In the dynamic world of vintage fashion, staying updated on the most important industry events is essential for any wholesaler looking to expand their catalog with unique, quality pieces. 2025 offers several opportunities for vintage professionals with real B2B fairs and events worldwide. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the most important appointments not to be missed.
Europe
Who’s Next – Paris, France
Date: January 17-20, 2025
Location: Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles
Features: Who’s Next is one of the main international women’s fashion fairs in Europe, with a section dedicated to vintage. For 30 years, it has been held in Paris twice a year, in January and September, and is a meeting point for B2B operators from around the world.
Why attend: Networking opportunities with international buyers and access to selected vintage collections.
Fair Priced Vintage Market – Events in various European cities
Locations: Various venues in Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany
Features: They organize vintage clothing markets throughout Europe with the aim of selling high-quality vintage clothing at fair prices. Each item is carefully selected, sanitized, cleaned, and ready to wear.
Why attend: Ideal for wholesalers looking for ready-to-resell items, with fair prices and guaranteed quality.
Pure London – London, UK
Date: February 2025
Location: Olympia London
Features: One of the main European fairs offering a variety of products ranging from women’s, men’s, and even children’s clothing, to footwear, accessories, and beauty & lifestyle products.
Why attend: A comprehensive event that allows you to meet suppliers of both vintage and contemporary clothing.
Italy
Fiera del Baratto e dell’Usato – Naples, Italy
Date: 2025 (exhibitor registration opens: January 13, 2025)
Location: Mostra d’Oltremare, Naples
Features: Historic fair dedicated to bartering and second-hand items, a reference point for Southern Italy in the vintage and second-hand sector.
Why attend: Important networking opportunity in the Southern Italian market, with a vast and diverse audience of enthusiasts and professionals.
Vintage Fest – Siena, Italy
Date: 2025
Location: Piazza del Mercato, Siena
Features: First event of a new edition in the picturesque setting of Piazza del Mercato, with exhibitors from all over Italy.
Why attend: Opportunity to be part of a nascent but promising event, within an exceptional location in the heart of Tuscany.
Fiera del Vintage – Caserta, Italy
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Polo Fieristico A1Expò, Caserta
Features: Event that will be held simultaneously with the Exchange Exhibition, creating synergies between different sectors of collecting and vintage clothing.
Why attend: Dual business opportunity thanks to the simultaneity with the Exchange Exhibition, which will attract a wider audience of enthusiasts and professionals.
North America
MAGIC Las Vegas – Las Vegas, USA
Date: February 10-12, 2025 & August 18-20, 2025
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Features: MAGIC Las Vegas is one of the largest fashion fairs, with exhibitions of men’s and women’s clothing, trends, sportswear, footwear, and accessories, attracting a global audience of buyers, brands, and media.
Why attend: Includes sections dedicated to vintage and second-hand clothing, with international networking opportunities.
WWIN Show – Las Vegas, USA
Date: February 2025
Location: Las Vegas
Features: Established destination for brands looking to connect with serious buyers in an order-writing focused environment, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 1,500 lines on display.
Why attend: Specific event for women’s clothing with a growing vintage section.
Vintage Clothing Show – United States
Locations and dates: Various American cities throughout the year
Features: Fairs dedicated exclusively to vintage clothing, often with wholesale and, for some events, even selling by the kilo.
Why attend: Concentration of suppliers specializing in American vintage from the ’40s to the ’90s.
Other Specialized Events in Italy
5th Vintage Toy Market Exhibition – Piacenza, Italy
Date: January 25-26, 2025
Location: Piacenza Expo Gallery
Features: Event dedicated to vintage toys and modeling, with exhibitors of dynamic and static models, toy soldiers, vintage toys and dolls, miniature dollhouses, and modeling tools.
Why attend: Unique opportunity for vintage clothing retailers to expand their catalog with related accessories and objects, increasing the offer for customers.
Antique Toy Market Exhibition – Cremona, Italy
Date: September 14, 2025
Location: Cremona Fair Authority, Hall 1
Features: Now in its 75th edition, this market exhibition hosts over 200 exhibitors from all over Italy and abroad (France, Germany, Belgium).
Why attend: Opportunity to purchase rare pieces to include in the vintage settings of your store or to offer as furnishing complements to passionate customers.
Online Marketplaces
Global B2B Vintage Platforms
Platforms: Europages, Merkandi, and other international B2B platforms
Features: These leading B2B platforms allow you to search for wholesalers and contact them directly, with hundreds of companies and suppliers for vintage clothing available online.
Why participate: Continuous access to global suppliers without the costs of travel and participation in physical fairs.
Tips for Participating in B2B Fairs
- Preparation: Research the most relevant events for your business in advance and establish a clear budget.
- Documentation: Prepare all the necessary commercial documents for wholesale purchases.
- Logistics: Organize transport and shipping solutions for your purchases in advance.
- Networking: In addition to purchasing, take advantage of these events to create lasting relationships with suppliers and other industry operators.
- Updated calendar: Always check the dates and locations of events on the official websites of the organizers before planning your participation.
Conclusions
2025 offers a rich calendar of opportunities for vintage sector wholesalers. Participating in these fairs will allow you to expand your catalog with unique and quality pieces, keeping your offer always fresh and competitive. Remember to plan your participation in advance to maximize results and transform these events into concrete business opportunities for your vintage clothing wholesale e-commerce.
This article was updated on May 3, 2025. It is always advisable to verify dates and event locations on the official organizers’ websites before planning your participation.
