Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC New York) returned to the Javits Convention Center March 23-25, 2025, debuting an unprecedented lineup of new exhibitors, immersive experiences and exclusive professionals-only pricing on must-have beauty and spa products and services.
“We are excited to showcase over 430 trailblazing brands with a record-breaking 166 new exhibitors,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event & Partnership Director, Questex’s Wellness Group. “The co-located shows offer unique opportunities for innovative brands to promote and launch new products and services to tens of thousands of hair stylists, colorists, barbers, nail technicians, makeup artists, lash specialists, estheticians, spa and salon owners & managers, and wellness professionals.”
Featured Brands: IBS New York 2025 exhibit floor will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: L3vel3 (New!), Salonory (New!), CHI by Farouk, DNA Hairtools and Extensions, HALOCOUTURE Extensions, Hairtalk Extensions, Lashbox LA, Parlux, Pibbs Industries, Pureo Natural Products, Turbo Power and many more!
IECSC New York 2025 exhibiting brands include: COSGRAM USA (New!), SmrtSkn (New!), Christine Valmy, Procell Therapies, Circadia, Dermalogica, Celluma, Esse, DMK, FaceReality, Healthyline, HydraFacial, Perfect Corp, Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmhouseFresh, Geneo, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA and more!
New Can’t Miss Experiences at the 2025 New York Shows. The Glam & Go Showcase Stage Beauty’s biggest names will take the spotlight as they demonstrate their latest innovations and the hottest trends on The Glam & Go Showcase Stage.
Live Fashion Hair Demonstrations: Led by industry legend, Byrd Mena, Live Fashion Hair will be at IBS NY for the first time ever and will showcase jaw-dropping education by elite, international artists and influencers.
The Business District: The Business District is a new prime show floor destination for salon and spa professionals seeking solutions to enhance their business operations.
The Fades & Blades Barber Battle: powered by L3vel3 and sponsored by Rolda, Cocco and Andis, will be held on Sunday, March 23rd and will pit twenty-four barbers in a friendly competition The Show also offers hours of tailored content exclusively for the barber community
Powerhouse Pavilion: Completely redesigned for 2025 as a dynamic classroom featuring panel discussions led by industry educator, barber and activist Rodrick Samuels.
Say Yes to You Lounge: Step into our instagrammable inspiration zone, customize your badge with fun flair ribbons, and refresh your professional image with a free headshot session.
We had the pleasure of meeting a good few vendors at IBS NY and IECSC NY we like to share their product information below.
IBS NY + IECSC NY Press Room: which was sponsored in 2025 by Farouk Systems Inc., the visionary behind the iconic CHI® and BioSilk® haircare brands. CHI®, a global leader in haircare and styling tools, will unveil the latest expansion of the brand’s award-winning LAVA hair tool line and much more!
About IBS New York: Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS New York is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts.
About IECSC: Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies.
About QUESTEX: Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results.
It was very well attended event, companies in attendance from all over the World, showcasing and debuting their new Products at IBS NY + IECSC NY shows, see more Vendor interviews in our World Liberty TV, Wellness, Beauty and Health Channels by Clicking here.
BY: Adal Hussain , Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, 44th St & 5th Ave NYC 03/17/25
St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, was marked across the United States on Monday with boisterous parades and festivities.
School marching bands and traditional Irish pipe and drum ensembles ambled down Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue with uniformed delegations from the police and fire departments in New York City, which hosts one of the nation’s largest and oldest parades.
Mayor Eric Adams donned a green cap and scarf and waved an Irish flag while Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan greeted marchers wearing a green, white and orange sash — the national colors of the Emerald Isle.
As a light morning rain fell, the rolling celebration made its way north past designer shops and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a stunning Neo Gothic landmark that’s the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
“It’s fantastic to be here,” said Ryan Hanlon, vice chairman of the parade’s board of directors. “We’re getting a little bit of rain at the moment, but as we Irish call it, it’s just liquid sunshine.”
Organizers said some 150,000 marchers are expected to participate. The festivities, which are now in its 264th year, date to 1762 — 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
2025 Grand Marshal Michael A. Benn: Michael A. Benn is a proud son of Limerick, and the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee in the Rockaway.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch were among the first wave of marchers, followed by the FDNY and Commissioner Robert Tucker later in the morning. They were joined by law enforcement, faith leaders and marching bands from across the area.
It started at 44th Street, passes by St. Patrick’s Cathedral between 50th and 51st streets, and then reaches the finish at 79th Street on the East Side of Central Park.
Organizers said spectators could line up anywhere along the route, and early birds could expect the best views.
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ is the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. The first parade was held on March 17, 1762 — fourteen years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The parade is held annually on March 17th at precisely 11:00 AM in honor of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and of the Archdiocese of New York.
