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
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
Complimentary: Pizza Ranch the first day & Jimmy Johns Sandwich to snack on the second day. There is also a wonderful Italian restaurant "Pasta AL Forno" contacted to the hotel.
- Come 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
BANDY, ALI
SUNDERMAN, CHAD
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
BARCIA, JOE
CALKINS, JULIE
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.
CARINE– Crinkle Tops & Dresses
AVALIN 100% Cotton Sweaters
Made in USA, Collection of natural fibers in a dazzling array of garment dyed colors
OOPERA’ - Cute reversible raincoats. Novelty jackets
BARGER, STEPHEN
Stephen Barger & Company Inc.
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #305
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 767-0803
*Cell (612) 636-6407
*FAX (952) 767-0805
Email: bargersj@msn.com
LULU-B-Immediate Delivery
Complete line of Immediate Delivery of Sportswear & Dresses
LULU-B- FALL Delivery
Beautiful Print Tops, Jackets, Pants, Jeans, Sweater & Fleece
BEACHTIME-Immediate Delivery
Prints Jackets, Tops, Skorts, Dresses & Cardigans
BEACHTIME-FALL Delivery
Prints Jackets, Skorts, Dresses & a Complete Waffle Collection
Product Categories: Sportswear, Outerwear
Price: Moderate
Size: Misses
HARRISON, NATHAN
BIRCH, BARB
6825 Brook Drive
Edina, MN 55439
(952) 944-0600
FAX* (952) 944-0200
Email: fromnathan@gmail.com
FOCUS FASHIONS Casual Cotton Sportswear. Garment dyed full. (Sportswear, Plus Size, Denim, Immediate Available)
NU LOOK Knits & Wovens novelty items from Canada, Popular Prices (Contemporary, Sportswear, Dresses, Denim, Missy, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
CYC - Coco y Club Better line -Moderate Prices Canadian (Sportswear, Novelty Jackets, Missy, Sweaters, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
MARUSHKA Whimsical art on fashion & classic tops Made in USA (Sportswear, Gift Items, Accessories, Immediate Available)
FASHIQUE - ITY FASHIONS from Florida
CHELEPIS, PETER & MARY
*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
LILY by FIRMIANA - Fashionable Missy Sportwear, Great Quality & Price Also,1-4X
COOK, DEBORAH
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #360
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Office (612) 333-7953
Email: deborahcookmn@gmail.com
SUN & SAND, Accessories
Resort bags and hats for women, children & men (Accessories, Swimwear and Beachwear, Immediate Available)
LAUREL BURCH - Bags based on the artwear of Laurel Burch
NORTHERN ICON - Unisex knit caps for sports, states & national parks
A to Z TOWELS - Beach towels in solids, with themes & customized work
FISHER, DIANA
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
HAND, STEVE
VERY G - GYPSY JAZZ - MR J’S
*Cell: (630) 442-2056
Email: stevehand108@gmail.com
VERY G Shoes
GYPSY JAZZ Shoes
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 Apparel Bright, fun, eco-friendly fashion for anyone with an eye for the artistic! (Denim, Missy, Novelty Jackets, Immediates Available, Sportswear)
CEST MOI (it's me in French) Breathable bamboo styles offered both trendy and classic pieces that suit any woman's lifestyle. Seamless fashion including tops & leggings! Ideal for layering! (Novelty Jackets, Sportswear, Sweaters, Dresses, Contemporary)
JAG Updated denim essentials with our "BEST KEPT SECRET" in contemporary washes and silhouettes! Comfy, stretchy, stylish! (Sweaters, Novelty Jackets, Sportswear, Sustainable Merchandise)
COTTON LANI MADE IN USA -- Dyed-to-order. Each piece is made for everyday ease so that you will love to wear them! Tops, bottoms, dresses! (Sportswear, Dresses)
W.A.Y Apparel (Wonderful & Young) functional, innovative, staple pieces for the modern woman – all at affordable price points. Offering classic to statement making apparel perfect for any occasion (Contemporary, Novelty Jackets, Missy)
PRAIRIE COTTON/CMC Made in USA Dyed to order in multiple colors, fabrics and styles. Tops, bottoms, dresses! (Sportswear, Made in the USA)
Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Popular-Low
