Iowa Fashion Apparel Minnekota Market

Quality Inn & Suites
Ames Conference Center
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010

(515) 232-9260

February 17-18, 2025
Monday  9-6 pm
Tuesday  9-5 pm

April 22-23, 2025
Tuesday  9-6 pm
Wednesday 9-5 pm

July 28-29, 2025
Monday  9-6 pm
Tuesday  9-5 pm

October 16-17, 2025
Thursday  9-6 pm
Friday  9-5 pm

Work, Relax, & Enjoy

Stay at the

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Reservations:  1 (515) 232-9260

Ask for the Minnekota Markets rate:
$84.99 plus tax Sleeping Room Rate

Breakfast Included
Must Reserve 30 Days Prior

Enjoy the comfortable new beds,
hot breakfast and wonderful customer service.
Use the workout room or take a swim.

Look forward to seeing you at the next market!
Thank you for supporting the sales reps
and the Minnekota Markets!

Welcome to the
IOWA FASHION WHOLESALE APPAREL
MINNEKOTA MARKETS, Ames, IA

Where buyers  see contemporary trends and leading brands of apparel, accessories, jewelry, footwear, gifts and more. This  wholesale trade show is four times a year. Market dates are scheduled for optimal attendance based on the fashion industry sell and delivery dates. The IOWA FASHION MARKET started in 1942 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Hotel with a group of sales reps., it was at the Holiday Inn for many years and then moved around a couple of more times, to be at the Quality Inn Conventions Center in Ames, IA. It is a private wholesale trade show that is not open to the public.  Only exhibitors and retailer buyers are allowed.

COURTESIES & AMENITIES WE OFFER RETAIL BUYERS

  • We appreciate you!  You’ll receive a warm welcome, efficient registration & name tag at the door
  • Start the tradeshow with a cup of complimentary coffee, water & granola bar
    Lunch at the new  hotel Italian  restaurant "Pasta AL Forno"
    Complimentary Jimmy Johns & Chips Friday at Noon
  • See what’s trending and connect with knowledgeable sales representatives of apparel, accessories, jewelry, gifts, shoes and more!
  • Free & Easy Accessible Parking!
  • A Buyers Guide is mailed out 30 days in advance and available at the Welcome & Registration Desk.
  • View the Vendors & Lines online until the next show (mobile friendly website)
  • No Fee to Attend the Market for the Buyers / Store

Exhibitor List

BARCIA, JOE
CALKINS, JULIE

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JOE-N-JULIE
735 North Harvard Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
*Cell (989) 390-0013
Email:  joeandjulie2009@gmail.com

 

PARSLEY & SAGE - Culturally Inspired
Tops & Jackets for today’s women (Plus Size)
RENUAR—Related Separates offering
versatility, modernity, trend & color.
IN CASHMERE– Beautiful Cashmere &
Cotton Sweaters also Toppers
CARINE– Crinkle Tops & Dresses
AVALIN  100% Cotton Sweaters
Made in USA
MUS & BOMBOM– Sportwear from Spain & Portugal. Trendy & Casual
 Oopera’ -  Cute reversible raincoats.

 

BOSS, LEANNE

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Pine Apparel
1121 207th Street
Fort Scott, KS  66701
Office: (910)  673-7483
Cell: (515) 450-1967
Email: leanne@pineapparel.com
Website: pineapparel.com

PINE APPAREL
Affordable boutique fashions, no minimums, immediate delivery
ERIC CASUAL
 Millennium bottoms for any occasion
HEART OF PINE - Denim based collection for all ages
HANNA+GRACIE - Modern Collection from novelty to basics
EIGHTY-FIVE by PINE - Customer favorites with proven retail
DARBY+LUKE - Woven Shirts
ELLEN & CO. - Fun Fashions
SHAWL DAWLS - One Size Layering Styles

CHELEPIS, PETER & MARY

Pete & Mary Lindi Oct 2024

*Cell (847) 526-3990
*FAX (847) 526-3991
Email: chelepis@sbcglobal.net

AMOROSA- Made in Italy,
trendy & casual sportswear
LINDI-
Fashionable, classic & fun separates
MISS NIKKY-
From Canada.
Fashionable Sportswear- Reversible Styles
WOOLK -
Beautiful Hats & Scarves made in Poland

