Las Vegas Trade Show Seminar and Events Calendar
It’s time for the apparel industry to descend on Las Vegas for the latest round of fashion and sourcing trade shows, anchored by the giant MAGIC Marketplace and its sister shows, Project Global Trade Show and Pooltradeshow.
This year, the trade show landscape shifts a bit, with Project and MAGIC Men’s moving to the Mandalay Bay and WWDMAGIC and Pool spreading out at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In all, there are more than 15 trade shows taking place during the week, including the Off-Price Specialist Show, WWIN and Kidshow, Curve NV and Boutique Lingerie, ENK Vegas, MRket, Accessories the Show, Moda Las Vegas, (capsule), and Sourcing at MAGIC. And new to the lineup this year are FN Platform at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Workroom at Mandalay Bay.
The seminar and events lineup includes everything from the latest trends and business strategies to economic forecasts and networking opportunities.
February 14#8232;
Off-Price Specialist Show #8232;Sands Expo and Convention Center #8232;Las Vegas#8232; Through Feb. 17 www.offpriceshow.com
#8232;February 15
WWIN and Kidshow#8232; Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino #8232;Las Vegas#8232; Through Feb. 18 www.wwinshow.com
#8232;CURVENV The Venetian #8232;Las Vegas#8232; Through Feb. 17 www.curvexpo.com
#8232;Boutique Lingerie at Curve NV#8232; The Venetian #8232;Las Vegas#8232; Through Feb. 17 www.boutiquelingerieshow.com#8232;
Get Together Breakfast, featuring three retailers CurveNV 10 a.m. The Venetian www.curvexpo.com
Sales Technique Seminar, featuring three lingerie brands 2 p.m. The Venetian www.curvexpo.com
Exclusive Passionata Cocktail, presented by Chantelle 5 p.m. The Venetian www.curvexpo.com
February 16
The MAGIC Marketplace#8232; Mandalay Bay Convention Center (menswear) #8232;Las Vegas Convention Center (womenswear) #8232;Through Feb. 18 www.magiconline.com
Sourcing at MAGIC Las Vegas Convention Center Through Feb. 18 www.magiconline.com
FN Platform Las Vegas Convention Center Through Feb. 18 www.magiconline.com#8232;
Project Global Trade Show #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center #8232;Las Vegas Through Feb. 18#8232; www.projectshow.com
Pooltradeshow Las Vegas Convention Center #8232;Las Vegas#8232; Through Feb. 18 www.pooltradeshow.com
#8232;ENK Vegas#8232; The Bellagio #8232;Las Vegas #8232;Through Feb. 18 www.enkshows.com
#8232;MRket LV #8232;The Venetian #8232;Las Vegas #8232;Through Feb. 18 www.mrketshow.com#8232;
Accessories The Show#8232; The Venetian #8232;Las Vegas #8232;Through Feb. 18 www.accessoriestheshow.com#8232;
Moda Las Vegas #8232;The Venetian #8232;Las Vegas #8232;Through Feb. 18#8232; www.modamanhattan.com
(capsule) #8232;The Venetian #8232;Las Vegas #8232;Through Feb. 17#8232; www.capsuleshow.com
Workroom#8232; Mandalay Bay Convention Center #8232;Las Vegas #8232;Through Feb. 18 #8232;www.workroomshow.com
“Welcome, New Stores hellip; Show Floor ABC’s,” presented by Mercedes Gonzales, Director of Global Purchasing Companies 8 a.m. LVCC #N259 www.magiconline.com
“What Color Is Your Supply Chain?” panel discussion, moderated by Rick Horwitch, vice president of Bureau VERITAS and featuring Caterina Conti, executive vice president and general counsel for Anvil Knitwear; Randy Harward, quality director for Patagonia Inc.; Leslie Oestreicher or BLU SKYE; and Randy Rankin, vice president CSR for Bureau Veritas 10:30 a.m LVCC #N254 www.magiconline.com
“No Risk Equals No Sales. How to Plan, Merchandise and Brand Your Business in a Global Market—Part One,” panel discussion moderated by Frances Harder of Fashion Business Inc. and featuring Dana Fried, managing partner of Delphic Consulting Group; Rob Greenspan, CPA; Staci Riordan of Fox Rothschild LLP;David Perry, owner or The DSP Group; and Ernesto Mantilla of Betty Bottom 11 a.m. LVCC #N256 www.magiconline.com
“Gen Mix Consumer Report,” presented by Jana Steadman, senior manager of MTV Networks Strategic Insights and Research 1 p.m. LVCC #N259 www.magiconline.com
“Speed Sourcing—the Impact on Global Production,” a panel discussion moderated by Julia Hughes, president of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textile and Apparel and featuring James Schwartz, president of Mast Industries 1:30 p.m. LVCC #N254 www.magiconline.com
