AUGUST 22, 23, 24 2011 SOURCING OPENS ON THE 21ST LAS VEGAS & MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTERS (877)554 4834 MAGIC EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR MORE PARTIES, EVENTS AND DAILY HAPPENINGS CLICK HERE
MAGIC PRESENTS ROCK THE BELLS The world-famous Rock the Bells tour is making a special stop at MAGIC this summer. Don’t miss live performances by Mobb Deep, Ghostface and Raekwon, performing classic tracks from their most popular albums. Invite only. RSVP required. MANDALAY BAY, HOUSE OF BLUES MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND 8:00-11:00PM POOL OPENING PARTY WITH FOOLS GOLD Kick off POOLTRADESHOW at the opening night party with FOOL’S GOLD, DJ Harvey, Nguzunguzu and Nomi (Jessica 6). Open bar 9PM to 1AM. Supported by Sapporo and Fader magazine. MANDALAY BAY, HOUSE OF BLUES, THE FOUNDATION ROOM MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND 9:00PM
FN PLATFORM OPENING NIGHT PARTY Are you ready to rock? Come join the party! Music by Vegas legend Peter Monroy and his band. Sponsored by Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE), the Spanish footwear trade organization. Free food, free drinks, free footwear fun. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH HALL, FN PLATFORM, FN CAFÉ MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND 6:45-8:30PM FASHION SPLASH SWIM FASHION SHOW & PARTY Join us for the swimwear fashion show and party, held at Vegas’ stylish new boutique hotel – RUMOR. This event will feature a swimwear fashion show, poolside cabanas, and a special performance by American Idol finalist, Ashley Rodriguez. RUMOR HOTEL TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD 6:00-10:00PM
KARMALOOP AND VGB PRESENT THE OFFICIAL S.L.A.T.E. PARTY Kick off S.L.A.T.E. at the opening night party with celebrity performance by Pusha T. Bring your MAGIC badge for entry. 21 and over, please. HAZE AT ARIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD 10:00PM MALOOF BEST LINE CHALLENGE MAGIC has partnered with Maloof Skateboarding, producers of the Maloof Money Cup, to create and host the Maloof Best Line Challenge – a new pro/am skateboard competition with over $17,500 in prize money up for grabs. Watch the semi-finals and finals live. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, STREET SKATE COURSE BEHIND MAIN AISLE OF S.L.A.T.E. SEMI-FINALS: MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 3:00PM FINALS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 3:00PM
THE CONCOURSE AT WWDMAGIC WWDMAGIC’s interactive destination, providing a real-time look at the trends and styles shaping teens, tweens, and young women. Featuring: WWDMAGIC Blogger Lounge Join some of the hottest bloggers in the fashion industry for fun, conversation and interactive social media events. See the listings by day for events in the WWDMAGIC Blogger Lounge. POSE Photo Wall The first mobile photo app designed for the fashion industry creates a mobile photo booth with iPads and iPhones. Stop by, strike a POSE and be featured in our interactive photo wall on Facebook! DIY with Burdastyle.com + Alicia DiRagio Come and co-create amazing accessories with the hottest DIY website and bloggers in the fashion industry. Community Craft events at 10:30AM and 1:00PM each day, plus daily fashion giveaways! And more! LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, CENTRAL HALL, WWDMAGIC
DAILY SWIM FASHION SHOWS Come see the latest fashions in swimwear at daily fashion shows in the new FOAM Swim Lounge. See the directory schedule or web listing for times. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, CENTRAL HALL, WWDMAGIC AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN Stop by the American Express booths to discover new retail business solutions and products that will help your business grow. Enter to win an all-expense-paid trip to New York Fashion Week in September. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, CENTRAL HALL, BOOTH #JR71211 MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, STREET, BOOTH #ST21470
THE TREND GALLERY CREATED BY FASHION SNOOPS & THE PANTONE COLOR GALLERY The Key Fall/Winter 2012-13 fashion trends brought to life in an interactive, tactile environment. Explore the design themes “Boho Tapestry,” “Film Noir,” “Oxford University” and “Wilderness” through fabric, trim and color trends. Exclusive MAGIC/Pantone Fall/ Winter 2012-2013 color cards will be available for sale at the Pantone Color Gallery. Open Sunday through Wednesday. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH HALL, SOURCING AT MAGIC, BOOTH #66761 AND #666111 GUMBALL 3000 RALLY CAR GALLERY A gathering of some of the most unique rally race cars in the world – all of which are owned and raced by celebrity musicians, athletes and actors. Since 1999, Gumball 3000 has successfully combined art, automobiles, music and film to create an imaginative, aspirational lifestyle brand. Open during show hours Monday through Wednesday. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, STREET, BOOTH #21101
INDUSTRY INSIGHT AND BUSINESS BUILDING EVENTS FN PLATFORM and the USRA (United Retailers Association) present workshops and networking opportunities to make your season a success. Includes expert insights presented by Tarek Hassan, The Tannery; Joe Salzano, The Clarks Companies; John Licata, Naturalizer; Lisa Gorlicki, The Tannery; and Sydney Mitchell, Shoefly. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH HALL, ROOM S230 SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST 1:00-6:00PM THE SEVENTH LETTER ART GALLERY A live art exhibition by some of the world’s most well-known street artists. Taking place Monday through Wednesday, adjacent the S.L.A.T.E. Concierge. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, S.L.A.T.E.
