Dallas Market Center Brings Apparel & Accessories Market & Total Home & Gift Together in March for Twice the Trends
DALLAS – February 29, 2024 – Trending fashion plus the hottest gift and home décor brands as well as gameday resources: Dallas Market Center brings together two markets from March 19-22, Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home & Gift Market, for the ultimate buying experience. Retailers will be able to source the newest, trending products in apparel, footwear, and fashion accessories while also finding complementing items in gift, home decor, holiday, and other categories.
March Market pre-registration is tracking ahead of last year’s show, continuing a 2024 trend that began at January trade events and is fueled by an influx of new and expanded showrooms, expanded Temps welcoming 50 new exhibitors, and new buyers arriving from across the country eager to find new products in a single, efficient marketplace.
“Once a year we host two markets together for a big event that has something for everyone,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO, Dallas Market Center. “Having these two markets happen simultaneously allows retailers to survey trends across all lifestyle categories and find the newest products within an easy-to-navigate marketplace.”
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
New and Noteworthy Exhibitors in Apparel & Accessories
An extensive number of new and returning exhibitors with trending products in apparel, footwear, and accessories will be showcased on multiple floors.
You’ll find permanent showroom updates on the 15th floor, including new showrooms for Aratta (WTC 15010), Milio Milano (WTC 15636), Caryn Lawn (WTC 15642), and an expansion for UnCommon Fashion (WTC 15656). On the 13th floor Steve Madden (WTC 13250) debuts their newly relocated and expanded showroom.
The Temps are showcased on four floors: WTC 10, 11, 12 and 13. On WTC 13 you’ll find Aureum (WTC 13-2128), Walker + Wade (WTC 13-1818), Frisson Fur (WTC 13-2001), and ESTHEME Cashmere (WTC 13-1812). Accessories Temps will include Bara Boheme (WTC 13-1015), Baublerella (WTC 13-0003), LJ Sonder (WTC 13-1741), and Packed Party (WTC 13-1514). The temps will feature a special neighborhood not to miss for Emerging Designers with brands including By Jenna Lee (WTC 13-1712), Easton Elle (WTC 13-1703), Holystone (WTC 13-1700), Pissenlit (WTC 13-1707), RHO (WTC 13-1711), and Zanatany Concepts WTC 13-1716.
On the 10th floor, Young Contemporary Temps will include dozens of new and returning brands that bring the latest styles. Footwear is a category enjoying tremendous growth in Dallas, and its location on the 10th floor allows for a greater number of brands to be featured. New and noteworthy are Culture of Brave (WTC 10-2314), Gabor (WTC 10-2308), David Isaac (WTC 10-2305), and KAANAS Shoes.
The 12th floor presents hundreds of young contemporary resources from leading brands including BiBi (WTC 12-1818), Elle Gray (WTC 12-3700), and America and Beyond (WTC 12-3400). On the 11th floor is the return of Cash & Carry, presenting immediate goods across a wide range of categories in dozens of booths featuring LOLA Bags (WTC 11-1202), Maddon & Co. (WTC 11-1211), Reset By Jane (WTC 11-1105), and Wilder and Soul (WTC 11-1203).
Score Big with Gameday
Exhibitors and showrooms are bringing the newest gameday apparel, accessories, gifts, and décor for retailers to show team spirit across a variety of products in new and exciting ways. You’ll find gameday apparel, accessories, and footwear throughout our temporary exhibitors and permanent showrooms. On the 10th floor, you can find the latest gameday gear at And the Why (WTC 10-1200) and Gameday Boots (WTC 10-2404). The 12th floor features new styles in apparel at Main Strip (WTC 12-4824), Adrienne Inc. (WTC 12-2400), Bucketlist (WTC 12-1819), Bibi (WTC 12-1818), Davi & Dani (WTC 12-1430), Peach Love CA (WTC 12-1316), Le lis (WTC 12-1308), Day + Moon (WTC 12-1119), and Timing (WTC 12-1111).
On the 13th floor there is a mix of apparel, accessories, and footwear throughout permanent and temporary exhibitors. In permanent showrooms, you’ll find trending gameday products in Duo Threads (WTC 13868) and Brianna Cannon (WTC 13434). Find great gameday apparel and accessories with our temporary exhibitors. Trending apparel can be found at Ames Layne X Tru Colors Gameday (WTC 13-1516), College Town Toiles (WTC 13-1701), Why Dress (WTC 13-1924), LivyLu (WTC 13-2112), and Charlie Southern (WTC 13-2113). Finalize your gameday with accessories from Kenz Kustomz (WTC 13-1004), Beaded Blondes (WTC 13-1301), Packed Party (WTC 13-1514), Treasure Jewels (WTC 13-1606), Teleties (WTC 13-1610), Taylor Shaye Designs (WTC 13-1614), Tart by Taylor (WTC 13-1620), and dozens of gift showrooms in the Trade Mart and World Trade Center.
