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$2.99 VOLUME 72, NUMBER 48 NOVEMBER 11–17, 2016 THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 71 YEARS How Los Angeles Shopping Centers Are Targeting the Millennial Customer By Deborah Belgum Senior Editor

This summer, Two Rodeo Drive—the tony Beverly Hills shopping destination that looks like a faux European thoroughfare—set up an exhibit with Galerie Michael of 12 Salvador Dali sculptures that attracted hundreds of thou- sands of people. During the three-month exhibit of surrealist sculptures, the shopping mecca promoted the social-media hashtag #Dali2Rodeo, generating a total reach of 4.2 million on Twitter and Instagram as art aficionados and shoppers snapped pictures of the artwork and posted them. ➥ Millennials page 3

TRADE SHOW REPORT Unexpected Biz at ComplexCon By Andrew Asch Retail Editor The inaugural ComplexCon event in Long Beach, Ca- lif., mixed trade-show exhibition business with comic-convention fandom during its Nov. 5–6 run, when the novel arrangement made some of the event’s vendors wonder if this angle on a trade show could turn into a new revenue center. It took place at the Long Beach Convention Center, where an estimated 25,000 people bought tickets, which started at $45, to shop the booths of and high-

➥ ComplexCon page 8 INSIDE: LA launch Where fashion gets down to business SM Los Angeles designer Maggie Barry kicked off the launch of Revelation LA, a hybrid trade/consumer event featuring runway 8 9 shows, pop-up shops and panel discussions. For more from the ’s UK stores closing ... p. 2 event, see pages 4 and 6. American Rag buyer leaving ... p. 2 Nasty Gal bankruptcy ... p. 2 Surf Report ... p. 9

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01.3,8.cover.indd 1 11/10/16 5:18 PM NEWS Nasty Gal Files for Bankruptcy Protection Things are getting downright nasty over vised restructuring will enable us to address its lease on its downtown LA headquarters; at Nasty Gal. our immediate liquidity issues, restructure Google Marketing Services $232,786; The Los Angeles online shopping site our balance sheet and correct structural is- BNB $293,653, Olivaeous, a founded in 2006 by Sophia Amoruso filed sues including reducing our high-occupancy women’s wear company, $318,816; End- for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on costs and restoring compliance with our debt less Rose, a company, $256,714; Nov. 9. The decision to file for bankruptcy covenants,” Waterson said in a statement. and LA, a clothing company was made at an Oct. 24 board meeting. “We expect to maintain our high level of cus- in the Arts District, $182,222—with many In a press release, the company announced tomer service and emerge stronger and even more companies owed sizeable sums. that Nasty Gal had started the process to re- better able to deliver the product and experi- Earlier this year, some 19 people were structure its balance sheet and position the ence that our customers expect and that we laid off from Nasty Gal, and in 2014 another company for the future. Estimates had Nasty take pride in bringing to market.” 20 tech and public-relations employees were Gal’s revenues as $300 million in 2015. The company said it has been explor- let go, resulting in a lawsuit accusing the Reports on the technology-news site Re- ing strategic partnerships with other strong brand of illegally terminating pregnant em- code have Amoruso resigning as executive brands and will continue to explore these ployees. chairwoman and Index Ventures partner options throughout the restructuring process. While Nasty Gal started as an online Danny Rimer stepping down from the board. Nasty Gal will be looking for early court venture, in recent years it opened stores on Last year, Amoruso resigned as chief approval of a plan, and an official commit- Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and on the executive, handing the job over to Sheree tee of unsecured creditors is expected to be Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Waterson, who had been the president at appointed to represent their interests in the Calif. Lululemon Athletica when the activewear process. This year, the 32-year-old Amoruso made company was rocked by complaints that In court papers, Nasty Gal attorneys said Forbes magazine’s richest self-made wom-

their were see-through. the company owes United Parcel Service en list with an estimated $280 million for- JEFF MCLANE “Our decision to initiate a court-super- $576,950; Callahan Capital $289,332 for tune.—Deborah Belgum Sophia Amoruso American Apparel Closing Down U.K. Stores After the New Year After Christmas, 13 American Apparel experiencing strong retail headwinds, which street locations, and we will also aim to sell bankruptcy protection last year and emerged stores will be closed in Great Britain. has culminated in the U.S. parent deciding individual stores following the Christmas from bankruptcy early this year. Several Now that the company is up for sale, it to stop inventory shipments to the U.K. The peak trading .” months later, American Apparel executives looks like the British stores will not be part U.K. business has experienced similar trad- There are eight stores in London and one decided to try to sell the company, which of the sale and instead will be closed. ing difficulties, resulting in the appointment each in Brighton, Nottingham, Bristol and employs thousands of garment workers at Accounting firm KMPG was appointed of administrators,” said Tucker, a KMPG re- Leeds as well as Glasgow, Scotland. the largest clothing factory in the United on Nov. 8 as administrator of the U.K. stores structuring partner, in a statement. “The 13 American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 States.—D.B. with the task to shut down the 13 American U.K. stores are well stocked and will con- Apparel outposts after Christmas. In charge tinue to trade as usual in the lead up to the of the shutdown are Jim Tucker and Richard peak Christmas trading period. Whilst the Beard, according to a KMPG press release. U.K. business is not part of the U.S. sale, a “The American Apparel group has been number of the U.K. stores are in prime high- Lin Exits American Rag Caleb Lin, the executive vice president, During his tenure at American Rag, Lin buying director and men’s buyer of promi- worked on opening the retailer’s first shops nent retailer American Rag Cie, announced in China, and he continued the retailer’s focus in a Nov. 4 email that he would be leaving on new and emerging brands. Mark Werts, Spirit Lace the high-end, influential fashion company. American Rag’s founder, said that Lin has After a four-year stint with American been a part of the store’s evolution. “We love Rag, Lin marked his last day with the com- him. We wish him success in any endeavor in Enterprise pany on Nov. 8. In the email, he said that his life. We are drinking pink champagne as he will follow “personal pursuits.” He also he sails off into the sunset,” Werts said introduced the company’s new men’s buyer, American Rag started business in the Your best fabric resource Berlin Nicholas. 1980s when it opened a San Francisco shop, In the chatty email, Lin wrote that his and in 1985 it introduced an emporium in for Bridal and exit came with the “full blessing and support Los Angeles’ Mid-City section. In 2006, it of our leadership.” He also made no bones opened another shop in the Fashion Island about his next moves. “In full transparency, retail center in Newport Beach, Calif. The nothing right now, just a trip to Japan and retailer has been working to expand over- Featured at the Oscar and Korea for some true R&R and inspiration. seas. It has opened stores in Asian cities Emmy Awards red carpet There’s no doubt that I’ll still be seeing most Shanghai and Bangkok. It has opened an- events, celebrity of you—fashion is in my blood and I have other concept, Industrie , in Turkey. the same sickness some of you are cursed Industrie Denim shuttered after the Turkish and performances with also, where we catch ourselves study- chief executive officer left for other pursuits. ing the length on someone’s in The Shanghai store closed earlier this year • Lace a movie or judging the design of due to nonpayment from the venture’s Chi- • Embroidery during sporting events,” he wrote. nese partners, Werts said.—Andrew Asch • Appliqué and more

Innovative designs Gap’s October Sales Dip In-house customization A fire in Gap Inc.’s Fishkill, N.Y., distri- For its net sales, Gap reported that it made bution center proved devastating to the retail $1.2 billion, which was even compared to its giant. Because of the Aug. 29 fire, Gap’s Oc- performance in October 2015. Visit our showroom at: tober 2016 same-store sales declined 1 per- Gap Inc. also broke down its divisions’ 110 E. 9th St. cent, according to a statement from the San performance. Its Gap Global division de- #A761-A763 Francisco–headquartered company. clined 7 percent for its same-store perfor- Investigators from the Bureau of Alco- mance during the month. Its Banana Re- Los Angeles, CA 90079 hol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said public global division declined 4 percent in (213) 689-1999 the fire was intentionally set. No one was its same-store performance. Its Old Navy [email protected] harmed by the flames, which destroyed one- global division increased 1 percent in same- third of the 1.3 million-square-foot facility, store sales. according to media reports. “As we close out the quarter, we are Gap Inc. released its October sales on pleased to see a continued positive customer Nov. 7, a few days after Nov. 3, when many response to our Old Navy product collec- public companies released reports on their tions,” said Sabrina Simmons, Gap Inc.’s October business. For the entire company, outgoing chief financial officer. She an- its comparable-store sales declined 1 per- nounced her departure earlier this month and cent for October compared to a 3 percent will continue working at the company until decrease in October 2015. the end of the 2016 fiscal year.—A.A.

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02.news.indd 2 11/10/16 5:26 PM IMPORT/EXPORT Steady Increase in Merchandise Arriving at U.S. Ports for the Holidays As the season approaches, shipping import vol- selection as they hit the stores over the next several weeks.” 18.6 million 20-foot containers. Total volume for 2015 was umes at the nation’s leading ports are ramping up rapidly. The National Retail Federation is forecasting that U.S. 18.2 million containers. In October, cargo-container volumes rose 7.5 percent stores will have a $655.8 billion holiday season, which is 3.6 During the recession, cargo volumes plummeted to 12.6 over last year, according to the “Global Port Tracker” report, percent above last year. million containers in 2009 and have been climbing ever since recently released by the National Retail Federation and Despite the recent ramp-up in cargo volumes, imports this then. Hackett Associates. year are expected to be only 2.2 percent higher than last year. At the Port of Los Angeles, total cargo volumes for the November is expected to see a 4.4 percent increase in Ben Hackett, head of Hackett Associates, noted that imports first nine months of 2016 were up 4 percent to 6.37 million volume over last year while December should be up nearly are not growing as fast as in past years. containers, which include imports, exports and empties. equally at 4.5 percent. “Despite all the good economic news recently, we are At the Port of Long Beach, total cargo volumes through “Retailers are importing more during the holidays this faced with imports growing only about 2 percent this year,” September this year were down 4.6 percent to 5.1 million year than last year, and that can only mean one thing—they he said. “Whether this is merely part of the aftermath of the containers. Hanjin Shipping, which declared bankruptcy in expect to sell more,” said Jonathan Gold, the NRF’s vice Hanjin bankruptcy or a sign of weakening demand is not yet South Korea on Aug. 31, unloads most of its cargo shipped president for supply chain and customs policy. “Most of the clear. Unless there is a major disruption, however, growth to Southern California at the Port of Long Beach, where it is holiday merchandise is already here, but retailers are still should be modest but sustained during the first half of 2017.” a majority owner of Total Terminals International. restocking to be sure shoppers will have a broad and deep Cargo-container volumes for 2016 are expected to total —Deborah Belgum

Ship at Port of Long Beach Picking Up Empty Hanjin Cargo Containers

With some 6,000 Hanjin-leased cargo containers sitting Board of Harbor Commissioners. “The Port of Long Beach TTI is loading the ship at cost while the Port of Long Beach empty in the wake of the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy, the has been working with TTI and other supply-chain partners will waive its fee for access to the port’s terminal. “We feel result is that some 6,000 chassis attached to the containers to find creative solutions to solve the chassis shortage.” this is a and necessary accommodation to keep goods are not circulating throughout the ports of Long Beach and Long Beach and TTI worked together to secure an empty moving through the ports in Southern California and to Los Angeles and stalling pickup times and deliveries. vessel to reposition the containers and send the empty con- ensure our customers are able to remove their containers,” But a cargo container vessel—the Express Athens, owned tainers back to Asia and bring significant relief to the inven- Hacegaba said. by Emirates Shipping—was scheduled to arrive Nov. 10 tory of chassis, which are the truck trailers onto which con- TTI Long Beach will be receiving specific Hanjin-leased from Pusan, South Korea, at the Port of Long Beach’s To- tainers are mounted, said Noel Hacegaba, managing director empty containers authorized by the following leasing com- tal Terminals International terminal to collect some 4,300 of commercial operations and chief commercial officer for panies: Triton, Textainer, Seacube and Florens. Delivery empty cargo containers that were leased by Hanjin but have the Port of Long Beach. instructions can be found at www.ttilgb.com. been parked in various spots around Southern California and The benefit will be felt throughout the region immediately. Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy in South Korea on the ports. “TTI has already begun accepting empty Hanjin containers Aug. 31, when 97 Hanjin cargo containers were on the sea “The Port of Long Beach recognized the urgency to al- from container-leasing companies, freeing up every chassis with shipments. Many of those ships anchored outside ports leviate the shortage created by the estimated 6,000 Hanjin- that drops off a container,” Hacegaba said. “We expect that as around the world waiting for funds to pay for their dock- leased containers sitting on chassis,which are needed many as 3,000 containers will literally be taken off the street ing. Some of the vessels were seized to pay off debts to the throughout Southern California to move goods in and out of and shipped back to Asia, with another 1,300 being removed Panama Canal. The delay in delivering merchandise is still the region,” said Lori Ann Guzmán, president of the port’s from the port, putting thousands of chassis back to work.” affecting importers waiting for their goods.—D.B.

