S.L.A.T.E. kicked off with an opening night party at Hard Rock Hotel's Vanity Nightclub, featuring DJ Skeet and DJ Jus Ske. In its fourth season, S.L.A.T.E. continues to be THE place to be if you are a directional "life-style" brand. In addition to the likes of Stussy, 10 Deep Clothing, LRG, Crooks & Castles and OBEY, this August S.L.A.T.E. welcomes brands such as DGK and The Hundreds to the line-up of must-see brands.
Sourcing at MAGIC, the largest and most comprehensive fashion sourcing event in North America, showcased more than 700 apparel and footwear manufacturers, fabric mills, trim & component suppliers, print design studios and fashion supply chain providers from over 40 countries.
Sourcing at MAGIC also launched two new sourcing categories: Design Elements, showcasing original design manufacturers (ODM), and Footsteps, the show's new footwear sourcing environment, representing both component suppliers and manufacturers. Sourcing at MAGIC opened the week with a great party at LAVO Nightclub at the Palazzo.
POOLTRADESHOW made the move over to Mandalay Bay and was met with great enthusiasm. As the industry's incubator for emerging talent and lifestyle fashion event, POOL experienced solid growth with new exhibitors such as, AMPM Studio, A(r)mour Jewelry, Grayling and Motel -- who joined the returning POOL lineup of standout brands including, Angel Court, Cameron Marks Agency, Jeffrey Campbell and Textile Junkie.