TRENDZ Apparel Trade Show 2026
Event Date
November 1–3, 2026
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryTRENDZ is a wholesale apparel and accessories trade show held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. It bills itself as the largest apparel and accessories show within Florida and the Caribbean Basin, showcasing a wide range of ready-to-wear collections, accessories, shoes, and gifts. The show focuses on lifestyle clothing for the ageless contemporary customer in a convenient, comfortable, relaxed and safe environment.
TRENDZ is a wholesale order-writing show produced for the fashion retail trade and is open to the trade only. This show is not open to the public; to enter, you must be affiliated with a brick-and-mortar business that resells products represented in the show. It is a well-established apparel and accessories show supported by retailers across the Southeast and the Caribbean.
For retail buyers, TRENDZ offers a focused, professionally run market for placing wholesale orders across multiple categories in one destination. A searchable virtual directory lets buyers schedule booth visits and appointments in advance, and discounted rooms are available at host hotels for TRENDZ participants.
Show Highlights
- Broad product mix: ready-to-wear collections, accessories, shoes, and gifts under one roof.
- Order-writing format: a wholesale order-writing show produced for the fashion retail trade, open to the trade only.
- Buyer amenities: qualified, fully credentialed buyers approved for entry receive show amenities that include parking validation, complimentary coffee, complimentary lunch, and other buyer incentives.
- Plan-ahead tools: a virtual directory to schedule booth visits and appointments in advance, plus special TRENDZ participant hotel rates.
- Show policy: there is no sample buying at TRENDZ, and security stops anyone carrying merchandise out of the exhibit area.
Registration
TRENDZ is a wholesale, trade-only event and requires pre-registration and approval before entry. Qualified individuals may pre-register using the online Buyer Registration Form, or download, complete, and fax or email the form along with copies of required credentials.
Businesses must provide all of the following credentials for approval: a lease agreement for commercial space or property deed, a business tax receipt (occupational license), a resale tax certificate, and a corporate credit card or imprinted business check. In addition, each attending buyer must provide a photo ID and a personalized business ID (business card or cancelled payroll check).
TRENDZ does not mail buyer badges; an approved, pre-registered buyer receives a badge on arrival by presenting a photo ID at the Buyer Registration Desk, where the badge is printed on-site. There is no need to register again if you have previously done so and were approved for entry.
History
TRENDZ is a successful, well-established apparel and accessories show supported by retailers in the Southeast and Caribbean, and it positions itself as Florida's largest women's apparel and accessories show. The show is produced by the TRENDZ Show organization, based in Doral, Florida, and is presented in partnership with Fashionphix. Specific founding-year and milestone details are not published on the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next TRENDZ show?
The next TRENDZ show is November 1-3, 2026 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. Show hours are 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday and Monday and 9:00am-3:00pm Tuesday.
Who can attend TRENDZ?
TRENDZ is a wholesale, order-writing show open to the trade only and is not open to the public. To enter, you must be affiliated with a brick-and-mortar business that resells the types of products shown, and complete credentials must be reviewed and approved by show management.
How do I register as a buyer?
Qualified buyers can pre-register using the online Buyer Registration Form or download the form and fax or email it with copies of required credentials. Badges are not mailed; approved buyers receive a badge printed on-site by presenting a photo ID at the Buyer Registration Desk.
What credentials do I need to be approved?
Businesses must provide a commercial lease or property deed, a business tax receipt (occupational license), a resale tax certificate, and a corporate credit card or imprinted business check. Each buyer must also present a photo ID and a personalized business ID such as a business card or cancelled payroll check.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
TRENDZ offers discounted rates at host hotels including the Hilton Palm Beach PBI and Embassy Suites West Palm Beach - Central, and the Hilton West Palm Beach connects directly to the venue. Palm Beach International Airport is about three miles away, and Brightline and Tri-Rail also serve downtown West Palm Beach.
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