NEWS

Millennials Continued from page 1 ness, food, fashion, beauty, entertainment and parenting. center’s Lululemon store. For Macerich, PopSugar will be providing custom vid- Both Caruso shopping destinations have “Monday Morn- Consumers of all ages were attracted to the Spanish art- eos, imagery and social posts. “PopSugar and Macerich will ing Mommy Movies” in conjunction with Pacific Theatres. ist’s sculptures, and many of them were millennials who present timely stories, targeted around seasons, holidays and People can bring their babies, bags and strollers and have become the most coveted shopping demographic any- special life events that can be accentuated by the recommen- enjoy a film at 11 a.m. and not feel embarrassed if their chil- one could have. dations of PopSugar’s editors and made achievable by visit- dren start to cry. But attracting millennials—as well as drawing in other ing any Macerich shopping center,” wrote Fred Yeries, vice South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., one of the old- age groups—is all about creating an experience, said Bill president of digital marketing for Macerich, in an email. er shopping centers, will be 50 years old next year and has Wiley, the CBRE director who manages Two Rodeo Drive. “Macerich also created an identity or persona for the been adding popular millennial destinations such as COS “You have to make it more fun than sitting at home buying content being served to our shopper,” he added. “We call and & Other Stories, joining other millennial favorites such online,” he said. “This way, with the exhibit, they were able her our ‘Modern Muse.’ She’s a composite of our shopper: as J. Crew and Madewell. “Millennials appreciate the idea to feel it, take pictures of it and post it.” stylish but not stuffy, shops of curation, and with that As online shopping has become more attractive to tech- luxury and discount, mixes in mind we opened the first savvy millennials, born between 1980 and 2000, shopping and matches. We want to West Coast location of The centers are ramping up their efforts to get those consumers capture her unique style.” Webster recently,” wrote off their couches and away from their computers to venture Another tactic being Debra Gunn Downing, ex- into the mall. employed by shopping cen- ecutive director of market- During the first quarter of this year, total online shopping ters is serving up the latest ing for the large Orange made up 7.8 percent of all retail purchases, according to the hot brands by setting up County shopping center. Department of Commerce, but more than half of the U.S. branded pop-up stores that The shopping center is population—or 190 million consumers—will shop online attract millennial custom- on Instagram and Snapchat this year, according to Forrester, a research and advisory ers. Surveys show that mil- as well as Weibo and We- firm that analyzes the online world. lennial customers still like Chat because they are the A telling survey by United Parcel Service showed that to touch and feel clothing preferred social media for 63 percent of millennials purchase goods on their smart- before buying it, especially millennials in the United phones compared to 41 percent of gen Xers, born between fashionable offerings. Ca- States and overseas. “These the mid-1960s and the late 1970s, and 19 percent of baby ruso Affiliated, which are where conversations boomers, born between 1946 and 1964. owns The Grove and The take place and where we SURREALISM: A three-month exhibit of Salvador Dali sculptures Americana at Brand, has at Two Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills generated millions of posts on gather insights from them,” Emotional rescue rolled out a number of pop- Twitter and Instagram. Downing noted. up stores this year. Social influencers are Shopping centers know they have to work hard to keep “The Grove and The Americana at Brand have built an also a big draw. For the recent opening of the Cole Haan customers coming. Many are blowing up their staid and incredible pop-up-shop roster over the past year, bringing boutique at South Coast Plaza, a social influencer was invit- boxy structures to create open-air spaces filled with shaded millennials the newest offerings,” wrote Ingrid Thorlaksson, ed to experience the store and present her viewpoint within patios, lush gardens and bubbling fountains. a Caruso Affiliated public-relations representative. Those the South Coast Plaza environment. Jeff Fromm, who coauthored the book “Marketing to Mil- pop-ups included Jessica Alba’s Honest Beauty, Nicole Other stores at South Coast Plaza are creating celebrity lennials,” said appealing to the millennial crowd means you Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 and Revolve. Opening on events to attract millennials. Earlier this year, the Coach have to be innovative and create an emotional connection. Nov. 18 is a pop-up-store for Chiara Ferragni, the collec- boutique had model Chrissy Teigen make a special appear- Being innovative means heading to the social-media tion from Blonde Salad blogger Chiara Ferragni. ance, and in December the Fossil store is hosting a visit by world, where many millennials, who now number 80 million Events are another traffic innovator, which has been used actress Jamie Chung. in the United States, hang out. Recently Macerich, which by commercial centers for years. But now they are being Creating that kind of personal connection is vital, said owns more than 50 shopping centers in the United States, fine-tuned for millennials. Fromm. “If the mall is not good at creating personal con- including Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, Calif., and For a while, The Americana at Brand had free yoga nections then you just struck out,” he said. “And when you the Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles, partnered with Pop- classes on the green twice a week, an activity organized by strike out, there are plenty of alternatives. You are not only Sugar, the online site that features lifestyle content targeted Lululemon Athletica. Recently that has been switched out competing against other malls but also against other direct toward women 18 to 34. PopSugar covers topics such as fit- to a camp–style workout once a week at the shopping and indirect alternatives.” ●

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01.3,8.cover.indd 3 11/10/16 5:20 PM EVENTS Revelation LA Adds Pop-ups, Panels to the Event Lineup

Coming at the tail end of Los Angeles San Francisco–based Jessie Liu, jewelry , Revelation LA bowed with by Nadiandlo and Vassari Boutique, a concept that blended trade and consumer and fitness apparel by Evolve. Hungarian events. The two-day event, bridal, eveningwear and held Nov. 5–6 at Siren ready-to-wear collection Studios Orange 1 in Hol- Makány Márta show- lywood, featured pop-up cased its collection for the shops, panel discussions first time in Los Angeles and runway shows. alongside a display of Revelation LA was cre- made-in-Hungary sweet ated by Parker Whitaker and savory foods and Productions, the event beverages from the Hun- company run by Erin and garian National Trading Sarah Whitaker, the sisters House. who were part of the team Makány Márta Chief behind Art Hearts Fash- Executive Officer and ion Week. Director of Sales Krisz- “We plan for this to tián Hackl said the col- be an annual event so we lection participated in will begin planning for New York International next year now,” said Sarah Bridal Week last month Whitaker, who said Rev- Designer Jaime Elyse and has been part of the elation LA partnered with Paris Bridal Fair in the several industry associa- past. Designer Makány tions and businesses—in- Márta has been design- cluding Fashion Busi- ing custom bridal and ness Inc., the California eveningwear for 20 years Fashion Association, In- but two years ago opened die Source and The New a wholesale division and Mart—for the panel dis- added denim pieces as cussions. well as ready-to-wear sep- “The fashion shows, arates and denim, Hackl marketplace and panels/ said. Q&As were such a success “We know what is ex- and we loved to be able to pected in New York and incorporate all these dif- we know Paris,” he said. ferent elements under one “In the U.S. we’re look- roof. We definitely want ing for retail partners. We to build on the educational have four different lines aspect,” she said. that attract four different In addition to runway Nicole Miller pop-up buyers.” shows (see pages 6–7 for Los Angeles–based coverage), Revelation LA featured a break- representative Brandi Lover was showing fast Q&A with red-carpet designer Michael the Nicole Miller collections, including sev- Costello, panel discussions on “the inner eral one-of-a-kind pieces. workings of the apparel business” and a Lover said she had booked appointments bloggers panel. for Sunday but was hoping to reach new There were pop-up shops featuring ap- consumers on the first day of the event. parel from New York–based Nicole Miller, “We wanted to do something different,” Temecula, Calif.–based Jaime Elyse and she said.—Alison A. Nieder

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04.calendar.indd 4 11/10/16 5:28 PM bossa.indd 1 11/10/16 6:35 PM RUNWAY Revelation LA’s Maggie Barry Runway Debut in Hollywood

Revelation LA, the new event produced by Parker Whitaker Productions, kicked off Nov. 5–6 with a se- ries of panel discussion, pop-up shops (see page 4 for details) and runway shows at Siren Studios Orange 1 in Hollywood. Los Angeles designer Maggie Barry shared the first night with Hungarian designer Makany Marta, while Los Angeles–based streetwear label M the Movement shared night two with Arizona mens- wear collection Perry Jones II and Bangladeshi eve- ningwear label Zoan Ash. For Barry’s collection, the designer kicked off a glam JOHN ECKMIER beach with swimwear for men and women in liq- uid metallic fabrics and colors that ranged from bubble- M the Movement gum brights to sleek black and silver. Barry said she’s been creating pieces for some of her rock-star clients to wear as layering pieces that go from street to the pool- side party. “You’re not going to the Olympics,” she said. “Peo- ple wear my clothes because they expect to have fun. They’re ready to rock. This was the first West Coast showing for Makány Márta. Designed to mix and match, the designer showed denim with lace sleeves layered over voluminous as well as ladylike daydresses and corset- backed gowns. On day two, M the Movement showed motorcycle and jackets layered over graphic tees, and joggers. For Perry Jones II, the look was tailored and dapper with skinny worn with vests, bright neck- wear and statement accessories. Zoan Ash showed em- bellished gowns featuring layers of lace. —Alison A. Nieder VINCENT CHAVEZ

Makány Márta Zoan Ash VINCENT CHAVEZ JOHN ECKMIER

Perry Jones II VINCENT CHAVEZ

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06.runway.indd 6 11/10/16 5:48 PM prolable.indd 1 7/9/14 5:42:03 PM TRADE SHOW REPORT

ComplexCon Continued from page 1 ther away,” Ahdoot said. Michael Mente, a cofounder of the e- end sneaker brands, view art, and dine at commerce emporium Revolve, walked food trucks, along with catching hip-hop ComplexCon to see how it could possibly acts and listening to speakers on panels dis- affect retailers. He thought retailers had to cussing everything from fashion to music, think through how they would work at such political activism to education. a unique show. Prominent and emerging fashion brands “As a retailer, you can represent a lot of took booth space, which ranged from ma- other brands well, but you have to make sure jor productions resembling department that you represent your brand well,” he said. store windows to simple 10-by-10 booths. Reed Pop, a comic convention–pro- Vendors included Nike, Adidas, G-Star, ducing division of Reed Exhibitions, put Undefeated, Alpha Industries, Billion- together ComplexCon with Complex, a aire Boys Club, Staple Pigeon and Surf Is media platform that runs a print magazine, Dead. Retailers such as Pacific Sunwear of social media and YouTube channels. Com- California and Urban Outfitters also pro- plex was founded by Marc Ecko, who also is duced pop-up shops at the event. Musician well known to fashion people as the founder and Pharrell Williams of Ecko Unltd. Aaron Levant, founder of unveiled his Elwood X25 Collection for G- the Agenda trade show, which is owned Star at the show. ComplexCon events took by Reed, helped create the show. Axis, a up the entire space of the convention center, women’s trade show created by Agenda, show producers said. produced a sub-show at ComplexCon.

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Takashi Murakami signs art at ComplexCon. Shoppers at ComplexCon queue up.

Since it was the first run of an event with “This is Art Basel, Agenda and TED,” a unique arrangement, no one knew what to Levant said of the mix of art fair, fashion expect or how much inventory to take, many trade show and panels. He said that the suc- vendors said. cess of ComplexCon would not affect Agen- “We don’t have anything left,” said Matt da and that Agenda would remain an event Waterman, director of Champion Athlet- that is open to the trade only. Agenda is an ics, who was displaying the Spring 2017 event that runs biannually in Long Beach, looks of the Champion Life brand at Com- Las Vegas and on the East Coast. plexCon. “We could have sold a lot more.” Hip-hop performers and dance DJs also Flagship Agency’s Chris Josol repre- took up a huge chunk of the audience’s at- sented Surf Is Dead at ComplexCon. “No tention. Veteran rapper Snoop Dogg per- one questions if it is too expensive,” he said formed at the event on the night of Nov. of the crowd. The brand was selling $60 T- 6. Grammy award–winning DJ Scrillex and $120 jackets. headlined ComplexCon’s concert on Nov. Many vendors said the event promoted a 5. Hip-hop acts and DJs also performed on direct-to-consumer style of business. the show floors at ComplexCon. “The people engage with the brands. The Long lines of art fans queued up for a brands engage with the people,” Champion meet and greet with contemporary artist Life’s Manny Martinez said. He also noted Takashi Murakami at ComplexCon. The that nationally known specialty retailers and Japanese artist has curated gallery shows boutique retailers also visited the booth, and at the Museum of Contemporary Art in they got to view the brand’s new looks in a Los Angeles and is well known to fashion space patronized by consumers. people for collaborations with Marc Jacobs Another vendor, Adam Ahdoot of Flag- and Louis Vuitton. ship Agency, said that the show’s crowds During the show, Ecko led a panel called were a sign that trade shows should pay “The Future of Our Schools: An Urgency more attention to consumer business. for Change.” Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife twitter.com/TheProfClub theprofessionalclub.com “The smartest thing to do is to create a of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, spoke on facebook.com/ day that is open to the public and engage the panel along with personalities Vince TheProfessionalClub with your end consumer and bring them into Staples, Pusha T, Russlyn Ali, Jesse Wil- the experience instead of pushing them far- liams and Hill Harpor. ●

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Apparel News Group Robbie McKnight—Son of Quiksilver’s Bob McKnight—Wants to Put Design Sizzle in Belts With New Cuater Collection 711945-2016

