GlobalTex Seminar and Event Calendar
The GlobalTex textile trade show kicks off its second year—and third show—on March 2 for its three-day run at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The trade show, organized by Market Center Management Co.—the team behind the Dallas Market Center, the ShanghaiMart, the Brussels International Trade Mart and the LatinAmerican Trade Mart—has lined up a series of trend and business seminars for the show. Events are free for registered attendees. For more information, visit www.globaltex.com.
March 2
“Spring/Summer 2011: Men’s Trend Focus,” presented by Fiona Jenvey, chief executive officer of Mudpie Ltd. Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 10:30–11:30 a.m.
“Trends for Spring/Summer 2011 and Autumn/Winter 2011/2012,” presented by Renee Labbe, vice president of Global Trends for Stylesight Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Hangzhou Cocktail Reception for International Buyers West Hall, Hall A, Booth 351 2–2:30 p.m.
“PeclersParis Spring/Summer 2011,” presented by Sarah S. Brady, exclusive agent for PeclersParis Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 2:45–3:45 p.m.
Networking Wine Tasting, presented by Globaltex Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 3 p.m.
“Turning a Changed Economy Into a Profitable Business Opportunity,” a panel discussion moderated by Frances Harder, president and founder of Fashion Business Inc., and featuring Susan Brandt, Internet marketing expert; Dana Fried, managing partner of Delphic Consulting Group; Bobby Hines, international trade specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce; and Kenneth Wengrod, president and founder of FTC Commercial Corp. Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 4–5 p.m.
March 3
“Spring/Summer 2011 Color and Lifestyle Trends,” presented by Fran and Arnold Sude of Design Options, the West Coast Perspective Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 10:30–11:30 a.m.
“Spring/Summer 2011: Women’s Trend Focus,” presented by Fiona Jenvey, chief executive officer of Mudpie Ltd. Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 12:15–1:15 p.m.
“FabricLink’s Trend Watch: New Developments for Today’s Fashions,” a panel discussion moderated by Kathlyn Swantko, president of FabricLink Network, and featuring David Sasso of Buhler Yarns; Pat Tabassi of Design Knit; Mike Carr, Western U.S., Central and South American sales manager of Carr Textiles; and Jim Lorber, vice president ofsales/merchandising for Prima-Tex Industries Inc. Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 1:30–2:30 p.m.
“The Big Picture: Spring 2011, A Different World hellip; New Perspectives!” trend seminar presented by David Wolfe, creative director of The Doneger Group Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 2:45–3:45 p.m.
Networking Wine Tasting, presented by Globaltex Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 3 p.m.
“Financing Fashion in 2010,” a panel discussion moderated by Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Association, and featuring Phillipe Faraut, managing director of Financo; Gary Fineman, partner of Fineman West and Co. LLP; Ron Friedman, stockholder of Stonefield Josephson LLP; and Kevin Sullivan, executive vice president of Wells Fargo Capital Finance Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 4–5 p.m.
March 4
“Spring/Summer 2011: Children’s Trend Focus,” presented by Fiona Jenvey, chief executive officer of Mudpie Ltd. Seminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A 10:30–11:30 a.m.