COOK, DEBORAH

SunNSand2023

10301 Bren Road West
Orange #360
Minnetonka, MN   55343
Office (612) 333-7953
Email: deborahcookmn@gmail.com

SUN & SAND, Accessories
Beach Resort bags and hats for women, children & men (Accessories, Swimwear and Beachwear, Immediate Available)
BURCH - Resort bags, hats for women, men, & kids
NORTHERN ICON - Unisex knit caps for sports, states & national parks
SYLCA DESIGNS - Contemporary jewelry

CANCILLA, KATHLEEN

Kathleen & Crew
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #395
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Showroom (952) 767-0768
*Cell (612) 790-0258
*FAX (952) 933-0787
Email: kathleenandcrew@gmail.com

APNY Sportswear -- ecofriendly fabrics in bold colors and prints -- tops, tunics, tees, jackets!
Cest Moi It's Me! Seamless bamboo tanks, tees, tops and leggings! Feels great against your skin. Ideal for layering! (Sportswear)
JAG Jeans
 Reinvented styles with our Best Kept Secret in contemporary
washes. Comfort & Style (Denim, Novelty Jackets, Sportswear)
COLOR ME COTTON
SOYA CONCEPT Fashion forward European feminine designs Open sizing XS - XXL (Novelty Jackets, Sportswear, Sweaters)
PRAIRIE COTTON
W.A.Y.  Apparel - Wonderful & Young, Great Pricing

Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Popular-Low
Size: Misses

 

CHAMBERS, ROBERT

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3663 Grand Avenue #1006
Des Moines, IA   50312
(515) 255-5303
*Cell (515) 314-0710
*FAX (515) 255-5303
Email: thegoodbob@juno.com

WILD PALMS Relaxed knits (Sportswear, Immediate Available)
INSPIRED by Wild Palms - Missy Sportswear XS thru XXL, Popular Pricing
VARIATIONS Separates & dresses, missy & large sizes (Plus Size, Sportswear)
CHERISH Decorative sweaters & tops (Sportswear, Sweaters)

CRAWFORD, JEFF

Coronet Black Back Ground

2505 Ridgewood Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50265
*Cell (515) 401-8599
*Fax (515) 222-1448
Email: jcrawfordsales@aol.com

CORONET JEWELRY (M)
Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Rings, Hair products, Readers & Watches

DEE, JODI

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Mitchell, SD 50265
*Cell (605) 999-0252
Email: crimson.jodi@gmail.com

CRIMSON COLLECTION Fun, contemporary jewelry. Large assortments of necklaces, bracelets and earrings! (Accessories, Jewelry)
TommyandMe Collection Hip handbags, wallets, backpacks, scarves, ponchos and kimonos (Accessories)
TommyandMe Wearables Beautiful wraps and kimonos. Graphic T-shirts and more! (Sportswear)
Deals! By TommyandMe In season off-price clothing from top manufacturers (Sportswear)

FISHER, DIANA

Diana's Casuals

24280 Douglas Drive
South Lyon, MI  48178
Office (248) 437-1496

Cell (248) 921-7991
FAX* (248) 248-6242
Email: diana@dianascasuals.com
Website:  www.dianascasuals.com

DIANA'S CASUAL JEWELRY- Fashion Accessories
GOOD MORNING USA JEWELRY
- Fashion Accessories

 

HELLER, ALAN

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Alan Heller Apparel, Inc.
173 Old Oak Court West
Buffalo Grove, IL  60089
*Cell (847) 651-3340
Email: alanheller61@me.com
Email: SJJAH@aol.com

 