More to Explore at KidsWorld
Also taking place March 19-22 is KidsWorld, presenting exhibitors in permanent showrooms and temporary space on the 8th floor of the World Trade Center for twice the trends in children's apparel, accessories, toy, and more. New for March market in permanent showroom news is the expansion of Mike Ingram Sales, Inc (WTC 8505). Find the latest from our temporary exhibitors including Milkbarn (WTC 8701-5), Jamie Kay Group (WTC 8701-13), Kais Kid Co. (WTC 8701-2), Charlie Rae (WTC 8701-6), Love To Dream (WTC 8701-29), Macis Design (WTC 8701-34), and Karela Kids (WTC 8701-52). Products for gameday can be found at Azariah (WTC 8701-42) and Let's Cheer (WTC 8701-7).
Market Events and Hospitalities
All retailers are welcome to join events and hospitalities that are happening during the show, which include a contemporary trend fashion show, educational retail discussions, industry networking events, and more. Featured events include:
Tuesday, March 19
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The Dallas Experience with The Boutique Hub | 1 pm WTC 13 Info Booth
This tour of the 13th floor will focus on permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors and will cover top trends, with a focus on gameday and tailgate apparel and accessories. Stick around for a post-tour tailgate/gameday happy hour on the atrium. Fashion Show - Pre-Show Party | 5 pm WTC 1 - Atrium
Enjoy complimentary cocktails and music before you take your seats for the Contemporary Trend Fashion Show!
A Contemporary Trend Fashion Show | 6:15 pm WTC 1 – Atrium
Join us for our Contemporary Trend Fashion Show. Get inspired and source the hottest apparel and accessories that can be found in our showrooms and temporary exhibitors!
Wednesday, March 20
Fashion Feature: A Retail Conversation | 2 pm WTC 10 – Atrium
Join us for a panel discussion with retailers and exhibitors about the importance of accessories and gifts and the value they can bring to your business.
You can find a full list of events at Dallasmarketcenter.com.
New and Expanded Gift and Home Showrooms
Debuting for the March Total Home & Gift market you’ll find an expanded Novart (192 WTC). Notable relocations include Fortune Silks, Inc (WTC 368), Impressive Enterprises (WTC 347), and Dallas Gift Wrap Creations (WTC 121).
Can’t-miss showrooms open in March that debuted in January include:
The debut of the flagship OneCoast showroom; the arrival of Anne McGilvray & Co. and Kimberly Wahlberg; and the expansion of Ivystone featuring a branded space for Consuela fashion accessories.
Also in the World Trade Center, The Gerson Companies arrived in WTC 315; RAZ expanded in WTC 332, 340, and Ashore expanded into an addition space in WTC 570. There’s new space for The Light Garden (WTC 360) and many floral and holiday companies have new homes. Those include American Best (WTC 452), Cheungs (WTC 467), Diamond Star (WTC 312), Farrisilk (WTC 322), Green Import Limited (WTC 265), Maxsilk (WTC 316), Unlimited Containers (WTC 423), Vickerman Company (WTC 386), Wholesale Glass Vases (WTC 451), Zucker Feather Company (WTC 334), and Fantastic Craft (WTC 334).
In the Trade Mart, a large new showroom from Primitives by Kathy debuted in TM 1333. P. Graham Dunn opened in 2634, Candleberry Candles debuted in TM 1735, Gift Essentials opened in 1440, plus there are new spaces for Round Top Collection (TM 2066), Catherine Lillywhite (TM 1335) and Honey & Me (TM 2301).
In the Interior Home + Design Center, Visual Comfort & Co. (1D111) debuted an expanded showroom with all brands together in one place. Surya debuted its new showroom in 1D321 with a celebration. MC Studio (2F140) expanded to include Bernhardt Interiors and Tomlinson Furniture. Shadow Catchers Art (WTC 194) has its own showroom in the hallways between the IHDC and WTC. Noble Furniture relocated to the second floor (2F125). Game Room Furniture Partners debuted in 1D102. French Market Collection arrived (2F133) The Gallery showroom (IHDC 1D202) welcomes new exhibitors Shelfology (GL 80), The Library by Anne McGilvray (GL 18), and Home Trends & Designs (GL 102) joining recent arrival Mainly Baskets Home (GL 82).
Former Gourmet Market exhibitors have showrooms of their own: KMBK, with gourmet foods, kitchen, outdoor, home and pet products is now in Trade Mart 2242, and Oh Sugar! is in Trade Mart 2218.
Gameday Gifts
Showcase your team spirit in fresh ways with gift lines from exhibitors across the Trade Mart and World Trade Center. In the Trade Mart, you can find product lines with a gameday emphasis in Cliff Price & Company (TM 1810), Coton Colors Company (TM 2212), Patrick and Company (TM 2927), and Road Runners (TM 1743, 1521). In the World Trade Center, showrooms include OneCoast (WTC 180), Diverse Marketing (WTC 453), Keith Smith (WTC 200), and Melrose (WTC 310).
Unmatched Hotel Offers
Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new, lower rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $127/night. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.
For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and the DMC Daily Dose.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in gifts, home décor, gourmet and housewares, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting, and apparel and accessories. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80% of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.
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