The most influential four days in the business of fashion are approaching as MAGIC, the largest apparel tradeshow in the world, returns to the hot desert sun this August 20^th- 23^rd.

The SOURCING show (North America's largest, most comprehensive sourcing event, reflecting the fashion supply chain at its most complete) is showcasing two major business trends in apparel this year – an increase an attendance which correlates with a recovering economy and a focus on "Made in Americas," supported by the Obama administration's initiative to boost U.S. manufacturing and sourcing closer to home.

This years' SOURCING show welcomes special guests (highlighted below), and will be debuting SOURCING at MAGIC HOME, MAGIC's dedicated new space to the interior textiles and décor market.

Below are a few of the events coming highlights:

SOURCING at MAGIC

- 1000 apparel, accessories and footwear resources.

- Sourcing will highlight "Made in Americas" with a Summit & Pavilion, highlighting Western Hemisphere sourcing opportunities. In addition, our focus region of SOURCING will be Southeast Asia (ASEAN).

- NEW Launch: SOURCING at MAGIC HOME. Products will encompass fabrics, materials and components for home application (bed, bath & kitchen linens, towels, window treatments rugs and accessories).

- Great Seminars

"THE EVOLVING MEN'S FASHION SCENE" with Tom Ott, Sr. VP, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (Saks)

"MADE IN U.S.A.: Options & Strategies for Apparel and Home Furnishings Sourcing". Moderator: Julie Hughes, President, USA ITA. Speakers: Kim Glas, Department of Commerce, Rob DeMartini, CEO, New Balance, John Martynec, Head of Manuf, Southwick/ BROOKS BROTHERS (Brooks Bros.)

"REACHING THE NEW MEN'S FASHION CONSUMER VIA THE DIGITAL SPACE." Keynote: Keith George– GM/ of Gilt MAN and Park & Bond, GILTGROUPE.COM