The fashion industry is embracing sustainability, and Europe, along with global destinations, is leading the way in 2025. Attending top fashion fairs is a fantastic opportunity for sustainable brands to network and find cutting-edge solutions for eco-friendly production.
This article highlights 20 of the best fashion fairs to visit in 2025, including major events in Europe and the USA, where you can discover new trends, materials, and innovations in sustainable fashion. Moreover, we’ll explore why shifting your production to Portugal can be a game-changer for your sustainable fashion brand.
1. Mod’Unica (Portugal)
Date: January 29-30, 2025
Location: Porto, Portugal
About: Mod’Unica is Portugal’s premier textile fair, known for showcasing innovative sustainable fabrics and eco-friendly technologies. Brands from around the world come here to explore high-quality, sustainable materials ideal for fashion.
2. MAGIC (USA)
Date: February 2025
Location: Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Nashville – USA
About: MAGIC is the ultimate destination for fashion buyers and brands, offering a full spectrum of apparel, footwear, and accessories across multiple US cities, with a focus on connecting and inspiring the global fashion community.
MAGIC Fashion Events Official Website
3. CIFF – Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (Copenhagen)
Date: August 2025
Location: Copenhagen
About: A hub for sustainable fashion, CIFF showcases Danish and international designers who prioritize eco-friendly fashion. The event promotes the importance of sustainable practices and ethical design.
4. Pure London (UK)
Date: February 2025
Location: London, UK
About: Pure London is the UK’s leading fashion trade show, known for its diverse and inspiring range of ready-to-wear collections, trend insights, and business networking opportunities.
5. ISPO Munich (Germany)
Date: January 2025
Location: Munich, Germany
About: ISPO Munich is the world’s first and only megatrend-oriented sports trade show, featuring a vast range of sportswear and setting trends for the active and outdoor fashion industry.
6. Coterie (USA)
Date: February 2025
Location: New York, USA
About: Coterie is a premier global event for women’s fashion, focusing on contemporary and advanced contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories in New York.
7. Tranoi (France)
Date: March 2025
Location: Paris, France
About: Tranoi Paris is a high-end trade show renowned for its curated selection of innovative and avant-garde designers, connecting the best creatives with top retailers.
8. MICAM Milano (Italy)
Date: February 2025
Location: Milan, Italy
About: MICAM Milano is the foremost international footwear fair, showcasing a wide range of footwear collections from luxury to casual, setting the trends for the industry.
9. Première Vision Paris (France)
Date: February 11-13, 2025
Location: Paris, France
About: Première Vision Paris is one of the world’s most influential textile and fashion trade fairs. This biannual event showcases sustainable innovations in fabrics, leather, accessories, and manufacturing technologies with dedicated areas for eco-friendly materials and production methods.
Première Vision Paris Official Website
10. Fashion For Good (The Netherlands)
Date: June 2025
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
About: Fashion For Good is a global initiative focused on advancing sustainability in fashion. The event includes exhibitions and talks from leaders in sustainable fashion, and aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative and sustainable practices.
Fashion For Good Official Website
11. Salone del Mobile (Italy)
Date: April 2025
Location: Milan, Italy
About: Known primarily as a furniture design fair, Salone del Mobile also celebrates sustainable design across various sectors, including fashion, with a focus on ethical materials and green innovation.
Salone del Mobile Official Website
12. COUTURE (USA)
Date: June 4-8, 2025
Location: Wynn Las Vegas, NV, USA
About: COUTURE is a prestigious trade show for luxury jewelry and timepieces, catering to designers and retailers in the high-end market. It provides an intimate setting where luxury brands connect with top-tier retailers and designers, featuring both heritage houses and emerging artisans.
13. Agenda Show (USA)
Date: August 2025
Location: Las Vegas, USA
About: Agenda Show in Las Vegas is the leading forum for streetwear and action sports apparel, gathering top brands and buyers from around the globe. It’s a premier event for streetwear and action sports apparel brands looking to connect with retailers and industry professionals.
14. Allfashion sourcing Cape Town (South Africa)
Date: July 8-10, 2025
Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa
About: Allfashion sourcing Cape Town is a trade show that connects manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers in the fashion and textile industries. It serves as a key platform for networking and exploring new sourcing opportunities in Africa, highlighting industry trends and contemporary fashion.
allfashion sourcing Cape Town Official Website
15. Global Sourcing Expo Australia (Australia)
Date: Multiple dates (June 17-19 in Sydney, November 18-20 in Melbourne)
Location: Multiple locations in Australia
About: The Global Sourcing Expo Australia is a trade event connecting buyers with international apparel, textiles, and homewares suppliers. It provides industry professionals with apparel sourcing and global sourcing opportunities, offering insights into worldwide trends and strategies.
Global Sourcing Expo Australia Official Website
16. WESA Trade Shows (USA)
Date: August 13-16, 2025
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
About: WESA Trade Shows are renowned industry events for the Western and equestrian industries. They bring together the best in Western and equestrian fashion, offering a focused, industry-specific marketplace where retailers and manufacturers can connect with top brands and discover upcoming trends.
WESA Trade Shows Official Website
17. The London Textile Fair (UK)
Date: September 2-3, 2025
Location: Business Design Centre, London, UK
About: The London Textile Fair is the UK’s leading sourcing event for fashion fabrics, accessories, and trims. It provides a platform for textile and accessories manufacturers to showcase the latest fabric trends and allows designers, buyers, and production teams to connect directly with European suppliers.
The London Textile Fair Official Website
18. Fashionsustain (Germany)
Date: July 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
About: Fashionsustain is an event held during Berlin Fashion Week, dedicated to sustainable fashion. The event showcases cutting-edge sustainable fashion technologies, materials, and production methods.
Fashionsustain Official Website
19. Impressions Expo (USA)
Date: Multiple dates (March 20-22 in Atlantic City, October 2-4 in Dallas)
Location: Multiple locations across the USA
About: Impressions Expo is a premier event for the decorated apparel and imprinted products industry. It brings together professionals to explore the latest innovations in apparel decoration technologies and techniques, providing hands-on experiences and valuable networking opportunities.
Impressions Expo Official Website
20. Functional Fabric Fair (USA)
Date: April 14-16, 2025
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR, USA
About: Functional Fabric Fair is a premier trade show highlighting the latest advancements in performance materials. Tailored for textile industry professionals, the event focuses on functional fabrics and cutting-edge materials, bringing together experts and innovators to showcase technologies and trends in performance textiles.
Functional Fabric Fair Official Website
These 20 fashion fairs represent some of the best opportunities in 2025 to discover new trends, materials, and innovations in sustainable fashion. As the industry continues to prioritize eco-conscious practices, attending these events will help you stay ahead of the curve and network with like-minded professionals. If you’re ready to develop your next sustainable collection, visit www.portugaltextile.com/create-your-collection and take the first step towards creating fashion that’s both stylish and sustainable.
