LA Textile Show Events
The Los Angeles International Textile Show kicks off its three-day run on Oct. 10 at the California Market Center. In addition to a broad selection of textiles, trims and trend-forecasting service providers, the show will feature an opening-night party co-sponsored by Lenzing, maker of Tencel and Modal. There will also be a full slate of seminars held during the show. Oct. 10 “New Ways of Thinking and Merchandising F/W ’12: Key to Stay Ahead Of the Curve,” presented by Art and Fran Sude of Design Options CMC, suite 19 10:30–11:45 a.m.Cost: free
“Retail Math Seminar,” presented by Henry Cherner of AIMS CMC, suite C786 11 a.m.–noon Cost: free “Introduction to Adobe Illustrator,” presented by Chris Schiotis CMC, suite C786 noon–2 p.m.quot;Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers “F/W 12/13 Men’s and Women’s Trends,” presented by Fiona Jenvey of Mudpie CMC, Penthouse Pavilion, suite 19 12:30–1:45 p.m.Cost: free “Retailing and Wholesaling Online,” presented by AIMS and Focal Technology CMC, suite A1169 1–2 p.m. Cost: free “F/W ’12/’13 Forecast: Women’s and Juniors,” presented by Renee Labbe of Stylesight CMC, suite 19 2–3:15 p.m.Cost: free “California Apparel Manufacturing Law,” presented by Jesse Atilano CMC, suite C786 2–4 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers “Introduction to Adobe Photoshop,” presented by Chris Schiotis CMC, suite C786 3–5 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
“Zero to Sixty: How to Take Your Line From Idea to Sale,” presented by Liza Deyrmenjian of Afingo CMC, suite 19 3:30–4:45 p.m.Cost: free “Fortune 500 ’Secrets’ From Napkin Idea to a World-Class Brand,” presented by Howard Lim CMC, suite C786 4–6 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
Oct. 11
“EDI (Electronic Data Interchange),” presented by Steve Lim CMC, suite C786 10–11 a.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers “Adobe Photoshop for Textiles,” presented by Chris Schiotis CMC, suite C786 10 a.m.–noon Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers “WGSN Trend Edit: Textiles F/W ’12/’13,” presented by Sally Lohan of WGSN CMC, suite 19 10:30–11:45 a.m.Cost: free “EDI Made Simple,” presented by eCsss, AIMS, Progressive Label and Innovative Systems CMC, suite A1169 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost: free “Latest Innovations From the World-Market Leader in Sustainable Fibers,” presented by Susan J. Mocarski of Lenzing CMC, suite 19 12:30–1:45 p.m.Cost: free “Small Business Loan Application,” presented by Marsel Watts CMC, suite C786 1–2 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
“Brothers Itl. Demo,” presented by Chris Schiotis CMC, suite C786 1–3 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers “Ladies’ and Juniors Trend Direction F/W ’12/’13,” presented by Melissa Moylan of Fashion Snoops CMC, suite 19 2–3:15 p.m.Cost: free “Understanding the U.S. Apparel and Textile Industry Today: Current ’Hot-Button’ Issues Affecting the Industry,” a panel discussion moderated by Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Association, and featuring panelist Douglas Lipstone, partner with Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, LLP; Lynne Sperling, partner with Sperling & Associates;Rick Horwitch, vice president of solutions, business development and marketing for Bureau Veritas; and David Perry, chief executive officer of The DSP Group CMC, suite 19 3:30–4:45 p.m.Cost: free “Adobe Illustrator for Textiles,” presented by Chris Schiotis CMC, suite C786 3:30–5:30 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
“FBI/VEDC Open House and Mixer” CMC, suite C786 4–6:30 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
Oct. 12
“Made in the USA,” a panel discussion organized by Frances Harder and featuring Laura Sherman, Susan Power and Carlo Gholami CMC, 13th floor 10–11 a.m.Cost: free
“Understanding Apparel Principles Using Software Applications,” presented by Steve Lim CMC, suite C786 1–2 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers “Understanding Common Legal Disputes in the Textile Industry: Copyrights, Chargebacks and Beyond,” presented by Stephen Doniger CMC, suite C786 2–3 p.m.Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
“Natural Innovations,” presented by Jeana Hatch of Cotton Inc. CMC, suite 19 2–3:15 p.m.Cost: free
“Private-Label Manufacturing,” presented by Laura Sherman CMC, suite C786 3–4 p.m. Cost: free for Fashion Business Inc. members; $10 for nonmembers
“Adobe Illustrator for Textiles,” presented by Chris Schiotis CMC, suite C786 3:30–5:30 p.m.Cost: free
“New Horizons for Textiles and Apparel: U.S.-Korea FTA: The Right Product at the Right Price,” presented by the California Fashion Association and featuring panelistsSusan Kohn Ross,international trade counsel for Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP; Kee Hyun Kim, president of Finance One Inc.;Sandy Richman, president of Directives West Group; Philippe Carballo, director of material R&D for Bebe Stores; and Won Sok Yun, director general of KOTRA. A Q&A session will follow with additional panelists, including Jim MacLellan, director of trade development for the Port of L.A., and Bobby Hines, trade specialist with the Department of Commerce. CMC, suite 19 3:30–4:45 p.m.Cost: free