The parade route goes up Fifth Avenue beginning at East 44th Street and ending at East 79th Street. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade which draws about 2 million spectators.
From its earliest days, right up to the present, the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ has been run entirely by volunteers, many of whom come from generations of families dedicated to the organization of the parade.
It takes months of preparation and countless hours to run the world’s oldest and largest parade. We could not do it without the commitment of these great women and men.
The NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
*When March 17 falls on a Sunday, the Parade is held on March 16 for religious observances .Written By Hilary Beirne.
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Toy Fair 2025 opened its doors this morning, unveiling the future of play in the heart of New York City. Tens of thousands of global play professionals walk through the doors of the Javits Center over the next four days to preview the hottest new toys, games, and youth entertainment products – many of which will only launch later this year in time for the holiday season.
Produced by The Toy Association™, the industry- and media-only trade show offered unparalleled access to the lucrative $42 billion U.S. toy marketplace and key markets around the globe.
Taking place Saturday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 4, the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere featured the equivalent of nearly eight football fields filled with toys and games – as well as unique brand experiences, business insights, hands-on and experiential activities, and innovations in play.
Retail buyers from all 50 states and 75 countries and territories walked the expansive show floor in search of the latest dolls and plush, STEM toys, outdoor playthings, action figures, arts & crafts, specialty toys, retro, nostalgic and innovative games, toy vehicles, collectibles, licensed toys, and everything in between.
In total, representatives from 96 countries were expected at Toy Fair 2025.
“Toy Fair New York is known throughout the global play community as the place to forge partnerships, strike deals, and witness the creative talents of the toy industry come to life,” said Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association.
Toy Fair highlights the industry’s dedication to creating products that deliver social, emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits of play to children.
Attendees can browse distinct product zones to find what they are looking for; members of the media are invited to visit the Press Center on the show floor (Level 3, booth 3145), where the Toy Fair PR team can help them find specific products and where they can charge devices, hang their coats, and find a quiet place to work.
The Toy Association’s team of trend experts presented its Toy Trends Briefing, featuring products from exhibitors’ booths to illustrate each of the hottest trends of the upcoming year.
Toy Fair: is the largest and most comprehensive play-focused experience unifying the toy industry’s entire ecosystem with key players to help with business development and sourcing the latest products from across all forms and stages of play.
Featuring thousands of new and unique toys, games, edutainment, entertainment-driven experiences, and more from around the world, Toy Fair offers attendees a competitive edge no other trade event can match.
About The Toy Association: Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the business trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages.
The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $157.5 billion, and its roughly 900 members drive the annual $42 billion U.S. domestic toy market.
The Toy Association serves as the industry’s voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play’s positive impact on childhood development.
The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, governments, consumers, and the industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play.
As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair™ in New York City; hosts marketplace activities in Los Angeles; engages in state, federal, and international advocacy on behalf of its members; supports the inventor and design community through People of Play™ and its numerous assets and events, including the consumer-facing Chicago Toy & Game Fair; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America’s widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
The Toy Association’s philanthropic arm is The Toy Foundation™, a 501 (c)(3) children’s charity that acts as the uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry. To date, The Toy Foundation has delivered the joy of play to 33 million children in need worldwide.
It was well attended show with thousands of people in attendance from all parts of the world in attendance, debuting new products never seen before and dynamic speakers speaking on panels.
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Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez kick-off a two-city Press Tour this Tuesday, March 4, in New York, ahead of a spectacular three-fight card in Times Square, New York on Friday May 2, as Ring Magazine presents its first-ever event in the United States titled “FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves”, brought to you by SNK Corporation in association with Oscar De La Hoya for Golden Boy Promotions and Eddie Hearn for Matchroom Boxing.
Garcia will clash with Rolly Romero, Haney battles Jose Ramirez and Lopez meets Arnold Barboza on the night, and all fighters will be present at the launch press conference at the Palladium Times Square on Tuesday. Media entry will be from 2pm with the press conference commencing live at 3pm ET.
A second press conference is set to take place in Los Angeles on Monday March 10, and details of this event will be released to the media soon.
New York’s iconic Times Square will be turned into a world-class boxing venue for one night only to provide the backdrop for Ring Magazine’s first American event, playing host to some of the biggest stars of the game, as Garcia returns to action on May 2 against the larger-than-life former World title challenger Romero. Former world ruler Haney will be looking to oust the former unified 140-pound king Ramirez, while Brooklyn’s Lopez always guarantees fireworks in the ring and his next assignment is a tough one in the shape of the unbeaten Barboza.
