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SEP 10-12, International Lingerie Show Las Vegas, NV - Rio Hotel Convention Center Buyers come from all over the world to see this show. The tone of the show defi nitely leans to the sexy and adult, although there are lines offering daywear,


intimate apparel, normal


sleepwear and loungewear. The show also features dancewear, clubwear, swimwear, sexy shoes, hosiery and associated items. You can also fi nd adult novelties of EVERY kind and descrip- tion. For more information: Specialty Trade Show, Jeff Yunis, 3939 Hardie Rd., Coconut Grove, FL 33133-6437. Telephone: 305-663-6635; Fax: 305-661-8118; Email: info@spectrade.com; Website:www.wwinshow.com, www.spectrade.comf.


SEP 11-14, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center Provides retailers with the most comprehensive selection souvenir and resort products, including destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, t-shirts, beach items, coastal and nauti- cal, lake, mountain and lodge, ski-themed products, destination, logo products, shell items, giftware, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more. For more information: Urban Expositions, Lisa Glosson, Show Manager, 1690 Roberts Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976 ext. 334, 678- 370-0034; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email: lglosson@urban-expo.com; Website:www.urban-expo.com.


SEP 27-29, Imprinted Sportswear Show -


Ft. Worth Ft. Worth, TX - Ft. Worth Convention Center Throughout the years, thousands of attendees have been able to forge critical relationships with the 250 plus exhibitors that participate on an annual basis. Industry buyers are eager to see the latest industry trends, techniques and equipment. They also rely heavily on the comprehensive conference program to provide the expert knowledge needed to turn investments into profi ts. If you are involved in the decorated apparel industry - whether in screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, retail, or marketing - ISS will show you how to achieve quality results and do so profi tably. For more information: Nielsen Business Media, Brian Pagel, 13760 Noel Rd., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75240. Telephone: 1-800-933-8735, 770-291-5416; Fax: 770-777-8700; Email: brian.pagel@nielsen.com; Website: www.issshows.com.


OCT 15-18, L.A. Market Week Women’s, Junior & Contemporary Women’s Apparel


Department Stores Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Five seasons a year, retailers from around the globe converge at the CMC for Los Angeles Fashion Market, featuring thou- sands of the industry’s best established brands and emerging designers for apparel,


footwear, accessories, gift & lifestyle


product. Located in hundreds of showrooms and several specialty tradeshows on various fl oors of the CMC. For more information: California Mart, Audrey Okulick, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: aokulick@californiamarketcenter.com; Website:www.californiamarketcenter.com.


OCT 15-18, Los Angeles Shoe Show Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Showcases hundreds of premier footwear collections from burgeon- ing labels and established brands. For more information: California Mart, Audrey Okulick, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630- 3708; Email: aokulick@californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www. californiamarketcenter.com.


OCT 25-28, Dallas Apparel & Accessories Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center A showcase for some 14,000 lines of women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. For more information:Dallas Market Center, Ashley Banks, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214-655- 6183, 800-325-6587; Fax: 214-655-6105; Email: info@dmcmail.com; Website:www.dallasmarketcenter.com.


NOV 7-9, IFAI Expo Americas 2012 Boston, MA - Boston Convention & Exhibit Center The largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas. More than 7,000 industry professionals and over 400 exhibitors are expected to do business during IFAI Expo. IFAI Expo will showcase existing and emerging technologies in specialty fabrics-bringing together all levels of the value chain - from fi ber producer to end product manufacturer. Attendees can see new products and technology, keep current on industry trends and issues; Examine the learn new design, manufacturing and marketing strategies; and meet with specifi c companies. Hundreds of top suppliers unveil a dynamic showcase of existing and emerging technologies in fabrics, equip- ment, components, fi ber, fi lms, chemicals and technical services. IFAI will again offer education and valuable marketing tool kits to capture market share with symposiums that inform and educate manufacturers, architects, engineers, designers, business leaders and industry professionals about tested practices, design trends, award-winning case studies and business-boosting strategies.


IFAI Expo Americas 2012 is a Dept. of Commerce IBP event. For more information: Industrial Fabrics Association International, Todd Lindemann, Vice President Conference Management, 1801 County Rd. B W, Roseville, MN 55113. Telephone: 800-208-2615, 651-225-6918; Fax: 651-631-9334; Email: ifaiexpo@ifai.com; Website:www.ifaiexpo.info.


NOV 8-12, International Gift Exposition in The


Smokies IGES & The Souvenir Super Show Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center The Largest Resort & Souvenir Gift Show in America! The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies® & Sovenir Super Show® For more information: M & M Gift Shows, Susan Mills / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608; Fax: 800-430-8448; Email: info@iges.us; Website: www.iges.us.


NOV 10-12, Gatlinburg Apparel & Jewelry Market Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center This show features Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Apparel, Fashion Jewelry and Accessories, Fine Jewelry and Gifts from all over the world. Wholesale Only, Writing Orders, Immediate Delivery and Cash-and-Carry. Business License Required. For more information: The Norton Shows, Linda Norton, P.O. Box 265, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone: 865-436-6151; Fax: 865-436-6152; Email: nortonshow@gmail.com; Website: www.nortonshows.com.


Automotive OCT 30 - NOV 2, Automotive Aftermarket Industry


Week / Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Center AAPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is reserved for automotive industry professionals. No other trade event or trade show offers as many qualifi ed buyers and distributors from all segments of the automotive aftermarket. More than 115,300* professionals from every corner of the global automotive aftermarket community attended AAIW 2006 - more than 51,500* of them were buyers with purchasing power. More than 2,067 exhibitors displayed their products at AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Event of the Year! For more information: William T. Glasgow, Inc., William Glasgow Sr. - Managing Director, 10729 W. 163rd Pl., Orlando Park,


IL 60467. Telephone: 708-226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310; Email: info@aapexshow.com; Website: www.aapexshow.com.


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