shows Calendar 2026: Your Guide to Apparel Wholesale & B2B Success
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Shahrooz Shawn Kohan
Best USA Fashion Trade Shows Calendar 2026: Your Guide to Apparel Wholesale & B2B Success
Wholesale fashion tradeshows remain one of the fastest ways for apparel brands to grow. The right B2B apparel show can introduce you to serious retail buyers, help you open new accounts, lock in seasonal pre-book orders, and generate long-term reorder business. This improves your production volume, marketing visibility, and wholesale revenue—especially when your team can capture orders instantly using AIMS360 RemoteLink or other B2B software and sync everything into your apparel ERP system without double entry.
This updated 2026 USA fashion trade show calendar is designed for brands selling B2B into boutiques, department stores, chains, e-commerce retailers, and international distributors. It also includes a practical guide for maximizing tradeshows with modern tools like AIMS360 RemoteLink, so your reps can capture orders instantly and your team can fulfill faster without manual data entry.
Why Wholesale Fashion Tradeshows Matter
For fashion brands, tradeshows are one of the best ways to reach qualified buyers, secure large orders, and accelerate growth. These events attract buyers from boutiques, department stores, major retail groups, showrooms, online platforms, and international distributors — all looking for fresh product and reliable brands.
Key tradeshow benefits:
Meet the right buyers: Get in front of retail decision makers who are actively writing purchase orders (POs) for in-stock and future production.
Grow revenue: Write orders for multiple delivery windows — pre-book, at-once, and reorders.
Market feedback: See real-time reactions to your line, get trend insights, and refine your assortment and pricing.
Expand your network: Build relationships with buyers, agents, and distributors that lead to recurring sales.
Streamline with technology: Use tools like AIMS360 + RemoteLink for fast order writing, CRM (customer relationship management), and inventory visibility — directly from your iPad.
What’s New in Wholesale Tradeshows for 2026
Wholesale buying continues to shift toward speed, flexibility, and better data. Buyers increasingly want:
more available-to-ship (ATS) inventory
easier reorder visibility
faster order confirmations
fewer mistakes in delivery windows and pricing
That’s why more brands are combining in-person tradeshows with digital order tools and strong back-office ERP systems — so the energy and networking of the show turns into clean, shippable orders right after the event.
Types of Buyers You’ll Meet at Fashion Tradeshows
At every major fashion tradeshow, you’ll meet different buyer types. Understanding who they are helps you plan your pricing, delivery strategy, and sales approach.
Boutique Owners: Looking for unique brands, specialty product, and fast turns.
Major Department Stores: Buyers from Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and more — purchasing for multiple doors and online.
Specialty Chains: Focused on specific categories (sportswear, children’s, accessories, etc.).
Online Retailers: Both DTC-focused partners and large multi-brand eCommerce buyers.
International Buyers: Retailers sourcing U.S. brands for global distribution.
At these events, buyers expect fast, professional presentations — and the ability to order efficiently on paper or, preferably, digitally through B2B order platforms.
Wholesale Selling at Fashion Tradeshows: How It Works
At fashion tradeshows, you typically:
Present your collection to buyers (in-person and/or digitally)
Take orders for immediate delivery (at-once) or future delivery (pre-book)
Negotiate minimums, pricing, and delivery windows
Capture orders instantly using a platform like AIMS360 RemoteLink
Sync order data to your apparel ERP software to manage inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and accounting
The brands that win are the ones who make the buying experience smooth — and deliver reliably afterwards.
What is a Buyer at Wholesale Fashion Tradeshows?
A buyer at a wholesale fashion tradeshow is a professional responsible for selecting and purchasing products in volume for a retail business, e-commerce store, chain, boutique, or department store. Buyers attend tradeshows to discover new brands, preview seasonal collections, negotiate pricing, and place wholesale orders that fill their assortment.
Who are buyers at fashion tradeshows?
Retail store owners and managers
Chain and department store buyers
E-commerce buyers and merchandisers
Boutique owners and specialty purchasers
Buying offices and multi-brand groups
What do buyers do at tradeshows?
