LAS VEGAS — The International Market Centers (IMC), which organizes trade shows for the furniture, gift, home decor and clothing wholesale sectors, will step up its activities for the fourth annual edition Las Vegas Clothing detained at the Exhibition at the World Market Center in Las Vegas February 12-15, 2023. This year, the show will offer expanded sourcing resources and a full range of buyer events and amenities to enhance the exhibitor and attendee experience.
“Las Vegas Apparel will bring high energy and expanding resources to the start of Las Vegas Fashion Week in February 2023,” said Caron Stover, IMC senior vice president of apparel. “IMC continues to grow its brands, buyers, events and gear on the West Coast, making Las Vegas Apparel a must-see destination‘A must-see destination in February.“
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Attendees will be offered an expanded list of exhibitors to network with, as pre-registrations are up significantly from 2022. “We expect to host over 150 lines across more than 75 Exhibitors are bringing larger collections and we are expecting an increase of about 10% over last year,” Stover said.. The increased number of exhibitors will be complemented by a full range of events and buyer facilities at the show.
As an added benefit, Las Vegas Apparel buyers will have access to select permanent showrooms at World Market Center Las Vegas that will be open during Las Vegas Apparel. These multi-category merchandise vendors will offer additional lines, including point-of-purchase resources such as candles, stationery, personal care items and more.Andhorn and gifts.
To complete the market experience, attendees will also be able to enjoy on-site amenities and giveaways at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. Outdoor and lobby offerings will include branded photo ops with a morning DJ and a gourmet coffee bar. Each day of the show, a Las Vegas Apparel branded giveaway will be distributed, featuring items such as customizable belt bags and hair clips. and personalized embroidered t-shirts sponsored by Timing et Lumière.
Additionally, the show will feature a Spring/Summer 2023 trend installation on the show floor, showcasing ways to style colors, upcoming popular patterns and more.
Show organizers will kick off the event in style by capitalizing on the fact that the 2023 Super Bowl will take place on the show’s opening day. This is the second year in a row that the show dates have coincided with the Super Bowl, allowing attendees and exhibitors to network while attending the second annual Las Vegas Apparel Watch Party for the big game on February 12 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Partygoers will enjoy an exclusive VIP observation deck, photo ops, an open bar, food and beverage options and more.
“Industry associations and purchasing groups are eager to return to the markets for the winter 2023 buying season,“ Dorothy Belshaw, IMC’s executive vice president and chief customer officer, said. “As groups return from a pandemic-related hiatus, we are reimagining their presence at the Atlanta Marketplace and Las Vegas Marketplace. Augmented meetings and gatherings are opportunities for these groups to engage with the broader community of buyers and sellers.“
Contact Caron Stover at cstover@imcenters.com; Dorothy Belshaw at dbelshaw@imcenters.com