FRANK’S CHOP SHOP BARBER SHOP Relax and enjoy a complimentary haircut from NYC’s hippest barbershop – Frank’s Chop Shop. Open during show hours Monday through Wednesday. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, S.L.A.T.E., BOOTH #23023 BOARD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (BRA) LOUNGE Get in the know about the best new resources at MAGIC, shopping tips and insider information from the action sports industry’s premier retail association. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, S.L.A.T.E.
BOARD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (BRA) LOUNGE Get in the know about the best new resources at MAGIC, shopping tips and insider information from the action sports industry’s premier retail association. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, S.L.A.T.E. RED BULL/RED BULLETIN LOUNGE Check out action-fueled skate, surf, snowboard and motocross videos, and catch a glimpse of The Art of FLIGHT, the high-energy snowboard movie slated for release in September. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, S.L.A.T.E., BOOTH #21500
MAGIC LAUNCH PAD / COCKTAIL PARTY Don’t miss MAGIC’s showcase of the newest up-and-coming designers in the MAGIC Launch Pad Lounge, co-presented by Fashion Business Incorporated. See emerging trends, discover new talent and vote on your favorite new designer. Join us for complimentary martinis and mojitos, and mingle during our cocktail hour at 4PM on Monday. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, MENS/WEAR, BOOTH #21669 BFA “ENGLISH SHOE GARDEN” EXHIBIT Be sure to stop by and see this fanciful art installation featuring British footwear set in a garden, imagined in collaboration with the British Footwear Association (BFA). Join us from 3PM to 4PM on Monday for champagne and treats at the English Shoe Garden. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH HALL, FN PLATFORM
POOLTRADESHOW TREND TANK A live, interactive resource for retailers to watch as our expert trendspotters pick brands and forecast new trends coming straight from the POOL floor in real time. Watch live as we load photos and videos to big screens, and create a large pin board of four top trends retailers can shop instantly at POOL. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 1, POOLTRADESHOW INSTANT GRATIFICATION AT CASH & CARRY Only at POOLTRADESHOW can attendees shop direct from 35 emerging POOL brands. The perfect addition to your store. Buy a few, or buy tons! MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 1, POOLTRADESHOW
MENS/WEAR VIP BUYER BREAKFAST & WGSN TREND PREVIEW Join us on the MENS/WEAR floor for an exclusive pre-shopping breakfast. Special keynote address by trend expert Sally Lohan of WGSN. MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 2, MENS/WEAR CAFÉ MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND 8:00AM TWILIGHT AT WWDMAGIC Celebrate the new season with a toast, on us. Enjoy our opening-day tradition of extended show hours until 7PM with hand-selected fine wine and chocolates delivered to each exhibitor’s booth compliments of WWDMAGIC. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH & CENTRAL HALLS, WWDMAGIC SHOW FLOOR MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND 4:00-7:00PM
WWDMAGIC BLOGGER LOUNGE PRESENTED BY EBAY FASHION What’s your eBay style story? Show us! Come have your photo taken by fashion photographer Michael Waring. Join RedSoleDiary.com, DesignerSocial.com, StyleRepublicMagazine.com and FashionablyMarketing.me to take an inside look at French fashion and a showcase of the latest trends for women over 30 designed by respected trend experts. See schedule of events for more information. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, WWDMAGIC CIRQUE DU SOLEIL LIVE ANIMATION FOR DESIGUAL Desigual presents the new Desigual inspired by Cirque du Soleil collection. Stop by for a cocktail, fashion show and live performance by Cirque du Soleil artists. Meet members of Cirque du Soleil, have your picture taken and witness the magic of Desigual! LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, CENTRAL HALL, WWDMAGIC, BOOTH #76500 TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD 4:00-7:00PM BETTER TO BRIDGE VIP BUYERS’ BREAKFAST & PREVIEW An exclusive breakfast and preview of the best in better to bridge apparel and accessories. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, WWDMAGIC, WHITE TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD 8:30-9:30AM
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