Identify trends and select products that fit their customer
Build relationships with brands, manufacturers, and sales reps
Negotiate pricing, terms, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)
Place bulk and seasonal orders for immediate or future delivery
Review product samples in person for quality, fit, and style
Take advantage of show specials and exclusive offers
How do buyers place orders at tradeshows?
Using digital wholesale order platforms like AIMS360 RemoteLink
Working directly with brand reps at the booth
Ordering through B2B platforms like JOOR, NuORDER, Brandboom, Le New Black, and others
Reviewing digital line sheets, scanning barcodes, or using QR codes
Negotiating deposits, order terms, and exclusives
Summary:
The buyer is the key decision-maker at wholesale fashion tradeshows — responsible for curating the right product assortment and securing next season’s bestsellers for their store.
2026 USA Fashion Trade Shows Calendar (By Month)
Below is a curated list of major and high-impact U.S. fashion tradeshows for wholesale brands. Because dates can shift slightly year to year, we recommend confirming details through the official show site before booking travel.
Not a wholesale order-writing show, but one of the best events for fashion brands to learn about retail technology, omnichannel strategy, RFID inventory tracking, warehouse fulfillment, and modern inventory planning.
One of the strongest U.S. markets for resort and swim brands. Great for opening specialty accounts and building reorder business with seasonal retailers.
A key West Coast buying week where showrooms write orders and buyers discover new collections. Best for brands working with reps and showroom agencies.
Not a pure apparel market, but valuable for accessory brands and lifestyle collections. Many buyers shop cross-category and add fashion accessories to assortments.
The leading U.S. show for decorated apparel and apparel printing. Best for t-shirt brands, blanks suppliers, screen printers, embroidery shops, and decoration equipment providers.
The top East Coast B2B show for intimates and swim. Strong for premium specialty retailers, curated boutique buyers, and brands looking to grow reorder business in a focused category market.
One of the most important footwear buying weeks in the U.S., hosted across NYC showrooms. Ideal for footwear brands, retailers planning seasonal assortments, and reps building long-term wholesale accounts.
A major regional wholesale market serving boutiques and specialty stores across the Southeast. Great for brands looking for steady orders, strong buyer relationships, and expansion into new territories.
A regional footwear market for specialty retailers in the Northeast. Best for footwear brands focused on wholesale reorders and long-term specialty store distribution.
The largest U.S. wholesale fashion market with major buyer attendance across contemporary, trend, modern sportswear, accessories, and footwear discovery. Ideal for brands ready to scale distribution and write high-volume orders.
A curated market known for men’s contemporary, premium, and streetwear collections. Often shopped alongside MAGIC, making it a strong add-on for brands targeting men’s specialty and chain accounts.
A major sourcing marketplace connected to the MAGIC ecosystem, featuring factories, private label partners, materials, and supply chain solutions. AIMS360 Apparel Software will be at SOURCING at MAGIC — stop by if you want to streamline production, inventory, and wholesale operations while scaling your sourcing network.
A strong show for retailers purchasing below wholesale for margin expansion. Useful for brands moving excess inventory, managing closeouts strategically, or building relationships with off-price retail buyers.
One of the most important U.S. markets for women’s contemporary brands. Strong for opening boutique accounts, meeting key retail buyers, and building long-term wholesale growth with fashion-forward retailers.
A strong niche market for fashion accessories and eyewear discovery. Useful for brands selling optical frames, fashion eyewear, or accessory lines that pair well with contemporary apparel buyers.
Contemporary, young contemporary, women’s & kids’ showrooms
A key West Coast buying market where showrooms write orders and buyers discover new collections. Great for brands working with reps, showroom agencies, and boutiques across the West.
A major U.S. trade show for eyewear and optical retail, important for accessory brands, sunglass brands, and retailers building fashion accessory assortments.
A true apparel wholesale market with curated brands and boutique-focused buying. Strong for brands that want a focused market environment outside of MAGIC week, with buyers looking for fresh lines and quick reorders.
