Iowa Fashion Apparel Minnekota Market
Quality Inn & Suites
Ames Conference Center
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9260
January 25-26, 2024
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
August 8-9, 2024
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
October 17-18, 2024
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
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
HARRISON, NATHAN
BIRCH, BARB
6825 Brook Drive
Edina, MN 55439
(952) 944-0600
FAX* (952) 944-0200
Email: fromnathan@gmail.com
FOCUS FASHIONS Casual garment dyed full cut missy items and sportswear & fabulous special priced merchandise (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)
VANDE WALLES - Candy, USA
SEATTLE SILVER - Cashmere Scarves & Shawls from Germany
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
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-Clothing Company FALL
Colorful Comfy Clothing
LULU-B-Clothing Company SPRING / SUMMER Colorful Comfy Clothing
BEACHTIME- Color Prints & Solids in Pima Cotton. Clothes with SPF 50
Product Categories: Sportswear, Outerwear
Price: Moderate
Size: Misses
COOK, DEBORAH
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #360
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Office (612) 333-7953
*FAX (612) 333-3119
Email: deborahcook3@aol.com
SUN & SAND, CARGO IT
Beach Resort bags and hats for women, children & men (Accessories, Swimwear and Beachwear, Immediate Available)
ADORN HATS
Fall hats in wool felt and knit fabrics.
LA CERA Sleepwear & Sportswear for women in missy & plus sizes (Accessories, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
SYLCA JEWELRY- 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)
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
3663 Grand Avenue #1006
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 255-5303
*Cell (515) 314-0710
*FAX (515) 255-5303
Email: thegoodbob3663@gmail.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
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
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
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
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
DAMEE- Jackets and Sportswear. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
NALLY & MILLIE- Contemporary sportswear, moderate price. (Sportswear
PAPARAZZI
CARRE NOIR- Dresses, Sportswear
CLAIRE DEJAIDIN - Hand painted sportswear
COMPLI K - Dresses & Sportswear
ISCA - Tops , Sweaters & Dresses at a great price from Montreal.
SAGA
KUNKY’S Hand Painted Sweatshirts, Moderate Prices. (Sportswear)
UBU Coats and sportswear, Moderate to Better Prices. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
SEA & ANCHOR
REINA LEE
ALISONSHERI
ELENA WANG -Contemporary Sweaters, Sportswear, Dresses. Better Price Point. (Sweaters, Sportswear, Dresses & Suits
INOOU
YEST
AMBRA
ARTEX- Sportswear and Dresses, Moderately Priced. (Dresses & Suits, Sportswear)
PAPA FASHIONS
ISLE / BAR - Contemporary sportswear and dresses, moderate prices. (Dresses & Suits, Sportswear)
RADZOLI-Contemporary Sportswear, Moderate Prices. (Sportswear)
JUST MADISON
HAND, STEVE
VERY G - GYPSY JAZZ - MR J’S
*Cell: (630) 442-2056
Email: stevehand108@gmail.com
VERY G Shoes
GYPSY JAZZ Shoes
Mr J’s Shoes
JALOVEC, DALE
MARESH, SHERRY
400 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80209
Office (303) 733-9051
Cell (303) 881-1467
*Fax (303) 733-4653
Email: dalejalovec@msn.com
SCULLY- Ladies Honey Creek Collection
SCULLY - Cantina Ladies & Men's Collection
SCULLY - Leatherwear
SCULLY - Small Leather Goods
SCULLY - Men's Legends Collection
SCULLY - Tonto Rim Collection
MAY, CHUCK & JAYNE
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
NYDJ - Not Your Daughter's Jeans The best fitting jeans! The original slimming jean with lift tuck technology (Denim, Immediate Available
LIGHTHOUSE APPAREL - Custom designed decorated apparel
TIA – Novel denim and embellished Jackets / Tops
Product: Categories: Sportswear
Price: Moderate - Better
Size: Misses- Petites - Large
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 Sportswear, Outerwear, Denim, Sweaters & Jackets
PBJ BLUES / PBJ SPORT - 100% Cotton Vintage Washed Sweaters & Combed Cotton Basic Knit
Category:
Sportswear, Outerwear, Denim, Swimwear
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)
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 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.
PLOTT, BUTCH
Butch Plott & Company
2050 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 15795
Dallas, TX 75207
Office: (214) 630-3009
Cell: (214) 675-8710
Fax: (214) 630-2470
Email: butchplott@aol.com
Website: www.butchplott.com
FDJ
KEREN KANE
JADE -Novelty Dresses & Sportswear
JOY JOY- Novelty Dresses & Sportswear
DESIGN HISTORY- Fine gauge knits and sportswear
ESQUALO
Product: Categories: Sportswear, Dresses
Price: Better
Size: Misses- 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-Charlie B has it ALL! Great Styles, Great Fit, Great Fabrics, & Great Prices! We Get Better Each Season!
Categories: Sportswear, Denim, Outerwear
Pricing: Moderate
Sizes: Misses
SHOCKEY, LEONARD
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
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
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
THOMPSON, STEVEN
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