Fashion tradeshows—like MAGIC Las Vegas, Coterie New York, Project, WWIN – Women’s Wear in Nevada, Las Vegas Apparel, Offprice, SOURCING at MAGIC, and Designers & Agents (D&A)—are where the fashion industry meets, makes deals, and discovers the next wave of trends. For apparel brands who want to grow their wholesale business, land major accounts, and look polished and prepared to wholesale buyers, this guide covers everything—from prepping your clothing exhibitor booth to being EDI and dropship compliant with help from leading AIMS360 fashion software, fashion ERP software, and apparel ERP software.
What’s Covered in This Guide
This guide covers everything you need to maximize your results at MAGIC, Project, Coterie, and all overlapping fashion tradeshows in Las Vegas and New York—including detailed show calendars, which buyers and brands attend, exhibitor checklists, wholesale and B2B software strategies, EDI and order management, and digital line sheets. Plus, find out how AIMS360 fashion ERP software will be live at SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas (Booth 81808) with exclusive talks, demos, and consulting for apparel brands seeking next-level growth.
AIMS360 at SOURCING Aug 18 to 20, 2025: Booth 81808: Live Demos & Learning Sessions
See AIMS360 in Action at Booth 81808
- Live Demos: Get hands-on with the latest AIMS360 fashion ERP software—AI-powered insights, warehouse management (WMS), omnichannel inventory, and B2B order-taking tools.
- Ask Anything: Our industry experts are ready to answer your questions about scaling, integrations, order management, and growing your apparel business.
- Meet Our Team: Connect directly with AIMS360 leadership and specialists for tailored advice and strategy.
Learning Sessions: Transform Your Apparel Business
AI-Powered Fashion Consulting: Unlock Hidden Insights with AIMS360
Imagine AI as your fashion business consultant—analyzing styles, orders, vendor POs, and invoices in AIMS360 to deliver smarter decisions instantly.
Key takeaways: Predict low-stock, identify margin drivers, flag slow movers and late shipments, prevent overselling, and use AI to transform data into profitable actions.
Inventory Management Mastery: Warehouse, 3PL, Omnichannel & AI
Discover how leading brands use AIMS360 to track inventory from raw materials to finished goods, automate allocation, and fulfill wholesale, retail, marketplace, and DTC orders—all in one place.
Key takeaways: Open/manage multiple channels, track inventory everywhere, real-time visibility into WIP and finished goods, automate allocation with AI, and boost fulfillment speed.
Profitable Manufacturing & Importing: Margin & Timeline Analytics in AIMS360
Master profit margins and production timelines. Capture every cost and benchmark profits. Analyze manufacturing stages to keep orders on time and maximize your bottom line.
Key takeaways: Calculate true margins instantly, benchmark wholesale vs. retail profits, spot your most profitable products, and improve delivery timelines.
See us at SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas, Booth 81808, for live demos and learning sessions with AIMS360 fashion ERP software.
Want to reserve a spot or book a one-on-one? Contact us here to schedule your appointment.
Informa & Related Fashion Tradeshows Calendar: 2025–2026
Las Vegas:
- MAGIC: Feb 10–12, 2025; Aug 18–20, 2025; Feb 9–11, 2026 (projected)
- Project: concurrent with MAGIC—men’s/women’s contemporary fashion
- SOURCING at MAGIC: factories, textiles, sustainability, tech.
- Visit AIMS360 fashion ERP software at SOURCING at MAGIC, Booth 81808.
- Offprice: Feb 9–12, Aug 17–20—value-priced and surplus goods
- WWIN – Women’s Wear in Nevada: Feb 9–12, 2025; Aug 17–20, 2025—women’s apparel & accessories, held at The Expo at World Market Center (Clarion Events, not affiliated with MAGIC; runs concurrently with MAGIC)
- Las Vegas Apparel: Feb 9–12, 2025; Aug 17–20, 2025—concurrent with WWIN at World Market Center; contemporary, young contemporary, and accessories
New York City (Javits):
- Coterie: Sept 14–16, 2025; Feb 2026 (TBA)—designer/contemporary women’s
- MAGIC NY: co-located—young contemporary, trend-driven
- SOURCING at MAGIC NY: East Coast factory & tech sourcing
- Project NY: Jan 2026 (TBA)—men’s contemporary
- CURVE NY: Aug 3–5, 2025—lingerie & swimwear
Other Overlapping Show:
- Designers & Agents (D&A): Sept 12–14, 2025, Midtown Manhattan
Clarification:
WWIN – Women’s Wear in Nevada is a standalone women’s apparel and accessories trade show (by Clarion Events), held every February and August at The Expo at World Market Center. It is not operated by Informa/MAGIC but overlaps MAGIC dates, giving brands extra exposure to boutique and specialty buyers looking for curated women’s collections. Las Vegas Apparel also runs at World Market Center, with some crossover but different organizer/focus.