Size: Misses
CHAMBERS, ROBERT
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
CHENEY, TOM
Tom Cheney & Associates
Cell: 312-316-8586
Fax: 708-995-6009
Email: milgrims@aol.com
TEMPO PARIS – Made in Italy / Silk & Linen
VARIATIONS – Novelty Tops & Sweaters
CHERISH – Casual Collection / Made in Italy
CRAWFORD, JEFF
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
HELLER, ALAN
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
NALLY and MILLIE Contemporary sportswear, moderate price. (Sportswear)
DAMEE Jackets and sportswear. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
UBU Coats and sportswear, moderate to better prices. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
JUST MADISON SWEATERS -Sweaters (Sportswear, Sweaters)
ISCA -Sportswear at moderate price points (Sportswear)
ALISON SHERI Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, and dresses. (Sweaters, Sportswear)
ELENA WANG - Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, dresses. Better price point. (Sweaters, Sportswear)
RADZOLI- Contemporary sportswear, moderate prices. (Sportswear)
SEA AND ANCHOR- Sportswear (Sportswear)
INOAH- Sportswear (Sportswear)
KUNKY’S - Hand painted sweatshirts, moderate prices. (Sportswear)
SAGA - (Sportswear)
REINA LEE (Sportswear)
AMBRA (Sportswear)
CRYSTAL
CARR'IE NOIR-Contemporary dresses, sportswear, and coats. Better prices. (Sportswear, Outerwear)
CLAIRE DESJARDIN - Wearable art! Sportswear, dresses, and coats. Better prices. (Sportswear, Outerwear)
COMPLI K- Sportswear, dresses, moderate prices. (Sportswear)
ADORE- (Sportswear, Missy)
DANTELLE (Sportswear, Missy)
PAPA FASHIONS Papa features a selection of tops, tunics, dresses, sweaters, jackets and bamboo wear. Latest trends and best quality for today's contemporary and fashionable woman. (Dresses, Sweaters, Novelty Jackets, Missy)
MAY, CHUCK & JAYNE
C and J Apparel
40922 Guthrie Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
*Cell (612) 325-8561
EMAIL: candjapparelinc@gmail.com
AVOLAN -Name drop customize apparel for Men, Women and Children.
BALI - Affordable easy to wear tops, bottoms & dresses, Terrific Well Priced Basics
COLLEGE HOUSE - Custom designed decorated apparel for Resorts, Events, Businesses, Schools. Unisex, Ladies, Youth, Jacket
IMPULSE - Novelty Moderately Price Tops.
LIGHTHOUSE APPAREL- Screenprint & embroidery for resort, camps, business for over 30 years. Available in Unisex, Ladies and Youth
PICADILLY - Sportswear, Related Separates, Sweaters & Jackets
Product: Categories: Sportswear, Kids, Outerwear
Price: Moderate - Better
Size: Misses- Petites - Large
SCHREINER, NOLA
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
NEWELL, SEAN
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 Jackets, Sweaters, Blouses, Dresses, Bottoms, Denim & Outerwear.
PBJ BLUES / PBJ SPORT - 100% Cotton Vintage Washed Sweaters & Combed Cotton Basic Knit
Category:
Sportswear, Outerwear, Denim, Dresses, Activewear
Price: Moderate
Sizes: Misses, Plus
ROSENBERG, EVAN
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)
PURE ESSENCE- (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Nebraska)
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)
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 Luxe. Our relaxed denim-friendly lifestyle brand of hip-casual, fun, young-at-heart, tops & bottoms are designed with comfort, confidence & weekend vibes in mind.
SHOCKEY, LEONARD
26441 West 109th Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 397-0518
*Cell: (913) 634-7178
Email: Leonardshockey@aol.com
MULTIPLES
TRU LUXE
JOHN MARK
TRISHA TYLER
IVY JANE / UNCLE FRANK
DOLCEZZA
FURIOUS FURS
STENSHOL, LYNN
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
THOMPSON, STEVEN
Thompson Sales & Associates
10301 Bren Road West Orange #326
Minnetonka, MN 55343
* Cell (612) 810-8743
*FAX (612) 798-5971
Email: sthompsonsales@aol.com
KEREN hart LTD (M-X)
Casual Sportswear
JESS AND JANE (M-X)
Casual Sportswear
G.G. JEANS
Ladies Denim Jeans & Casual Tops
MICHAEL TYLER
Women's Contemporary Sportswear
Categories: Sportswear, Dresses, Contemporary, Tops, Denim
Price: Popular-Moderate
Size: Missy, Plus