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market + Gift & Home Market
Mar 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX
by Dallas Market Center
Regional wholesale apparel + accessories
Strong for brands expanding across the Midwest and South. Great for boutique and specialty store buyers who come ready to place orders for multiple seasons and build ongoing wholesale relationships.
The leading East Coast show for decorated apparel and apparel printing. Best for screen printers, embroidery shops, blanks suppliers, and apparel brands building custom decoration or private label programs.
A major boutique and specialty retail market serving the Southeast. Strong for spring/summer assortments, quick-turn buys, and opening new wholesale accounts.
A focused market for formalwear, bridal, and special occasion categories. Great for brands and buyers in events-driven apparel with strong seasonality and high average order values.
A top sourcing event for performance and functional textiles. Ideal for brands building activewear, athleisure, workwear, outdoor, and innovative fabric programs—especially sustainability-focused development teams.
Not a pure apparel show, but valuable for brands selling accessories, lifestyle merchandise, and cross-category retail lines. Great for relationship-building and showroom appointments.
High Point Market (Optional – cross-category retail buyers)
Apr 25–29, 2026
High Point, NC
by High Point Market Authority
Home + lifestyle buyers (some fashion accessory overlap)
Primarily home furnishings, but fashion accessory and lifestyle brands sometimes attend to reach cross-category retailers (especially gift + home + boutique). Optional listing depending on how broad your calendar is.
Showroom buying, quick reorders, account development
A strong mid-season buying window for boutique and specialty retailers to place quick replenishment orders, book showroom appointments, and build relationships without the intensity of a full market week.
A focused U.S. textile sourcing event. Useful for apparel brands developing new collections, improving fabric programs, and meeting domestic + international mills and suppliers.
Not a pure apparel wholesale show, but strong for accessories, lifestyle brands, and boutique-focused lines. Many specialty retailers shop NY NOW to add complementary product categories alongside apparel.
One of the most important U.S. trade shows for swimwear and resort. Strong for brands growing specialty retail accounts, vacation/resort distribution, and seasonal reorder business.
Contemporary, young contemporary, women’s & kids’ showrooms
One of the most important West Coast wholesale buying weeks. Ideal for brands working with showrooms and reps, and for opening boutique accounts across California and the West.
Major cross-category wholesale market. In 2026, Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel run together, giving buyers expanded shopping across apparel, accessories, gift, and lifestyle categories in one trip.
A top regional market for boutiques and specialty stores across the Midwest and South. Great for brands looking for steady reorder business, new account growth, and multi-season wholesale orders.
The top U.S. B2B trade show for outdoor and performance apparel. Essential for brands selling into specialty outdoor retailers, activewear chains, and performance-driven wholesale accounts.
Optional but highly relevant for fashion accessory brands and boutique retailers who buy jewelry alongside apparel. Strong for brands expanding accessory assortments and wholesale distribution.
The largest textile and apparel sourcing show on the U.S. East Coast. Ideal for brands upgrading fabric programs, meeting mills, and developing future-season collections with sustainable and innovative materials.
A dedicated sourcing marketplace for apparel production partners. Great for brands developing private label programs, building production capacity, and expanding vendor networks across categories.
A strong mid-year market serving specialty retailers and lifestyle stores. Useful for casual, resort, lifestyle categories and accessories that sell well in boutique environments.
Not a pure apparel show, but valuable for accessory and lifestyle brands selling into boutiques. Many specialty retailers shop NY NOW to add complementary categories alongside apparel.
Contemporary, young contemporary, women’s & kids’ showrooms
A top West Coast wholesale buying week. Ideal for brands working with showrooms and reps, and for opening boutique accounts across California and the Western U.S.
A leading B2B show for intimates and swim. Strong for premium specialty retailers and brands building distribution in intimate, resort, and swim categories.
The largest U.S. wholesale fashion marketplace. Ideal for brands ready to scale distribution and write high-volume orders across multiple categories and buyer types.
