Fashion Resource Guide
Brazilian Footwear, a program in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investments Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), operates as an advocate for the policies favored by the Brazilian shoe industry. The program watches over the industry’s interests and acts directly on domestic and foreign issues pertaining to the industry’s activities. The footwear manufacturersrepresented by Brazilian Footwear are responsible for an annual production of approximately 770 million pairs of shoes, distributed globally to more than 140 countries with the U.S. as the principal buyer. Each of our 15 brands exhibiting at FN Platform in Las Vegas has a unique flair. Attendees can expect to see lots of bold styles and colors with ethnic influences like animal prints and textures. Even the brands with the cleanest lines have extravagant cuts and unique patterns. www.brazilianfootwear.com
For Fall, Funky Soul was inspired by the ’70s and ’80s trends and presented a collection of fashion-forward items with a twist. Our denim collection “The Enhancerstrade;” is offered in many different washes and treatments. From the skinny, skinny flair, bell-bottom and boot cut, our creation in denim will keep our customers up with the latest fashion while still providing special fits to enhance their individual body type. We provide special cuts and private-label services. Our denims range from $18 to $34, and our collection ranges from $16 to $48. Our design team travels the world and through inspiration creates a look to fit every lifestyle. Visit us at WWDMAGIC (booth #YC 74524) in Las Vegas in August. www.shopfunkysoul.com
More than 200 golf companies will present and demonstrate their latest merchandise in the Venetian Ballroom in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 24, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m at the 2011 PGA Expo. Attendees can participate in the comprehensive education conference, uncover the newest merchandise at the New Product Zone, and network with colleagues among displays of the latest golf fashion lines in the new Fashion FOREward Spotlight. Each show day, the energy on the show floor will be infused by numerous main stage presentations by industry leaders and golf fashion designers. All apparel buyers attending Fashion Week are invited to register and attend the PGA Expo: www.pgaexpo.com/CAPN2
The Primrose Design building in the Los Angeles Fashion District has bloomed into a high-end boutique showroom fashion building. Every floor has been refashioned to meet all creative showroom needs. Each showroom’s office and design space is imbued with charm and sophistication, and the building is 90 percent leased. Join Alternative Apparel, Free People, L’Atelier, and other leaders in fashion at Primrose. For more information, visit www.theprimrosedesign.com.
Raveware Lingerie (div. of LRS Apparel, Ltd), already known for cutting-edge women’s lingerie, recently announced the launch of a brand-new men’s line. Sean Monahan (President) reports the initial bookings on the new collection have been overwhelming. “With Raveware, my goal is to offer retailers unique twists to proven silhouettes. When creating our men’s line, I wanted to apply the same formula. Furthermore, we wanted the quality, fit, and price points that would offer retailers optimal sell-throughs.” Raveware Men’s Line consists of 23 styles that include the exciting new Light Up Styles, which have been enormously popular. For a free catalog and more information, please contact Raveware at (888) 577-5732 or info@raveware.net.
Specialty Trade Shows is a small boutique-type company that specializes in trade shows for unique segments of the apparel industry. For 30 years, we have successfully satisfied the needs of buyers and vendors who were really not welcomed or could not properly work, specialty accounts, and special sizes at mass-market events. It has been sold out for six years running. Buyers from around the world come to see over 2,000 vendors selling misses, plus, tall, and petite, plus accessories and more accessories. KIDShow at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas Aug. 22–24 and WWIN (WomensWear in Nevada) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Aug. 22–25. The Las Vegas International Lingerie Show runs concurrently with the Las Vegas Boutique Show Sept. 19–21 at the Rio Hotel. www.spectrade.com
Stylehouse Productions, Inc. is the new vision of wholesale and retail catalog and lookbook photography. Their team of industry professionals will take you to the next level and get you the “look” you’ve been striving for. With over 20 years of experience in fashion photography, they continue to create images that make a statement. Visit www.stylehousepro.com, email info@stylehousepro.com or call (323) 474-6983.
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