California Apparel News

Textiles, technology and trend forecasts. All that and more are on the agenda at the upcoming textile and sourcing trade shows in Los Angeles and in Miami Beach, Fla.

The longstanding Los Angeles International Textile Show kicks the season off with its April 14–16 run at the California Market Center. Fashion Business Inc. is also offering a slate of business seminars open to attendees of the Los Angeles International Textile Show.

Next up is Material World, set for April 23–23 in Miami Beach. The sourcing, fabric and technology show features a lineup of seminars organized in partnership with the American Apparel and Footwear Association.

Rounding out the season is new textile show GlobalTex, which will feature a full schedule of trend and business seminars during its April 28–30 run at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Los Angeles International Textile ShowApril 14–16California Market Center, Suite C700Cost: free to show attendeeswww.californiamarketcenter.com/latextileApril 14

“Influences, Color and Fabric: Spring-Summer ’10 by Peclers Paris,” presented by Sarah Brady9:30–10:45 a.m.“Spring-Summer ’10: The West Coast Approach,” presented by Fran Sude11 a.m.–noon“Vortex Air-Spun Yarns/MVS Spinning of Lenzing/Technological Innovations in Knitwear: Promodal,” presented by Lenzing Fibers Inc. and Murata Machinery USA Inc.1–3 p.m.“IRS Defenses for Garment Manufacturing and Textile Businesses During a Recessionary Economy,” presented by Samuel C. Landis3:30–4:40 p.m.April 15“Trends in Ladies & Denim, Spring-Summer ’10 by Fashion Snoops,” presented by Eva Brune9–10:15 a.m.“Promostyl Design Trends Spring-Summer ’10,” presented by Renee Labbe10:30–11:30 a.m.“Spring/Summer ’10 Trend Directions From WGSN” presented by Sally Lohan11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.“Woolworks Presents Spring ’10 International Retail,” presented by Philippe Bertrand and hosted by the Patricia Brandt Co.1–2 p.m.“Trend Forecasting by Cotton Inc.” presented by Amy Grantham2:15–3:15 p.m.April 16

“Starting Your Own Apparel Business,” presented by Frances Harder9:15–10:15 a.m.“Sourcing for Small Manufacturers,” presented by Susan Power10:30–11:30 a.m.“Using Software to Cut Costs,” a panel discussion moderated by Scott Allen1–2 p.m.“FGI-LA Screening of Fall-Winter 2009–10 R-T-W Runway Trends”4–5 p.m.“FGI-LA Fall ’09 Contemporary Direction Presented by Directives West/The Doneger Group”5–5:30 p.m.Cost: $15“Brother’s Digital Garment Printer Training,” presented by Chris Schiotis4–5 p.m.Fashion Business Inc. Business & Technology SeriesApril 14–16California Market Center, Suite C786Cost: free to registered attendees of the Los Angeles International Textile Showwww.fashionbusinessinc.orgApril 14“Understanding Apparel Principles Using Software Applications,” presented by Henry ChernerC7869–10 a.m.“WebLink Wholesale Integration,” presented by Focal Technology/AIMSC78610–11 a.m.“California Apparel Law,” presented by Jesse Atilano and Peyman DadmehrC78611 a.m.–noon“Apparel Easy Shop Retail Shopping Cart,” presented by Focal Technology/AIMSC7861–2 p.m.“Textile Online Sourcing,” presented by Tony ForucciC7863–4 p.m.April 15

“De-Mystifying the Small Business Loan Application,” presented by CitibankC78610–11 a.m.“GL Integration With QuickBooks,” presented by Shahin Kohan, AIMSC78611 a.m.–noon“Sourcing Domestic and International,” a panel discussion moderated by Frances HarderC786noon–1 p.m.“EDI (Electronic Data Interchange),” presented by eCsss, AIMS and Innovative SystemsC7861:30–3 p.m.“Costing for Profit,” presented by Frances HarderC7863:30–4:30 p.m.April 16

“Factoring: Credit Approvals & Financing for Your Business,” presented by AIMS and Continental Business CreditC7869–10 a.m.“Taking Care of Personnel: Know the Facts,” presented by Kyle NakayamaC786noon–1 p.m.“Illustrator Basics for the Apparel Industry,” presented by Chris SchiotisC7863–4 p.m.Material WorldApril 23–23Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, Miami Beach, Fla.www.material-world.comApril 21

