Iowa Fashion Apparel Minnekota Market
Quality Inn & Suites
Ames Conference Center
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9260
January 14-15, 2026
Wednesday 9-6 pm
Thursday 9-5 pm
August 20-21, 2026
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
October 1-2, 2026
Thursday 10-7 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.
-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
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' - Unique outerwear jackets & coats Unique reversible raincoats. Novelty jackets
BARGER, STEPHEN
Stephen Barger & Company Inc.
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #305
Minnetonka, MN 55343
*Cell (612) 636-6407
Email: bargersj@msn.com
LULU-B- Clothing for Fall
“Colorful Comfy Clothing” Showing Vests, Jackets, Pants, Sweaters & Tops for Fall
BEACHTIME Clothing
SPF50 Prints & Solid Separates. Quilted Novelty items. -Immediate Delivery
Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Moderate
Size: Misses
TAYLOR, KATHE
15710 24th Ave. N. Unit G
Plymouth, MN 55447
*Cell (612) 201-2529
*FAX (612) 392-7936
Email: kathetaylor58@gmail.com
XCVI Updated casual missy fitting sportswear (Sportswear)
WEARABLES Casual missy separates (Sportswear)
THREADS 4 THOUGHT
Sustainable Clothing -Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles and Nylon Fishing Nets. Eco-Friendly & Ethically
PRAIRIE COTTON/CMC Made in USA Dyed to order in multiple colors, fabrics and styles. Tops, bottoms, dresses! (Sportswear, Made in the USA)
METRIC KNITS Updated sweater and faux fur line (Novelty Jackets, Sweaters)
UNCLE FRANK - Vibrant Print Dresses
RS Eyewear Updated reader line (Accessories)
ANGELA MARA
PANDEMONIUM
SAGA Made in Italy One Size
Product Categories: Sportswear / Activewear/ Contemporary
Price: Better / Size: Misses
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, Available Immediately, 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)
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)
HABITAT - Clothes to LIVE-IN Unique Shirts, tops & sweaters in beautiful fabrics & colors. (IA, MN, SD, ND)
ESCAPE by HABITAT - FUN 100% Cotton casual weekend wear in 25 solid colors & one-of-a-kind prints (IA, MN, SD, ND)
OLIVIA by HABITAT
Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Popular-Low
Size: Misses
COOK, DEBORAH
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #360
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Office (612) 333-7953
Email: deborahcookmn@gmail.com
Website: www.sunnsand.com
SUN N SAND, Accessories
Beach Resort bags & hats for women, children & men.
EVERGREEN FLOUR SACKS
Sportwear from flour sacks
AVANO SPORTWEAR- Patchwork Jackets, Shirts, Reversible
KIM VAN LOO LINENS - Linen Separates
NORTHERN ICON - Unisex caps for sports, states & national parks
ALABAMA GIRL USA HATS - Bling Ball caps
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)
FINE, SHILAN
SHILAN LTD
320 West Ohio Street, Suite 3W
Chicago, IL 60654
Office: (312) 445-6370
Phone: 312.925.1982
Email: shilanltd@gmail.com
Website: shilanltd.com
CLARA BEAU-Swarovski Crystal Vintage inspired jewelry made in Berkeley, CA
LATICO LEATHERS- Double tumbled leather handbags designed in New Jersey
ABBACINO- Handbag & Accessory line designed in Spain
BAKED BEADS by David & Robin - Moderate Contemporary Jewelry Designed in Vermont (Jewelry, Gift Items, Accessories, Immediate Available, Made in the USA)
TEY ART -Minneapolis designed Alpaca accessories and socks (Accessories, Headwear, Hosiery, Gift Items, Immediate Available, Men's, Sweaters, Novelty Jackets)
SAMAN, LTD
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
NALLY and MILLIE Contemporary sportswear, moderate price. (Sportswear)
SAGA - (Sportswear)
REINA LEE (Sportswear)
AMBRA (Sportswear)
CARR'E 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)
DAMEE Jackets and sportswear.
UBU Coats and sportswear, moderate to better prices.
NIKKI
JUST MADISON SWEATERS
ISCA Sportswear at moderate price points
ALISON SHERI Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, and dresses.
ELENA WANG Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, dresses. Better price point.
RADZOLI Contemporary sportswear, moderate prices.
SEA & ANCHOR Sportswear
INOAH Sportswear
KUNKY’S Hand painted sweatshirts, moderate prices.
