ATLANTA — June 20, 2023 — The largest sourcing event on the East Coast makes a grand return to the Javits Convention Center in New York City this July 18-20, 2023. The co-located event will offer an expansive show floor with brand-new special feature areas and a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Renowned for its role as a source of inspiration for designers, buyers, and industry professionals, the event will give attendees the opportunity to explore the latest fashion textile, apparel, and home trends through curated showcases and educational presentations. The Texworld Trend Showcase, curated by New York-based trend agency DONEGER | TOBE, returns to the show floor along with a presentation of the Fall/Winter 24/25 themes and Explore the Floor Tour by Creative Director, Kai Chow. Attendees will also be able to take home a complimentary trend book encompassing each curated segment.
A brand new element to the co-located event, the Home Trend Showcases curated by Nancy Fire, Creative Director for Nancy Fire Designs, will provide home textile-focused attendees with a curated journey through the color, pattern, and material trends for Fall/Winter 24/25. Immediately following her trend presentation, Fire will lead a guided Home Trendspotting Tour of the four vignettes featuring products from Home Textiles Sourcing exhibitors.
As a prominent forum for the industry to learn and stay up-to-date on the latest innovations in textiles and state of the trade industry, Texworld New York City’s leading educational programs including Textile Talks and the Lenzing Seminar Series, will return once again to the summer event. Foremost industry professionals from brands including Alice + Olivia and Steve Madden will offer attendees valuable knowledge and practical advice to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving marketplace.
A longstanding partner of Texworld New York City and key industry player, Lenzing will once again join the upcoming summer event with expanded resources and offerings through the Lenzing Seminar Series and Lenzing Innovation Pavilion which will showcase a range of sustainable exhibitors, highlighting their commitment to promoting eco-friendly practices within the industry. “We are thrilled to have Lenzing’s continued support and expertise, which further enhances the educational and sustainable aspects of Texworld New York City”, stated Jennifer Bacon, Vice President, Messe Frankfurt Inc., Fashion + Apparel.
Tori Piscatelli, Regional Marketing Manager for Lenzing, expressed “The Lenzing Seminar Series at Texworld New York City exemplifies how Lenzing, a leader in the textile industry, looks beyond fiber to connect leading voices in the industry. It is an honor to bring together brands, mill partners, NGOs, leaders and experts in the industry to discuss the most current and crucial topics. From innovation and nex-gen solutions to social responsibility and sustainability, these panels are educational and inspirational and we appreciate the collaboration and support from Messe Frankfurt and our partners to be able to bring this series to life.”
With the aim to provide visitors with an enriching and productive experience, the show will include enhanced networking opportunities and new specialty interactive elements including the “Dye-It-Yourself” dye workshops provided by Sodhani Biotech. Led by Founder and CEO, Sidhant Sodhani, the workshops will give attendees both a scientific as well as a hands-on experience in the process of natural dyeing.
Partnership shows, Printsource and Global Footwear Sourcing, will also return to the summer edition alongside Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City, and Home Textiles Sourcing making the event a one-stop-shop for global sourcing.
Registration for the summer event is open.
For more information on the co-located event or to register, please visit us online: www.texworldevolutionnyc.com
Posted: June 20, 2023
Source: The Messe Frankfurt Group