A curated men’s market known for premium and streetwear. Often shopped alongside MAGIC, making it a strong add-on for brands targeting men’s specialty and chain accounts.
A major sourcing marketplace featuring manufacturers and suppliers for apparel, footwear, and accessories. Ideal for brands building factory networks and scaling production capacity.
Strong for retailers buying below wholesale and for brands managing excess inventory strategically. Great for margin-focused buying and building off-price relationships.
A month-long showroom buying cycle in NYC. Great for accessory brands, jewelry, handbags, and boutique retailers shopping appointments instead of convention floors.
A major U.S. wholesale fashion show for women’s contemporary brands. Strong for opening boutique accounts, meeting key retail buyers, and building multi-season wholesale growth.
MAGIC’s NYC edition brings a broader assortment and buyer mix to New York. Often shopped alongside COTERIE, giving brands a strong East Coast wholesale selling opportunity in September.
The largest U.S. safety-focused expo and highly relevant for uniform and workwear brands selling industrial apparel, safety footwear, hi-vis garments, and compliance-driven product categories.
Contemporary, women’s, young contemporary, kids’ showrooms
A key West Coast wholesale buying week where showrooms and reps write orders for upcoming seasons. Strong for boutique accounts, specialty stores, and West Coast distribution.
Las Vegas, NV (Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino)
by Uniform Retailers Association (URA)
Medical scrubs retailers, uniform product programs
The only national conference dedicated exclusively to medical scrub retailers. Ideal for uniform retailers, distributors, and brands focused on healthcare apparel and uniform programs.
One of the most important regional U.S. markets for boutiques and specialty retail. Great for brands expanding across the Midwest and South, building reorder accounts, and writing multi-season wholesale business.
A quick-turn, in-season buying event where retailers place immediate orders and stock up for near-term demand. Great for brands offering in-stock programs, fast replenishment, and boutique-friendly assortments.
A major U.S. textile sourcing event where brands meet mills and suppliers to build future-season fabric and trim programs. Especially valuable for apparel brands focused on material innovation, sustainability, and reliable supply chain partners.
One of the most important North American events for outdoor and performance categories. Strong for brands selling into specialty outdoor retailers, performance-driven accounts, and footwear buyers.
A major U.S. footwear buying week where retailers meet brands in NYC showrooms to place seasonal wholesale orders. Highly relevant for fashion brands that sell footwear or want to expand footwear distribution.
A major U.S. footwear buying week where retailers meet brands in NYC showrooms to place wholesale orders. Essential for fashion brands selling footwear or expanding their footwear distribution.
A recognized footwear exhibition event held during FFANY Market Week, supporting buyers and brands who prefer a structured show format within the NYC showroom buying ecosystem.
Between major markets, Dallas showrooms are open for Mini-Markets (1st Monday & Tuesday). A strong opportunity for quick reorders, showroom appointments, and regional wholesale business without the scale of a full market week.
Planning Tip: Attend the Shows That Match Your Business Model
Instead of choosing shows based on hype, choose based on:
Your category (contemporary, swim, accessories, sourcing, etc.)
The buyer type you’re targeting
Whether you’re focused on pre-book, at-once, or reorders
Whether your operational backend can support fast fulfillment after the show
The right show with the right preparation often beats three random shows with no follow-up plan.
AIMS360 RemoteLink: The Ultimate B2B Wholesale Ordering Platform
AIMS360 RemoteLink is purpose-built for modern B2B fashion sales — on the tradeshow floor, in showrooms, or on the road. It turns your reps into faster closers and makes your wholesale operation easier to manage.
Here’s how RemoteLink gives your brand a wholesale edge:
Showcase your line instantly: Hi-res images with styles, colors, sizes, pricing, and customizable collections.
Built-in CRM: Track buyers, purchase history, notes, and rep assignments for better follow-ups and account growth.
Streamlined order entry: Write, split, and edit orders in seconds from your iPad — add new customers or ship-to locations on the fly.
Live inventory and Open-to-Sell (OTS): Buyers see real-time inventory, future availability, and you prevent overselling.