“AAFA Presents: Leading Out Loud: Today’s Association Leaders Talk About the Future,” moderated by Kurt Cavano and sponsored by TradeCard7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. (breakfast); 8:30–10 a.m. (program)Cost: $75 in advance; $100 on-site“Design & Merchandising Solutions,” presented by Lori Coulter and Tim Curran10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“India: The New China?” sponsored by Brandix India Apparel City and presented by David Birnbaum11 a.m.–noonCost: free; admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis“Arigo Presents: Do More With Less in a Capital-Constrained Economy,” with Matthew Hicks11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Cost: free; admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis“Stylesight Presents: Women’s Color and Trend Forecast, Spring/Summer 2010,” with Jayne Mountfordnoon–1 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Product Development Solutions,” with Joe Walkuski, Rachna Mehra and Jay Gardner1–2 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“David Birnbaum Presents: How to Do Well in Today’s Market”1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Sunrise Technologies Presents: Why Microsoft ERP for Apparel Companies?” with Joe Fink2:15–3 p.m.Cost: free; admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis“United States Department of Commerce (Office of Textiles & Apparel) Presents:Regional Textile and Apparel Trade Agreements: An Update”2:30–3:30 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“AboutSources/Susan Power Presents: Sourcing Solutions for Small Manufacturers,” with Susan Power and John Anderson3:30–4:30 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-siteApril 22

“AAFA Presents: STOP! Your Business Depends on Understanding the New Consumer Product Safety Information Act”9–10:30 a.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Stylesight Presents: Denim Direction: From Vintage to Spring/Summer 2010,” with Jessica Paruch10:30–11:30 a.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Computer Generated Solutions (CGS) Presents: The Game Has Changed: Breakthrough in Scalability, Productivity and TCO”10:45–11:30 a.m.Cost: free; admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis“Material World and Miami International University of Art & Design Present:Today’s Designer Business,” a panel discussion moderated by Charlene Parsons and Kevin Knaus11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“IBM and AAFA Present: Get Ready for a Smaller, Flatter, Smarter World,” with Guy Blissettnoon–1:30 p.m.Cost: $75 in advance; $100 on-site (price includes lunch)“Pantone Presents: The Magic of Colour: PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner Spring/Summer 2010,” with Laurie Pressman1–2 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Sourcing & Supply Chain Management Solutions,” with Catherine Hondros and Pamela Cardone2–3 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Promostyl Presents: Spring/Summer 2010 Shapes,” with Rita Nakouzi2:15–3:15 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“AAPN Presents: Customers and Factories: Making More by Working Together Directly”3:30–4:30 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-site“Logistics & Distribution Solutions,” with Jay Harris and Kurt Cavano3:30–4:30 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance; $10 on-siteGlobalTexApril 28–30Los Angeles Convention CenterCost: free to attendeeswww.globaltex.comApril 28

“Spring/Summer 2010 Inter-Industry Fused Color and Lifestyle Trends,” presented by Fran and Arnold Sude of Design OptionsSouth Hall, Hall G10:30–11:30 a.m.“Using Software to Cut Costs,” a boxed-lunch panel discussion presented by Frances HarderSouth Hall, Hall Gnoon“Creative Utopia Spring 2010: Women’s Trend Focus,” presented by Chris Brandt of The Patricia Brandt Co., MUDPIE Ltd., West Coast AgentsSouth Hall, Hall G1:30–2:30 p.m.“Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Reduce Expenses and Increase ROI,” presented by Adikus Sulpizi, Business Management SystemsSouth Hall, Hall G3–4 p.m.“Understanding the U.S. Apparel Industry,” a networking and cocktail mixer presented by Ilse Metchek, executive director of the California Fashion AssociationSouth Hall, Hall G4:30–6:30 p.m.April 29

“Creative Utopia Spring 2010: Children’s Trend Focus,” presented by Chris Brandt of The Patricia Brandt Co., MUDPIE Ltd., West Coast AgentsSouth Hall, Hall G10 a.m.“Doing Business in a New Economy,” a boxed-lunch panel discussion presented by Frances Harder and including Ken Wengrod and Debra StevensonSouth Hall, Hall Gnoon“Menswear Retail Trends,” presented by Barbra Night, Trends West Los AngelesSouth Hall, Hall G1:30–2:30 p.m.“Fashion Trends at Retail,” presented by Barbra Night, Trends West Los AngelesSouth Hall, Hall G3 p.m.“Trend Report on the Economy,” a networking and cocktail mixer presented by Ilse Metchek, executive director of the California Fashion AssociationSouth Hall, Hall G4:30–6:30 p.m.April 30

“Spring/Summer 2010: Color and Lifestyle Trends for the American Marketplace,” a breakfast seminar presented by Fran and Arnold Sude of Design OptionsSouth Hall, Hall G7:30 a.m.(Open to exhibitors only)“Womenswear Retail Trends,” presented by Barbra Night of Trends West Los AngelesSouth Hall, Hall G9 a.m.“French Fabrics for Distinctive Collections,” presented by Agnes Elisabelar, Espace TextileSouth Hall, Hall G11 a.m.“Creative Utopia Spring 2010: Men’s Trend Focus,” presented by Chris Brandt of The Patricia Brandt Co., MUDPIE Ltd., West Coast AgentsSouth Hall, Hall G2 p.m.