The has been the wallflower of most people’s wardrobes, said Seventy-one years of news, Robbie McKnight, but the humble accessory has design possibilities fashion and information that few have seen. “Everyone needs a belt, but it’s boring; it’s something that you have CEO/PUBLISHER to wear,” McKnight said. Yet why can’t a designer cover the sartorial TERRY MARTINEZ second banana with offbeat colors, McKnight thought. Why can’t a brand place some wild art graphics on the belt that would make a star out of the perennial fashion wallflower? EXECUTIVE EDITOR CLASSIFIED ACCOUNT The angle for the belt lies at the center of his Huntington Beach, ALISON A. NIEDER EXECUTIVES SENIOR EDITOR ZENNY R. KATIGBAK JEFFERY YOUNGER Calif.–based company called Cuater, which shipped its first acces- DEBORAH BELGUM CLASSIFIED ACCOUNTING sories in July. It has been placed at leading surf shops along the Cali- RETAIL EDITOR MARILOU DELA CRUZ ANDREW ASCH fornia coast such as Hobie Surf Shop, Sun Diego, Jack’s Surf and SERVICE DIRECTORY EDITORIAL MANAGER ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Val Surf. JOHN IRWIN JUNE ESPINO McKnight worked on the idea in 2015 while doing some marketing CONTRIBUTORS PRODUCTION MANAGER ALYSON BENDER work for the surf giant Quiksilver Inc., the company’s American divi- VOLKER CORELL KENDALL IN sion, which was cofounded by his dad, Bob McKnight. The younger RHEA CORTADO EDITORIAL DESIGNERS JOHN ECKMIER JOHN FREEMAN FISH McKnight felt comfortable with pitching his idea because the notion MATTHEW MITCHELL DOT WILTZER ESTEVAN RAMOS of taking a supporting player in the clothing game and turning it into TIM REGAS PHOTO EDITOR an “A” lister has been done before, spe- FELIX SALZMAN JOHN URQUIZA N. JAYNE SEWARD CREDIT MANAGER cifically by Stance, the San Clemente, Another line of Cuater’s ac- SARAH WOLFSON RITA O’CONNOR Calif., brand. cessories features the stretch WEB PRODUCTION MORGAN WESSLER Stance took the sock, typically belts. They feature woven ma- PUBLISHED BY CREATIVE MARKETING TLM PUBLISHING INC. DIRECTOR covered up by and pants, and terials and no holes. They can APPAREL NEWS GROUP designed it in bright colors and with be stretched over any size , LOUISE DAMBERG Publishers of: DIRECTOR OF SALES California Apparel News unique designs. Racks holding Stance McKnight said. The stretch belts AND MARKETING Waterwear became revenue centers at surf retail for $39.99. TERRY MARTINEZ Decorated and fashion boutiques. It became an of- McKnight hoped to cover all SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AMY VALENCIA California Market Center ficial sock of the National Basketball styles of the belt. He made some ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 110 E. Ninth St., Suite A777 Association. It also reportedly influ- plain brown and black leather LYNNE KASCH Los Angeles, CA 90079-1777 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (213) 627-3737 enced a fashion trend for higher ankle belts for the accessory conserva- DANIELLA PLATT Fax (213) 623-5707 cuffs and rolled-up pants. tive. The leather belts retail for MOLLY RHODES Classified Advertising Fax SALES ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST (213) 623-1515 Cuater’s belts focus on taking a bold $49.99. ASHLEY KOHUT www.apparelnews.net design and printing it on a durable, tear- The brand also makes ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT [email protected] proof, water- resistant paper fabrication, featuring unique prints and art- RACHEL MARTINEZ Printed in the U.S.A. SALES ASSISTANT then stitching it on to a sturdy backing. The line’s “Groove” belt fea- ists’ graphics as well as . Cuater’s accessories are made in China. PENNY ROTHKE-SIMENSKY tures neon-style lines. There’s the blue and white tie-dye-style print of McKnight hopes that his brand will continue to bringing out differ- the “Turbulance” belt. The “Monster” belt is a collaboration with artist ent looks in belts. “We’re trying to be the game changer with belts. The Calvin Saxon, and it features Saxon’s graphic of teeth and monster’s goal is to make a more complete accessories line with belts being our faces. These belts retail for $29.99. bread and butter,” he said.—Andrew Asch

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Mike Alic vice. This individualized service helps retailers attending M.A.: In addition to Concierge Matchmaking, we are Managing Director our shows find and meet with brands that are right for their working on a number of other initiatives, both physical and Celeste Boehm stores. Our shows feature an amazing selection of brands— digital, to make our large shows seem smaller and more Vice President of Retail it’s one of our greatest strengths, as over 7,000 unique intimate. Another example of how UBM Fashion is fos- UBM Fashion, producers of MAGIC, Project, ENKVegas, brands show with us every year—but we recognize we need tering connections is the expansion of our Connect series Pooltradeshow, MRket, Stitch, Accessories the Show and to help retailers find what they need efficiently. of events, which take place in major cities, both domesti- C.B.: We provide a very personalized service to both cally and internationally, outside the trade-show dates. The FN PLATFORM retailers and brands by first identifying their needs in the Connect series are locally relevant, intimate events, often www.MAGIConline.com marketplace. If a retailer is looking to add a new product encompassing an educational component, that allow the in- M.A.: As the leading trade-show producer for the U.S. category to its store, our team will identify brands that carry dustry leaders and influencers in local markets to network fashion industry, in 2017 UBM Fashion will continue to be that specific category and facilitate the connection between and learn from each other. Hosting these social gatherings dedicated to our core mission of helping the industry grow the retailer and brand[s]. We will go as far as helping the puts our finger on the pulse of local market conditions, mak- and prosper. Each of our 10 marketplaces and 22 show retailer set up appointments with specific brands during the ing us smarter and more effective in serving the industry. brands has its own specific identity and unique innovations, shows. We also help brands connect with retailers. Whether By supporting local communities and hosting these Connect but overall at UBM Fashion our 2017 initiatives fall into identifying relevant retailers or helping them grow in exist- events around the world, we can inspire, educate and unite three main focus areas. ing accounts, the team is a support system for these brands the fashion industry—one event at a time. First, we plan to invest in our primary function of help- looking to increase their network and connections while at Our second major focus area in 2017 will be educa- ing brands and retailers connect in ways that benefit both the shows. It really is an amazing service that is unique to tion. The industry is changing more rapidly and more dra- and, ultimately, drive revenue for each. For example, we are the trade-show arena. We are really passionate about build- matically than ever, and both brands and retailers are look- significantly expanding our Concierge Matchmaking ser- ing relationships. ➥ Q&A Feature page 5

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Q&A Feature Continued from page 3 Market Week. Providing a balance between business and website, and we plan to bring those resources. fun, COEUR will continue to build on these relationships, Seminars will also be focused on color trends from De- ing for insights. We’ll be expanding our educational pro- introducing more industry-related partnerships and new cat- sign Options, Social Media strategy, Online Marketing grams and tools in New York and in Las Vegas, including egories within COEUR. This past season, we introduced a Strategy and Web development from PURcraft, and the val- some great programs in partnership with thought leaders special one-night-only discussion group with Norel Man- ue of domestic production and understanding how to build and experts in the intersection of fashion and technology. cuso and her team at Social House, which focused on ways your fashion business. We’ll be using a multitude of formats—traditional semi- businesses (designers, brands, retailers) can maximize their Factory Direct is focused on being a one-stop shop where nars, panels on the show floor, technology demonstrations social-media strategy specializing in development for fash- a fashion business can come and find everything it needs to and networking events—to give brands and retailers the ion, beauty and lifestyle content. We’re looking forward to build its business from A to Z with some of the leading in- knowledge, skills and connec- dustry vendors with experience tions they need to thrive in an in each of their respective areas omni-channel age. Now the of expertise: production, fabric, industry will have a one-stop printing, Web development, website for every marketplace online marketing, industry soft- and every show/brand under ware (ERP, PLM, B2B) and the UBM Fashion umbrel- shipping. Time management is la. This dynamic platform will key, and curating proper {re} not only contain pertinent at- Sources for our attendees so tendee and exhibitor informa- they can come and move their tion such as registration, travel business forward is really key and specific show details but Mike Alic Henri Myers David Dea Ashleigh Kaspszak Suzanne De Groot for us in 2017. will present a diverse platform of resources for the industry. For example, for those who bringing them back and nurturing our brands for a consistent Ashleigh Kaspszak might be confused about which show to attend/exhibit at this and strong LA Market Week. Assistant Property Manager and Director, Marketing & new site devotes an entire section to guiding retailers and Public Relations brands to the right shows for them. David Dea The New Mart Third, we plan to reinforce our commitment to giving Founder back to the fashion community and being a true partner in www.newmart.net Factory Direct the causes that matter to its leaders. In particular, we’ll be 2017 will bring the five Los Angeles Market Weeks as increasing our support for educational and charitable causes www.ftydirect.net well as our resident shows—Designers and Agents, MODA that are connected to the fashion industry. Overall, we’ll Factory Direct is on pace to diversify its vendors. We are 360 and Factory Direct—back each season. But 2017 will be looking for opportunities to help the industry in ways looking to bring a mix of {re}Sources. The fashion industry also include some new events. that may not show up in this year’s financial results but will has been moving in the direction of both fashion and tech, 2017 will be the year of buyer experience at The New be essential to the long-term health and sustainability of the and we have our fingers on the pulse. Speed-to-market is Mart! This last year, especially, we have partnered with industry and to the broader society in which we all live. more important than ever before, online stores are opening numerous LA businesses to provide our visitors a compre- up daily, and we are here to accommodate the needs of the hensive experience while here for market. We recognize Henri Myers new market. that traveling doesn’t mean your lifestyle goes on hold. So Cofounder and Creative Director 2017 will be a year for us to focus on bringing not only now when visitors come to LA, they can stay at either a COEUR production {re}Sources but adding a new category in fab- luxurious or bustling DTLA hotel—equipped with the ame- rics, building on technology to help brands get into the nities they like, [from] taking a spin or yoga class when their www.coeurshow.com digital world. The most common mistake is just building a day is done [to] going out to . Our partners are listed COEUR has always been about creating a unique show- website and thinking an audience will just purchase. There at www.newmart.net/eat-sleep-transport and have offered case for our brands and the buyers to connect during LA are many other factors that make a successful e-commerce ➥ Q&A Feature page 6

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Q&A Feature Continued from page 5 The FMNC continues to attract designers and manufac- Emerge (Better, Contemporary & Emerging Brand Trade- turers from Canada, Europe and across the U.S. to exhibit show), ALT ( & Lifestyle Tradeshow), Transit some amazing discounts, [and] this list surely will continue at our show. We are the West Coast marketplace choice for Footwear & Accessories Show, LA Men’s Market, Capsule, to grow this coming year. buyers who are looking for emerging artists, trends, all price Axis, Coeur and LA Kids Market Temporaries, to name Everyone who attends market [and] registers with us re- points, American-made as well as European. One-stop shop- a few. For 2017, highlights will already include the fol- ceives a . In 2017, showing your New Mart regis- ping! lowing, with more to be announced: Source British, a new tration wristband around DTLA will grant you even more We are always looking for ways to expand our guests’ trade show featuring contemporary British brands that will exclusive opportunities. So make sure to check in with us experience and have several projects in the works for this debut at LA Fashion Market in March; Tech-By-Design, regularly, and, for sure, register when you get here! coming year as well as continuing our current events. the new pavilion at LA Textile spotlighting software and tech companies catering to fashion, design, and produc- Suzanne De Groot Brittany Carr tion; Transit Kids, the new kids’ footwear and accessories Executive Director Director of Trade Shows & Events showcase, which will be held during the January and Au- gust markets; in addition to plans to expand Contemporary Golden Gate Apparel dba Fashion Market Northern California Market Center Curves, the new plus-size showcase that was introduced as California www.californiamarketcenter.com a soft debut in October as well as the LA Textile Show’s www.fashionmarketnorcal.com newly introduced To address this Sourcing showcase ever-changing re- that will feature an tail market and expanded section for support our loyal design and creative retailers, FMNC services in addition recently had its to manufacturing and first educational production services. seminar. Paul Er- We’ll also con- ickson with RMSA tinue and expand our Retail Solutions popular new Retailer presented a Power- Seminar Series, in- Point presentation Brittany Carr Jennifer Bacon Judy Stein Aaron Levant Deirdre Maloney Roy Turner troduced to buyers to a full house of this summer, with both retailers and exhibitors on managing inventory, grow- 2017 will be a year filled with exciting new additions new speakers and retail-relevant topics such as “7 Secrets ing revenue and increasing profits. This seminar was well and transformation for the CMC. Thriving as one of LA’s to Compete Against Department & Chain Stores” and received by our retailers, with many staying after the semi- leading marketplaces and event venues, the number of trade “Increase Sales & Generate More Cash Flow” by RMSA nar was over to ask more questions. shows and large-scale special events hosted by the CMC Retail Solutions, in addition to other new presenters to be The FMNC will continue this series through 2017 to edu- will continue to grow well into 2017. To accommodate this announced shortly. Our LA Textile Seminar Program will cate and empower our retailers as well as our exhibitors. expanded offering of resources and events, we’ve already also debut new speakers, including a new Trend Forecast- As a nonprofit and regional show, we are making a com- unveiled over 92,000 square feet of new, dedicated event ing presentation by Fashion Snoops and more to be an- mitment to our community, beginning with a donation pro- space this year and plan on revealing additional new event nounced. gram to benefit local charities in San Mateo County. space in the coming year. Additionally, market buyers can expect to see even more Partnering with our retailers, we are starting a donation Resources for attendees at market and the LA Textile activities designed to enhance their market experience, in- program of clothes (and other items) that will support the Show will also continue to increase, introducing new and cluding fashion presentations, networking receptions, pass- homeless and women’s charities in San Mateo County. expanded trade shows, pavilions, and focus areas. This port cash incentive programs and more. The details are being worked out and we hope to start year, we presented retailers with a new schedule of shows ➥ Q&A Feature page 8 with our January market. that covered every market category, including Select x