Fashion Tradeshow Buyers & Attendance Insights
- MAGIC Las Vegas attracts approximately 92,000 total attendees per season—including buyers, exhibitors, and industry professionals—with about 36% new buyers each edition and more than 500,000 sq ft of exhibit space.
- Coterie New York is more intimate and curated, typically hosting around 2,000 attendees and 500 exhibitorsper season, with a high concentration of serious, order-writing buyers—especially contemporary, luxury, and boutique accounts.
- WWIN – Women’s Wear in Nevada typically features 500+ exhibitors, 1,500+ brands/lines, and draws around 10,000 specialty buyers for women’s apparel and accessories.
- Designers & Agents (D&A) New York brings together around 94 exhibitors and attracts an estimated 20,000–50,000 trade visitors per session, offering a focused, gallery-style environment known for high-quality boutique and specialty buyers.
What this means:
- MAGIC Las Vegas is ideal for mass exposure, big box buyers, and a wide mix of accounts, plus new-to-market buyer discovery.
- Coterie New York offers concentrated time with serious buyers who come to write orders and build relationships with brands, especially if you’re ready to show you use leading fashion industry software and have full inventory transparency.
- WWIN and Las Vegas Apparel attract a more boutique-driven, regional, and specialty store audience, with strong repeat attendance from women’s and accessories buyers.
- D&A delivers a high-touch, curated, and often boutique-driven buying experience—perfect for premium, design-driven, and directional collections ready to scale with technology.
Why You Need Apparel Wholesale Software & Fashion Industry Software
If you’re scaling up at MAGIC, Project, Coterie, D&A, or WWIN, using the right apparel wholesale software, fashion management software, fashion ERP software, or apparel ERP software is a game-changer. AIMS360 fashion software, fashion ERP software, and apparel ERP software is the leading choice for inventory management, giving brands full visibility into what’s in stock, in production, and in work in process (WIP). You can confidently write wholesale orders knowing exactly what you can ship and when. Full visibility means you can take larger orders, promise realistic ship dates, eliminate costly overselling, and keep major buyers happy.
AIMS360 fashion ERP software also handles EDI for fashion, omnichannel order management, and automated sales rep commissions—everything a modern clothing brand needs to streamline wholesale operations, manage growth, and impress retailers.
Fashion Brand Tradeshow Tips
Want to make the most of your investment?
Here are top fashion brand tradeshow tips to stand out and convert:
- Send personal invitations for fashion buyer appointments weeks before the show.
- Use an iPad with your digital line sheet (like AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software) so buyers can write orders on the spot and see real-time inventory.
- Train your team to demo your AIMS360 apparel ERP software or other fashion management solutions at your booth—this impresses major retailers and boutique buyers alike.
- Always follow up with buyers post-show using a professional digital line sheet, and invite them to book showroom appointments year-round.
- Bring up-to-date inventory and WIP reports from AIMS360 apparel ERP software—buyers want to know what’s shipping now and what’s coming soon.
Get Ready for Market: Essential Prep for Fashion Tradeshow Success
Getting ready for a fashion market week or trade show goes beyond packing samples—it’s about smart planning and leveraging technology. With enough preparation and the right tools, you can walk away from market week fulfilled and ready for growth. Here’s how to get market-ready with strategic prep, wholesale tools, and digital solutions:
- Schedule Buyer Appointments Early: Don’t wait for buyers to come to you—start setting up meetings as soon as possible. Proactively reach out to your key accounts via emails, calls, and digital invites to get on their radar and secure appointments before market week.
- Prepare Digital Line Sheets & Visual Assets: Buyers expect quick, easy access to your product info and brand story. Make sure your wholesale line sheets (organized by season: Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter, Holiday, Resort), lookbooks, and press kits are up-to-date and readily available. Use digital line sheets or a tablet-based catalog to showcase your collection—modern wholesale platforms like AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software, JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, or Repspark can enable direct ordering and minimize paperwork.
