Representatives for MAGIC described its recent show as “incredibly positive” with more than 3500 exhibitors set up in the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Manadalay Bay Convention Center.
ISAM, the semi-annual swimwear event, was “bigger than ever,” featuring more than 300 brands, including the launch of Nanette Lepore Swim and well as returning brands like DKNY, ViX, Ella Moss and Marc Jacobs. ISAM also welcomed a new partnership with Dar Be Dar, the official swimwear sponsor for the Miss Universe pageant.
WHITE, which is WWDMAGIC's “better-to-bridge” area, reportedly doubled its size and featured major brands lincuding Dina Bar-El, Tadashi Shoji, Sue Wong, Aidan Mattox and Basix Black Label, among others.
PREMIUM at MAGIC unveiled “The Indigo Gallery,” a newly dedicated denim area that housed brands such as Lucky Brand Jeans, GirBaud, Ami Jeans and more.
Sourcing at MAGIC also launched two new sourcing categories: Design Elements, showcasing original design manufacturers (ODM), and Footsteps, the show's new footwear sourcing environment, representing both component suppliers and manufacturers.
POOLTRADESHOW made the move over to Mandalay Bay and was met with “great enthusiasm,” featuring new exhibitors such as AMPM Studio, A(r)mour Jewelry, Grayling and Motel — who joined the returning POOL lineup of standout brands including, Angel Court, Cameron Marks Agency, Jeffrey Campbell and Textile Junkie.
