Vice President of WWDMAGIC shares top ready-to-wear trends for August show

This upcoming month, WWDMAGIC will take place from August 14-16. At the Las Vegas Convention Center, various fashion industry insiders and experts will gather for the bi-annual trade event. This year, FashionUnited chatted with Vice President of WWDMAGIC Kelly Helfman for her top picks of ready-to-wear and accessories trends. Below, Helfman shared her focused favorites for this year's trade fair.

1. Oversized Sweatshirts

Free People

2. Political Statement Tees

NA-KD

3. Asymmetrical Skirts

Essue

4. Overalls

En Crème

5. Off-the-Shoulder Tops

Mono B

Accessories

1. Mirrored Sunglasses

Perverse

2. Straw Hats

Creando Estilos

3. Choker Scarves

NA-KD

4. Belt Bags

Free People

WWDMAGIC is known for its selection of ready-to-wear women's apparel and women's accessories. The event highlights a large selection of women's clothing with various exhibitors. WWDMAGIC has two major shows a year in Las Vegas and also hosts events in other cities throughout the year. The organization also works to bring in business through its online website, shopthefloor.com, where buyers can shop brands all year long. As the last show was a success, according to Helfman, this fall's is expected to have a fair turnout.

Photos: WWDMAGIC