Men’s & Women’s Apparel Show

The goal of the CALA Men’s Show, located in Newport Beach, was to provide vendors, agents, and retailers an opportunity to do business in a comfortable and safe environment. In addition, our partnership’s primary objective was to re-establish the West Coast as a significant player in the industry.

Our buyer attendance increased by 174%. Michael Kofoed, Brand Director for True Grit, and Dylan shared with me that True Grit enjoyed its best show over the past 14 years, this seemed to be a common thread amongst many of the nearly 200 brands represented at our inaugural Newport Beach Event. The Sunday night cocktail party at Gary’s in Fashion Island was a wonderful gathering of the men’s industry. Our gracious host John Braeger lets us all know what it means to be an inclusive Industry. I am truly humbled and thankful for the success we enjoyed at our show at the Marriott Hotel and Spa and I cannot thank Gerry Murtaugh, my amazing partner, owner-operator of CALA shows, and our good friend Michael Kofoed for their efforts in helping make this a successful event. 

We are already starting to get calls, emails, and requests from exhibitors and potential exhibitors inquiring about our next fall show. As always, we will continue to produce a highly curated show of better brands and provide the best possible environment for the retailers. I hope you can join in the success of the next CALA Men’s Show to be held starting on Sunday, February 20.