ADORE – Sportswear
ALISON SHERI - Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, & dresses.
CARR’E NOIR - Contemporary dresses, sportswear, and coats. Better prices.
CLAIRE DESJARDIN -
 Wearable art! Sportswear, dresses, & coats. Better prices.
COMPLI K - Sportswear, dresses, moderate prices.
DANTELLE -Sportswear
ELANA WANG - Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, dresses. Better price point.
FRENCH KYSS
INOAH-
Sportswear
ISCA -Sportswear at moderate price points
JUST MADISON SWEATERS- Sweaters
KUNKY’S - Hand painted sweatshirts, moderate prices.
NALLY and MILLIE Contemporary sportswear, moderate price.
PAPA FASHIONS -Tops, tunics, dresses, sweaters, jackets & bamboo wear. Latest trends & best quality for today's contemporary & fashionable woman.
RADZOLI - Contemporary sportswear, moderate prices.
SNO SKINS
UBU
VINE STREET

 

HAND, STEVE

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VERY G - GYPSY JAZZ - MR J’S
*Cell: (630) 442-2056
Email: stevehand108@gmail.com

VERY G Shoes
GYPSY JAZZ Shoes

 

MAY, CHUCK & JAYNE

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40922 Guthrie Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
(612) 325-8561
EMAIL: candjapparelinc@gmail.com

PICADILLY - Sportswear, Related Separates,  Sweaters & Jackets
BALI - Affordable easy to wear tops, bottoms & dresses, Terrific Well Priced Basics
LIGHTHOUSE / COLLEGE HOUSE -  Custom designed decorated apparel for Resorts, Events, Businesses, Schools. Unisex, Ladies, Youth, Jacket

Product: Categories: Sportswear, Kids, Outerwear
Price: Moderate - Better
Size: Misses- Petites - Large

 

NEWELL, SEAN

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Newell Sales
10301 Bren Road West Orange #354
Minnetonka, MN 55343
*Office (952) 217-5461
*Cell (612) 819-8662
*Fax (952) 217-5465
Email: newellsales354@gmail.com

TRIBAL - Contemporary Sportswear, Denim, Dresses Sweaters & Jackets
TRIBAL SPORT- Active wear, Swimwear & Cover up.
PBJ BLUES / PBJ SPORT - 100% Cotton Vintage Washed Sweaters & Combed Cotton Basic Knit

Category:
Sportswear, Outerwear, Denim, Swimwear, Dresses, Activewear
Price: Moderate
Sizes: Misses, Plus

RILEY, RACHEL

Magic Scarves Fall 2022

THE MAGIC SCARF COMPANY
*Office: (866) 546-6256
Email: Rachel@magicscarf.com
Website: www.magicscarf.com

MAGIC SCARF - Tops, pants, and leggings - one size and plus size (Plus Size, Missy)
MAGIC SCARF ACCESSORIES - Scarves, shawls, kimonos, magnetic brooches, and ponchos (Accessories)
MAGIC SMOOTHWEAR - Smoothing seamless tops and leggings (Missy, Plus Size)
WINTER ESSENTIALS - Gloves and Hats (Accessories)

ROSENBERG, EVAN

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 Rosenberg & Associates
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #364
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(612) 343-3221 or (800) 869-1030
*Cell (612)961-2876
* FAX (612) 339-6762
Email:  evan@drosenbergassoc.com

 

ala carte - Coordinating separates for the Modern day women
ALI MILES - unique, casual-chic, statement-making jacket, tunic or top
COMPANY COLLECTION & LINKS -  tops & bottoms - Missy & Plus
d-a-s-h / ERIKA -  Novelty Bottoms & Tops
(Price: Popular Sizes: Missy-Plus Category: Sportswear)
FASHION CAGE - Novelty Top, sweaters, & cardigans
FRANDSEN -European inspired outerwear-Coats, Vests & Parkas from Denmark (Price: Moderate-Better Size: Missy & Plus, Category: Contemporary)
JOHN MARKS -  in a relaxed collection of luxurious tops & bottoms bound together in subtle color stories that marries novelty with subtlety for the ideal expressive wardrobe.
L HAMRICK - Women's Sportswear &  separates
MULTIPLES- embellishment.  Sporting a missy fit & modern, trend coconscious styling, there is something perfect for any modern women.
N' TOUCH-
Tops & Bottoms - contemporary sportwear's at Affordable Prices (Price: Popular, Sizes: Missy, Petite, & Plus)
ORIGAMI- Contemporary Tops & Tunics (Price: Moderate Size: Missy & Plus)
seven forty two - Contemporary Tops & sportswear Affordable Prices
SLIMSATIONS- Slim is in & Slim-Sations, the country's top-selling women's thinning & shaping pants are specially engineered with our exclusive fit technology to deliver the most comfortable, absolutely perfect, look & feel every time.
SOUTHERN LADY -Ladies co-ordinates, sportswear - tops, jackets & bottoms
SUNDAY- European inspired coordinates with an updated contemporary feel
TRU LUXE -  Brand of hip-casual elegance is always on display with Tru LuxeOur relaxed denim-friendly lifestyle brand of hip-casual, fun, young-at-heart, tops & bottoms are designed with comfort, confidence & weekend vibes in mind.

