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By Andrew Asch Retail Editor Could Instagram become the shopping mall of the fu- ture? Recently, the San Francisco–headquartered Internet giant expanded its shopping features so that brands will not only be able to offer goods on Instagram’s main feed but also be able to sell on Instagram’s “Stories” feature, which is viewed by 600 million people, according to the company. With this new feature, brands and retailers are ramping up to build a bigger presence on the social-media site, which debuted in 2010 and two years later was acquired by Face- book for $1 billion. In the past few years, social-media companies have focused on developing their fashion business. In 2015, Instagram hired Eva Chen, a former Lucky Magazine editor, to serve as its head of fashion partnerships. It’s her job to ➥ Instagram page 6

TRADE SHOW REPORT Both Buyers and Exhibitors Make the Most of a Quiet Los Angeles Fashion Market

By Andrew Asch and Dorothy Crouch

Summer is the time to be on vacation, and that seemed to be the case for buyers at the recent Los Angeles Fashion Market, where traffic was much sparser than at other shows. The July/August event for Holiday/Resort traditionally has been slower than other fashion markets because so many retailers and store buyers are saving their time and money to attend the gargantuan Las Vegas trade shows in a few weeks, when large convention centers are filled with everything from footwear and accessories to apparel and swimwear. Many of the buyers who showed up at the showrooms at the California Market Center were looking for alternatives to the Las Vegas shows or enjoying the special attention they could get during the July 30–Aug. 1 run of the market. ➥ LA Market page 8

INSIDE: La Dolce Vita Where fashion gets down to business SM The Marciano label made faux 2 4 fur one of its statement pieces for its FIDM names new co-chairs ... p. 2 Fall 2018 collection of sophisticated looks. LA considers ban on fur sales ... p. 2 For more from the lineup, see page 7. ReMode adds to lineup ... p. 4 Marciano RAYAN AYASH Fashion Resources ... p. 9

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01,6,8-9.indd 1 8/2/18 5:55 PM NEWS The Real Real Brings Its First West Coast Location to West Hollywood

