The dates were valid in the pre-covid world, but that ship has sailed! Each year they adjust slightly and many of these shows have gone virtual while we are still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, so do your due diligence to find out if the particular show is still going on, and if so, the new dates for 2021.

NE Materials Show - Danvers, MA early March

Materials, leather, synthetics, fabrics, shoe components. Same as the NW Materials show, but mainly for New Balance and other athletic shoe firms in the New England region

NW Materials Show-Portland, OR early March

Roughly same as the NE Materials show, but for Nike and other local firms

FFaNY – December, February, June and August in New York City

Over 300 footwear firms representing over 800 brands, arguably the most important fashion footwear show in the US

PROJECTsoleNYC – July in New York City

New York's first men's contemporary footwear destination and the only footwear event specifically for men with footwear brands exhibiting alongside a curated selection of top men's contemporary apparel designers

Magic– one week in February, Las Vegas, NV

A collection of footwear, apparel and sourcing trade shows

Project (Part of Magic) – February Las Vegas, NV

The premier US contemporary fashion forum, showcasing men’s and women’s advanced contemporary, premium denim and designer collections

SOURCING at MAGIC - February, Las Vegas, NV

Brands, designers and sourcing executives gain access to global resources spanning the entire supply chain.

Sole Commerce – February and September in New York City

A trade show dedicated exclusively to upscale footwear and handbags with domestic and international retailers.

Miami International Merchandise Mart – Miami, FL

Open all year around, this wholesale market is focused on the needs of buyers in Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America, offering a unique selection of women's, children, and men's fashion apparel clothing, footwear, swimwear, accessories, jewelry, gifts, retail bags, footwear, handbags and more.

B & STA: The Metropolitan New York Footwear, Apparel & Accessories Marketplace – March in Secaucus, NJ

Over 500 product lines presented by more than 200 professional sales representatives.

GDS International Event for Shoes and Accessories - March in Düsseldorf, Germany

More than 500 exhibitors from over 25 countries present their latest collections for men's and women's footwear, leather goods and bags at this international platform for importers, wholesalers and buyers.

Global Shoes - March in Düsseldorf, Germany

Part of GDS, Global Shoes is considered a leading trade show for shoe sourcing with over 300 exhibitors in 2013

Texworld USA: July 16 -18 – New York, NY

Texworld USA is the largest sourcing event in North America for apparel fabric buyers, R&D and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals.

The Atlanta Shoe Market – February and August, Atlanta, GA

Some would say this shoe is as important as Magic in Vegas and FFaNY in NY for buyers

Atlanta Apparel - June 6 – 9 – Atlanta, GA

A part of AmericasMart, this is one of the most comprehensive apparel and garment sector trade shows with more than 1,000 exhibits. Exhibitors focus on items such as men’s, women’s, shoes, accessories and children’s apparel.

Bread & Butter: July 2 – 4 – Berlin, Germany

B&B is focused on helping buyers search for the latest and greatest in street and urban wear. As quoted by the New York Times, “Bread & Butter (is) among the world’s most important urban and street fashion trade fairs, a uniquely Berlin experience.”

Stylemax: August 10 – 12, 2013 – Chicago, IL

An apparel and accessory trade show where buyers shop the newest and most unique collections. Over 2,000 lines, many are the same lines and brands that exhibit in New York.

Premiere Vision: September 17 – 19 – Paris France

One of the world’s largest textile and fabric shows with around 700 weavers from 28 countries showing a large selection of fabrics including presentations and fashion seminars.