Dallas’ First Apparel & Accessories Market of 2026 Debuts Summer Trends in Accessories During Dallas Fashion Week
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dallas Market Center, the largest marketplace in North America for fashion accessories, presents its January Apparel & Accessories Market, January 20–23, debuting must-have fashion accessories for summer 2026 alongside immediately available merchandise and expanded retail resources, including store fixtures and more.
“January sets the tone for the year, and Dallas remains the destination where retailers come to get ahead,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “This market delivers a powerful mix of trend-driven accessories and Western brands, giving buyers the resources they need to start 2026 with a strong competitive edge.”
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass via mobile for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
Taking place concurrently with the Apparel & Accessories Market are both the WESA International Western/English Apparel & Equipment and the AETA International Trade Show (January 21-24) offer buyers seeking one of the hottest fashion trends the opportunity to incorporate Western and English influences into their assortments through statement accessories, footwear, and lifestyle pieces.
Marketplace Highlights
Summer 2026 collections officially debut across the marketplace as retailers anticipate the upcoming selling season. Hundreds of collections will show for the first time in permanent showrooms on the 13th, 14th, and 15th floors, and in temporary exhibitors on the 13th and 12th floor. In addition to great footwear brands and apparel showcased on multiple floors, the accessories marketplace is unmatched including jewelry, handbags, evening bags, leather goods, belts, boots, scarves, and more. Trending Western accessories can also be found on other floors throughout the market center.
Cash & Carry
To meet the demands of retailers seeking immediately available products, starting on Wednesday, January 21, Cash & Carry temps will offer an expanded selection of exhibitors located on the 10th floor, adjacent to AETA International Trade Show and WESA’s International Western/ English Apparel & Equipment Market. The 7th floor offers permanent showrooms to find immediate merchandise across fashion accessories, footwear, gift, and fine jewelry.
Tracking the Trends
Buyers will see these summer trends on the runway and throughout market displays.
- Eye Candy: Bright, bold, and joyfully expressive accessories dominate Dallas Market Center’s Spark magazine fashion accessories story. Expect saturated color, playful shapes, layered texture, and tons of sparkle across jewelry, handbags, and hair accessories.
- Americana: In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, accessories in red, white, and blue will take the spotlight. Look for patriotic-inspired jewelry, hats, bags, and belts trending across both contemporary and Western collections.
- Bejeweled: This season’s accessories embrace full-on sparkle. Think crystal-encrusted handbags, embellished belts, statement earrings, and dazzling hairpieces that deliver the same shimmer and sophistication seen in summer apparel.
- Fun Fringe: Fringe-forward accessories get a fresh update with feathers, metallic strands, and innovative textures. Bags, jewelry, and scarves feature movement and drama that go far beyond traditional suede trims.
- Viva La Color: Expect structured handbags, sculptural jewelry, and standout belts—that mirror the bold silhouettes featured in Spark magazine’s fashion story.
Market Events to Inspire
All buyers are welcome to attend industry, social, and hospitality events taking place during market, including complimentary activations, tours, and more. A full list of events is available on the Dallas Market Center website and app.
Tuesday, January 20
- 6:15 – 7 pm - Contemporary Trend Fashion Show | WTC 1 – Atrium
Watch the Contemporary Trend Fashion Show and get inspired to source the hottest apparel and accessories the following day from permanent and temporary exhibitors.
Wednesday, January 21
- 6 – 7 pm - Western & English Fashion Show | WTC 1 – Atrium
Come for an evening on the runway to see the newest trends and styles in Western & English. Get inspired and source the looks from WTC 10, 11, and 14 the next day.
- 7 – 8 pm – Western & English Fashion Show Afterparty
The Chad Cooke Band returns to the stage with their crowd-favorite country sound.
Spark Magazine: Winter Issue
More than 50,000 customers received the winter issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. The cover photography highlights colorful, on-trend collections of fashion accessories, while the Apparel & Accessories story focuses on in bright colors and structured silhouettes, a special section on The Temps, gift and home décor to delight, and exhibitor updates to the marketplace. The magazine will be available in stands throughout the marketplace
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 $136/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. Looking ahead to June 2026 when FIFA World Cup matches take place in North Texas, attendees are encouraged to book early for a guaranteed room at rates comparable to recent markets.
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, 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 gourmet and housewares, home décor, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting and apparel. 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. 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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