With a lot more space than its aligning the brand with clients as a New York City flagship store, which resource for preserving luxury goods opened in November, luxury con- in hopes of becoming future busi- signment company The Real Real ness partners. opened its first West Coast bricks- “Everything we do is really and-mortar location on Melrose Av- around this core value of extending enue in West Hollywood, Calif. the lifecycle of your luxury good,” At 12,000 square feet, the new Levesque revealed. “We believe that space that opened July 31 is approxi- once you’re done with it, you’ll con- mately double the size of its SoHo sign it with us.” location and will feature the brand’s As the luxury resale segment first men’s store, which measures of the industry continues to grow, nearly 6,000 square feet. The Real Real storefront The Real Real men’s store Levesque would like the industry “[On Melrose] there is so much to take notice of the relationship culture and experimentation happen- exceeded our plans.” selection using data based on what’s selling between her business and the tradi- ing. That is how we think about our stores,” Following the opening of its location in well in LA, what people are obsessing over tional retail market for high-end goods. said Rati Levesque, the company’s chief mer- New York City, The Real Real noticed that its and what they are consigning,” Levesque said. “Our customers and consignors are con- chant. “We are using them as testing grounds to bricks-and-mortar businesses would benefit The Real Real offers handbag refurbishing signing with us, and they’re taking that money see how people are engaging with the product, from expanding their men’s sections. With the services and experts who specialize in gemol- and buying new,” she said. “It does complete how we can merchandise differently and ser- new Los Angeles space, the brand created a ogy, horology and authentication. This fell in that lifecycle of luxury instead of throwing it vices we can offer.” men’s store designed to invite male clients into line with The Real Real’s businesmodel of out. Quality matters.”—Dorothy Crouch Using its proprietary Real Real 360 tech- an experiential environment with a watch-and- nology, associates at the Los Angeles store can whiskey bar and sneaker installation, which help customers explore inventory across the boasts designs from Yeezy, Supreme and vin- brand’s bricks-and-mortar locations, mobile, tage Nike footwear priced from approximately FIDM Names New Co-Chairs of Fashion e-commerce and consignment offices. $100 to $10,000. Nearly everything in the Los Angeles store “What we did in this location was dedicate Design Program is for sale, including sculptures by Vincent a whole store to the men’s business. They have Szarek and other works commissioned for the their own entrance. There is so much happen- The Fashion Institute of Design & Mer- and Paul has a bachelor’s degree in theater space through a collaboration between The ing around men’s right now,” Levesque ex- chandising has named two designers and arts and a master’s degree in costume de- Real Real’s art director, Bianca Wendt, and a plained. “Being able to highlight that, which longtime school supporters to become the sign from that school. After graduating from local artist. The store’s apparel and lifestyle of- we’ve never been able to do in a bricks-and- co-chairs of FIDM’s fashion design program, UCLA, Verreos went on to study at FIDM, ferings include goods that range in price from mortar, is special for us.” which encompasses four campuses. where he graduated from the advanced fash- beauty pieces at $10 to $60,000 fine-jewelry For shoppers who crave a fix to satisfy their Nick Verreos and David Paul, the co- ion design program. pieces. needs for designer handbags, The Real Real in- founders of the Nikolaki fashion label and the Verreos gained national and international “It’s been really great on the consignment cluded a 1,500-square-foot vault that features forces behind the brand NV Nick Verreos, attention in 2005 when he participated in the side and the demand side. It’s exceeding ex- luxury designs from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, are taking over the position previously held second season of the reality TV show “Project pectations. There is great engagement on the Chanel, Prada, Givenchy and independent by Christine Yao, who left in July to work in Runway,” where fashion designers competed consignor side—there are tons of drop-offs,” designers. design and product development for acces- against each other for a design mentorship Levesque said. “Traffic expectations have also “Our merchandisers curate a very special sories, apparel and home at furniture retailer with Banana Republic and seed money to Williams-Sonoma. start their own line. Verreos finished fifth. Mary Stephens continues in her job as In 2014, he became the winning mentor FIDM creative director, fashion design. on the TV series “Project Runway: Under the Verreos has been teaching at FIDM since Gunn.” 2003 and often is the master of ceremonies FIDM was established in Los Angeles in for the annual FIDM student fashion show. 1969 as a for-profit institution by Tonian Ho- The concept While heading up the fashion design pro- hberg, who is still the school’s president and gram, the two designers will continue to work chief executive. on their fashion labels while Verreos will also The school now has campuses in San Fran- of factoring maintain his careers as a TV red-carpet com- cisco, San Diego and Orange County, with a mentator and a fashion consultant. student population of more than 4,500 stu- Both designers graduated from the Uni- dents and more than 70,000 graduates, includ- is simple: versity of California, Los Angeles. Verreos ing Los Angeles designers Monique Lhuillier has a bachelor’s degree in political science and Karen Kane.—Deborah Belgum

