Best USA Fashion Trade Shows Calendar 2025 and Why Fashion Brands Should Attend
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Shahrooz Shawn Kohan
Best USA Fashion Tradeshows Calendar 2025 – A Guide for Apparel Wholesale Success
Best USA Fashion Trade Shows Calendar 2025: Your Guide to Apparel Wholesale & B2B Success
Why Wholesale Fashion Tradeshows Matter
For fashion brands, tradeshows are the single best way to reach serious 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 the next big brand or must-have collection.
Key tradeshow benefits:
Meet the right buyers: Instantly get in front of retail decision makers and fashion wholesale buyers who are ready to write POs for in-stock or future production.
Grow revenue: Write orders for multiple seasons—pre-book, immediate/at-once, and reorder business.
Market feedback: See real-time reactions to your line, get trend insights, and optimize your assortment.
Expand your network: Build long-term relationships that lead to recurring sales and new market opportunities.
Streamline with technology: Take advantage of platforms like AIMS360 and Remotelink for order entry, CRM, and inventory—all on your iPad.
Types of Buyers You’ll Meet at Fashion Tradeshows
Boutique Owners: Seeking the newest, most unique brands.
Major Department Stores: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and more buy for multiple doors and online.
Specialty Chains: Sportswear, children’s, accessories, and more.
Online Retailers: DTC platforms and large eCommerce buyers.
Showroom Agents & Reps: Connect brands to wider wholesale audiences.
International Buyers: Source US brands for global distribution.
At every event, these buyers expect fast, professional presentations and the ability to order efficiently—on paper, or preferably, through a B2B wholesale platform.
Menswear, footwear, and accessories—selective spring preview and networking event.
Note: Some brands may host private showrooms or invite-only regional pop-up markets for select wholesale buyers in May. These are usually announced closer to the event date. For late-breaking events, check organizer sites or the AIMS360 fashion business resources calendar.
Sourcing, manufacturing, textiles, trims, and private label production for all channels. See AIMS360 fashion software booth and speaking events in the USA fashion technology area.
West Coast’s largest apparel and accessories wholesale show for resort, spring, and immediate deliveries. All categories, including contemporary, active, denim, and outerwear.
The largest decorated apparel and custom t-shirt tradeshow in North America. Blanks, printwear, screen printing, embroidery, DTG, and wholesale suppliers.
Jan 16–19, 2026
WESA Dallas International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market
The largest US bridal, wedding, mother-of-the-bride, bridesmaids, quinceañera, prom, and special occasion wholesale show.
Average Number of Fashion Tradeshows by Month
Avg. Number of US Fashion Wholesale Tradeshows by Month (2025)
Jan
8
Feb
14
Mar
9
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
8
Jul
7
Aug
18
Sep
11
Oct
7
Nov
1
Dec
0
Wholesale Selling at Fashion Tradeshows: How It Works
At fashion tradeshows, you:
Present your collection to buyers (in-person or digitally)
Take orders for immediate (at-once) or future delivery (pre-book)
Negotiate minimums, pricing, and delivery windows
Capture orders instantly with a wholesale ordering platform like Remotelink
Manage and fulfill orders, with all data syncing to your AIMS360 apparel software
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 for upcoming seasons.
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 store purchasers
Buying offices and multi-brand groups
What do buyers do at tradeshows?
Identify trends and select products that fit their target customer
Build relationships with brands, manufacturers, and sales reps
Negotiate wholesale pricing, terms, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)
Place bulk and seasonal orders for immediate delivery or future production
Review product samples in person for quality, fit, and style
Take advantage of show specials and exclusive offers
Why do buyers attend tradeshows?
See a wide variety of brands, categories, and price points in one place
Evaluate products first-hand—touch fabric, check construction, and view full collections
Find both in-stock inventory (immediates) and next season’s pre-orders
Network with other retailers, trend forecasters, and industry experts
How do buyers place orders at tradeshows?
Using digital wholesale order entry platforms like AIMS360 Remotelink (for iPad and mobile ordering)
Working directly with brand sales reps at show booths
Using integrated B2B platforms such as 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 of Retailer Buyer:
The buyer is the key decision-maker at wholesale fashion tradeshows, responsible for curating the right products and securing the next season’s bestsellers for their store or online business.
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. Here’s how it gives your brand a wholesale edge:
Showcase your full line instantly with hi-res images, styles, colors, sizes, and pricing, organized by custom “collections.”
Built-in CRM tracks customer data, purchase history, notes, and sales rep assignments for faster follow-ups and tailored service.
Streamlined order entry: Write, split, and edit orders in seconds, right from your iPad—even add new customers or ship-to’s on the fly.
Live inventory and OTS (Open to Sell): Buyers see up-to-date inventory, future availability, and never face overselling.
Flexible payments & deposits: Accept card deposits at the show, offer partial prepay for discounts, and keep everything secure and PCI-compliant.
Custom linesheets and digital catalogs, with advanced filtering and highlighting for different buyers or delivery windows.
Works offline (great for busy shows), then syncs to AIMS360 once you’re connected.
Automated order confirmations and detailed, professional exports for buyers, reps, and operations.
Analytics, sales rep permissions, prepack and open stock controls, and more.
Remotelink makes your brand look more professional, gets orders in faster, and makes B2B sales less work—everywhere you sell.
B2B Wholesale Platform Integrations — Included with Most AIMS360 Plans
AIMS360 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 tradeshows?
Wholesale tradeshows give you direct access to hundreds of qualified retail buyers, allowing you to secure large B2B orders for in-stock and future delivery, build retail relationships, and scale your apparel business faster than DTC alone.
How does AIMS360 Remotelink make wholesale order entry easier?
AIMS360 Remotelink lets sales reps and brands enter, edit, and split orders instantly from an iPad, showcase live inventory, capture deposits, and sync all data to your apparel wholesale software. It supports offline access, digital linesheets, and real-time CRM features.
What kind of inventory and sales data can Remotelink display?
Remotelink shows available inventory (OTS), future production, style details, size and color runs, digital images, and customer order history. Sales reps can present full lines, collections, or highlight bestsellers—all updated in real time.
Can Remotelink help with pre-book and at-once orders?
Yes. Remotelink is optimized for both pre-book (future production) and at-once (immediate) wholesale orders. Buyers can place orders for any delivery window, and all order details are synced with your AIMS360 ERP for fulfillment and reporting.
Does Remotelink integrate with other B2B platforms?
AIMS360 integrates with leading B2B platforms like JOOR, NuOrder, FashionGo, Faire, Brandboom, and Repspark, allowing you to meet buyers where they want to order and sync data across all channels for omni-channel apparel inventory management.
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