Project Womens held on February 5 and 7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas saw registration increase by 2 percent over last year.
Yoga Jeans, which makes sustainable premium-denim jeans that wholesale from $50 to $72, received a lot of attention at the event. The brand is now expanding into the United States. California–based dress brand Sheer also registered positive results at the show with buyers from South Africa, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and boutiques in the United States stopping by the booth.
First-time Project Womens exhibitor Candice Cuoco showcased her Fall/Winter 2019 collection in the show’s Oasis section. Preparing to enter the wholesale market with pieces ranging from $38 to $500, the Los Angeles designer had appointments with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.