SCHREINER, NOLA

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Nola Schreiner, Inc.
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #372
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Showroom (952) 767-0806
* Fax (952) 767-0807
*Cell (952) 790-2750
Email: nolasshowroom@comcast.net

CHARLIE B-The Line All Store should have. Great styles, fabrics, fit & prices.

Categories:  Sportswear, Denim, Dresses, Outerwear
Pricing:  Moderate
Sizes: Misses

 

SHOCKEY, LEONARD

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26441 West 109th Terrace
Olathe, KS  66061
(913) 397-0518
*Cell: (913) 634-7178
Email:  Leonardshockey@aol.com

 

MULTIPLES / SLIMSATIONS
IVY JANE / UNCLE FRANK
TRISHA TYLER
DOLCEZZA
SASSY
FURIOUS FURS

 

 

STENSHOL, LYNN

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1037 E 23rd Avenue
North Kansas City, MO  64116
*Cell (816) 550-3877
* FAX (816) 471-7897
Email:  lstenshol@linkcity.org
Website:  www.GEORGEVINE.com


GEORGE VINE ASSOCIATES

Women's Apparel

Categories:  Sportswear, Dresses,
Separates & Outerwear
Pricing:  Off Price
Size:  Misses, Petite & Plus Sizes

BANDY, ALI
SUNDERMAN, CHAD

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Accessorize Me
2794 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA  52001
Office: (563) 556-0240
Chad Sunderman Cell: (402) 619-6432
Email: accessorizemewholesale@gmail.com
Website: accessorizemewholesale.net

ACCESSORIZE ME
Women’s: Jewelry, Purses, One Size Wearables, Sunglasses
Accessorize Me Men’s: Bracelets, Wallets & Sunglasses, C.C Brand Hats

TANGEN, PHIL

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Phoenix Footwear
831 Long Road
Glenview,  IL  60025
Phone:  (847) 370 3186
Email:  ptangen@comcast.net

LOS CABOS - Cute Shoes at an Affordable Price Point
SOFTWALKS- Contemporary Comfort Footwear
TROTTERS- Comfort Casual Footwear
PENDLETON-Sandals, Rain and Duck Boots

THOMPSON, STEVEN

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10301 Bren Road West Orange #326
Minnetonka, MN 55343
* Cell (612) 810-8743
*FAX (612) 798-5971
Email: sthompsonsales@aol.com

KEREN hart LTD (P/M)
Casual Sportswear
KEREN hart PLUS
Women’s Plus  Casual Sportswear
JESS AND JANE (M-X)
Casual Sportswear
MICHAL TYLER

Categories: Sportswear, Dresses, Contemporary
Price: Popular-Moderate
Size: Missy

 

VAZQUEZ, AUDREY

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BAGGALLINI
7121 France Avenue South, Suite 416
Edina, MN    55435
Phone  732-778-0523
Fax       866-258-0697
Email:  audreysvazquez@gmail.com

Baggallini

VAZQUEZ, PAUL

APV Sales
7121 France Avenue South, Suite 416
Edina, MN    55435

Cell: 732-939-7447
Office: 612-388-0711
Fax: 866-258-0697
Email:  pauljvazquez@gmail.com

MAJESTIC INTERNATIONAL - Loungewear ( Better & Moderate Price Point)
https://majesticinternational.com/
JOYBEES – Footwear Crocs (Popular Price Point)

https://joybees.com/
ALEGRIA -  Footwear ( Moderate Price Point)
https://alegriashoes.com/