Flexible payments & deposits: Take deposits at the show and stay organized with secure payment workflows.
Custom linesheets and catalogs: Advanced filtering, highlighting, and professional exports.
Works offline: Perfect for busy shows — then sync to AIMS360 once connected.
Automatic confirmations: Clean, professional order confirmations and exports for buyers and operations.
Analytics + controls: Prepack rules, rep permissions, and sales reporting.
RemoteLink makes your brand look more professional, helps you win orders faster, and eliminates the expensive mistakes that slow fulfillment.
B2B Wholesale Platform Integrations — Included with Most AIMS360 Plans
AIMS360 apparel business software isn’t just the best apparel wholesale software for in-house sales and inventory management. We also connect your business to leading B2B order platforms—with most integrations included at no extra monthly cost (see all omni-channel B2B integrations here).
You can accept wholesale orders, sync inventory, and manage all your B2B channels from a single system—no double entry, no additional monthly fees, and maximum reach.
The world’s largest digital wholesale marketplace, connecting premium fashion brands with 600,000+ global buyers for easy virtual showroom, order, and payment management.
A leading B2B e-commerce platform for brands and retailers to collaborate, merchandise lines, and automate wholesale order entry with robust visuals and analytics.
A visual B2B marketplace and line sheet builder used by brands to create interactive catalogs and share them with retail buyers for instant wholesale orders.
The largest online wholesale marketplace for fashion in the U.S., enabling brands to reach thousands of active boutique and specialty store buyers nationwide.
A popular online wholesale marketplace connecting brands to independent retailers globally, offering flexible payment, returns, and discovery for emerging brands.
A robust B2B platform for apparel and footwear brands, focused on custom catalogs, sales rep tools, and order management for large or multi-brand businesses.
Why should my fashion brand attend wholesale fashion tradeshows in 2026?
Wholesale tradeshows give fashion brands direct access to serious retail decision makers who are actively writing purchase orders (POs) for immediate and future delivery. They are one of the fastest ways to grow B2B revenue, expand into boutiques and department stores, and build long-term reorder business. Brands that connect trade show selling to an apparel ERP system like AIMS360 also fulfill faster and scale without operational chaos.
What’s the best way to capture wholesale orders at a tradeshow without mistakes?
The best approach is using iPad sales order entry or showroom order entry software instead of paper. With AIMS360 RemoteLink, reps can write, edit, and split orders instantly, apply pricing rules, capture deposits, and sync everything into wholesale order management software inside AIMS360. This prevents double entry errors and speeds up order confirmations after the show.
How does AIMS360 RemoteLink work for wholesale order entry at trade shows?
AIMS360 RemoteLink is built specifically for trade shows and showrooms. It lets you:
showcase collections with hi-res product images
write wholesale orders fast with size/color matrices
use offline mode when Wi-Fi is weak
view inventory availability and Open-to-Sell (OTS)
sync orders directly into AIMS360 once connected
It’s ideal for brands that want wholesale order entry software plus real-time syncing to an apparel ERP softwareplatform.
Can AIMS360 handle omnichannel order management after a tradeshow?
Yes. AIMS360 is designed for omnichannel order management for fashion brands, meaning trade show wholesale orders can live in the same system as Shopify orders, EDI dropship, marketplaces, and retail store sales. This helps you manage allocation, inventory availability, invoicing, and fulfillment from one operational hub.
How does an apparel ERP help you get more value out of trade shows?
Trade shows create momentum — but brands lose money when the back office can’t keep up. An apparel ERP like AIMS360 helps you:
track inventory in real time
allocate inventory across wholesale and DTC
avoid overselling
manage purchase orders, production, and deliveries
invoice and ship faster
track profitability per buyer and per show
That’s why many growing brands see their tradeshow success accelerate after implementing a strong fashion ERP software foundation.
What inventory tools should fashion brands have before attending trade shows?