- Ensure Apparel ERP & Inventory are Market-Ready: Success at a fashion market starts with having your new products entered in your AIMS360 fashion ERP software system and inventory up to date. When your inventory management and wholesale order tools are in sync, order processing is faster and stock visibility is real-time.
- Leverage Digital Order-Taking Tools: Digital order apps or iPad-based wholesale order tools eliminate manual errors and help you take orders even without Wi-Fi. Using AIMS360 RemoteLink apparel ERP software or similar, you can capture every order digitally—even process deposits—and have instant records that sync with your ERP when you’re back online.
By planning appointments ahead, equipping yourself with professional digital assets, and deploying the right tech tools—from ERP integrations to mobile order apps—you set your brand up for a smooth, successful tradeshow.
Which Apparel Brands and Fashion Manufacturers Exhibit at Each Event
BIG BUYER ACCOUNTS TO TARGET AT MAGIC & Coterie
Department Stores:
Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Von Maur, Belk, Boscov’s, Stage Stores
National Specialty Chains:
Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Express, Aritzia, Intermix, Lulus, ModCloth, Francesca’s, Buckle
Online Retailers & Marketplaces:
Amazon Fashion, Walmart.com, SHEIN, ASOS, Revolve, Shopbop, Zappos, Stitch Fix, T.J.Maxx (online), Nordstrom Rack (online)
Off-Price/Value Retailers:
T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Burlington, Saks OFF 5TH, Nordstrom Rack
Contemporary & Trend-Focused Boutiques:
Planet Blue, Fred Segal, Ron Herman, Scoop NYC, Elyse Walker
Flash Sale & Wholesale Platforms:
Gilt, Rue La La, FashionGo, Faire, Verishop
International Retailers:
Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette, El Corte Inglés, Hudson’s Bay, David Jones, Mytheresa
Must-Have Online Assets for Buyers
- Website: Updated with your brand story, current collections, and team bios. Most successful brands use Shopifyor a similar e-commerce platform for a polished, easy-to-navigate wholesale and direct-to-consumer site.
- Inventory Management: Brands powered by AIMS360 fashion software can showcase real-time available-to-sell inventory, what’s in production, and work in process (WIP), giving buyers instant confidence about what’s ready to ship and when future orders will deliver.
- Social Media: Instagram or TikTok with real customer imagery and influencer content.
- Wholesale portal/digital line sheet: Via JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, Repspark, or AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software, always organized by season with ship windows.
AIMS360 RemoteLink: Next-Level Booth Sales
Your booth tech toolkit should include AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software on iPad:
- Show live catalog, inventory, and customer pricing.
- Write instant orders—including size breaks and barcode scanning.
- Orders sync with your apparel ERP software—no paper, no mistakes.
- Works fully offline—orders, inventory, and line sheets are accessible even if Wi-Fi is down.
- Buyers see in real-time what’s in stock, in production, and in WIP—critical for wholesale confidence.
Why Wholesale & B2B Matter
- Big orders: Wholesale orders often rival or exceed monthly e-commerce sales.
- Market reach: Retailers spread your brand geographically and demographically.
- Consistent revenue: Recurring boutique orders smooth cash flow and production.
- Credibility boost: Getting into Nordstrom or Anthropologie validates your brand.
- Customer feedback: Direct insight from store buyers on fit, pricing, and trends.
Why You Need to Be EDI & Dropship Ready
- EDI is mandatory for major retailers—it replaces paperwork with automated transactions. Without it, many buyers—including those from Nordstrom, who are leaders in Nordstrom dropshipping—won’t even consider you.
- EDI dropship allows you to ship direct-to-customer for retailers’ endless-aisle programs and omnichannel expansion.
- With AIMS360 fashion ERP software and other top apparel ERP platforms: Full EDI and dropship compliance is included.
Fashion Exhibitor Checklist
Before a Fashion Tradeshow
- Register for your fashion exhibitor booth, apparel exhibitor booth, or clothing exhibitor booth early to secure a prime location.
- Book accommodations, flights, and plan transportation/parking.
- Research buyer lists and send invitations for buyer appointments.
- Print & upload digital line sheets/wholesale catalogs to B2B wholesale order management apps (JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, Repspark, or AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software), organizing by season.
- Set up your wholesale portal, ensuring inventory, pricing, and shipping terms are current.
- Prep inventory: Make sure styles, sizes, and quantities in stock and work in process are accurate in your apparel ERP.
- Schedule demos or training for sales reps using AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion ERP software or other order-taking tools.
- Prepare displays, samples, and marketing materials.
