Footwear Steps Into the Spotlight at August Apparel & Accessories Market in Dallas
Footwear Steps Into the Spotlight at August Apparel & Accessories Market in Dallas
Monday, July 27, 2026
— Retailers gain a dual advantage with KidsWorld running concurrently, delivering kids' apparel and accessories to round out the mix in one efficient trip. —
This August, Dallas Market Center is giving retailers a head start on one of the season's biggest opportunities: footwear. Ahead of the show, DMC released its first footwear instructional video, featuring Alex Chalfant of Vaneli walking through the ease and benefit of building a footwear display inside a boutique — content that was shared across email and social media to retailers. That same hands-on support continues on-site, where a dedicated footwear display in the WTC Atrium will show buyers how to bring the strategy into their own stores, complete with a QR code linking to the video.
“Footwear has quickly grown from an accessory into one of the strongest opportunities retailers have to build basket size and bring customers back more often,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “This August, we’re spotlighting footwear as a category retailers can’t afford to overlook and pairing it with one of the country’s largest markets for kids’ apparel and goods in KidsWorld, so buyers can round out their assortments in a single trip to Dallas.”
WELCOMING NEW EXHIBITORS
Permanent showrooms for apparel and accessories will be open on the 15th and 13th floors, while the 10th and 14th floor permanent Western and English showrooms will also be open for buyers to add to their mix of Western contemporary apparel and accessories. The 7th floor represents Cash & Carry, which has ready-to-purchase, in-demand products.
Permanent Showrooms:
On the 8th floor, Oh Baby! (WTC 8080), Prodoh (WTC 8004), and Sugar Bee Clothing (WTC 8618) are new to the floor, while Lulu Bebe (WTC 8096) is expanding and TRVL Design (WTC 8301) is expanding and relocating.
On the 10th floor, H Bar C Ranchwear (WTC 10347) is new, Montana West (WTC 10521) has expanded, and Nester Hosiery (WTC 10751) has relocated to a new room.
On the 13th floor, Lucky & Blessed (WTC 13656) is expanding, and OluKai (WTC 13058) and MABLE (WTC 13096) are new to the floor.
On the 14th floor, Cotton & Rye Outfitters (WTC 14161), 2 FLY Co. (WTC 14010), and Rodeo Hippie (WTC 14153) are new; Kimes Ranch Apparel (WTC 14024) has expanded; and R. Watson Boots (WTC 14416) has relocated and expanded.
On the 15th floor, Ravel Fashion Inc. (WTC 15573) has relocated, Barbour (WTC 15147) has expanded, and Horn Legend (WTC 15371) has expanded to a third location.
A recent expansion of the 10th floor has welcomed several new Western and English showrooms — see previous press releases here and here.
KidsWorld Studio: New tenants include Magnolia and Cypress Apparel (WTC 8701-49) and Pink Barn Kids (WTC 8701-11), while Keep It Gypsy (WTC 8701-48) has added an additional room and Ronnie Malatesta Sales & Associates (WTC 8701-30) has relocated.
Cash & Carry: On the 7th floor, new tenants include Gypsy South, LLC (WTC 7826) and Roostas & Bluecrest (WTC 7640), Hotline Hair Ties (WTC 7882) is expanding and relocating, and Panache Apparel (WTC 7822), American Darling (WTC 7408), and Queen Gypsy (WTC 7016) are expanding.
TRENDING BRANDS IN THE TEMPS Young contemporary apparel and accessories can be found on the 12th floor, including sought-after brands Twentiforth (WTC 12-3512), New to the Ranch (WTC 12-4011), Mockneck & Co. (WTC 12-4118), LovLov (WTC 12-4107), Lulu Mac (WTC 12-2414), Effie’s Heart (WTC 12-2320), D.ark Apparel (WTC 12-1400), Berry Mellow (WTC 12-2604), Aakkaa (WTC 12-1918), and Flying S Company (WTC 12-4106).
The 13th represents exhibitors for apparel, accessories, and footwear. Apparel brands that can be found include And for Good (WTC 13-1803), Airotciv by Victoria (WTC 13-1904), Batela USA (WTC 13-1814), Blis Blis (WTC 13-2306), Hudson Jeans (WTC 13-1902), Karen Kane (WTC 13-1907), Lilbelle (WTC 13-1903), Ruby Yaya LK Sales (WTC 13-1909), Scotch & Soda (WTC 13-1905), Gem Voyage (WTC 13-1737), Kelly Tooke Handbags (WTC 13-1700), Most Wanted USA (WTC 13-1621), The Darling Effect (WTC 13-1512), Rocket Dog (WTC 13-1214), and SOREL (WTC 13-1004).