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WHERE STYLE STARTS our attendees can glean even more informa- the newest introductions in every category tion about what is new and exciting in the at WWIN—contemporary, misses, petite, functional-fabrics space. plus and tall—from the best names in the Along with our educational programs business as well as new companies. getting a face-lift, we are revamping the We are always on the lookout for new, feel of our trend forums for both Texworld emerging companies to add to our exhibitor USA and Apparel Sourcing USA. We will roster. For 2017, retailers can expect to see still have a general inspiration area featuring a growing number of first-time exhibitors fabrics from our exhibitors, but in addition joining our ranks—giving them even more Texworld Art Directors Gregory Lamaud new resources to explore. Building on the and Louis Gerin are working to design a show’s reputation as a fabulous accessories new showcase combining both fabric and hunting ground, buyers will see even more apparel around the theme of our winter edi- new lines in this sector too—everything tion: functional and performance fabrics. from shoes and to purses, jewelry, belts Lastly, we are excited to announce the and . debut edition of Avanprint USA in July Our show director, Chad Timney, and his 2017 in partnership with World Textile In- team work incredibly hard to make sure we formation Network (WtiN). With the addi- have a well-balanced offering in every cate- tion of the specialized show, we aim to bring gory, and for 2017 we’re working to expand together digital-printing pioneers and North our contemporary offerings while growing America’s top apparel design and sourcing and fine-tuning our traditional, misses, plus, 214.744.7444 professionals with our established Texworld tall and petite resources as well. DALLASMARKETCENTER.COM USA and Apparel Sourcing USA audience. Buyer services and show hospitality This new trade platform will showcase the continue to be the hallmarks of the WWIN latest innovations in digital textile-printing Show. technology, including machinery, inks, soft- We’ve just launched a brand-new web- Apparel News Group WEB PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER ware, services and more and will provide site (www.wwinshow.com) to make it even MORGAN WESSLER KENDALL IN our attendees a rare opportunity to connect easier for our customers to quickly find the CREATIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR EDITORIAL DESIGNERS directly with market leaders in the digital- information they need to plan their trip. LOUISE DAMBERG JOHN FREEMAN FISH DIRECTOR OF SALES DOT WILTZER printing industry in order to understand the To help maximize time and travel sav- 711945-2016 AND MARKETING PHOTO EDITOR advantages that advanced printing technol- ings, WWIN provides complimentary Seventy-one years of news, TERRY MARTINEZ JOHN URQUIZA fashion and information SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CREDIT MANAGER ogy can provide throughout their design breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments AMY VALENCIA RITA O’CONNOR CEO/PUBLISHER process and, ultimately, to their bottom line. to our retailers so they can enjoy a conve- TERRY MARTINEZ ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE LYNNE KASCH nient meal without leaving the show floor. PUBLISHED BY EXECUTIVE EDITOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TLM PUBLISHING INC. Judy Stein We have extended hours on Monday eve- ALISON A. 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CONTRIBUTORS PENNY ROTHKE-SIMENSKY Los Angeles, CA 90079-1777 (213) 627-3737 ALYSON BENDER This year, we introduced The Collection, On the education front, we’re proud to CLASSIFIED Fax (213) 623-5707 VOLKER CORELL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Classified Advertising Fax a curated fashion environment created for offer Fashion Advantage Buyer Network- RHEA CORTADO ZENNY R. KATIGBAK (213) 623-1515 JOHN ECKMIER JEFFERY YOUNGER www.apparelnews.net discovering the best emerging and estab- ing Sessions at each edition of WWIN. Led MATTHEW MITCHELL ESTEVAN RAMOS CLASSIFIED ACCOUNTING [email protected] lished swimwear designer brands in the in- by retail guru T.J. Reid, these free programs TIM REGAS MARILOU DELA CRUZ Printed in the U.S.A. dustry. The modern and polished platform touch on key topics ranging from buying, FELIX SALZMAN SERVICE DIRECTORY N. 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Q&A Feature Continued from page 8 ers and to focus on increasing brand/buyer Performance Wear Never traffic to match the exhibitors. Cindy Morris We are seeing interest from a number of President and Chief Executive Officer U.S. apparel suppliers. Companies such as Looked So Good Dallas Market Center Green Textiles, eVent Fabrics, Ideal Fastener and others will be joining us at the upcoming www.dallasmarketcenter.com shows. Celebrating great adventures in the As the economy in Texas remains rela- Lastly, we know many people have been great outdoors has never been better tively strong, markets in Dallas are conclud- inquiring about the SoCal show. We will not with the comfortable, stylish, and high- ing 2016 ahead of last year’s attendance, so be holding a January 2017 show but will performance gear set to arrive in 2017. we have solid momentum going into 2017. revisit the possibility of a SoCal Materials In fact, we are targeting 15 percent growth Show in July of 2017. Hippy Tree in contemporary exhibitors for the next year. We will push for more new lines because Hillary France When Hippy Tree started up in a buyers in the middle of the country continue Alex Repola Hermosa Beach, Calif., garage in to seek something new, something unique 2004, its surfer/climber/artist founder for their stores. As manufacturers realize Founders felt “there is that customer who is very this demand exists, we are experiencing a Brand Assembly passionate Lira renewed interest in showroom space and www.brandassembly.com about the One look at Lira’s distinctive offerings temp booths by lines and multi-line reps In 2017 Brand Assembly will continue to outdoors and you know they are prime for and wants from LA who are coming to Dallas Market focus on what we do best, which is to curate the skate and surf crowd, men and Center for the first time or who are choos- a comprehensive trade show that offers the to support women. Lira, however, is intent on going a brand ing the market center over downtown Dallas best assortment of established and emerging beyond those categories to “bridge options. Lines such brands in the contem- that shares the gap,” it says, “between the surf/ his vision.” as Ruby YaYa, Bailey porary and advanced skate lifestyle and streetwear culture” 44, Daydreamer, Pink contemporary space. Committed with its newest collection, “Between to Tartan, Tracy Reese, Our goal has al- the Parallels.” Parallel lines, so you Julie Brown, Splen- ways been to do one designing know, figure prominently in Lira’s logo to did, 4OurDreamers, thing and do it well, eco- depict the two cultures. Lira’s in-house friendly creative “institute” works with a largely Nation LTD, Waverly which is to carefully products neutral palette and patterns to craft Grey, Hard Tail, Ma- curate the right mix and graphics that celebrate the surf a range of pieces that have a broad ven West, Marrakech, of brands and connect and climbing lifestyle, Hippy Tree takes appeal to customers from both worlds Commando, House of them with the most performance seriously but adds its looking for a unique edge. Bestsellers Harlow and dozens important buyers, own unique style to its clothing and for men include bottoms and knits as of others have made and we do not want accessory line. For 2017, the palette well as a growing denim collection, the move from down- Alex Repola, Hillary France to distract buyers or is earth tones with some pastels for while women’s hot picks include swim town to Dallas Market take time away from brightness, and the emphasis is on and bralettes, along with print- and Center. Why? They need better buyer traffic. discovering new brands with too many ac- developing unique fabrics, prints, and silhouette-driven dresses and tops. What began in 2016 we are confident will tivities. While the focus is, and always will yarn dyes for Hippy Tree’s wovens, Lira also announces its first recreation continue in 2017 as lines seek an efficient be, on the transaction between brands and flannels, , and pants. The line, the “Hyper Flex Series” of clothing marketplace to work new accounts in addi- buyers, we will obviously continue to im- company has continued to build its and accessories, which focuses on technical outerwear program, which, tion to our thousands of loyal retailers. prove on the amenities we offer at the show, performance for everyday athletes and with focus on keeping everyone happy and for Fall/Winter 2017 will feature the features 3M reflective printing. 600-fill power-down Carmel . Guglielmo Olearo excited about the show. Trendsetters include the cotton/poly/ International Exhibitions Director Lastly, we are planning to add an August show for the Pre-Spring market. We want to spandex Neptune Trunk, which works Première Vision at the beach or climbing a crag, and the continually cater to the needs of our brands, breathable and lightweight Tofino yarn- www.premierevision.com and they have been requesting this for quite dyed cotton oxford woven . Première Vision continues to develop a some time from us! Most likely we will do it unique offer in New York featuring five com- in conjunction with our newly launched co- plementary activity sectors: fabrics, designs, working space, the Brand Assembly Square accessories, leather and fashion manufactur- in the Cooper Design Space. ing. We are also deepening our commitment Jasmine Glasheen to young American designers and Made in Publishing Editor New York through a special partnership with OFFPRICE the Council of Fashion Designers of Amer- ica. www.offpriceshow.com Roark Revival As in the past, we’ll have a rich program The OFFPRICE Show staff is excited to Since the beginning, says Roark of fashion seminars along with conferences, announce a rebrand in 2017. This includes Revival, “we have focused on the five roundtables and master classes on a range of a logo redesign, new imagery, an updated things you’d travel with in a backpack subjects, including responsible creation and tagline and a renovated on-site show experi- Katin that you’d be just as comfortable in technology and innovation in fashion. ence. The rebrand better communicates the Katin’s customers “truly embody the life at the Sydney Opera House or in an quality of merchandise that can be found for of an outdoorsman, on or off the beach, Argentinian holding cell.” Okay then. Hisham Muhareb below wholesale prices at OFFPRICE. Free above and below sea level.” That’s Roark Revival is as much a personal Cofounder Sourcing Discussions will be held at the not surprising, since Katin is surfwear narrative as a line of menswear, “Roark” NW Materials Show February show to give buyers the opportu- royalty, having fashioned the first-ever being a fictional character whose nity to interface with the OFFPRICE Show canvas boardshort back in the late “adventures” are chronicled on the NE Materials Show staff and the information needed to succeed 1950s for surfing legend Corky Carroll. website and serve as inspiration for SoCal Materials Show on the show floor. These discussions are a The 62-year-old brand has not been the premium clothing line. The focus www.americanevents.com great way to locate specific apparel and to content to rest on its surfing laurels, here for Roark’s 25-to-34-year-old www.thematerialshows.com pick the brains of our Buyer Relations team. however. Today, the high-quality and adventure-loving customer is “well- These talks have information for both first- worn, basic, durable, timeless, and durable line encompasses men’s pants, The past few years of rapid growth have time show attendees and seasoned buyers. well-coordinated staples.” Roark’s , shirts, tees, outerwear, hats, established the Materials Shows as the only knits, and accessories in addition to surf travels to Russia inform the wide- go-to sourcing events for much of the global trunks and hybrid trunks. For Spring/ ranging Fall/Holiday 2017 collection. Pierre-Nicholas Hustel Summer ’17, Katin takes its inspiration Look for an emphasis on layering athletic and outdoor brands. The NE show Chief Executive Officer from California’s Catalina Island—“from pieces and heavier jackets for that cold is now in a new venue to accommodate that CURVENEWYORK growth. This allows us to put all the exhibi- the island’s cliff-side beaches to its Russian winter. Roark Revival expects CURVELASVEGAS continued success with its Nordsman tors in one exhibit hall, which is more con- soaring mountaintops.” For this warm- www.curvexpo.com weather collection, creative director flannel and Axeman jacket, as well as a ducive to a better business environment. We Jason Rodriguez chose to bring larger selection of bottoms highlighted project that the growth of the past few years 2017 is an exceptional year for the Eu- together earth-tone shades of beige by its “focused and elevated” Raw 133 will continue—meaning more participation rovet Americas/Curve shows at it marks the and orange with hits of lavender and Denim program. from suppliers as well as brands/buyers. We 10th anniversary of the company’s creation. blue. Likewise, the prints are drawn from pushed the show forward a month early in To celebrate, Curve looks back, reminiscing rugged environmental elements such See these brands and more at Surf Expo, an effort to adapt to most brands’ sourcing on the successful past 10 years but most im- as the Pacific’s roiling whitecaps and which takes place Jan. 26–28, 2017, at calendars. portantly turns its eyes forward, pioneering the colorful island rocks, blended with the Orange County Convention Center in The NE show’s new capacity is about new technologies to help pave the way to a classic and iconic Katin images. Orlando, Florida. 180 suppliers. We are, however, capping the new digitally focused world. Throughout the amount of suppliers at the NW show at 260 past decade, the Curve shows have evolved so as to preserve the integrity of the suppli- and modernized with new advancements and