Times Square will stage a boxing tripleheader featuring the returns of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, along with a title defense for Teofimo Lopez, on May 2.
The card announced Friday by Turki Alalshikh, the head of Riyadh Season and the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, brings Garcia and Haney back to New York for their first bouts since Garcia’s victory in their 2024 title bout at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. That was later changed to a no-contest after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and was subsequently suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission. Victories for both could set the stage for a rematch between the two.
Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will headline the Ring Magazine “Fatal Fury: City of The Wolves” card against Rolando “Rolly” Romero (16-2, 13 KOs), who was stopped by lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in 2022 in his last fight in New York.
Garcia said at the presser today in NYC: “[Me and Rolly] sparred about eight years ago, it was rough sparring, he continued to use that to boost his career, but I don’t have no bad blood with him. I’m here to do my job and set up the rematch [with Devin], I’ve got to be sharp because he’s going to bring it.
“I want to be great, I have also wanted to fight the best fighters, as far as my problems outside the ring, I’ve always had those struggles, I want to show everybody that you can come back from anything.
“I admit my wrongs, I want to show I’m a true professional, I don’t want anyone to take my actions of drinking and smoking before a fight and thinking that’s the professional thing to do.” Romero rebuffed Garcia’s suggestion that those sparring stories were used to ‘chase clout’.
He added: “I mean, if I was clout chasing, he’d have had clout, but he didn’t have any. It’s just sparring, we’re gonna see the real fight in the ring, it’ll be one of the biggest fights in US history that’s for sure.
“I said years ago me and him were going to fight at welterweight, I outgrew 140 and 135 long, long ago. I’m all muscle right now.”
Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will move up to welterweight to take on Jose Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs) in a matchup of former 140-pound champions.
Arnold Barboza Jr believes that, once again, he can walk into his opponent’s backyard and shock the world when he faces Teofimo Lopez in New York City this spring.
Barboza (32-0, 11 KOs) beat Jack Catterall by split decision to claim the WBO ‘Interim’ 140-pound championship in Manchester last month, and he’s going straight back into camp for another huge clash in a few weeks.
The Mexican-American will aim to take the WBO and Ring junior-welterweight titles from Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs), who is one of the standout stars in the sport and holds huge wins over Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor.
Lopez hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision victory over Steve Claggett last summer, and it’ll be 11 months out of the ring by the time he steps between the ropes to fight Barboza.
Barboza, fresh off his victory over Catterall, is on a roll right now, having also beaten Jose Ramirez on a Riyadh Season card back in November.
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The National Retail Federation has represented retail for over a century. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.
As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retail contributes $5.3 trillion to the annual GDP. No other industry comes close. Wherever the industry goes, the nation follows — so we’re committed to helping retail go further.
Together with the philanthropic arm, the NRF Foundation, we stand up for, celebrate, educate and inspire our industry. We’re retail’s greatest advocates, uniting an industry of leaders and boundary breakers around complex issues and bold opportunities.
Membership in NRF gives retailers the opportunity to advocate on important policy issues and gain insights from industry leaders and visionaries and network with retail’s best and brightest.
Retail’s big concert by Flo Rida, alongside DJ Pauly D! Took place at Terminal 5, with hundreds of people in attendance, which was sponsored by Klaviyo, Okta, Omnissa, Sanity, Syndigo and WSI.
Keynote session, Titled The Visionary 2025: A 40 –year journey with Tommy Hilfiger and NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. Mr. Shay asked Mr. Hilfiger what was his success for being in business over 40 years and still being one of the leaders in this field, Mr. Hilfiger, went on to say, you have to grow with the times, hire smarter people then you so they can help you to get to the next level, other thing Mr. Hilfiger went on to say was that, he started doing fashion shows where the general public can come in person and see his designs, clothing give him feedback and ideas how they feel.
Instead of just doing fashion Shows during Fashion Weeks, and inviting Buyers and Editorial press.
About NRF: The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy.
Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
About NRF Foundation: The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources needed for a life-changing career. As NRF’s nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a great place to grow. Together, we help people build better lives and stronger communities.
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On February 7, New York City was the epicenter of glamour, innovation, and global influence as we officially unveiled Miss Universe NYC Headquarters at the WSA Building during New York Fashion Week.
The evening was a spectacular blend of high fashion, live music, and groundbreaking announcements, setting the stage for the next chapter of Miss Universe.
From breathtaking performances by Filip Pogády on violin, Adrian Daurov on cello, and DJ Ana Boo, to the grand host country reveal of Thailand for the 74th Miss Universe competition on November 21, the night was nothing short of extraordinary.
