Major Trade Organizations, Such as the American Apparel & Footwear Association (Aafa), Represent Apparel, Footwear, and Other Sewn Products Manufactures as Well as Their Industry Suppliers, Which Compete in the Global Market
Major trade Organizations, such as the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), represent apparel, footwear, and other sewn products manufactures as well as their industry suppliers, which compete in the global market. (AMERICAN APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION). As the major trade association representing apparel, footwear, sewn products companies, and their suppliers, AAFA promotes and seeks to enhance members companies’ competitiveness, efficiency, and prosperity in the global marketplace. MAGIC international is one of the largest and most recognized organizers of apparel and fashion industry trade shows, held twice a year in Las Vegas, Nevada. [ (MAGIC MARKETPLACE) ]. The MAGIC Marketplace is the outstanding trade event in the international fashion industry, hosting global buyers and sellers of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, footwear, accessories and sourcing resources. The show’s goal is to connect and inspire the fashion community, fuse diverse trends, while offering unbeatable service to its customers. The MAGIC Marketplace consists of various submarkets including: * MAGIC Men’s Apparel: Footwear and Accessories. * WWDMAGIC Women’s and Children’s Apparel: Footwear and Accessories. * Sourcing at MAGIC: the International Apparel and Footwear Contract Manufacturers, Fabric & Trim Manufacturers and Service & Technology Providers. * FN PLATFORM: Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Footwear. * The PROJECT Global Trade show takes place four times a year and are held bi-annually in New York and Las Vegas. Vendors are comprised of both established lines and exciting up-and-comers, with more than 600 exhibitors participating per season. Established in 2003 as the leading wholesale event for premium contemporary fashion. industry’s most directional and saleable premium apparel, footwear and accessories combined with its unique, stylish and professional working environment for top retailers, stylists and editors has
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