FOOTWEAR
Footwear is available throughout Dallas Market Center’s permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. These include:
Colombia Pavilion on 13: Procolombia is bringing eight lines to the 13th floor in one large open-concept booth, including Calzado Kadosh, Calzado Maraldo, Pabla, Flor De Coral, Grupo Inalkem, Tula Store, Valsu, and Y.Lo Shoes.
Footwear Exhibitors in the Temps on 13: New brands include Vanessa Wu, Seychelles Imports, and Scott Neighbors Showroom (Bambi Bali Boots). More brands that can be found are Born/Kork-Ease, Forever Unlimited Frye, Future Brands Group, HH Brown, Mia Shoes, Pgf Footwear, Shu By Shu Shop, Shu Shop, and Stivali New York.
Footwear Exhibitors in Showrooms on 13 & 15: Buyers will find Olukai, Vaneli, Cole Haan, Steve Madden, Blondo, Matisse, Johnston & Murphy, San Antonio Shoemakers, Clarks, Vionic, Frankie4, Victoria, BUTRICH, TKEES, TOMS Shoes, Hari Mari, IPANEMA, and GOLA Classics among the showroom offerings.
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. A complete list is available on the website and app.
Event highlights include: Daily Activations:
9am - The DMC Scoop | WTC 1 Atrium
Join us for tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center. Whether you're a new buyer, new to Dallas, or haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
Daily Hospitalities:
9 – 11 am – Espresso Coffee Bar | WTC 14 Atrium – Tuesday - Thursday
Grab a complimentary coffee and discover the latest Western & English looks from 14th floor showrooms.
10 am – 4 pm - Cowboy Parlor - Boot Shine & Hat Shaping | WTC 10 Atrium – Tuesday – Friday
Stop by the Cowboy Parlor to get your boots shined by Eyes Down Here Shoe Shine and hat shaped by Benny McCoy.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm - Mimosa Bar | WTC 13 – Temps – Tuesday - Friday
Kick off your market morning with a custom mimosa and discovery of curated apparel, accessories, and footwear. Toast to top trends and must-have finds.
1 – 3 pm - Martini Bar | WTC 12 – Temps – Tuesday - Thursday
Sip and shop in style. Enjoy a complimentary pour-over martini of your choice while exploring the latest in contemporary fashion.
Day One:
9 – 11 am - KidsWorld Breakfast Club | WTC 8 – KidsWorld Studio Start your Market morning at the KidsWorld Breakfast Club — enjoy fresh coffee and a morning treat while discovering the latest in children’s apparel, accessories, footwear, toys, and gifts.
1 pm – Trend Tour with The Boutique Hub | WTC 15 Atrium
Explore Dallas Market Center with Ashley Alderson, Samantha Conner, and Sara Burks of The Boutique Hub. Discover Contemporary trends and learn all about shopping the 15th floor.
Contemporary Trend Fashion Show | WTC Atrium 1
5 pm - Pre-Show Party
Raise a glass and turn up the energy before the lights go down at the pre-party, featuring complimentary drinks, music, and the Ziya AI Watercolor Photobooth.
6:15 pm - Contemporary Trend Fashion Show
Be front row for what’s next at your exclusive preview of the hottest styles defining the season. From bold looks to must-have accessories, see the trends come to life — then source them the very next day from top permanent and temporary exhibitors.
Day Two:
12 – 2 pm - KidsWorld Lunch Bites | WTC 8 – KidsWorld Studio Stop by the 8th floor to enjoy lite bites while discovering the latest in children's apparel, accessories, footwear, toys, and gifts.
1 pm – Trend Tour with The Boutique Hub | WTC 10 Atrium
Discover Western & English trends and learn all about shopping the 10th floor with Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub.
Western & English Fashion Show:
5 pm - Pre-Show Party: Sponsored by 7 For All Mankind | WTC 1 Atrium
Start the evening with Dallas Market Center as we kick off the night with live music. Enjoy complimentary drinks and mingle with fellow buyers before the lights dim for the highly anticipated Western & English Fashion Show.
6:15 pm - Western & English Fashion Show | WTC 1 Atrium
Experience the latest in Western and English apparel and accessories! Get inspired and start making a list of showrooms and booths for the week ahead.
7 pm - Western & English Fashion Show Afterparty: Sponsored by 7 For All Mankind | WTC 1 Atrium
Stay a little longer for live music and country sounds.
PLANNING AHEAD For information about all upcoming markets and events, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the new, completely redesigned Dallas Market Center mobile app. Stay current by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose blog.
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, 5 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.