Los Angeles City Council Considers a Ban on Fur Sales Retailers are prohibited from selling fur D’Amico, West Hollywood’s mayor pro tem- You Give Us Your Invoice. in the California cities of West Hollywood, pore, was one of the architects of the ban. “Our Berkeley and San Francisco. Los Angeles may tax revenue from retail sales has never been be next. higher,” he said. “Retailers are moving to West We Give You the Money. A motion to ban the sale of fur in Los An- Hollywood because of the place we are, not in geles was signed in June by three city council opposition to it. If a ban is passed, Los Ange- You Pay Your Bills. members: Paul Koretz, Bob Blumenfield and les will be an incredibly humane place where Mitch O’Farrell. animal fur is not used for clothing.” On Aug. 1, members of several anti-fur or- Ashley Stewart, an administrator for West Factoring Made Simple. ganizations supported the fur ban, testifying in Hollywood retailer Mayfair House, said the front of the City Council’s personnel and ani- ban has not been beneficial. “We lost a lot of No bells, unnecessary, really. No whistles, not mal welfare committee, chaired by Koretz. A business from it,” she said. Mayfair House needed as well. No tricks. Ditto. vote was postponed on the motion because Ko- received a citation from the city of West Hol- retz wanted answers on questions such as how lywood for breaking the ban, but it was dis- At Goodman Factors, we simply offer smart, a possible ban would affect business. missed in 2015. dedicated good service from an experienced Alison Simard, a Koretz spokesperson, Keith Kaplan of the Fur Information team of pros. Along with money at competitive said the committee might consider the ban Council of America said such bans constrict later in August. If it is approved, it would businesses and consumers. “It is more exten- rates when you need it—today, for instance. then be discussed by the entire 15-member sive than people think. The basic core issue council. Currently, no vote is scheduled for gets down to freedom of choice,” Kaplan said. the ban, which would cover handbags, shoes, “You can be sure of this. If [anti-fur groups] hats, earmuffs, jewelry and key chains made are successful at using cities like Los Angeles Goodman Factors in whole or in part of fur, with exceptions to put an end to fur, what will be next? Leath- — Since 1972 — for the sale of used fur products. If passed, er? Wool? Silk? Meat?” it would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and Fashion designers and brands are divided on make Los Angeles the largest city in the the issue. Oscar de la Renta makes fur coats, Please call 877-4-GOODMAN United States to ban fur sales. but designers such as Vivienne Westwood, or visit us at goodmanfactors.com. Simple, right? West Hollywood passed its fur ban in 2013, Stella McCartney and Gucci have vowed not and the impact is still being debated. John to use fur in their collections.—Andrew Asch

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ubm-magic.indd 1 7/26/18 10:51 AM TRADE SHOW REPORT Large Asian Contingent Populates Texworld USA Despite Tariff Threat By Jennifer DeMeritt Contributing Writer ported he has seen an increase in inquiries USA’s “Resource Row” spotlighted from potential clients in recent months. emerging technologies and trends. “How NEW YORK—Tariffs and the threat of a trade war with “Costs are going to go up with the tariff can we use technology to make better China have been making headlines. But did they make an wars. So everyone is trying to figure out fashion?” asked Sylvia Heisel, creative impact at the Texworld USA trade show? if it might be more cost-effective to come director of the 3-D printing and design “It’s definitely a hot topic,” said Show Director Jennifer back to America.” company Heisel. Bacon at the international textile sourcing platform held at Natasha Enterprises was among the Heisel has created prototypes and the Javits Center. half-dozen companies from the New York high-end garments, such as a 3-D-printed “It was the same thing when President Trump got elect- area in Texworld USA’s “Local Loft,” mini-dress made entirely from biode- ed,” Bacon said. “There’s a lot of talk.” which spotlighted local manufacturing. gradable plastics. Her ultimate aim is to In spite of that, “it’s business as usual,” she said. “We Also exhibiting in the “Local Loft” utilize 3-D printing with recyclable, bio- still have to source goods from somewhere. Right now, it’s area was Daniel Kohn, owner of Aetna degradable materials to create sustainable primarily Asia.” Shirt and On Call Medical Coats, both fast fashion. Indeed, of the approximately 840 exhibitors from 19 dif- made in the same factory near Baltimore. “You could get a 3-D-printed T-shirt, ferent countries at the July 23–25 show, half were from Asia, Customization and specialization are then recycle it, and it could be composed with more than 350 from China. the keys to staying competitive for Kohn’s The Texworld trends area showcased into new 3-D-printed T-shirts,” with little inspirational colors for the upcoming If tariffs were imposed on textiles from China, “it [would lab-coat business. “Say you have a doc- seasons. or no waste, she said. “That is the inspira- be] basically about a 16 percent addition,” Bacon said. “Im- tor who’s a runner. She’s 5 feet, 6 inches tion lens. The technology exists to make porters are saying, ‘Well, we’ll have to pay it.’” tall and very lean. We’ll customize it,” Kohn said, creating a that but not at scale yet.” Designer Anthony Manfredonia with Natasha Enter- made-to-measure lab coat with details such as longer arms In the meantime, “companies are embracing 3-D printing prises, a Manhattan manufacturer that does everything— and a tapered waist, plus high-quality fabric and finishing. on accessories, custom buttons and hardware on bags,” she from pattern design to the final product—believes this will At $120–$190, it’s about 10 times the cost of a mass-pro- said. help his business. duced lab coat. “But doctors don’t care because it’s still the This echoes Bacon’s view of sustainable fashion. “It’s not “With the tariff wars, more people are looking to us for least expensive equipment in their office,” he said. there yet in terms of the price point,” she said. “But over manufacturing and for servicing,” said Manfredonia, who re- As with last season’s show, the exhibitors on Texworld time, we’re going to get there.”