NIKKI
HIGGS, KRISSY
KRISSY HIGGS / Sales & Marketing
Email: krissyhiggs3@gmail.com
Cell: 720.688.2068
OSGOODE MARLEY - Leather Handbags
HENRIETTE STEFFENSEN
ILSE JACOBSON
DAKINI
MAY, JAYNE
C and J Apparel
40922 Guthrie Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
*Cell (612) 325-8561
EMAIL: candjapparelinc@gmail.com
PICADILLY - Sportswear, Related Separates, Sweaters & Jackets
WILD PALMS Relaxed knits (Sportswear, Immediate Available)
INSPIRED by Wild Palms - Missy Sportswear XS thru XXL, Popular Pricing
MICHAEL TYLER
BALI - Affordable easy to wear tops, bottoms & dresses, Terrific Well Priced Basics
LIGHTHOUSE APPAREL- Custom designed tee shirts / sweatshirts for resorts, school apparel. Business, Gift Shops and Events. In business for over 30 years. Available in Unisex, Ladies and Youth
Product: Categories: Sportswear, Kids, Outerwear
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 SPORTSWEAR - Updated Tops, Jackets, Shorts, Pants, Denim, Dresses, Sweaters, skirts and Skorts.
TRIBAL SPORT - Active Wear, Skorts, Jackets, Tops, Swimwear & Cover Ups
PBJ BLUES - Classic 100% Cotton Sweater with vintage wash.
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
L HAMRICK – SOUTHERN LADY-N TOUCH – NIKKI Coordinates, Separates, Pants & Skirts
at Affordable prices (Sportswear)
FASHION CAGE - Missy novelty tops, sweaters, cardigans, dresses, bottoms, affordable prices (Sportswear)
TRU LUXE - Denim inspired (Sportswear)
ALI MILES - Novelty Tops and Jackets (Sportswear)
PURE ESSENCE - Quality, comfort and style, Unique and original style with real women in mind (Missy, Sportswear)
ERIKA - Novelty tops, jackets, and bottoms (Sportswear, Missy)
LADY LIBERTY - Novelty tops, sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and tops at affordable prices (Sportswear, Sweaters, Dresses, Missy)
A LA CARTE - Coordinates at a popular price (Accessories)
DASH - Affordable pants/capris and tops (Sportswear)
GIVEN KALE - Contemporary Jackets, Tops, Bottoms and Co-Ordinates at popular prices (Missy, Contemporary, Novelty Jackets)
MULTIPLES - Coordinates and separates (Sportswear)
SLIMSATIONS - Pull on solid & novelty slacks & capris, missy & plus size (Sportswear, Plus Size)
MARBLE MIST - Contemporary Updated Sweater
STANTON, KATE
WILLIAMS, CAMILLE
Kate & Camille, LLC
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #372
Minnetonka, MN 55343
*Cell (651) 491-2862
Email: Kateandcamilla@charliebcollection.com
CHARLIE B- Missy, Contemporary Women's Clothing
Categories: Contemporary & Denim
Pricing: Moderate
Sizes: Misses
SHOCKEY, LEONARD
MICHELS, GALE
LEONARD SHOCKEY
26441 West 109th Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 397-0518
*Cell: (913) 634-7178
Email: Leonardshockey@aol.com
MULTIPLES- A premium fashion collection that thrives on creativity with color, texture and embellishments
SLIMSATION- Stylish, comfortable Pants for All!
TRU LUXE - Lifestyle Collection lends a trendy, contemporary feel to timeless classics!
JOHN MARK - A relaxed collection of luxurious tops & bottoms!
IVY JANE / UNCLE FRANK -This collection includes a multitude of one-of-a-kind tops, bottoms and outerwear
Categories: Sportswear, Demin, Contemporary, Dresses, Outerwear
Price Point: Moderate
Sizes: Misses, Petite, Plus
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
SUNDERMAN, CHAD
Chad Sunderman
Cell: (402) 619-6026
Email: chadomaha22@gmail.coom
Website: coronet-jewelry.com
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CORONET JEWELRY (M)
Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Rings, Hair products, Readers & Watches (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota)
TAGUA Jewelry
TANGEN, PHIL
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
Thompson Sales & Associates
10301 Bren Road West Orange #326
Minnetonka, MN 55343
* Cell (612) 810-8743
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
Categories: Sportswear, Dresses, Contemporary, Tops, Denim
Price: Popular-Moderate
Size: Missy, Plus