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LA Market Week is a Fashion and Retail Industry Trade Event connecting professional Retail Buyers and Brand Sales Reps. As such, Badges are required for visitor identification, establishing you as a credentialed Retail Buyer when you enter a CMC Showroom. Badges are also required for access to Buyer Amenities which are offered strictly to Buyers who present an August 2026 Buyer Badge.
Registration is subject to approval. There is no fee to register.
WHO CAN ATTEND MARKET?
Credentialed Retail Buyers: The Retail Buyer badge is available for established brick-and-mortar or e-commerce Retail Stores. A Retail Buyer is responsible for planning, selecting, and purchasing wholesale quantities of goods and merchandise that are then sold at retail to consumers at a physical store or through an online retail store platform. Business Credentials you present must establish proof of your affiliation with an existing Retail Store business.
Editorial Press — Subject to approval: Open to fashion industry trade publications only. Photography and filming in Showrooms and on the CMC property are only permitted if approved by the Showrooms and CMC, respectively.
Guests — Subject to approval: If you are NOT a Retail Buyer or do not have the required Retail Business Credentials as noted below, you may request to attend as a Guest by completing the Pre-Registration Form.
Student Visits and Tours are not permitted at CMC during LA Market Weeks.
AB Spoon Showroom • Suite C534
Bailey Rose • Suite C230
New Buyers: Please follow our Guidelines below. Each member of your company must register individually.
Returning Buyers: You must register and check in for a Badge for every Market you attend, even if you have attended a previous Market.
Groups: If you are attending with other colleagues, even if from the same company, each individual must register separately.
FOR A BUYER BADGE
In order to qualify as a verified BUYER, you will need to provide documentation verifying your Retail Business affiliation.
Please complete the Registration Application below and upload photos, screenshots, or copies of at least ONE of the following.
Professionally-printed business card featuring your name and Retail Business name.
Business License indicating it is a Retail Business (DO NOT send a tax ID or sellers permit; These are not acceptable credentials).
Screenshot of a business email header featuring your personalized Retail Business email address (Black out any sensitive details).
Retail Business employee paystub featuring your name (Black out any sensitive details).
Letter or Email from verifiable Retail Business owner or manager stating your job status.
Letter of Intent from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to start a new Retail Business. Document must feature your Your Name, Retail Business email address, and Retail Business affiliation (Black out any sensitive details).
Please note: A Photo ID will be required when you check in onsite during Market for your Badge.
FOR A PRESS BADGE
In order to qualify for a PRESS Badge, present at least one of the following credentials in-person at Registration:
Professionally-printed business card featuring your name and Media/Company name.
Linked-In Profile featuring your current role with a Media company.
Digital or hardcopy of an Article or Editorial Work credited in your name.
Please note: A Photo ID will be required when you check in onsite during Market for your Badge.
FOR A GUEST BADGE
To request a GUEST Badge, you will be asked to provide more information about your business and your interest in attending LA Market Week at CMC. Guest Badges are for industry professionals only.
Please note: A Photo ID will be required when you check in onsite during Market for your Badge.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
AUGUST 3-5
Each Buyer must register for every Market they attend, whether as a Returning Buyer or a New Buyer.
When you pre-register online for Market, you’ll enjoy an expedited Onsite Check-In for your Badge: You’ll only need to let our desk team know that you have pre-registered for this Market and show your photo ID in exchange for your Badge.
Please expect to receive an email from attend@cmcdtla.com confirming approval of your Registration within 7 business days after submitting this Application. Once approved, pick up your Badge during Market at the following Check-In Desk Location & Hours.
Please check in with our Registration Desk during LA Market Registration Desk Hours below.
If you Pre-Registered Online for This Market: Simply show your Photo ID in exchange for your Badge.
If you DID NOT Pre-Register Online: You will need to present the Business Credentials noted above.
REGISTRATION desk locationS & hours
SUNDAY BEFORE MARKET
Kids’ Buyers Only: Visit the Registration Desk on Floor 2C for your Badge • Open 8:00am-5:00pm
Women’s & Men’s Showrooms are closed on Sunday of Market
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY OF MARKET
All Buyers - Badges Required: Visit the Registration Desk on Floor 2C for your Badge • Open 8:00am-5:00pm
For questions or assistance, please contact us at: attend@cmcdtla.com