California Apparel News

Mark your calendars. The Los Angeles International Textile Show begins on March 28 at the California Market Center.

The CMC has organized a full slate of free seminars for registered attendees. In addition, Fashion Business Inc. and AIMS software will also each host seminars during the week.

March 28

“Retail/Fashion Merchandising Math,” presented by Henry Cherner10–11 a.m.California Market Center #8232;Suite A1169www.aimstsi.com“Build Your Online Store,” sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. 11 a.m.–noonCMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org “Back to the Future for Spring/Summer ’12,” sponsored by Design Options10:30–11:45 a.m.CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“EDI Made Simple,” presented by eCsss, AIMS, Progressive Label and Innovative Systems11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.CMC Suite A1169www.aimstsi.com“Spring/Summer ’12 Womenswear,” sponsored by Stylesight12:30–1:45 p.m.CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Megatrends: Moving Toward Sustainability,” sponsored by Textile Exchange2–3:15 p.m.CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Beyond Adobe Photoshop: Apparel, Textiles & Color,” sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. 2–3 p.m. CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org “Technology-Driven Fashion,” sponsored by FabricLink Network3:30–4:45 p.m.CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.comL.A. Textile Opening-Night Reception, sponsored by WGSN4–6 p.m.L.A. Textile Show Lounge, Penthouse B-wing, aisle 900www.californiamarketcenter.com“Do I Need A Lawyer For This? + Mixer,” sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. 4–6:30 p.m.CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org March 29“Retailing & Wholesaling Online,” presented by AIMS and Focal Technology10–11 a.m.CMC Suite A1169www.aimstsi.com“Illustrator for Textile Design Workshop,” sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. 10 a.m–noon CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org “Textile & Color Forecast Spring/Summer ’12,” sponsored by WGSN 10:30–11:45 a.m. CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Remote Order Entry,” presented by AIMS11 a.m.–noon CMC Suite A1169www.aimstsi.com

“Fabric Sourcing: Today’s Challenges & Innovations,” sponsored by Lenzing12:30–1:45 p.m.CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Photoshop for Textile Design Workshop,” sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. 1–3 p.m. CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org “Ladies & Denim Trend Direction for Spring ’12,” sponsored by Fashion Snoops2–3:15 p.m. CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Make It in Los Angeles: Bringing Manufacturing BACK to the Industry Cluster,” sponsored by the California Fashion Association3:30–4:45 p.m. CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Sourcing Domestic and International,” sponsored by UPS and hosted by Fashion Business Inc. 3:30–6 p.m. CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.orgMarch 30“Make It in the USA,” sponsored by Sourcing Solutions and hosted by Fashion Business Inc. 9:30–10:30 a.m.

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“Spring/Summer ’12 Inspirations,” sponsored by Peclers Paris10:30–11:45 a.m. CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Small-Business Loan Applications,” sponsored by Citibank and hosted by Fashion Business Inc.11 a.m.–noonCMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org “Tactile Impressions,” sponsored by Cotton Inc.12:30–1:45 p.m.CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“New Rules of Fashion Marketing & PR,” sponsored by FashionablyMarketing Me

2–3:15 p.m. CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Fashion For Profit: Starting Your Apparel Business,” sponsored by Fashion 2–3 p.m. CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org “Trademarks & Licensing: How to Legally Protect Your Brand,” sponsored by the law offices of Melissa K. Dagodag3:30–4:45 p.m. CMC Penthouse Suite 19www.californiamarketcenter.com“Factoring 101,” sponsored by Merchant Factors Corp. and Fashion Business Inc. 4–5 p.m.CMC Suite 786www.fashionbizinc.org