California Apparel News

Registered attendees at the March 26–28 run of the Los Angeles International Textile Show at the California Market Center will have access to a slate of free trend and business seminars organized by the CMC, Fashion Business Inc., AIMS and the California Fashion Association.

Among the trend-forecasting services hosting events are Mudpie, Design Options, WGSN, Stylesight and Fashion Snoops. And Lenzing and Cotton Inc. will present the latest fabric innovations.

March 26

“Retail/Fashion Merchandising Math,” presented by Henry Cherner, AIMS        
CMC Suite A1169
10 a.m.–11 p.m.

“Mega Trends & Key Womenswear Directions, Spring/Summer ’13,” presented by Stylesight
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
10:30–11:45 a.m

“EDI Made Simple,” presented by eCsss, AIMS, Progressive Label and Innovative Systems    
CMC Suite A1169
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

“What a Buyer Wants From a Young Designer,” presented by Global Purchasing Companies
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
12:30–1:45 p.m.

“Spring ’13: The West Coast Perspective,” presented by Design Options
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
2–3:15 p.m.

“Creative Vision: Spring/Summer ’13 Trend Seminar,” presented by Mudpie
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
3:30–4:45 p.m.

March 27

“Retailing & Wholesaling Online,” presented by AIMS & Focal Technology
CMC Suite A1169
10–11 a.m.

“Macro-Trends S/S ’13 + A/W ’13/’14 Preview,” presented by WGSN
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
10:30–11:45 a.m.

 “Remote Order Entry on Your iPad,” presented by AIMS
CMC Suite A1169
11 a.m.–noon

“Building a Brand, Market Niche & Brand-Protection Issues, Including Sales from Ground Zero,” presented by Fashion Business Inc.
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
12:30–1:45 p.m.

“Spring ’13 Knit Innovations by Lenzing”
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
2–3:15 p.m.

 “Why Guatemala? The Duty-Free Sourcing Hub,” moderated by Walter Wilhelm, chairman, Walter Wilhelm Associates, with panelists Tony Malouf, Tejidos Corporativos; Sergio De La Torre, Guatemala minister of economy; Carlos Arias, Denimatrix Guatemela; Enrique Segarra, Accessorios Textiles; Vince Iacopella, The Janel Group; Jaime Diaz, PRONACOM; and Gabrielle Sampietro, former industry executive from Burton, Ashworth and Kellwood 
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
3:30–4:45 p.m.

March 28

“Maximize & Expand Your Brand Identity,” moderated by Ilse Metchek, president, California Fashion Association, with panelists Staci J. Riordan, Fox Rothschild LLP, and Moshe Tsabag, Velvet Heart
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
10:30–11:45 a.m.

“Zero to Sixty: How to Take Your Line From Idea to Sale,” presented by Afingo
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
12:30–1:45 p.m.

“Ladies’ & Juniors Trend Direction for S/S ’13,” presented by Fashion Snoops
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
2–3:15 p.m.

“Trademarking Your Brand,” presented by Fashion Business Inc. and Arlene Battishill
CMC Suite A792
3–4 p.m.

“Cotton: Inspiration for Fabric Developments,” presented by Jeana Hatch, manager, product development, Cotton Inc.  
CMC Penthouse, Suite 19
3:30–4:45 p.m.