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Continued from page 10 Tribeca Rooftop, a gorgeous event pent- York at Pier 92. In Las Vegas, we will move to hone in on the current conversation be- house in the heart of downtown Manhattan from The Venetian ballroom to Hall B (on the tween desirability and need. a concentration on investments to create new providing breathtaking views of historical other side of Liberty). The look and feel of that business opportunities as well as an optimal TriBeCa. Here there will be 20 guests of location is more industrial, which works for Andrew Olah phygital (digital + physical) environment. honor gathered into 10 unexpected couples our progressive and modern brand mix, so we Founder to highlight how ubiquitous matchmaking is Akin to previous seasons, 2017 will be host are excited about this move. Our Los Angeles Kingpins to many innovative developments technolog- in the Curve mission (matching lingerie and launch in October was so successful that we ically, digitally and tangibly. Eurovet Ameri- swim, brands and retailers, the East and West will make a great effort to expand our presence www.kingpinsshow.com cas, producer of the CURVENEWYORK Coast, etc). One-hundred percent of the pro- and certainly our footprint there. Similarly, our 2017 is a big year for us. We’re launch- and CURVELASVEGAS shows, is com- ceeds from the gala will be given to breast- collaboration with Paris Sur Mode and Pre- ing Kingpins Miami in January (Jan. 11–12), mitted to providing streamlined processes cancer research, of which the partner is yet mière Classe for our Paris women’s edition which will add a focus on Latin America to our and complimenting the show atmosphere to be announced. was very well received, so we will be growing list of target markets, which have historically with added-value events and exhibits to aid there as well. been the U.S., Asia and Europe. And we’re attendees in what they do best: conducting Caron Stover continuing to evolve our shows and projects business. Vice President of Apparel Trade Show Sales Roy Turner elsewhere: we’re doing a second China City The season commences with Atlanta Apparel Senior Vice President and Show Director Tour in September; we’re continuing to push CURVELASVEGAS Feb. 21–23, taking Surf Expo our Kingpins Trend denim forecast after an ex- place at the heart of Project Womens at the www.americasmart.com tremely well-received launch this Fall; we are Mandalay Bay Convention Center. This new Atlanta Apparel will be bigger and better www.surfexpo.com producing increasingly diverse and exciting location was introduced in August 2016 and in 2017. We are on track for another record- Our marketplace is designed for any store content for an expanding list of clients with our was met with extremely positive reviews due breaking year with more exhibitors taking whose target consumer’s lifestyle or mindset Kingpins Media division; and we are working to the energetic show atmosphere as well more space to showcase more lines to more relates to water—be it the ocean, lakes, riv- with our partners to bring the Denim Days con- as the proximity of contemporary ready-to- buyers from across the country. Driving the ers, pools or waterparks. Within this arena cept stateside in 2017 with a denim in wear brands and well-thought-out product growth is the Now! Young Contemporary we offer a wide breadth of product categories New York, just to name a few. positioning. The setting aided in connecting collection, which expands to include Ameri- that are not typically found at any one trade and facilitating brands and retailers to build casMart Building 3, Floor 5, in addition to show. From stand-up paddleboards, board- Sam Ben-Avraham stronger relationships, discover new trends, its space on Floor 4 and in the Premiere Con- shorts and wet suits to towels, , gifts, Founder develop the cross-over between product cate- temporary collection on Floor 2 beginning at souvenirs and sunscreen, you’ll find the best at Liberty gories and conduct business in a convenient, the February 2017 Atlanta Apparel Market. Surf Expo. We continue to build on our cross- high-fashion-oriented and time-efficient en- The growth continues through all of Atlanta over rich marketplace, and in 2017 at our Sep- www.libertyfairs.com vironment. Apparel’s categories—Premiere Contempo- tember show our canoe and kayak marketplace In an effort to better serve the marketplace, At CURVELASVEGAS, buyers will have rary, Ready! Ready-To-Wear, JFA: Jewelry will be expanded. We’re excited about the ad- we are continuing our partnership with - the chance to meet with a strong collection and Fashion Accessories, Impulse: Cash & ditional products that will be available to our sule by co-existing within Pier 94 and sharing of intimate apparel brands with the likes of Carry, Premiere Luxe and Studio— current buyers as well as the new exhibitors a registration, as always, with Agenda as well. Ajour, Anita, b.tempt’d, Bedhead , which see both expanded footprints from and buyers who will come to buy canoe and Two shows under one roof will allow for buy- Cake Lingerie, Chantelle, commando, Cosa- existing exhibitors and new designers, in- kayak and be pleasantly surprised by all the ers to cut travel time and spend more one-on- bella, Eshma Mardini, Leonisa, one time with the brands. Lou, Huit, In Gear Swimwear, Jol- We’re very excited for the idon, Maison Lejaby, Miraclesuit 2017 shows and we’ve been Shapewear, Montelle Intimates, working diligently to add new Munki Munki, NuBra, Rosa Faia, points of discovery on our show Sauvage, Silk & Soul and Wacoal, floor. We are working closely among others. with brands to build awareness The positive attitude will re- to specific segments in the mar- turn to the East Coast for CUR- ket and highlight key items. As a VENEWYORK, which begins on testament to this, we are rework- Mon., Feb. 27 (instead of the usual ing our Las Vegas show floor in Sunday start), at the Javits Center. order to create more clearly de- Pierre-Nicholas Hustel Caron Stover Jasmine Glasheen Sam Ben-Avraham Andrew Olah This extra day gives exhibitors fined neighborhoods. When walking who attended CURVELASVE- through the brands, attendees will no- GAS an extra day for cross-continental cluding more plus-size exhibitors, joining other categories of products that they will find. tice a distinct difference in design, feel and acti- traveling with their new collection, as well the collection. Our upcoming January 2017 show will fea- vations throughout. as to reset and prepare for New York. This Atlanta Apparel is also making enhance- ture the best in surf hard goods and apparel New features: will also align with the other ready-to-wear ments to its industry-leading buyer experi- along with swim, boutique, resort and coastal Liberty NY: We are taking a new perspec- and accessories shows that are taking place ence in 2017. A new date pattern—show- gift. Some of the top shapers in the nation will tive on the homewares and apothecary catego- during the same dates at the Javits Center. rooms Wednesday to Sunday and Temporar- compete in our annual surfboard shape-off, ries and bringing them together, along with a CURVENEWYORK will continue until ies Wednesday to Saturday—better aligns and we’ll have several key industry events for few other categories, in one section. Partner- Wed., March 1. with retailers’ buying habits. Buyers are able networking, including the Eastern Surfing As- ing with Manready Mercantile, our New York Attendees who would like to visit to find more of the lines they want with a sociation’s 50th-anniversary celebration. More show will host The General Store for the very CURVENEWY­ ORK as well as the other si- new trend publication, “Atlanta Apparel,” than 6,300 buyers have already registered, and first time. Attendees will find a one-stop shop multaneously occurring shows at the Javits debuting in December and an improved it’s going to be a great show! for made-in-America goods and small-batch Center will now be able to easily move in AmericasMart app with a more intuitive brands ranging from grooming and apothecary between the shows thanks to a co-badging search algorithm. Aaron Levant brands, candles and home accessories to small partnership with UBM, our partner on the As always, Atlanta Apparel buyers can Founder leather goods, clothing and vintage pieces, all West Coast. This streamlined development expect to find a market experience unlike while having the opportunity to shop the items www.agendashow.com will permit all attendees who have a CUR- any other, driven by inspiration and the with a cash-and-carry component. VENEWYORK badge to visit other shows trendsetting product they need to grow their We have nine curated sections within Liberty LV: In collaboration with Moraine without having to re-register, and vice versa, businesses. Agenda this season. A few of the newer ones Agency, Alt Terrain is a new area within our allowing for a higher level of convenience to emerge over the past few seasons include Las Vegas show to highlight cutting-edge out- and free-flowing atmosphere for buyers and Deirdre Maloney The Essentials, The Point, Pin & Patch and door and active-lifestyle brands. Collections press. Cofounder Resource. The Essentials presents a curated will include outerwear, footwear and acces- New for the upcoming season is the Lead sories all catering to the needs of the modern Capsule selection of the finest in grooming goods, Retrieval Service, an innovative and easy- leather goods, soaps, candles, textiles and day active professional. In support of the new to-use technological added value in New www.capsuleshow.com other personal essentials. The Point is our section, Gear Patrol magazine will be onsite as York. The service, available on the CUR- We have some venue changes, big and successful segment focused on the authentic- well. VENEWYORK mobile app, will allow all small. We moved our NY women’s show ity and craftsmanship behind an impressive Returning to the Las Vegas Show floor, exhibitors to scan the badges of attendees to midtown because there was no space big roster of brands within the surfing lifestyle Quest is designed to showcase a collection who enter their booth directly on their smart- enough to accommodate our growth, but sector. Pin & Patch serves as homage to the of European and American brands known for phone. The digital business profile of the Capsule’s roots are decidedly downtown. emerging category of personalized acces- setting the industry standard and providing individual will be instantaneously uploaded With the availability of Skylight Clarkson sories and is exclusive to our Long Beach a for the modern man. Past brands and qualified in real time, able to be refer- Sq and Skylight Clarkson North, home of showing. Lastly, Resource is our network include collections from Black Dog 8 Show- enced immediately as well as after the show NYFW:Ms and NYFW, we thought it was within Agenda that is dedicated to connecting room, M5 Showroom, Triluxe Showroom and to the follow-up process. the perfect opportunity to bring the show to forward-thinking partners within the manu- more. To celebrate the 10 Years of the Curve west SoHo. The space is beautiful, updated, facturing, technology, logistics and solutions Curated by Ouigi Theodore of The Brook- Shows, a unique exhibition will be hosted at and full of character and New York history. realm. Resource has been hugely beneficial to lyn Circus, Freedom Hall will be returning CURVENEWYORK showcasing the iconic We are really excited about that. many of our younger brands in helping them with a new group of menswear brands all shar- styles throughout the years of featured, hon- We are making a minor location adjustment get the answers and maintenance they need to ing a common thread of community, creativ- ored brands. There will also be a charity gala in NY for men’s. We will be colocating at Pier take their vision to the next level. ity and craftsmanship. Past brands include the dinner in the evening following the first day 94 with Liberty Fairs, making it incredibly Agenda has always been centered around likes of Himel Brothers, Krammer & Stoudt, of the show, Feb. 27, with 250 individuals streamlined for all of our attendees and also personal connection between brands and Shockhoe Atelier and more. The section will attending. The dinner will be located at the allowing Agenda to make its return to New retailers and our curated sections continue be hosted in both New York and Las Vegas. ●

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Traveling to trade shows means three things: making big sales, eating out and discovering a new store to provide a nice pick-me-up. It seems every big trade-show city is popping with choices. The restau- rant environment is benefiting from a recovering economy, prompting top chefs to branch out with new ventures that keep getting more elaborate. Specialty stores are not dead yet—only better curated and located. Spring Here are a few suggestions on some of the newer restaurants and fash- ionable boutiques found in the major cities on the trade-show circuit. LOS ANGELES Spring 257 S. Spring St. (213) 372-5189 www.springlosangeles.com It’s not often that a restaurant rises so fast that it is classified as one of the top three restaurants in Los Angeles, but Spring shot to the summit within months of opening in February. That makes Spring’s chef de cuisine, Tony Esnault, one of the most talked-about culinary artists in Los Angeles. Spring not only has a topnotch menu but also is housed under a beautiful atrium inside the histor- ic, turn-of-the-century Douglas Building, which looks as if it were flown in from Paris and plopped down in the old Bank District of downtown Los Angeles. Years before arriving in Los Angeles, Esnault raked in several awards and rave reviews since studying at the François Rabe- lais culinary school in Lyon, not too far from where he grew up in France’s Loire Valley. He went on to work in several Michelin-starred restaurants and was trained by famed French chef Alain Ducasse, working for him in Monte Carlo and New York. In 2009, Esnault made his way to the West Coast to take over the kitch- en at the highly regarded Patina restaurant, which sits at the base of Walt Disney Concert Hall. Esnault left Patina to work with his wife and business partner, Yassmin Sarmadi, owner of the French bistro Church & State, located in another historic build- ing in the Arts District. The husband-and-wife team has extended their love of French food to Spring, where seafood and seasonal vegetables in a South of France ambience have been wow- ing restaurant critics and customers. In a secluded courtyard with a burbling fountain and shaded by potted pepper trees, restaurant goers get a chance to sample tasty dishes such as the lobster and chestnut soup with chives and co- gnac or the maple leaf duck breast with honey-spiced skin, radishes, turnips and huckleberries. For seafood lovers, there is the slowly cooked wild halibut with cannellini beans, cabbage, carrots or the fish stew with fennel, po- tato, leeks, tomato, garlic, saffron and aioli. Save room for dessert, which includes bittersweet chocolate ganache with lemon honey sorbet

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The Shop: Curve X Tom Dixon Beauty & Essex DNA 2050

and pralines and Tahitian vanilla panna cotta 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S. politan hotel. The force behind Beauty & Essex, which with exotic fruits. (702) 698-7000 About five years in the making, the wait first opened in New York City, is chef/ www.beautyandessexlv.com was worth it. The menu seems to have trav- owner Chris Santos, also known as a judge eled around the world, taking the best from The Shop: Curve X Tom Dixon Everyone has been waiting for Beauty here and there. And the décor has a jewel- ➥ Shop & Dine page 14 8820 Washington Blvd., Suite 101 & Essex to open at the former Comme Ça box theme complete with a jewelry-based 17FWFW007 (USA) Advertorial Output.pdf 1 10/12/16 10:03 AM (310) 237-5422 restaurant location at the high-end Cosmo- pawn shop. Tom Dixon developed an in- ternational reputation for crafting wildly imaginative looks in furni- ture, lighting and accessories, but after broaching new frontiers in design, the London-based Dixon said there remains a big unknown for him; it is Los Angeles fashion. “I like to stick myself in unfa- miliar and challenging territory, like Los Angeles, in a fashion shop,” he said. “When I’m completely naive and not an expert in something, that pushes me to innovate.” Earlier this year, he jumped into this great unknown by open- ing an emporium in the Los An- geles area. Called The Shop: Curve X Tom Dixon, his design space shares a 7,000-square-foot area with fashion store Curve. It is located at Platform, a recently introduced boutique retail center across the street from a light-rail Metro stop in Culver City, Calif., about nine miles west of down- town Los Angeles. Dixon also runs his brand’s retail spaces in London and New York, and The Shop is his first experimentC

with something of a retail roomM- mate. “For a long time I’ve been wanting to experiment with gettingY outside of the interior-design ghettoCM and work in other contexts. I think MY we can learn a lot from fashion in terms of being fast moving, moreCY

exciting and better at communicaCMY- tion. Plus, I like the idea of decorat- ing a bigger store and having someK softness and color coming in from the clothes,” he said. Dixon took the Platform space and illuminated it with lighting designs with richly imaginative shapes. In The Shop, his mar- ble shelving and vignettes also mesh the design of his décor and Curve’s . Curve offers high-end designers such as Ann Demeulemeester along with those who sport a streetwear inspiration, such as Robert Geller. Other designers in the store include J.W. Anderson, Fannie Schiavoni and reconstructed from Re/ Done. The Platform Curve is the sev- enth location in Curve’s line of stores. Other locations are in Malibu, Calif.; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Miami Beach; New York City; and Sag Har- bor, N.Y.

LAS VEGAS Beauty & Essex The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

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Shop & Dine Continued from page 13 The menu, with prices ranging from $31 on the Food Network’s culinary TV show to $60, is far different from many choices “Chopped.” Santos is partnered with The found on the Las Vegas Strip. For a touch of Tao Group, which has opened other Las Ve- Latin America, try the chili-relleno empa- gas eateries such as Tao at The Venetian, nadas, the pulled-chicken arepas (corn pan- Lavo at The Palazzo and Marquee at The cakes), the lobster tacos or the elote-style Cosmopolitan. scallops with charred-corn salad. The large 10,000-square-foot interior of For an Italian twist, there is crispy egg- Beauty & Essex was designed by the Rock- plant pizzetta, a basil pesto ravioli and spa- well Group, which worked on a jewel theme. ghettini with zucchini, parsley pesto and a At the entrance, guests walk through a pawn sunny-side-up egg. shop–inspired space into the Pearl Lounge, In a nod to Asian cuisine, there is Thai- which has a custom chandelier made from style deep-fried shrimp with mango slaw. thousands of pearls hanging from the ceiling For those who can’t make it to Las Vegas Bellota and swags of pearls flowing down the walls or New York, a Beauty & Essex restaurant is to the purple banquettes. in the works for Los Angeles in the soon-to-be www.emporiumdna.com bricks-and-mortar shops and later buy them Guests then walk through a 40-foot-long constructed Thompson Hotel in Hollywood. for cheap online. The Greek-born Karabassis screened wall made of framed vintage lock- There’s boutique shopping and then opened the boutique DNA 2050 at the luxe ets that leads to three ornate dining rooms DNA 2050 there’s boutique shopping on the Las Vegas Cosmopolitan in December 2010 when the that also have a jewel-box quality to them. 3708 Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 5 Strip, according to Iraklis Karabassis. 2,995-room hotel and resort made a gala de- Think of Russian Fabergé eggs and you get (702) 698-7610 On most days and in most locations, but. Six years later, the resort continues to the idea. CBC-6074-02 Apparel Print Ad-MM.pdf 1 3/29/16 5:45 PM shoppers can be tough. They try on clothes at receive plaudits, including a 2016 Reader’s Choice Award from Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Being located in a destination for well-off tourists puts the bou- tique’s salespeople in a good posi- tion, Karabassis said. “We are getting the consumer in a moment when [the shopper] is happier. He or she is not shop- ping for discounts. It’s the reason why we keep our store in high gear,” he said. When shoppers are in a festive mood, they find themselves mak- ing impulse purchases. They also outfit themselves for nightclub- bing and fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip at his 2,600-square- foot shop, he said. The focus of the shop is con- temporary styles, and the most popular items are , dresses, , shoes and accessories. The brand mix includes Alice & Olivia, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Minkoff, Gypsy 05, Jeffrey Campbell, The Blank, John Varvatos, Parker, Frame Denim and G-Star. The store also offers European brands such as Freddy, which has made a splash in its na- tive Italy with athleisure pants. The boutique’s price points range from $50 to $800, Kara- bassis said. Women make up 65 percent of the store’s sales and An endless supply of men make up 35 percent. Karabassis is headquartered far from the noise and bright lights knowledge and service. of Vegas casinos. He is based in Washington, D.C.’s upscale Comerica has been serving the unique needs of the apparel and textile industries for more than Georgetown neighborhood, where his company, IK Retail, runs the 25 years. We deliver customized solutions to help you manage growth, cash, risk and wealth. second DNA 2050 boutique. It Our commitment to our customers has helped propel Comerica to become the leading bank opened in 2009. He started his for business.* When it’s time to choose a partner to help you grow, come to Comerica, and U.S. retail career in the 1980s when he served as distributor of Raise Your Expectations of what a bank can be. the Benetton brand. He also oper- ated a fleet of Benetton and Max Mara boutiques in America and It all starts here. Call us today or go to Comerica.com/apparel Canada.