At minimum, brands need apparel inventory management software that supports:
real-time inventory management
inventory allocation across wholesale and Shopify
multi warehouse inventory management
Open-to-Sell (OTS) visibility
inventory forecasting software for replenishment planning
Without these, brands often oversell, run out of bestsellers, or miss reorders.
Does AIMS360 support a warehouse management system (WMS) for shipping trade show orders?
Yes. AIMS360 includes warehouse management system (WMS) software tools designed for apparel — with barcode inventory management, pick pack ship workflows, and bin location tracking. That means wholesale orders written at a trade show can flow directly into warehouse fulfillment without manual handoffs.
This is a major advantage for brands that want to ship quickly after events and maintain accurate inventory.
What’s the difference between pre-book and at-once wholesale orders?
Pre-book orders are for future delivery, often tied to seasonal production planning.
At-once orders are for inventory ready to ship now, often used for immediate retail replenishment.
AIMS360 supports both through wholesale order management software, inventory allocation, and production planning tools — so you can write orders for multiple delivery windows and stay organized.
Can AIMS360 help with apparel production management and work in process (WIP) tracking?
Yes. Many wholesale brands need production support when pre-book orders are written at trade shows. AIMS360 includes apparel production management software tools like:
garment production tracking
work in process (WIP) tracking
production scheduling software
cut and sew manufacturing software workflows
That means you can connect trade show demand directly into production planning.
Does AIMS360 integrate with Shopify for omnichannel inventory and order syncing?
Yes. AIMS360 is a strong Shopify ERP for fashion brands. It supports:
Shopify order management system syncing
Shopify inventory management software workflows
multichannel inventory management across wholesale and DTC
omnichannel inventory sync across Shopify, marketplaces, and B2B channels
This is important because trade show orders often change what you should allocate to Shopify and what you should reserve for wholesale.
Does AIMS360 support EDI dropship and retailer compliance after trade shows?
Yes. Brands that land department stores or major accounts through trade shows often need EDI. AIMS360 supports EDI software for apparel, including:
EDI 850 automation
EDI order management
UCC 128 labeling
retailer EDI integration
chargeback prevention workflows
EDI inventory sync
This helps you stay compliant and scale wholesale without expensive manual EDI workarounds.
Can AIMS360 connect to QuickBooks for accounting after wholesale orders are invoiced?
Yes. AIMS360 supports QuickBooks ERP integration so you can manage invoicing, credit memos, payments, accounts receivable, and financial reporting — and sync it cleanly to QuickBooks. This is valuable when trade shows generate a surge of invoices and you need clean, accurate accounting without extra admin work.
What reporting should fashion brands track from trade show performance?
The best brands treat trade shows like measurable revenue channels. AIMS360 supports:
ERP reporting tools
fashion KPI dashboards
margin analysis software
profitability reporting
sales forecasting software
inventory forecasting software
So you can track ROI per show, best-selling styles, top buyers, and reorder trends — and improve each season.
Do I need a B2B customer portal or online wholesale ordering system in addition to trade shows?
For many brands, yes. Trade shows drive buyer discovery, but the best growth comes from reorders and year-round access. AIMS360 supports wholesale tools like:
B2B order portal
wholesale ordering portal
B2B catalog software
digital line sheet software
So buyers can place orders outside of trade show dates and your team stays organized.
What is the best apparel ERP for fashion brands that sell wholesale?
The best apparel ERP is one that supports the full wholesale lifecycle: product, inventory, orders, warehouse fulfillment, production, accounting, and integrations. AIMS360 is designed specifically as fashion ERP software and apparel management software — built for brands that sell wholesale, Shopify DTC, EDI dropship, and multi-channel distribution.
How do I prepare for a fashion tradeshow to maximize wholesale orders?
A strong trade show plan includes:
clear inventory and delivery windows
polished product presentation
digital line sheets and catalogs
fast wholesale order entry (iPad)
real-time inventory visibility and allocation
immediate post-show order confirmations and follow-ups
Brands using apparel ERP software + RemoteLink are able to close orders faster, reduce mistakes, and ship sooner.
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