Iowa Fashion Apparel Market
Minnekota Markets - Ames, IA
VENUE
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 1 (515) 232-9260
October 19-20, 2023
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
January 25-26, 2024
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
August 15-16, 2024
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
October 17-18, 2024
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
Welcome to the
IOWA FASHION APPAREL
MINNEKOTA MARKETS WHOLESALE TRADE SHOW in Ames, IA
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
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!
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 (Sportswear, Plus Size)
RENUAR—Related Separates offering versatility, modernity, trend & color.
COTTONWAYS - Collection of Natural Fibers in a Dazzling Array of Garment dyed Colors (Missy & Plus)
NOSTALGIA – Separates not only pretty, but, practical, versatile and instantly wearable at a GREAT price.
MUS & BOMBOM
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
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)
MARUSHKA Whimsical art on fashion & classic tops Made in USA (Sportswear, Gift Items, Accessories, Immediate Available)
COCO Y CLUB CYC Better line -Moderate Prices Canadian (Sportswear, Novelty Jackets, Missy, Sweaters, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
KATHARINA MARIE Tops, Made in USA, (Contemporary, Missy)
NU LOOK Knits & Wovens novelty items from Canada, Popular Prices (Contemporary, Sportswear, Dresses, Denim, Missy, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
SEA BREEZE Made in USA, garment dyed casual cotton (Novelty Jackets, Plus Size, Sportswear, Missy, Immediate Available)
BELLA AMORE Made in Italy updated fashion, mod prices, ... a must see line (WI, MN, IA, ND, SD, NE) (Novelty Jackets, Sportswear, Young Contemporary, Missy, Plus Size, Dresses, Sweaters, Immediate Available)
SEATTLE SILVER - Cashmere Scarves & Shawls from Germany
BOYER-HURLBUT, LESLIE
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #358
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Office (612) 919-0790
*FAX (952) 767-0805
Email: leslieboyerhurlbut4@gmail.com
LESLIE'S PARIS TREASURES
Swarovski Crystals, Mixed Metal, Enamels
One of a kind-from Paris, Diva Doll Necklaces
I-REVERSIBLE JACKETS Reversible
SALAAM CLOTHING CO.-Italian Knitwear in solids & prints, Dresses, Tops, Bottoms & Jackets. Made in USA
PANDEMONIUM- Faux Fur Coats, Jackets Hats Mitten, Gloves, & Scarves. Made in USA (Better Price Point)
TANAMI SWEATERS- Knitwear, Sweaters Made in Bali
IMVUEE Made in USA
CANCILLA, KATHLEEN
Kathleen & Crew
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #395
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(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)
VARIATIONS Separates & dresses, missy & large sizes (Plus Size, Sportswear)
CHERISH Decorative sweaters & tops (Sportswear, Sweaters)
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
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
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
*Fax (847) 777-8103
Email: alanheller61@me.com
Email: SJJAH@aol.com
PAPA FASHIONS - Contemporary Sweaters, Sportswear, Cardigans, Dresses. Better Price Point. (Sweaters, Sportswear, Dresses)
ISCA - Tops , Sweaters & Dresses at a great price from Montreal.
NALLY & MILLIE- Contemporary sportswear, moderate price. (Sportswear)
DAMEE- Jackets and Sportswear. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
ISLE / BAR - Contemporary sportswear and dresses, moderate prices. (Dresses & Suits, Sportswear)
CARRE NOIR- Dresses, Sportswear
UBU Coats and sportswear, Moderate to Better Prices. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
KUNKY’S Hand Painted Sweatshirts, Moderate Prices. (Sportswear)
ELENA WANG -Contemporary Sweaters, Sportswear, Dresses. Better Price Point. (Sweaters, Sportswear, Dresses & Suits
ARTEX- Sportswear and Dresses, Moderately Priced. (Dresses & Suits, Sportswear)
RADZOLI-Contemporary Sportswear, Moderate Prices. (Sportswear)
COMPLI K - Dresses & Sportswear
CLAIRE DEJAIDIN - Hand painted sportswear
FLORA ASHLEY - Sportswear
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
KELLY, DOUG
KORINKE, KAREN
8806 West 105th Terrace.
Overland Park, KS 66212
*Cell 314-409-2137
E-mail: bagldy25@aol.com
HOBO BAGS
Handbags & Small Leather Goods (Accessories, Better Priced)
ILI LEATHERS Handbags, Small Leather Goods, Wallets & Leather Gloves (Accessories, Moderate Priced)
NORDIC BEACH WRAPS Fleece Like Wraps (Apparel, Moderate Priced)
SKINNIBELT No Buckle, No Bump...The Belt You Can't See!
