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Published July 8, 2026
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Fashion by Informa names new VP of events for Las Vegas and Nashville marketplaces
ByBenjamin Fitzgerald
PublishedJuly 8, 2026
U.S. tradeshow organizer Fashion by Informa announced Monday the appointment of Emilie Lewis as vice resident of events for Las Vegas and Nashville marketplaces
In her new role, Lewis will lead the direction and growth of the company’s flagship wholesale fashion events, including Magic, Project, and OffPrice across both Las Vegas and Nashville marketplaces, for the goal of “better connecting brands, retailers and buyers while shaping the future of wholesale fashion,” according to a press release.A business and brand leader with over 20 years of experience in fashion, lifestyle, retail, and experiential media, Lewis has held leadership roles at organizations including Emerald Holdings, Seacret Beauty, Reed Exhibitions, Brookfield Properties, and Informa Group.
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During her career, Lewis has led several event brands, including MJBizCon, ASD Market Week, International Gift Exposition, and Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, along with entrepreneurial ventures and the revitalization of the California Market Center in Los Angeles.Earlier in her career, Lewis played a crucial role in the growth of Fashion by Informa’s Coterie (formally Advanstar/UBM), helping increase portfolio revenue, expand global buyer attendance, and strengthen partnerships with leading brands and industry organizations.”Emilie brings an exceptional combination of strategic leadership and market expertise to this role,” said Simon Ferguson, executive vice president for Fashion by Informa.”Her success in building brands, scaling event portfolios and creating meaningful industry connections makes her uniquely positioned to lead our Las Vegas and Nashville events into their next chapter of growth.”The Magic Las Vegas trade show runs from August 10 – 12, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, followed by Coterie New York which takes place from September 9 – 11, at the Javits Center in NYC.
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