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Vice President of WWDMAGIC shares top ready-to-wear trends for August show

This upcoming month, WWDMAGIC will take place from August 14-16. At the Las Vegas Convention Center, various fashion industry insiders and experts will gather for the bi-annual trade event. This year, FashionUnited chatted with Vice President of WWDMAGIC Kelly Helfman for her top picks of ready-to-wear and accessories trends. Below, Helfman...

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WWDMAGIC Las Vegas has successful turnout for women's brands

WWDMAGIC just held its latest trade event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Expanding this year with two new events including Accessories the Show and the WWD Content Studio, as well as focusing on growing its portfolio reach, the show was able to bring out a great turn of fashion professionals. The show took place from February 21-23 at Las...

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FN Platform puts an artistic twist on its show and highlights new brands

From February 21-23, FN Platform attracts buyers and global leaders in the footwear industry for its show in Las Vegas. As a subsidiary of UBM Fashion Group, the showcase highlights emerging and established brands of footwear including men's, women's, junior's, children's footwear and more spanning from 20 countries. FashionUnited chats with...

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WWDMAGIC expands with two new areas

WWDMAGIC just announced that it will be adding two new areas for its show floor. The event, which takes place February 21-23 in Las Vegas, will be expanding its show with Accessories the Show as well as the WWD Content Studio. Accessories the Show will focus on all accessories under one roof for buyers. The show will span over 50,000 square feet...

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Kelly Helfman, Show Director of WWDMAGIC, shares upcoming trends

As the young contemporary market is growing, there are various upcoming trends for the new season. With WWDMAGIC just around the corner, there are a select few key pieces highlighted for the evolving market. In order to note these trends before the show, FashionUnited chatted with Kelly Helfman, Show Director of WWD, about the evolution of Young...

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UBM Advanstar expands tradeshows by acquirining BJI

Vegas-based tradeshow Magic recently has announced expansions. Aside from expanding to Japan this year, the show’s parent company UBM Advanstar is planning to expand its holdings by acquiring Business Journals Inc. Business Journals Inc. currently produces shows such as Stitch, Fame, MRket, and more. UBM Advanstar will officially acquire the...

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Ayumi Shibata wins WWDMAGIC contest with Los Angeles label

Los Angeles - Since 2013, WWDMAGIC has hosted a Crème de la Crème contest every summer where select designers participant for a change to meet with representatives and buyers for Galeries Lafayette. This year’s winner, chosen for her unique and boho-chic styles, was Japanese designer Ayumi Shibata. The contest invites designers from all over to...