Jul 7, 2023

Las Vegas Apparel adds resources to Las Vegas Fashion Week

Las Vegas Apparel will bring more brands, events and connections to Las Vegas Fashion Week this August, with one full day to source young contemporary, immediates, accessories, resort and gift lines before additional fashion week offerings open.

“Las Vegas Apparel is an integral part of Las Vegas Fashion Week, providing top lines in a perfect environment for face-to-face connections,” said Caron Stover, senior vice president of apparel at ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. “ANDMORE once again will host its can’t-miss, West-Coast-based, apparel sourcing event, with the hallmark hospitality, events, and amenities buyers know and love.”

This August, Las Vegas Apparel will present more than 100 lines showcasing the newest in young contemporary, immediates, accessories, resort and gift/lifestyle products. New and notable brands confirmed for this summer include: BOOMBA (undergarments and pasties); GLAM (young contemporary); Jelly Jeans (denim); Just Got 2 Have It (gifts); Makeup Junkie Bags (accessories); and Modern LULU (accessories). Las Vegas Apparel also will present leading young contemporary and accessories brands that have been with the show since its debut in 2021: ADORA; B.E. Stage; Ces Femme; Headbands of Hope; Lime & Chili; SPIN USA; Summer Renee Jewelry; and Timing/Lumiere.

As an exclusive Las Vegas Apparel benefit, buyers will have access to select World Market Center Las Vegas permanent showrooms open during Las Vegas Apparel. These suppliers of cross-category merchandise – Fine Lines Brands; Giftcraft; Gifts of Nature; Just Got 2 Have It!; Katie Loxton; Next Step Reps; Palladium, Inc.; and Sales Producers, Inc. – will offer additional lines including point-of-purchase resources such as candles, stationery, personal care items, décor and gifts.

Events and amenities

This August ANDMORE is bringing more events, amenities and giveaways to Las Vegas Apparel, with highlights including a kickoff party, daily giveaways and interactive events running throughout the four-day market.

Sunday, Aug. 6, Las Vegas Apparel will welcome buyers and brands to market at its Signature Kickoff Party at 5 p.m., with a custom popsicle station, branded giveaways and live music. Las Vegas Apparel will keep the energy high with daily, at-market events such as a photo booth bus on Sunday from 2 – 6 p.m., Vegas Girls Night In DIY skincare bags with Makeup Junkie Bags, Monday at 11 a.m., Dazzle Your Denim with Jade Marlin event on Monday at 2 p.m., and a Headbands of Hope #GRWM headband giveaway, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Every day, buyers have an opportunity to pick up a Las Vegas Apparel-branded hat, which is the August edition’s at-market giveaway.

Las Vegas Apparel attendees will enjoy daily amenities onsite. Exterior and lobby offerings will include branded photo ops, a morning DJ and a gourmet coffee bar. On the show floor, buyers can draw inspiration from the Curated Collections Vignette, showcasing a selection of gift and home items from partnered showrooms. Daily breakfast will be served for buyers alongside a mimosa station, daily at 9 a.m. Las Vegas Apparel also will provide daily lunch on the exhibit floor and a collection of food trucks outside from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in addition to the two cafes on the show floor.

Las Vegas Apparel runs Aug. 6-9 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas.