AUGUST 25 - 28, 2008
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
The largest apparel &
sourcing fabric event in North America -
connecting more than 750 contract
& original design
manufacturers, fabric & trim
suppliers, print design studios, and service
providers from over 30 countries to branded
apparel & accessory
companies, importers, designers, and product development
teams from major retailers.
Welcome to the MAGIC Marketplace – The Business of
Fashion. The following information
will help you prepare for one for one of the most
influential weeks in the fashion industry. An
all-encompassing preview of the season’s offerings,
the MAGIC Marketplace features entire collections,
exciting launches and undiscovered trends in men’s,
women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. No
other market offers thousands of resources at one highly
focused, comprehensive event.
Overview of Shows
Each February and August, the fashion industry
converges on Las Vegas for one of the most
influential four days in the business – the MAGIC Marketplace.
Over seventy years in the making, what started as a
small group of manufacturers has developed into the
preeminent fashion market in the world.
MAGIC connects a global audience of serious buyers
and sellers of men's, women's and children's apparel
and accessories. Thousands of retailers spanning single store
boutiques to mass market domestic and international
chains come to the Marketplace to access more
than 3,600 manufacturers showcasing
over 5,000 brands and private
label resources.
MAGIC International is the world's largest and most
widely recognized producer of trade shows for the apparel
industry. The MAGIC Marketplace consists
of four concurrent running events, providing the most
comprehensive apparel and accessory offerings found
anywhere in the world.
Show Location
The MAGIC Marketplace has called Las Vegas home since
1989. The show takes place at the Las Vegas Convention
Center and the Las Vegas Hilton (WWDMAGIC
Accessories and Swim categories only.)
IMMEDIATELY BENEFIT TO YOUR
BUSINESS
- Shorten your discovery, research and buying cycles.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and qualify factories that can meet your company's aesthetic, quality and profit requirements.
- Discover factories supplying: fashion value added production, volume commodities, and vertical package production.
- Take advantage of MAGIC's free educational conferences and workshops to give you a competitive edge.
- Learn about key trade legislation and customs laws to improve your bottom line.
- Meet major sourcing agents.
SHOW FLOOR CATEGORIES
Sourcing at MAGIC showcases companies in well
defined show floor categories making it easier for product
development teams to shop the show floor.
Below are the categories and how companies are
merchandised on the show floor:
- Contract Manufacturers - Global, full-package contractors / manufacturers showcasing large quantity production capabilities. Products are made according to specific sourcing requirements.
- Original Design Manufacturers - Original design manufacturers offer pre-designed lines available in minimum quantities of 360 units. For multi-unit retailers, private label marketers and branded exhibitors.
- Fabric - Innovative fabric, technical textiles, leather, suede, denim, fiber, print designs, and new design technology from leading domestic and international suppliers.
- Trim & Components - Featuring all things trim: rhinestones, buttons, embroidery, zippers, beads/sequins, appliqués, labels, ribbons, notions and more.
- Service Providers - features all aspects of the apparel supply chain, including technology solutions, consumer testing, logistics, displays & fixtures, packaging, finance, and apparel associations.
If you are interested to attend the show, please feel free to contact Khun Kritsananan Commercial Assistant, at tel: 02-205-5090 or 02-205-5282 (direct line), or email ksetasuv@mail.doc.gov