October Edition of Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market Presents Largest Collection of Fashion Accessories and Retail Resources
Monday, September 29, 2025
Dallas Market Center, the largest marketplace in North America for fashion accessories, presents its October Apparel & Accessories Market, October 21-24, debuting must-have accessories for spring 2026 together with immediately available merchandise as well as retail resources like store fixtures and more.
“Our October market meets retailers’ needs for one location to maximize their time, inspiration, and ordering,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Efficiency matters more than ever, and Dallas has trending fashion accessories collections as well as difficult to find retail resources for merchandising like store fixtures.”
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass via mobile for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
Marketplace Highlights
Spring 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 15th and 13th floors, and in temporary booths on the 13th and 12th floor, setting the trends. 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 also can be found on other floors throughout the market center.
Cutting through shipping challenges, on the 11th floor immediately available goods will be showcased to retailers looking to restock quickly, including apparel and accessories, but also for the first time gourmet and gift items. These temporary resources complement the permanent showrooms for Cash & Carry located on the 7th floor.
Retailers from coast to coast will attend the market seeking what’s new from head to toe for the upcoming selling season. “I recently began visiting the Dallas show,” said Jill Snyder of Snyder’s Shoes with locations in Ludington and Manistee, Michigan. “It’s a must for discovering margin-making accessories, store fixtures, and more. It’s easy to work and the energy is great.”
Tracking the Trends
Trending themes that buyers can expect to see on the runway and source during market include brightly colored items, beaded jewelry in all sizes, and accessories that are very structured.
Market Events to Inspire
All buyers are welcome to attend industry, social, and hospitality events taking place during market including complimentary activations, education sessions, and more. Event highlights include the Contemporary Trend Fashion Show on Tuesday evening at 6 pm in the World Trade Center atrium. A complete list is available on the website and app.
Wear Pink on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Oct 22, all market attendees are encouraged to wear pink in support of Boutique Hub’s Pink Friday initiative, which encourages the public to shop small and shop local this holiday season. Retailers can prepare for Pink Friday, and the holiday buying seasons with goods available to buy on the Cash + Carry floors, as well as collections available for immediate shipping. Learn more at https://go.theboutiquehub.com/pinkfriday
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 $131/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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