LVA & WWIN Continue Growth and Momentum at Las Vegas Fashion Week
Las Vegas, NV – March 3, 2025 – The third semi-annual edition of the co-located WWIN (Womenswear in Nevada) Show and Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) market wrapped up its latest Las Vegas Fashion Week event, February 9-12, 2025, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. This year's event featured an enhanced show floor layout, the debut of The Men’s Edit, and signature premier amenities—offering buyers a seamless and productive buying experience.
"WWIN has always been about creating a dynamic ecosystem where brands and buyers can connect in meaningful ways, and this year’s event reinforced that vision,” said Mel Montes, VP of WWIN. “The synergy across categories, the energy on the show floor, and the strength of our exhibitor and retailer community continue to flourish. As we evolve, we remain committed to fostering an environment where business gets done, relationships are strengthened, and opportunities are abundant."
The markets, which showcased a combined 1,500+ lines across the show floor, welcomed buyers from 43 states and 19 international countries, with most visiting from the West and Midwest regions.
“The feedback after the markets always speaks for itself. Buyers and exhibitors continue to express their gratitude for the friendliness, hospitality and easy-to-navigate market format that LVA fosters,” said Caron Stover, ANDMORESM SVP, Apparel. "While Las Vegas Fashion Week can be a hectic sourcing experience, LVA stands out by offering a seamless, stress-free, and productive environment tailored for every attendee."
As Las Vegas Apparel and WWIN continue to grow, exhibitors are seeing new opportunities, and buyers are taking note. With an expanding marketplace and standout hospitality, both shows are proving The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas to be an essential stop during Las Vegas Fashion Week.
“In an economy where many markets are shrinking or staying the same size, Las Vegas Apparel is a market that is growing for us every show,” said Michael Shim, VP of Timing/Lumiere.
Albert Chi, President of Spin USA, added, “Las Vegas Apparel has been growing every single show. With the addition of WWIN, we are noticing even more positive growth and have even opened new accounts with buyers attending for WWIN!”
While brands noted the market’s growth, buyers reiterated their appreciation of LVA and WWIN’s hospitality.
“This venue takes such good care of its buyers, from breakfast and lunch, to snacks and waters around the floor to make sure we are hydrated,” said Lu Knueven, owner of Artistic Works by Lu in Levenworth, KS, and Springfield, MO. “LVA is leading in fashion, and with so many of the largest brands we work with at LVA, we are sure to continue coming back!”
New buyer, Chelsey Jones, owner of CJ Lines in Millry, AL, added, “This was our first trip to Vegas and we will definitely be back. Our market experience was great, we loved the layout of the show and we appreciate all the amenities to make it easier for buyers. This is our new favorite market!”
In addition to hallmark women’s contemporary, young contemporary, and accessories categories, the highly anticipated debut of The Men’s Edit exceeded expectations, proving that there is a strong demand for a men’s market within Las Vegas. The launch was met with enthusiasm from both exhibitors and buyers, demonstrating that this new category has the potential to reposition Las Vegas as a key destination for menswear. With immediate interest from new brands and requests for expanded floor space, The Men’s Edit is poised for significant growth, further strengthening WWIN’s ecosystem.
The next co-located edition of WWIN and LVA returns August 17-20, 2025, at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information about WWIN and Las Vegas Apparel and to stay updated on future events, please visit www.wwinshow.com and www.lasvegas-apparel.com.
About Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN): WWIN is THE most comprehensive destination amid Las Vegas Fashion Week for retailers to source women's apparel and accessories. True to its strong reputation, WWIN offers attendees a unique experience through unparalleled hospitality, networking, workshop-style education, and appointment-setting programs, which carefully introduces compatible buyers and exhibitors to drive order writing. Connect with the entire industry in February and August during Las Vegas Fashion Week and discover what our all-inclusive brands have to offer including women’s contemporary apparel, missy-modern, plus, petite, tall, specialty fashion, accessories, footwear, and more. wwinshow.com.
About Clarion Events, Inc.: Clarion's North American Headquarters, Clarion Events, Inc. produces 50 events across 12 sectors including trade and enthusiast events. Clarion Events North America which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events, UK, and backed by The Blackstone Group has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the United States with aggressive growth through acquisition, launch, and innovation. Clarion Events, Inc. has offices in Shelton, CT; Tulsa, OK; and Rochelle Park, NJ. us.clarionevents.com.
About Las Vegas Apparel: Las Vegas Apparel is the premier West Coast fashion sourcing market, adding a curated mix of young contemporary apparel and accessories to Las Vegas Fashion Week at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. With the co-location of Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN), buyers have access to an expanded selection of top brands and categories across both shows. Owned and operated by ANDMORE℠, Las Vegas Apparel is held twice annually and provides a dynamic and comprehensive sourcing experience for the fashion industry. LasVegas-Apparel.com.
About ANDMORE℠: ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. Serving industries such as home décor, gift, furniture and apparel, ANDMORE supports the global B2B community through its unmatched marketplace experiences. ANDMORE.com.
Media Contacts:
Clarion Events/WWIN: Bryanna Timney, bryanna.timney@clarionevents.com ANDMORE/Las Vegas Apparel: Amanda Merritt, amerritt@andmore.com