AFA Canada United in Style Marketplace Opens Next Week in Toronto

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Canada’s footwear, apparel and accessories industry will gather in Toronto next week for United in Style – Spring/Summer 2027, the national marketplace presented by the Association of Footwear and Apparel Canada (AFA).

Running from August 11 to 13, 2026, the event will bring retailers, buyers, brands, agencies and other industry professionals to the Toronto Congress Centre’s South Building, Hall D. With less than a week remaining before the doors open, retailers interested in attending are encouraged to register and finalize their plans.

Event Details

Event: United in Style – Spring/Summer 2027
Dates: August 11–13, 2026
Venue: Toronto Congress Centre, South Building, Hall D
Address: 650 Dixon Road, Toronto
Hours: August 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; August 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The marketplace is intended for boutiques, department stores, online retailers, buyers and other professionals working across the footwear, apparel and accessory industries.

A Focused Look at Spring/Summer 2027

United in Style gives retailers an opportunity to preview upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections while meeting directly with the brands and agencies representing them.

AFA Canada says attendees can expect hundreds of brands, trend-driven collections and industry networking over the three-day show. Retailers can use the marketplace to discover new labels, review products in person, build relationships with suppliers and place orders for the next selling season.

The timing places the event at an important point in the buying calendar. Retailers are already assessing next year’s assortments, making decisions about supplier relationships and identifying products that may resonate with their customers.

Having buyers and sellers together in one venue allows those conversations to take place efficiently. Attendees can examine product quality, materials, colours and styling firsthand while comparing collections across a broad national marketplace.

Time to Reconnect with the Industry

The value of United in Style also extends to the relationships formed and renewed on the show floor.

Retailers can reconnect with current suppliers, meet prospective partners and exchange market intelligence with other professionals navigating similar business conditions. For brands and agencies, the event offers direct access to buyers from across the Canadian market.

AFA Canada describes its broader role as bringing retailers and wholesalers together through events, education and industry support. United in Style is the Association’s biannual trade show and a central part of its work connecting buyers and sellers across Canada’s footwear, apparel and accessory sectors.

The Association has supported Canada’s footwear and fashion industry since 1967, evolving from its early roots into a national community focused on helping businesses connect, collaborate and grow.

Buyer Bucks Return

Retail buyers attending the August show will also be entered into the Buyer Bucks draws when they register.

AFA Canada says three draws will take place each day, with winners required to use their Buyer Bucks during the show. Additional prizes are also planned, giving registered buyers another incentive to explore the marketplace and engage with participating exhibitors.

Final Days to Make Plans

With United in Style opening next Tuesday, the remaining window for retailers to register, arrange travel and schedule supplier meetings is narrowing.

Retailers preparing Spring/Summer 2027 assortments can use the three-day event to discover collections, compare products and conduct business with industry partners under one roof. The show also provides a timely opportunity to reconnect with Canada’s wider footwear, apparel and accessories community before the next selling season advances further.

Registration and additional information are available through AFA Canada.

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