Nick Susnjar, VP/Relationship Manager, LA Middle Market Banking, [email protected], 213.486.6243 SAN FRANCISCO Debbie Jenkins, VP/Relationship Manager, LA Middle Market Banking, [email protected], 213.486.6212 Bellota 888 Brannan St. Tim Nolan, SVP/Group Manager, LA Middle Market Banking, [email protected], 213.486.6216 (415) 430-6580 www.bellotasf.com In the Flower District of San Francisco, located south of Market Street, sits a new res- taurant that has a Spanish vibe that greets diners with Moor- ® ish tiles on the entrance steps MEMBER FDIC. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER. RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS. and extends to the haunches of *Comerica ranks first nationally among the top 25 U.S. financial holding companies, based on commercial Ibérico ham hanging near the and industrial loans outstanding as a percentage of assets. Data provided by SNL Financial, June 2015. CBC-6074-02 03/16 kitchen and the dark-wood bar- rels of sangria, sherry, cider and

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space without sacrificing the open and airy are Holt thinks a grown-up would loft-like feel. wear. “It’s all put together. It’s not sloppy The merchandise mix includes ready-to- and it’s not bohemian. It’s upbeat and color- wear labels such as Creatures of the Wind, ful. Hopefully it excites people and they dis- Gabriela Hearst, Adam Lippes, Rosetta cover something they hadn’t seen before.” Getty, Mother, Levi’s and Tse as well as Since opening over the summer, Hero Shop accessories brands including Edie Parker, has drawn a customer base that includes peo- Pamela Love, Repetto, Myriam Schaefer ple living in the neighborhood as well as some and Vans. Holt also carries home décor and fellow ex-pat New Yorkers and a core fashion gift items. Hero Shop’s prices range from clientele that ranges in age from 35 to 55. $7.50 to $6,000. One customer Holt would like to see “That’s how I shop and that’s how people shopping at Hero Shop is the Silicon Valley ,” Holt said. “You wear a $30 T-shirt professional who isn’t the typical fashion Hero Shop with $200 jeans. We have fine jewelry, but customer or claims to be not even interested we also have fashion jewelry. We have Pa- in fashion. vermouth perched overhead. across the street. And a new bar and restau- mela Love that are $110. We carry “These women—who are being featured Bellota, which means “acorn” in Spanish rant—run by the owners of Bay Area restau- Jennifer Fisher pieces that are $200. It’s in magazines or on television or on panels— and is the main ingredient fed to the pigs rants the Village Pub, Mayfield Café and not $30, but it’s still an accessible or begin- need something to wear. I truly believe that that account for Spain’s famous ham, has Spruce—is under construction next door. ning aspirational price point.” no matter how disinterested anyone is in cast its lot with the Iberian Peninsula and all The 15,000-square-foot boutique fea- The merchandise mix is grown-up but fashion, as a woman you still want to look the cuisine that makes it special. tures an exposed brick wall, wood floors, not stuffy, Holt said. She carries jeans but Heading up the kitchen is Ryan Mc- industrial beams that help delineate the not ripped jeans. She sells Vans, but they ➥ Shop & Dine page 16 Ilwraith, who grew up in Van- couver, Canada, pretty far from Spain. But the chef has worked in a number of high-end eateries, such as Bottega Napa Valley, cooking alongside famed chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarel- lo. McIlwraith later relocated to San Francisco three years ago to open Coqueta, Chiarello’s Span- ish tapas bar and restaurant. When you think of Spanish dishes, one of the first things that comes to mind is the country’s rich seafood-laden paella dish. At Bellota, the paella, which feeds two to four people, comes in four varieties and takes 40 minutes to cook. There is a vegetarian op- tion with mushrooms, kale and garlic or the paella with chicken. Most authentic is the seafood pa- ella served with shrimp, scallops, squid and green beans. Then there is the pork-oriented paella with pork shoulder, ham and garbanzo beans. For those who can’t decide, a two-sided paella dish separated by a metal divider gives you the option to eat two different paellas served on the same plate. For something less elaborate, the kitchen has a wood-fired hearth over which the kitchen staff grills a variety of meats and fish such as Moorish-spiced lamb, sea bass served with a sauce and pan-roasted aged flannery beef. Bellota is the latest eatery launched by The Absinthe Group, which owns five San Francisco properties, including the Comstock Saloon, Arlequin Café and the Boxing Room.

Hero Shop 982 Post St. (917) 539-1562 Heroshopsf.com Emily Holt’s newly opened boutique, Hero Shop, is located on the ground floor of the Sara- toga Hotel in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. The retailer looked at several neighborhoods before settling on the Tenderloin, the up-and- coming neighborhood between Nob Hill and Union Square. The neighborhood is home to the popular Jane Bakery, where Holt took meetings for a year before opening Hero Shop in mid-July, as well as interior designer Jay Jeffers and the Jessica Silver- man Gallery. Event planner Stanlee Gatti is opening a market

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good, which helps you feel good, which helps you perform well.” The Bay Area native spent the first half of her career as a fashion writer in New York working for publications such as Vogue, W and Women’s Wear Daily. She returned to North- ern California with an eye to open a store that carries pieces she loves—often from labels owned by friends. “San Francisco has terrific stores, but I think there’s room for something a little more,” she said.

ATLANTA Staplehouse Bill Hallman Staplehouse 541 Edgewood Ave. S.E. The laid-back vibe of the casual restaurant belies the every two weeks, timed to use food that is seasonal. Most (404) 524-5005 praise heaped on the place ever since it opened a little more recently, the dinner menu, which is not extensive but differ- www.staplehouse.com than a year ago. Bon Appétit named it America’s best new ent, had items such as chicken liver tart with burnt honey restaurant, and the James Beard Foundation nominated its glaze, which many customers raved about. There is also lamb In an historic brick building in the Old Fourth Ward of At- executive chef, Ryan Smith, for “Best Chef in the Southeast sausage with celeriac, turnip, okra and garlic. On the seafood lanta sits Staplehouse, a neighborhood eatery that has taken Region.” side, there is octopus with matsutake mushrooms, field peas, the city by storm. The lunch and dinner menus at Staplehouse change about puffed wheat and bresaola (salted beef) or blue crab with sunflower, basil, lime and radish. Diners have called the menu imaginative and delicious. The story behind the restaurant is worth a novel. Ryan Hidinger and his wife, Jen, moved to At- lanta in 2004 when he started working as a chef in several res- taurants. But there was always the dream of starting his own place. Plans were on the way to create a new eatery when Hidinger died of gall bladder cancer in 2014 at the age of 36. Still, his wife and their mutual friend Ryan Smith kept his dream going and opened Staplehouse a year later. Because many restaurant em- ployees in the industry do not have healthcare, the restaurant has been set up as a for-profit sub- sidiary of The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit that raises money for crisis-stricken restaurant workers. Any profits left over after the res- taurant’s expenses are paid go to The Giving Kitchen.

Bill Hallman Inman Park Store 299 N. Highland Ave., Ste. Q (404) 814-0030 billhallman.com/pages/bill- hallman-inman-park-store

In the mid-1990s, Bill Hallman ran a design studio in Atlanta’s In- man Park. It was the start of his journey to being one of the city’s premier clothiers. But when it came time to open his flagship store, he did it a short drive away from Inman Park. It is in Atlanta’s high-end Virginia-Highland section. How- ever, Inman Park beckoned. In 2015, Hallman looked for a place to open a store that would offer a wide array of styles, including suits, to Atlantans. He opened the shop in Inman Park, and it was a wise choice for a lo- cation. Inman Park has long been an eclectic neighborhood that of- fered unique boutiques and new restaurants in Atlanta. The neigh- borhood is regionally famous for its annual Inman Park Festival, which offers parades, art shows and a tour of the unique, historic homes in the neighborhood. When the Inman Park shop opened, Hallman offered the Bill Hallman Bill-to-Fit Collection, an exclusive, custom-clothes la- bel for women. He partnered with Morgan CODA, a custom suit group to make bespoke suits and

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shirting for men. Morgan CODA ran a shop- in-shop at the Inman Park boutique. In the past he has sold ready-to-wear from lines such as Nudie, Cotton Citizen, Rag & Bone and Umano, an Athens, Ga.– based line.

NEW YORK Le Coucou 138 Lafayette St. (212) 271-4252 www.lecoucou.com Le Coucou Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. The amount of press surrounding the newly opened Le Coucou makes you won- He opened Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co., a more-than- retailer—he also runs two high-end sneaker boutiques called der if all the fanfare is true. 1,300-square-foot boutique, in the genteel Brooklyn Heights Alumni in Brooklyn—was that there was a lifestyle to out- But reviews by culinary experts confirm that the eatery section of Brooklyn in 2013. If you’re looking for an axe, doors gear. Hatchet sells a lot of clothes. He aims to make on the ground floor of the 11 Howard hotel is indeed a feat first-aid kits and waterproof jeans, Hatchet will be a destina- sure that his shop’s apparel comes from high-endçeven ex- to be admired, especially if you have a lot of time to dine tion, Han guarantees. “We’re not going to have the stuff for otic—outdoors outfitters. and don’t mind spending more than $150 for a meal with a Mount Everest trip, but we’re going to have stuff for all Hatchet offers brands such as Snow Peak, a Japanese wine. of the essentials,” he said. What convinced this successful ➥ Shop & Dine page 18 The chef behind the restaurant, which in French means “a little crazy,” is Daniel Rose, who is not French but who had been living in France since the late 1990s. Dur- ing that nearly 20-year sojourn, he has become as French as the French themselves, having stud- ied at the Institut Paul Bocuse and opened two Parisian restau- rants—Spring and La Bourse et La Vie. The Chicago native, however, Tired of traditionalTired of traditional lending solutions? lending solutions? was lured to New York by famed restaurateur Stephen Starr to open a high-end restaurant in SoHo that looks as if it had been built several decades ago in France. The interior was created by Try MilbergTry Milberg Factors Factors Roman and Williams, the design firm whose principals are respon- sible for the interiors of the Ace Hotel and the Standard Highline in New York. on foron size. for size. The result is an elegant and opulent interior that has the feel of a large mansion sitting near the Bois de Boulogne but as comfort- able as a studio loft. You need financingYou need or financing credit approvals or credit approvals Hardwood floors lend warmth to the restaurant, which has brick to operate —to now. operate Not in — anow. few Not weeks in a or few months. weeks or months. walls, large-paned windows, a French-inspired mural and 11 cir- cular cast-iron chandeliers with Thanks to MilbergThanks Factors to Milberg you Factorscan get youwhat can get what handblown glass shades that hov- er like extraterrestrial satellites. The menu is French through you need quicklyyou need and quicklyeasily. As and a privately easily. As held a privately held and through. Appetizers include warm oysters, endives with crispy business — andbusiness one of — the and largest one of factoring the largest factoring Iberian ham and Wagyu beef tripe. Special delicacies include lob- and commercialand commercial finance firms finance in the firms US — inwe thedon’t US — we don’t ster stuffed with squash blossoms, a pike quenelle in lobster sauce and beef tongue with caviar and spend time spendin meetings, time in but meetings, in working but directly in working directly crème fraîche. Main courses, whose prices with our clientswith to our tailor clients financial to tailor solutions financial that solutions that range from $36 to $48, include everything from halibut in a white butter to Dover sole with grapes can help youcan produce help you and produce profit. and profit. and chanterelle mushrooms, pheasant with foie gras and stuffed cabbage, a whole rabbit, duck and rack of lamb. Reservations are a must at this new restaurant.

Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. 77 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn (347) 763-1963 Please call Dave RezaPlease at call (818) Dave 649-7587 Reza at (818)or Jeff 649-7587 Sesko at (818)or Jeff 649-8561 Sesko at (818) 649-8561 hatchetsupply.com The urban lumberjack trend to discuss furtherto discuss further has come and gone, but Gene Han remained convinced that there was ample room for a boutique CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA | NEW YORK | NEW | NORTHYORK CAROLINA | NORTH CAROLINA offering a taste of nature and the great wild to those living in an ur- www.milbergfactors.com www.milbergfactors.com ban jungle such as New York.