- Designers, owners, and operations staff: Plan to attend SOURCING at MAGIC. Visit AIMS360 fashion ERP software at Booth 81808 in August 2025 for a live demo.
At the Clothing Tradeshow
- Arrive early to set up your apparel exhibitor booth with proper signage, samples, and tech.
- Confirm buyer appointments and walk the show floor for new leads.
- Use AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software, JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, or Repspark to take wholesale orders digitally—offline if needed.
- Scan barcodes or use tablets to speed up order writing and minimize errors.
- Showcase real-time inventory, production, and WIP so buyers know ship windows.
- Share digital line sheets for immediate and future orders, highlighting seasonal availability.
- Network with new and existing buyers, collecting business cards and follow-up details.
- Visit AIMS360 fashion ERP software at Booth 81808 for the latest in apparel business software, production, inventory, and integration solutions.
After an Apparel Tradeshow
- Process and confirm all wholesale orders—refresh your inventory and upload orders to your AIMS360 apparel ERP software via the upload button on RemoteLink, or process/confirm orders in JOOR, NuOrder, Repspark, or Brandboom.
- Allocate inventory: Review what sales orders were taken at the show, allocate stock or work in process inventory to specific orders, and check what’s left as available stock and work in process for the season.
- Update digital line sheets and wholesale portals with new styles or quantities as needed.
- Follow up with every buyer—send thank you emails, confirmations, and updated linesheets.
- Analyze sales performance, rep activity, and booth traffic to plan improvements for the next show.
Ready to Take Your Apparel Brand to the Next Level?
We’d love to meet you at SOURCING at MAGIC! Visit AIMS360 fashion ERP software at Booth 81808 for a hands-on demo and expert advice on scaling your apparel business. Want to secure a time to meet or see a personalized walkthrough? Contact us to book your appointment.
FAQ
Q: What is the best ERP apparel software for exhibiting at fashion tradeshows?
A: The best ERP apparel software—like AIMS360 fashion ERP software—integrates order taking, inventory management, production, and digital line sheets into one platform.
Q: How do I use a buyer meeting scheduler or appointment tool for fashion markets and tradeshows?
A: Use integrated appointment tools like Calendly, HubSpot, or built-in features in wholesale apps (JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, Repspark) to coordinate and confirm buyer appointments.
Q: What are the top B2B order taking tools and wholesale order taking apps for fashion brands?
A: The top tools are AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion software, JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, and Repspark.
Q: What’s the best way to prepare my brand for market week or tradeshow season?
A: Update your ERP inventory, prepare seasonal digital line sheets, schedule buyer meetings, train staff on order-taking tools, and organize everything by season.
Q: Which wholesale B2B software tools are most important for apparel and fashion brands at tradeshows?
A: AIMS360 fashion ERP software, JOOR, NuOrder, Brandboom, and Repspark lead the industry for B2B order taking and linesheet management.
Q: What’s the advantage of using a digital order writing app for fashion tradeshows?
A: Digital order writing apps like AIMS360 RemoteLink apparel ERP software, JOOR, and NuOrder let reps input orders on iPad or tablet, scan barcodes, view live inventory, and instantly sync with the ERP—even offline.
Q: How does AIMS360 compare to JOOR, NuOrder, Repspark, or Brandboom?
A: JOOR, NuOrder, Repspark, and Brandboom focus mainly on digital line sheets and order capture. AIMS360 apparel ERP software is a complete apparel ERP, integrating inventory, production, EDI, omnichannel order management, and reports.
Q: What is a digital line sheet, and why is it important for wholesale?
A: A digital line sheet is an online catalog of products, organized by season, that buyers use to place wholesale orders. It should always reflect live inventory, accurate pricing, and available ship windows.
Q: What’s the difference between linesheet apps and full apparel ERP software?
A: Linesheet apps like Brandboom and NuOrder are great for sharing catalogs and capturing orders. Full apparel ERP software like AIMS360 fashion ERP software connects your orders, inventory, production, EDI, and accounting—eliminating manual work and keeping everything in sync.
Q: Can I take wholesale orders at a tradeshow without internet?
A: Yes. AIMS360 RemoteLink fashion ERP software and similar apps let you take orders offline at market or tradeshow.
Q: Where can I find AIMS360 at SOURCING at MAGIC in August 2025?
A: Visit AIMS360 fashion ERP software at Booth 81808 during SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas for hands-on demos, apparel ERP insights, and expert advice.