California Apparel News

The Los Angeles International Textile Show kicks off for its three-day run on March 15 at the California Market Center with a lineup that includes fabric and trim resources, trend forecasters, original-artwork vendors, technology providers, and sourcing resources. The CMC has put together a lineup of free trend and business seminars, which will be open to all registered attendees. The CMC’s seminars will be held in suite 19 of the CMC penthouse on the 13th floor. For more information, visitwww.californiamarketcenter.com.

Fashion Business Inc., which is located in the CMC, also has a lineup of business seminars scheduled for the same time. Admission prices for the seminars vary, as do locations. For more information, visit www.fashionbizinc.org.

The CMC, FBI and Roopa Knitting Mills will host an opening-night networking mixer at FBI’s Resource Center, located in suite C786 of the CMC. The event will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend.—Alison A. Nieder

March 15

“Understanding Apparel Principles Using Software Applications,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by AIMS’ Henry Cherner 9–10 a.m. CMC suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Spring/Summer ’11 Colors & Inspirations,” presented by Peclers Paris’ Sarah Brady 9:30–10:45 a.m. CMC 13-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“EDI Made Simple,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by eCsss, AIMS, Progressive Label and Innovative Systems 10–11:30 a.m. CMC suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Photoshop and Illustrator for Textiles,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Chris Schiotis 10 a.m.–noon CMC suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $15 for nonmembers

“The West Coast Approach to Spring/Summer ’11,” presented by Design Options’ Fran Sude 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“QuickBooks for the Apparel Industry,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Focal Technology and AIMS noon–1 p.m. CMC suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Ladies, Denim & Accessories Trend Direction for Spring ’11,” presented by Fashion Snoops’ Melissa Moylan 1–2:15 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Photoshop and Illustrator for Textiles,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Chris Schiotis 1–3 p.m. CMC suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $15 for nonmembers

“Retailing Online,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Focal Technology 2–3 p.m. CMC suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Spring/Summer ’11 Womenswear Forecast & Fall/Winter ’11 Early Direction,” presented by Stylesight’s Renee Labbe 2:30–3:45 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Cost-Effective Product Data Management Systems,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Omitek 4–5 p.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

FBI Mixer, sponsored by Roopa Knitting Mills, CMC and FBI 5–6:30 p.m. CMC suite C786 Cost: free

March 16

“Innovations in Knitwear: Circular Design Knits,” presented by Circular Knit Services LLC Chief Executive Officer Tom Miles and sponsored by Lenzing Fibers9:30–10:45 a.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Direct to Garment Printing With the Brother GT-541,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Chris Schiotis, Alex Madrigal of Brother International and Fernando Padilla of Stitch City Enterprises 10 a.m.–noon CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $15 for nonmembers

“Spring/Summer 11 Trends & Fall/Winter ’11/12 Early Color Materials,” presented by WGSN’s Sally Lohan 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Labeling Requirements for the Apparel Industry,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Progressive Label’s Adam Flores 11 a.m.–noon CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Current & Future Trends in Textile Sustainability,”presented by Organic Exchange’s Heidi McCloskey and sponsored by Lenzing Fibers1-2:15 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“3D Virtual Apparel Technology,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Tukatech Director Kabeer Lal 2–3 p.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Fabricast Knits & Wovens,” presented by Cotton Inc.’s Yvonne Johnson 2:30–3:45 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Legal Strategies for a Profitable Fashion Business,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Staci Jennifer Riordan, chair of the fashion law practice group for Fox Rothschild LLP and regional director for Fashion Group International, Los Angeles 3:30–4:30 p.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Direct to Garment Printing With the Brother GT-541,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Chris Schiotis, Alex Madrigal of Brother International and Fernando Padilla of Stitch City Enterprises 4–6 p.m.CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $15 for nonmembers

March 17

“Profitable Business Opportunities,” presented by Fashion Business Inc.’s Frances Harder 9:30–10:45 a.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Using Your Bank to Benefit Your Business,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Citibank’s Jose A. Corona 10–11 a.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“Sourcing Solutions for Small Manufacturers,” presented by About Sources’ Susan Power 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Demystifying the Small-Business Loan Application,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Citibank’s Jose A. Corona 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

“How to Plan, Merchandise & Sell Your Business in a Slow Economy,” a panel discussion moderated by Fashion Business Inc.’s Frances Harder and featuring panelists Dana Fried, Ken Wengrod, Staci Riordan, Sheila Hill and Bobby Hines 1–2:15 p.m. CMC 13th-floor penthouse, suite 19 Cost: free for registered attendees

“Helpful Hints for Hiring Independent Sales Reps,” hosted by Fashion Business Inc. and presented by Findfashionrep.com’s Kelli Nelson 3–4 p.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: free for FBI members, $10 for nonmembers

March 18

Los Angeles Apparel Business Workshop, presented by Fashion Business Inc.’s Frances Harder and Delphic Consulting Group’s Dana Fried 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CMC, suite C786 Cost: $200 for FBI members who register before March 12, $250 for nonmembers who register before March 12, $225 for FBI members who register after March 12 and $295, for nonmembers who register after March 12