MADE IN USA, High Quality Woven Elastic
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
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: plotth@icloud.com
Email: butchplott@aol.com
Website: www.butchplott.com
JADE - Novelty Sportswear and Dresses
JOY JOY- Novelty Dresses & Sportswear
Product: Categories: Sportswear, Dresses
Price: Better
Size: Misses
MAY, CHUCK & JAYNE
40922 Guthrie Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
(612) 325-8561
EMAIL: candjapparelinc@gmail.com
PICADILLY - Updated Missy Co-ordinates, Separates, Dresses, & Novelty Sweaters
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)
YAK & YETI
TIA COUTURE– Embellished Jackets & Tops
COMPLIMENTS- Novel tops at Great Prices
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,
Tops, Bottoms, Denim, & Outerwear
TRIBAL SPORT - Activewear, Golf & Swimwear
PBJ BLUES - 100% Cotton Sweaters
PBJ SPORT - Combed Cotton Basic Knit Tops
Category:
Sportswear, Outerwear, Denim, Swimwear
Price: Moderate
Sizes: Misses
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
L HAMRICK - Coordinates, Separates, Dresses, Pants & Skirts at Affordable Prices
SOUTHERN LADY -Coordinates, Separates, Dresses, Pants & Skirts at Affordable Prices
N' TOUCH-Contemporary Coordinates, Separates, Pants& Skirts at Affordable Prices
LINKS- Coordinates, Separates, Dresses, Pants & Skirts at Affordable Prices
(Price: Popular, Sizes: Missy, Petite, & Plus)
seven forty two - Contemporary Tops & Affordable Prices
MULTIPLES- Contemporary Tops, Jackets & Sweaters (Sportswear)
SLIMSATIONS- Contemporary Bottoms with Slimming Tummy Panel
FASHION CAGE / CREATIONS - Novelty Top, sweaters, cardigans & dresses
(Size: Missy & Plus, Price: Popular to Moderate)
d-a-s-h - Affordable Novelty Bottoms & Tops (Linens, Twills, Satins & Travel Fabrics)
ORIGAMI- Novelty Contemporary Cardigans, Vests & Tops (Size: Missy & Plus)
CYRUS- Contemporary Novelty Sweaters (Price: Popular, Size: Missy)
ROYAL HANDICRAFTS / PALLIA Novelty Cardigans, Tops, & Jackets
STYLE-RITE- USA Made - Tops, Cardigans, & Bottoms
SUNDAY- Contemporary sportswear with FLAIR
FRANDSEN - outerwear-Coats, Vests & Parkas from Denmark
VINE STREET- Novelty Leisurewear-USA Made
Categories: Sportswear, Contemporary, Dresses, Lingerie, Retailer Supplies
Price: Popular to Moderate
Sizes: Misses, Petites, Plus
SCHREINER, NOLA
Nola Schreiner, Inc.
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #372
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(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!
Categories: Sportswear, Denim, Outerwear
Pricing: Moderate
Sizes: Misses
SHOCKEY, LEONARD
26441 West 109th Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 397-0518
*Cell: (913) 634-7178
FAX: (913) 397-0548
Email: Leonardshockey@aol.com
MULTIPLES / SLIMSATIONS
ARTEX
DOLCEZZA
EVER SASSY
IVY JANE / UNCLE FRANK
KRAZY LARRY
OST
TRISHA TYLER
TRICOTTO / JANE & JOHN
SUNDERMAN, CHAD
In His Image
1720 N. Redding Ave.
Windom, MN 56101
(800) 788-6432 or (507) 831-1343
*Cell (402)619-6026
FAX (507) 831-0004
Email: inhisimagejewelry@msn.com
Website: www.inhisimageaccessories.com
IN HIS IMAGE-Jewelry
Moderately Priced Fashion Trending Jewelry, Necklace Sets, Earrings, Bracelets & Fun Fashion Finds
IN HIS IMAGE-Purses
Great Selection of Designs & Styles in Traditional & Seasonal Colors. Wallet & Coin Purses
IN HIS IMAGE-Watches
Trending Designs & Styles in Gold, Silver, 2-Tone & Fashion Colors in Stretch, Clamp-on and Strap Styles.
IN HIS IMAGE-Scarves
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, CINDY
CT SALES
213 Seminole Road
Janesville, WI 53545
* Cell (608) 290-9120
Email: thatboutique54@hotmail.com
OH MY GAUZE
Best year 'round cotton gauze! Lots of Styles & Colors! Get's repeat customers. Most Asked for Gauze Line in the USA!
3 POTATO
Artistic Multicolored Patterns in Unique Styles
SU PLACER
Hand Batik Tees & Dresses
C's T's
Hand Painted Sweatshirts / Lots of Colors
STERLING STYLES
Art to Wear in colorful patterns One Size!
Categories: Sportswear, Dresses, Accessories
Price: Popular-Moderate
Size: Missy, Plus
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