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brand, and Norse Projects, which hails from Copenhagen, as well as Canada Goose and DU/ER, both headquartered in Canada. The shop also offers made-in-America and U.S.- based brands such as Yellow 108, Filson, Carhartt and Ebbets Field Flannels. Hatchet and Ebbets Field collabo- rated on a cap for the boutique, which features, aptly enough, an icon of an axe. The boutique’s price points range from $20 to $250; however, they can climb to $1,000 for . The décor of the Brooklyn shop looks like the brownstone of an outdoors enthusiast. The place has rustic touches but is outfitted with sofas, coffee tables and a sound system that is typically playing folk or jazz. Hatchet also came out west recently. In September, Han opened a boutique in downtown Flora Street Café DLM Supply Los Angeles’ Arts District. So, as you can see, the man is serious about Texas re- Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood built a reputation for its gional cuisine. That is seen in the various dishes on the menu eclectic, venerable old buildings, no better place to open a DALLAS at Flora Street Café, which is really more a high-end eatery new business, thought Deavon Moore. She opened men’s Flora Street Café than a café as seen by the décor. boutique DLM Supply Co. on Labor Day weekend in the 2330 Flora St. #150 Upon entering, diners are greeted by a multi-colored silk once-tough neighborhood, which has blossomed to become (214) 580-7000 curtain hand sewn by fiber artist Tim Harding, which sets the the place for independent boutiques and chef-driven restau- www.florastreet.com tone for the modern décor inside the restaurant. rants in Dallas. Starters on the menu are out of the ordinary, such as a Moore hoped that she would bring something new with Renowned Texan chef Stephan Pyles has opened or been lobster tamale pie with paddlefish and caviar served in what her store. “There’s not many specialty men’s shops anymore. associated with some 21 restaurants over the past 32 years. looks like a large martini glass. Other starters include sea It’s going to be a big box or a store selling 90 percent wom- The recently opened Flora Street Café is being called one scallops served in a bowl of kelp and a golden squash soup en’s clothing,” Moore said of the men’s retail market. of his best creations in years. with prawns and piquillo pepper. She spent 14 years working at Nordstrom, which in- Located in the Dallas Arts District at the base of the For the main course, there is plenty of meat including the cluded a gig as a national buy planner for men’s , KMPG building, Pyles has taken Texas and Southwestern pork loin on a fava bean purée and coffee-and-brown-sugar and after building years of experience she felt she could do cuisine and elevated it 10 notches to create an astounding marinated ribeye steak with a bone-marrow custard. For fish something different. menu not found in many places west of the Mississippi. lovers, there is a wild coho salmon with mussel escabeche, “I wanted to create the opposite, a place where men could Earlier this year, Pyles closed his self-named restaurant corn and huitlacoche, okra and chanterelles or the wood- come in and get everything they need,” she said. in downtown Dallas to concentrate on his new endeavor that grilled snapper with purple hull peas, chayote squash and But everything was going to have an independent flavor. has many lining up to get a table. peanut-sesame salsa. DLM Supply Co. focuses on emerging brands and lines that First, a word about Pyles. He is a fifth-generation Texan, For those who want it all, there is a tasting menu for $125 are under the radar. In her merchandise mix there are Iberian born in Big Spring. He worked in his family’s West Texas or $225 with wine pairings. brands La Paz and Portuguese Flannel; American-made truck stop and later was trained in French cuisine. At an early jeans brands Raleigh Denim and S.M.N. Denim; basic knit age, he published a 200-plus recipe book called “The New DLM Supply Co. line Good Life, hailing from New York City; PAC Clothing; Texas Cuisine” and soon was being called one of the found- 837 W. Davis St and better-known brands Billy Reid, the U.S.-made brand ing fathers of Southwestern cooking. In the late 1990s, he (469) 917-8081 based in New York and ; and Rodd & Gunn, which had a short-lived PBS TV series called “New Tastes From www.dlmsupplyco.com is headquartered in New Zealand. Texas With Chef Stephan Pyles.” DLM took its bow in a refurbished building that features

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D-Koncept 2085 NW Second Ave. (786) 534-8480 www.d-koncept.com When Parisian-born Deborah Kerchache moved to Miami, she thought that her new home was ready for not only a new way to dress but a new way of seeing. She opened a more-than-2,000- square-foot boutique, D-Koncept, in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, the address for art galleries, bars D-Koncept Osteria del Teatro and independent boutiques in the South Florida metropolis. Her shop exposed brick and paneling made from recycled wood for rola, originally from Bergamo, Italy, has always been a fa- could be mistaken as a gallery. On a rustic feel. Dressing-room curtains are made from gold- vorite among locals. In its new location, the stellar cuisine the walls of D-Koncept, prominent San Francisco muralist Ian colored blankets first used by NASA. The rectangular room gets a new feeling with a sparkling ambience and outdoor Ross produced big murals of his abstract art. Ross, whose ré- features 1,700 square feet of selling space and is bounded seating. The Marlin Hotel, built in 1939 but recently reno- sumé includes murals at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas resort by glass walls. Moore designed the look of the place with vated, is only a few blocks from the beach and ensconced in and Facebook headquarters in Northern California, is sched- Patrick Craine, an architect who has lectured at Columbia the Art Deco District. uled for a re-engagement at D-Koncept. Kerchache said that University. The eatery is one of the oldest Italian fine-dining places he will paint new murals on the store when Art Basel interna- Retail price points start at $25. The average ticket is $100 in Miami Beach with a number of repeat customers. The tional art fair decamps to Miami in December. to $125. Moore makes it a point to stock sizes for the smaller prices are reasonable and the maitre d’, Gilbert Gonzalez, Inside the store, Kerchache curates a gallery of French to the very big guy. Most of all, she wants men to feel more who is a partner in the venture, gets rave reviews for his and Florida artists. Consider D-Koncept’s store a gallery. comfortable at her place than at any other shop. style and friendliness while the chef, Martin Perez, also a Like the art gallery, the interior look of the store changes The goal led her to ask a question that should be on most partner, dishes up some excellent Italian recipes. Every- every few months. Kerchache’s specialty is bringing new salespeople’s minds, Moore said. “Is it uncomfortable? Can thing, from the pasta to the bread, is homemade. French brands to South Florida such as Wanda Nylon, he not wait to take it off? Or is that you not only want to Some of the pasta specialties include a handmade candy- Dukas and Les Maraisian. She also stocks better-known wear it you want to sleep in it?” shaped ravioli with roasted veal stuffing, Parmesan cheese French brands such as The Kooples, Paul & Joe and Elev- and crispy pancetta in a butter sage sauce, linguine sautéed en Paris as well as looks from one of the premier Euro fash- with chunks of shrimp and roasted red peppers, capers, to- ion houses, Prada. MIAMI matoes, olives and anchovies or homemade black squid-ink A reason for her move to Miami is that she loved South Osteria del Teatro linguine with seafood in a saffron cream sauce. Florida’s tropical weather. She also thought there was room 1200 Collins Ave. Every Italian restaurant has to have its veal scaloppini, for new looks, unlike the crowded fashion scenes of places (305) 538-7850 and Osteria del Teatro has several varieties, including one such as New York City. “I can bring a little taste of France,” www.osteriadelteatro.miami.com made with marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. she said. Seafood specialties include salmon with arugula, cream Retail price points range from $12 for small gifts such Osteria del Teatro has been around for nearly 30 years, and white wine and a locally caught red snapper that is sau- as key chains to $2,500 for customized leather jackets from but a recent move to the Art Deco Marlin Hotel has put it téed in white wine, lemon and capers. brands such as American Retro. ● back on the radar. Another plus is that all the restaurant’s desserts are home- This northernCAN Tex Half Italian-style Pg_110716.pdf 1restaurant 11/7/2016 3:22:20 started PM by Dino Pi- made. With additional reporting by Alison A. Nieder

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November 11 December 3 Through January 6 Destination Africa GTS Jewelry & Accessories Expo January 6 Cairo Greensboro, N.C. Toronto Imprint Canada Show Through November 12 Through December 5 Toronto NBM Show Through January 7 Denver December 4 Grand Strand Gift & Resort Exponoivos Through November 12 Five seasons a year, buyers from Lisbon Merchandise Show International Jewelry and around the globe flock to the CMC Dallas Apparel & Accessories Mar- Through January 8 Merchandise Show Myrtle Beach, S.C. The easy-to-shop Fashion Market (California Market Center) for Los Through December 7 kets are held five times each year Philadelphia Gift Show New Orleans Angeles Fashion Market, the West Philadelphia Northern California is the largest ITMA Showtime at Dallas Market Center. Located in Through November 14 Coast’s premier destination for one of the country’s fastest-growing Through January 9 open-booth show on the West Coast, High Point, N.C. with over 2,000 clothing and accesso- November 12 thousands of apparel and lifestyle Through December 7 regions, Dallas Market Center brings Seattle Gift Show Seattle ries lines. Our exhibitors are from ev- Norton’s Apparel, Jewelry & Gift collections displayed in hundreds of together thousands of manufactur- the CMC’s showrooms and temporary December 6 ers and key retailers in an elevated Through January 9 ery category: European to contempo- Market rary to updated to juniors lines, plus Gatlinburg, Tenn. exhibitor showcases. Featured trade WWSRA trade show environment. Featuring January 7 shows include ALT Activewear & Life- Denver a wide range of classic to trend ac- Through November 14 500 permanent showrooms and over Trendz style Tradeshow, Select Contemporary Through December 8 1,000 temporary booths, including cessories. Every market offers compli- November 13 Palm Beach, Fla. mentary continental breakfast, lunch Tradeshow, Transit LA Shoe Show, expanded contemporary lines and Through January 9 Ocean City Resort Gift Expo December 7 coupons for buyers, and coffee and and the LA Kids Market. LA Fashion Connections resources, Dallas Market Center is Ocean City, Md. cookies in the afternoon—another Market at the CMC now offers visiting Amsterdam where style starts. For the latest news January 8 Through November 15 retailers and brands more opportuni- and upcoming market dates, visit The Deerfield Show plus! The buzz is that this is the show Atlanta Fashion Shoe Market to attend! We are offering free parking November 14 ties and resources than ever before Atlanta Dallas Market Center’s website. www. Deerfield, Ill. to exhibit in and shop from. www. Through December 8 dallasmarketcenter.com Through January 9 to all buyers on Monday and Tuesday CALA until 10 a.m. Buyers can turn in their cmcdtla.com BPD Expo Accessorie Circuit Denver receipts at the registration desk for Through November 15 New York, NY New York Through December 8 December 10 Through January 10 reimbursement. Our popular “Late Textech International Expo Night at FMNC” will continue—ex- November 18 Jakarta, Indonesia WWSRA GTS Florida Expo Accessories The Show Modaprima Through November 25 Sacramento, Calif. Orlando, Fla. New York tended hours on Monday—to allow Florence Through December 8 Through December 12 Through January 10 buyers to miss the evening traffic Through November 20 November 24 December 13 Arizona Apparel, Accessories, commute and enjoy complimentary San Francisco Cash & Carry Hong Kong International Jewelry December 9 Shoes & Gift Show wine or beer from 4 to 7 p.m. We Show Manufacturers’ Show Baton Rouge Jewelry and Blossom Première Vision Phoenix have informational seminars that will San Mateo, Calif. Hong Kong Merchandise Show Paris Through January 10 continue into 2017. Look for details Through November 20 Through November 27 Baton Rouge, La. Through December 14 Children’s Club on our website and Facebook pages. Through December 11 The Metropolitan New York China International Gold, November 29 New York We invite any new buyer to come & Gem Fair Shoe, Footwear & Accessories Through January 10 check us out—with a complimentary Shanghai JFW Japan Creation Market Fame one-night stay at the Marriott during Through November 21 Tokyo Edison, N.J. New York Through November 30 Through December 14 the show. Contact us for details. www. San Francisco Christmas Cash & Through January 10 fashionmarketnorcal.com Carry Show Premium Textile Japan January 3 Intermezzo Tokyo New York San Francisco WWSRA Through November 21 Through November 30 Through January 10 Outdoor Retailer Denver, Colo. Salt Lake City November 30 Through January 5 Moda November 20 New York Through January 12 DG Expo Fabric & Trim Show New York Shoe Expo WWSRA Through January 10 Heimtextil San Francisco New York Portland, Ore. Frankfurt, Germany Through November 21 Through December 2 Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.—We make Through January 5 January 9 Through January 13 December 1 MicroModal® work. The exceptional WWSRA Hong Kong International Uomo November 23 attributes and luxury of MicroModal Reno, Nev. Licensing Show Florence, Italy Tissu Premier Chicago Apparel and Accessories are now more attainable. Supply Through January 5 Hong Kong Through January 13 Lille, France Market chain optimizations and industry rela- Through January 11 Atlanta International Gift & Home Through November 24 Chicago January 4 Through December 4 tionships allow manufacturers to ben- Furnishings Market Dye + Chem Indonesia TrendSet January 10 Atlanta Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories efit from our experience as the first Munich Jakarta, Indonesia successful MicroModal spinner in the O.C. Mix Through January 17 Through November 25 Show Through January 7 Irvine, Calif. Rosemont, Ill. 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January 13 Through January 19 Through January 23 Dallas Apparel & Accessories Intermoda Travelers Show Market Active Collective Dallas Huntington Beach, Calif. Guadalajara, Mexico Baltimore Through January 28 Through January 14 SUN STATE Through January 20 Through January 23 Swim Collective NW Trend Show TRADE SHOWS January 18 Seattle January 26 Huntington Beach, Calif. Northstar Fashion Exhibitors Active Collective Through January 14 Through January 24 Sun State Trade Shows, LLC, is a com- St. Paul, Minn. Surf Expo is largest and longest- New York International Western/English Stylemax pany that organizes and promotes Through January 19 Chicago running boardsports and beach/resort Through January 27 Apparel & Equipment Market wholesale booth-inspired trade shows WWSRA Through January 24 lifestyle trade show in the world. Surf Expo Denver Salt Lake City Produced annually in January and Orlando, Fla. Through January 17 in Arizona (Mesa and Phoenix) as well Haute Couture as San Diego. We feature clothing Through January 19 Paris September, the show draws buyers Through January 28 January 14 lines for misses, juniors, and con- India International Garment Fair Through January 26 from specialty stores, major chains, SIA Snow Show temporary sizes—petite to plus. We New Delhi, India resorts, cruise lines, and beach rental Denver Exponoivos Through January 20 January 23 Through January 29 Porto, Portugal also feature accessories, shoes, hats, companies across the U.S., the Carib- Through January 15 and gifts from the moderate-to-better Dallas Total Gift & Home International Apparel Sourcing bean, Central and South America, Dallas January 27 White price range. Upcoming 2017 show Show and around the world. The show is Through January 24 New York New Orleans Gift and Jewelry Milan, Italy dates for the Arizona Apparel, Acces- consistently awarded by the trade- Men’s Fashion Through January 25 Show Through January 16 sories, Shoes & Gift Show are Jan. show industry, most recently recog- New Orleans Paris Liberty Fairs nized as Top 100 and Fastest 50 For 8–10 (Phoenix), March/April (TBA in Through January 24 Through January 28 January 15 New York Growth by Trade Show Executive, and Phoenix), June 11–12 (Mesa), and Through January 25 Travelers Show January 19 Top 25 Fastest Growing Tradeshow January 28 Philadelphia Sept. 24–26 (Phoenix). We will be MRket/VG announcing dates for the San Diego DG Expo Fabric & Trim Show list for growth in attendance, by Dallas Men’s Show Through January 16 New York Dallas Apparel, Accessories, Shoes & Gift New York Through January 25 TSNN. The next Surf Expo is January Retail’s BIG Show, NRF’s Annual 26–28, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Through January 30 Show at the Town & Country Resort & Through January 20 Project (The Tents, Project, Convention Surf Expo is a trade-only event. Surf Convention Center. For more informa- The ASI Show Project Sole) New York Orlando Expo is owned and operated by Em- Through January 17 tion, visit www.arizonaapparelshow. New York com or www.sandiegoapparelshow. Through January 20 erald Expositions, a leading operator Couromoda Through January 25 com or emailinfo@arizonaappar- Pitti Immagine Bimbo Texworld USA of large business-to-business trade São Paulo, Brazil Florence, Italy shows in the United States, produc- Through January 18 elshow.com or chinds@sandiegoap- New York parelshow.com. Through January 21 Through January 25 ing more than 80 trade shows and New England Apparel Club over 100 face-to-face events in total, Marlboro, Mass. January 20 January 24 Through January 18 including conferences, summits and CURVE is the only show in North Select, Emerge, ALT, Transit, Capsule Capsule other events. More information about Paris America solely dedicated to intimate Contemporary Curves, Transit New York Surf Expo can be found at www. January 16 Through Jan. 22 apparel, swimwear, and men’s + Kids surfexpo.com Designers and Agents Los Angeles Hawaii Market Merchandise underwear. The CURVE shows will New York Through January 18 be presenting the collections of over Through January 18 Expo Hong Kong Fashion Week Honolulu Through Jan. 26 350 brands at CURVELASVEGAS Hong Kong Through January 22 Agenda Feb. 21–23, 2017, at the Mandalay Through January 19 Imprinted Sportswear Show New York Bay Convention Center, and CUR- LA Fashion Market Long Beach, Calif. Through January 25 VENEWYORK Feb. 27–March 1, Los Angeles Through January 22 New England Apparel Club 2017, at the Javits Center North. Through January 19 Northwest Shoe Travelers Market Hyannis, Mass. The CURVE shows are produced by LA Kids Market Shakopee, Minn. Through January 25 Eurovet Americas, a Eurovet com- Los Angeles Through January 22 ColombiaTex pany. Interfiliere is the leading trade Through January 19 Tranoi Register now for North America’s Medellín, Colombia show for intimates beachwear and Twice a year, AEPC showcases the Paris largest apparel fabrics show! Tex- Through January 26 swimwear fabrics. The show takes best of India’s garment export capa- January 17 Through January 22 worldUSA is a key resource for fabric MosShoes place Jan. 21–23 and July 8–10 in bilities through the prestigious India Première Vision January 21 buyers, R&D, product development, Moscow Paris, March 07–08 in Hong Kong, International Garment Fair, playing New York designers, merchandisers, and sourc- Through January 27 September in New York, and October Through January 18 host to over 350 exhibitors display- Designer Forum ing executives. This is a must-attend in Shanghai. Eurovet is the undis- New York January 25 ing the exotic, the haute, the pret, WWSRA event for professionals in every facet puted world leader for lingerie and Costa Mesa, Calif. Through January 23 FIG the contemporary, and much, much Through January 18 of the industry—ready to be inspired Dallas swimwear, with international events Innatex by fabrics, influenced by the latest in Paris, New York, Shanghai, Hong more. With AEPC’s expertise and Panorama Frankfurt, Germany Through January 27 all the advantages that India has, it Berlin Through January 23 trends, and introduced to a host of PGA Merchandise Expo Kong, Las Vegas, Cannes, and Mos- makes for a truly win-win situation— Through January 19 Interfilière reliable, cutting-edge apparel textile Orlando, Fla. cow. It is also the French reference Indian exporters grow stronger each Premium Paris companies. Join us for three days of Through January 27 for sports textiles and equipment year in their achievements, skills, and Berlin Through January 23 sourcing, seminars, and networking Pitti Immagine Filati trade shows. proficiency, while international buyers Through January 19 Jan. 23–25, 2017, Javits Center, New Florence, Italy get superior solutions for their gar- Seek January 22 York. www.texworldusa.com Through January 27 ment imports. www.aepcindia.com Berlin Modefabriek ➥ Trade Shows page 22 Amsterdam

