Join the SOCIETY.
Society for International Menswear (SIM) is a trade fair bringing together a global community of elevated menswear brands.
In NYC during the key menswear buying seasons, SIM connects a curated group of domestic and international brands, from sartorial to contemporary, with the most important retailers in North America.
The Details
Monday, July 24, 2023
and
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
between 6th and 7th Avenues
NYC
Exhibit
The open, gallery-like space of the Metropolitan Pavilion is the perfect venue to host SIM; it is intimate in feeling, while also providing enough space to socially distance. Banks of windows guarantee plenty of natural sunlight across the space, which features 16′ high ceilings and American white oak floors.
Attend
Attendees will find modern, sartorial collections of exceptional sportswear, tailored clothing, footwear and accessories from around the globe.
JULY 2022 IMAGE GALLERY
January 2023 BRANDS
A show is only as good as its brands, and we have some of the best.
Below is an assortment of select clothing, shoe and accessory lines that are part of SIM.
34 Heritage | Adesi Cashmere | agnès b. | Ambitious | Amedeo Testoni | American Heritage | Am.A Line Collection | Aston Leather | Athison | Bensimon | Bread & Boxers | Carlos Santos | Chervó | Christys’ London | Croclux | Culture of Brave | DeSoto | Edward Green | Fly 3 | Hanro | Haus by Everton | Hublot Mode Marine | HyperNatural | Impulso | JEF José Fernandes | Left Coast Tee | Lenor Romano | Lorenzoni | Luchiano Visconti | MAC | Majestic | Marco Dal Maso | Montechiaro | Pierlorenzo | R2 Amsterdam | Schneiders | Serge Blanco | SMR Days | Tailor Vintage | Tateossian | Twillory | Vandoma | Warfield & Grand
INSIGHTS
SPECIAL REPORT: The Fundamentals of Creating Strong Retailer/Vendor Relationships: Fostering a Healthy Rapport for Better Business
A Special Report by Blacks Retail and Society for International Menswear
Over the past two years, the entire apparel industry faced challenges, and retailers and vendors needed to work closely together to navigate them. Now, with the market stabilizing, strong partners continue to be prioritized over weak ones. That’s why Blacks predicts a new era of retail relationships, emphasizing communication, transparency, and shared values as brands and merchants tackle market challenges and welcome new opportunities, together.
IN THE PRESS
A sample of who is talking about us.
- (Jan 2023) WWD, Trade Shows Kick Off Start of Men’s Season in New York
- (Jan 2023) MR, SOCIETY NYC: A NEW WAY TO DRESS, A NEW WAY TO SHOP!
- (Jan 2023) Daniel + Lauren, Society Men’s Trade Show for FW 23/24 In New York City by Patricia Ann Parenti
- (Dec 2022) MR, SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL MENSWEAR RETURNS FOR SECOND EDITION WITH 30% INCREASE IN EXHIBITORS
- (Jul 2022) WWD, Retailers, Brands Shake Off Macro Issues as Men’s Spring Market Kicks Off
- (Jul 2022) MR, Sold on SOCIETY!
- (Jul 2022) Fashion United, Society for International Menswear
- (Mar 2022) Footwear Plus, Society for International Menswear Show to Debut this July in New York
Travel
The Metropolitan Pavilion is conveniently located in the heart of Chelsea on 18th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues. Many A-list boutique and major chain hotels are nearby.
The Buzz
The industry and our exhibitors share their reactions.
PRESENTED BY MR MAGAZINE
For over 30 years, the menswear industry has turned to MR for information, analysis, ideas and trendspotting. MR-mag.com is the only trade information source in North America dedicated to menswear.
Your Hosts
Lizette Chin
VP & Group Publisher of Luxury and Menswear
Formerly president of the internationally-known Project show, Lizette now oversees the luxury business sector at Wainscot Media. As an expert in all things menswear, she brings an impressive skill set to SIM that has been honed over two decades. Impressions magazine, published by CFDA, featured Lizette on the cover, where she was cited as an important leader in the menswear community who thrives on making connections and helping retailers/brands grow.
Coleman McCartan
VP of International Business Development
For 20 years, Coleman has been a major force in the contemporary fashion events business and brings a wealth of international expertise to the game. As former Director of International Business at Informa, Coleman has built and maintained International brand presence at the most prestigious North American fashion trade shows, such as MAGIC, Coterie and the Project show.
Covid-19 Safety Information
In accordance with guidelines set by the City of New York, at this time, face masks will be optional at SIM. The city of New York recommends travelers follow the guidance outlined in the CDC COVID-19 Community Levels and International Traveler guidelines. SIM will update exhibitors and attendees of any changes closer to the show. Proof of vaccination is required to attend the show.