With the launch of MU Talent NYC and our exclusive collaboration with Water Lounge at WSA, Miss Universe is now at the center of elite beauty, wellness, and talent innovation, aligning with celebrity-favorite experts in skincare, body sculpting, acupuncture, and movement refinement.
It’s official—Thailand will be the host country for the 74th Miss Universe competition in 2025.
The exciting news was revealed during the Miss Universe NYC Launch Event held at the WSA building’s 17th-floor screening room and lounge.
The event brought together top fashion figures, industry leaders, and devoted pageant fans to celebrate this major moment in Miss Universe history.
Carson Kressley, Emmy-winning TV personality, and Hannah Lopa, model and presenter, setting the stage for an evening full of big announcements.
Lopa welcomed the audience, saying, “Good evening, fashion icons, industry leaders, and global tastemakers! Welcome to the Miss Universe New York City launch event during New York Fashion Week!” Kressley, a proud New Yorker, added, “We always think of New York as the center of the universe, so what better place for Miss Universe to make a major announcement?”
Raúl Rocha Cantú, President of the Miss Universe Organization, who announced the opening of Miss Universe’s new corporate headquarters in New York City.
Standing on stage, he shared, “We are so proud to announce that Miss Universe now has a home in the heart of New York City, right here in the WSA building.
Being surrounded by landmarks like Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange places us right at the center of global business, entertainment, and fashion.” He also revealed that the new space includes recording studios, photography and video production areas, and creative workspaces to take the Miss Universe brand to new heights.
Even bigger news? Miss Universe is preparing for an IPO on Wall Street, meaning it’s gearing up to become a publicly traded company.
Anne Jakrajutatip, CEO of Miss Universe and President of JKN Global Group, took the stage to reveal where the Miss Universe 2025 competition will take place. Smiling at the excited crowd, she said, “Hello, New York! Hello, Universe! Miss Universe is more than a pageant—it’s a movement. And today, we are thrilled to announce where the world’s most iconic beauty competition is headed next.”
The 74th Miss Universe competition will be held in Thailand, The room erupted in cheers as a stunning video played, showing off Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, the three host cities for the event.
The Muang Thong Thani Impact Arena will host the final coronation on November 21, 2025, but the competition will be much more than just one night.
Contestants will spend nearly a month in Thailand, participating in fashion events, charity initiatives, and cultural experiences. She also teased details about ticket sales, hotel accommodations, and partnerships with top fashion designers, makeup artists, and sponsors, promising that this year’s pageant will be “bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before.”
It was a very well attended event, Mass media from all over the World in attendance, Sponsors, beauty Queens, Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Theilvig was in attendance to make announcements and conduct interviews.
About Miss Universe Organization: The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds and empowers them to reach their potential. For 73 years, MUO has been committed to leveraging its global network of ambassadors to affect positive change through philanthropic outreach, job creation, and serving as a platform for positive transformation.
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Are we ready to lead together? A Critical Intergenerational Dialogue on Existential Threats
Humanity is at a tipping point. The climate and nature crisis, pandemics, nuclear weapons, and the emerging risks of AI present escalating threats that put all humanity at risk.
As leaders gather in New York for the UN Summit of the Future at UNGA 2024, it is time to change direction.
We need decision-makers who understand the urgency of the existential threats we face, and can demonstrate the courage and determination to overcome them. The Elders believe that with bold, long-view leadership our best future can still lie ahead of us.
On the eve of the UN Summit of the Future, The Elders and distinguished guests invite you to a series of solutions-oriented, intergenerational dialogues on addressing the greatest existential threats facing humanity.
The program was as followed: Opening remarks from Elders, guests and a performance by aja monet, Panel discussion and Q&A: Frontline Solutions to Existential Threats.
Intergenerational Dialogues: Harnessing Collective Wisdom, Presentation of an Intergenerational Manifesto.
Some of the panelists and speakers included: Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders.
Juan Manuel Santos, Former President of Colombia and Nobel Peace Laureate, Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico.
Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Head of the UN Development Program. Elbegdorj Tsakhia, Former President and Prime Minister of Mongolia, aja monet, Grammy-nominated Surrealist Blues Poet.
Emma Pike, Lex International; nuclear disarmament expert, activist, and peace educator, Fatou Wurie , Founder, Youterus Health and Harvard Doctoral Candidate.
Flávia Bellaguarda, Executive Director, LACLIMA, Max Tegmark, President, Future of Life Institute; Physicist, Professor and AI researcher at MIT and many more.
The Elders was founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007. We are an independent group of global leaders working for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet.
Our vision is a world where people live in peace, conscious of their common humanity and their shared responsibilities for each other, the planet and future generations; where there is universal respect for human rights; where poverty has been eliminated and people are free from fear and oppression, and able to fulfil their true potential.
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