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Playtime Atlanta Apparel is the largest apparel Paris IFJAG trade shows feature fashion RIGHT Through January 30 market on the East Coast, offering jewelry and accessories from around thousands of contemporary and Windy City Gift Show the world. Our exhibitors bring the Rosemont, Ill. ready-to-wear women’s, children’s, finest brands and private-label prod- Through January 31 and accessories lines all together in ucts, and our unique venue of private FACTOR one location at one time. As the ap- January 29 showrooms offers buyers a private, parel and accessories collection of professional environment. The up- Bubble London AmericasMart® Atlanta, it features London coming Las Vegas show runs Febru- an expansive —and growing—prod- Through January 30 ary 21–24, 2017, so you’ll have plenty FOR uct mix, including contemporary, Travelers Show of time to stop by while you’re in the ready-to-wear, young contemporary, Pittsburgh area. Come visit us at the Embassy social occasion, bridal, activewear, Through January 30 Suites by Hilton. You can pre-register resortwear, swim, lingerie, fashion yOuR Fashion Market Northern at our website. We welcome new ex- jewelry, fine jewelry, shoes, handbags California hibitors who would like to participate and more showcased in permanent San Mateo, Calif. in our show for the first time! We offer showrooms and temporary exhibition Through January 31 buyers complimentary lunch as well booths. Trend-driven juried tempo- suCCEss! Toronto Gift Fair as transportation from any Las Vegas rary collections include Premiere Toronto location. www.ifjag.com Through February 2 (women’s premium high-end/contem- porary apparel, denim, and acces- January 31 sories), Premiere LUXE (high-quality February 12 New England Apparel Club luxury apparel and accessories) and Londonedge Portland, Maine Emerging Designers (new-to-market Through February 1 London designers). Atlanta Apparel presents Through February 13 Munich Fabric Start five apparel markets and three spe- TRU Show Munich, Germany cialty markets: WORLD OF PROM Through February 2 San Francisco (prom, pageant, quinceañera, social Through February 13 New York Shoe Expo occasion) each year and VOW | New Bodyfashion New York World of Bridal twice each year. www. Through February 2 Mijdrecht, Netherlands Capital Factors AmericasMart.com/apparel Through February 14 Trendz West Palmetto, Fla. Playtime Through February 2 NY Now New York Through February 14 New York • To protect your accounts receivable January TBA Through February 8 Pure London Brand Assembly (TBA) Spring Fair London Through February 14 Los Angeles Birmingham, U.K. Coeur (TBA) Through February 9 Micam • Provide quick and timely solutions Los Angeles Milan, Italy Through February 15 Connections (TBA) February 6 for your financing needs Los Angeles Apparel Sourcing Paris Mipel Paris Milan, Italy Kingpins (TBA) Through February 15 Los Angeles Through February 9 Première Classe (TBA) Texworld February 15 Paris Paris Through February 9 NE Materials Show February 1 Danvers, Mass. February 7 Through February 16 • Jay Bianco 213-226-5263 CALA Global Shoes (GDS) rooms34 San Francisco Tokyo • Rosario Jáuregui 213-226-5261 Through February 2 Through February 16 Lineapelle New York International Yarn & Fabric Show • Lou Sulpizio 213-226-5288 New York Dhaka, Bangladesh Through February 2 Through February 18 Copenhagen International ispo Fashion Fair The next edition of Première Vision Beijing Copenhagen Paris, the global event for fashion Through February 18 www.capitalbusinesscredit.com Through February 3 professionals that includes six Market (LA Mart) India International Leather Fair complementary trade shows, will be Los Angeles Chennai, India held Feb. 7–9 at Parc des Expositions Through February 20 Through February 3 de Paris-Nord Villepinte. Three days Milano Unica to discover the Spring/Summer 2018 February 16 Milan, Italy collections, seasonal trends, and main Hong Kong International Fur & Through February 3 directions of some 1,800 international Fashion Fair Shirt Avenue selected fashion companies: from Hong Kong Milan, Italy Through February 18 Through February 3 yarn and fiber producers (Première Vision Yarns) to weavers (Première Tranoi The ASI Show New York Dallas Vision Fabrics), tanneries and fur Through February 18 providers (Première Vision Leather); Through February 3 Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories The concept from surface design studios (Première Atlanta Apparel Show Atlanta Vision Designs) to accessory makers Rosemont, Ill. Through February 5 (Première Vision Accessories) and Through February 19 Bisutex Euro Mediterranean manufacturers of factoring Madrid (Première Vision Manufacturing). February 17 Through February 5 It’s a leading hub for business and LAMKT Intergift inspiration. Other Première Vision Los Angeles Madrid shows will take place Jan. 17–18, Through February 19 Through February 5 April 18–19 (for textile designs only) London Fashion Week is simple: London Madridjoya and July 18–19 in New York as well Madrid as March 22–24 in Istanbul, March Through February 21 Through February 5 29–30 in Paris for the Made in France Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week February 2 Première Vision show, April 26–27 in Madrid Paris for Denim Première Vision, July Madrid Billings Market Association 2017 (dates to be announced soon) Through March 21 Billings, Montana Through February 5 for the pre-collection show Blossom February 18 Première Vision in Paris, and Sept. STYL/KABO February 3 19–21 for Première Vision Paris. Brno, Czech Republic Momad Metropolis www.premierevision.com Through February 20 You Give Us Your Invoice. Madrid www.premierevision-newyork.com Wäsche Und Mehr Through February 5 Köln, Germany February 5 Through February 20 Chicago Collective AGHA Sydney Gift Fair We Give You the Money. Dusseldorf, Germany Sydney Chicago Through February 9 Through February 21 Through February 7 Première Vision ispo Paris You Pay Your Bills. Munich, Germany Through February 9 Through February 8 Première Vision São Paulo Factoring Made Simple. Through February 9 February 8 IFLS+EICI No bells, unnecessary, really. No whistles, not Bogotá Through February 10 OFFPRICE is a dynamic, order-writing needed as well. No tricks. Ditto. trade show that connects retail buyers NW Materials Show Portland, Ore. 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February 19 Through March 1 Moda Sourcing at LA Textile Birmingham, U.K. Los Angeles Through February 21 Through March 1 OffPrice Stitch Las Vegas Launched by Z Supply, LLC in April, New York Through February 22 2016, the OC.Mix Show is a curated Through March 1 trade show representing the best of February 28 February 20 the Southern California fashion indus- Agenda Spinexpo try. The show’s purpose is to create a Shanghai Las Vegas space for buyers and brands to come Through February 22 Through March 2 together and work in an easy, relaxed WWSRA Capsule environment. The intimate show gives Las Vegas Reno, Nev. Through February 22 buyers the opportunity to preview Through March 2 a specially selected mix of quality KidShow Ready to Wear Las Vegas contemporary apparel and acces- Paris Through February 22 sory brands in a location that makes Through March 8 Liberty Fairs doing business seamless. For more February TBA information, please visit our website at Las Vegas Axis at Capsule (TBA) Through February 22 OCMIXSHOW.COM or contact Hello@ ocmixshow.com. New York Sourcing at MAGIC Connections (TBA) Las Vegas TBA Through February 23 February 22 Factory Direct Trade Show (TBA) WWIN Los Angeles Las Vegas Rocky Mountain Gift Show Through February 23 Denver ISAM (TBA) Through February 27 Las Vegas Macrorrueda (TBA) February 24 Bogotá Capsule Michigan Women’s Wear Market New York (TBA) Through February 26 Livonia, Mich. Denver Apparel & Accessories PGA Expo (TBA) If your business is womenswear, Market Las Vegas WWIN is your show. Held semi-an- Denver Premium Order (TBA) nually—February 20–23 and August Through February 27 Munich, Germany 14–17, 2017—at the Rio Hotel & Casino, Womenswear In Nevada is February 25 March 1 THE show for contemporary, missy, Designers at the JW Marriott Asia’s Fashion, Jewellery and petite, plus and tall resources. 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Established in 1994, Hana Financial Through February 27 is a specialized nonbank financial Atelier Designers institution that offers factoring, asset- Los Angeles Office New York Office Shanghai Office February 21 based lending, SBA lending, home Contact: Tae Chung Contact: Richard Kwon Contact: Alan Ni Accessories The Show mortgage banking, investment bank- Tel: (213) 534-2908 Tel: (212) 629-8688 Tel: 86-21-52037670 Las Vegas ing, wealth management, and insur- Finone.com Finone.com Shcsrs.cn Through February 23 ance services. Hana Financial evolved Children’s Club from a local startup serving a niche Las Vegas market of Southern California to a top Through February 23 10 factor in the U.S. and a member CURVELASVEGAS of Factors Chain International, with Las Vegas Through February 23 DG Expo Fabric & Trim Show is a two- offices in Los Angeles and New York. 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