“The Magical Business of Color,” presented by Laurie Pressman, vice president of Pantone 2 p.m. LVCC #N261 www.magiconline.com
Maternity Seminar, presented by Bravado Design, Hot Milk and Anita Maternity 2 p.m. The Venetian www.curvexpo.com
“Spring '11 Global Forecast,” presented by Fashion Snoops President and Chief Creative Officer Lilly Berelovich 2:30 p.m. LVCC #N256 www.magiconline.com
“What’s Next for Fall 2010 & Forward—Women’s Trend Forecast,” presented by David Wolfe, creative director of Doneger Creative Services 3 p.m. LVCC #N231-3-5-7 www.magiconline.com
“Welcome to the New World,” featuring a keynote presentation by Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst of the NPD Group, and moderated by Katherine Stein of SGS International 3:30 p.m. LVCC #N254 For information, call (877) 554-4834
“Retail 101: A Crash Course on Opening and Running a Retail Store in Today’s Market,” presented byMercedes Gonzales, director of Global Purchasing Companies 4:30 p.m. LVCC #N259 www.magiconline.com
The Professional Club Goes to MAGIC#8232; 4:30 p.m. House of Blues #8232;Mandalay Bay Emily@calfashion.org
CURVEnvy Las Vegas, The Party, with an informal fashion show featuring Chantelle, Hugo Boss, Freya, Fantaisie, Eberger, Hot Milk, Sheltini and more 9 p.m. Blush Night Club at The Wynn www.curvexpo.com
February 17
“Delivering Happiness,” keynote presentation by Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, and moderated by Barbara Ende, president of the Sycamore Marketing Group 9 a.m. LVCC #N254 For information, visitwww.sendaninvite.com/magic/zappos
quot;Menswear/Womenswear Global Trends,quot; presented by Sally Lohan, West Coast content director, WGSN10 a.m.Las Vegas Hilton, ballroom G Cost: free, with registration (coffee, tea and pastries will be served)For information: www.wgsn.com/public/html/vegas9_outlink.html
“Spring ’11 Trend Essentials and a Preview of Fall-Winter ’11/’12,” presented by Fashion Snoop’s Lilly Berelovich, president and chief creative officer 11 a.m. LVCC #N261 www.magiconline.com
“Turning a Bad Economy Into a Profitable Business Opportunity,” presented by Frances Harder, president of Fashion Business Inc. 11 a.m. LVCC #N259 www.magiconline.com
“Free Trade: the Obama Administration’s Outlook and the Impact on Your Sourcing Decisions,” moderated by Julie Hughes, president of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel, and featuring panelists Gail Strickler, assistant U.S. trade representative for the Office of Textiles; Janet Fox, vice president/director of sourcing for J.C. Penney Corp.; and Paula Zusi, executive vice president and chief supply-chain officer for Ann Taylor Inc. 11 a.m. LVCC #N254 www.magiconline.com
Champagne Cocktail & Raffles in the Men’s World Noon Vogue Room at The Venetian www.curvexpo.com
quot;Juniors Trend Edit,quot; presented by Sally Lohan, West Coast content director, WGSNNoonLas Vegas Hilton, ballroom GCost: free, with registration (box lunch included)For information: www.wgsn.com/public/html/vegas9_outlink.html
“Color Emersion: Making Accurate Color Choices for Spring '11 and how color has shifted from Fall '10/'11,” presented by Fashion Snopes President and Chief Creative Officer Lilly Berelovich 1 p.m. LVCC #N261 www.magiconline.com
“Retail Marketing Strategies for the Internet,” presented by Dan Schock, retail industry director for Google 1:30 p.m. LVCC #N259 www.magiconline.com
“The Politics of Trade and Your Bottom Line,” moderated by Barbara Ende, president, Sycamore Marketing Group Inc., and featuring Tom Travis, partner of Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg 1:30 p.m. LVCC #N254 www.magiconline.com
“No Risk Equals No Sales. How to Plan, Merchandise and Brand Your Business in a Global Market—Part Two,” a panel discussion moderated by Frances Harder of Fashion Business Inc. and featuring Dana Fried, managing partner of Delphic Consulting Group; Bobby Hines, U.S. trade & commerce representative; Jill Mazur, business consultant for Fashion Business Inc.; and Farah Bhatti with Buchalter Nemer 2:30 p.m. LVCC #256 www.magiconline.com
February 18
“Retailing for Profit in a New Economy,” moderated by Frances Harder, president of Fashion Business Inc. and featuring Dana Fried, partner with Delphic Consulting Group; Frank Kaufman, CPA/Business Assurance Partner; and Susan Brandt, vice president of marketing for Shopzilla 9 a.m. LVCC #N259 www.magiconline.com