An installation put together by embellishment expert Jana Platina Phipps greeted visitors to Texworld. An exhibitor talks with buyers at the show. Several seminars at the show covered topics including trademark law, sustainability and consumer attitudes. Calendar NEWS Aug. 5 Aug. 13 Portland, Ore. ReMode Adds More Speakers to Coast FN Platform Through Aug. 16 The Moore Building WWDMAGIC Miami Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 19 Discuss Responsible Fashion Through Aug. 6 Las Vegas Fashion Market Northern Through Aug. 15 California Children’s Club San Mateo Event Center Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, the founder of the retailers. Javits Center The Collective San Mateo, Calif. fashion-sustainability event called ReMode, Recent additions to the speaker list include New York CurveNV Through Aug. 21 announced an additional list of speakers partici- Rosario Dawson, actor and co-founder of Studio Through Aug. 7 Pooltradeshow Project pating in his inaugural event scheduled for Nov. One Eighty Nine; Fung Capital partner Janie Aug. 22 13–14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Yu; Amber Valletta, actor and co-founder of the Aug. 7 Project Womens Dallas Apparel & Accessories Printsource Stitch at Project Womens Market Working toward a more sustainable industry, online store Master & Muse; Fashion Revolu- Hotel Pennsylvania The Tents Dallas Market Center the event will focus on four pillars of sustain- tion founder Orsola de Castro; HanesBrands New York Children’s Club Dallas ability: ReMake, ReThink, ReInvest and ReMar- Chief Global Design Officer/Activewear Ned Through Aug. 8 Mandalay Bay Convention Through Aug. 25 ket, which will help businesses become more en- Monroe; Genius Group founder Adriano Gold- Atlanta Apparel Center FIG vironmentally conscientious. schmied; vice president of operations and sus- AmericasMart Las Vegas Fashion Industry Gallery Atlanta Through Aug. 15 By bringing together leaders from different tainability for Reformation Kathleen Talbot; Dallas Through Aug. 11 areas of the industry, the ReMode founder wants and Heidi Zak, the co-founder and co-chief Agenda Through Aug. 24 Sands Expo and Convention to show that regardless of a company’s role in executive of the San Francisco–based undergar- Aug. 11 Center Active Collective fashion, it can make a large impact in transform- ment company ThirdLove. Offprice Show Las Vegas Metropolitan Pavilion ing how apparel is made, sold and bought. “We believe that the brands participating in New York Sands Expo and Convention Through Aug. 15 The latest names added to the list of speakers this inaugural event are at the forefront of inno- Center Through Aug. 28 Las Vegas Liberty Fairs have brought the roster to more than 100 repre- vation in the industry,” Zak said. “There is more Through Aug. 14 Sands Expo and Convention sentatives from fashion-industry retailers, sustain- change coming out of new entrances to markets Center ability leaders, heritage brands and new startups. that are doing things differently and forcing Aug. 12 Las Vegas “What I like about the names we’ve added is change from some of the bigger incumbents as Sourcing at MAGIC Through Aug. 15 There’s more on ApparelNews.net. not only the diversity across the spectrum of the well, which is an interesting part of it.” Footwear Sourcing at MAGIC WWIN With these industry changes from new brands Las Vegas Convention Center Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino value chain but also the category. Our ambition Las Vegas Las Vegas is to be the number-one conference in the U.S. founded with a mission to create better clothing- Through Aug. 15 Through Aug. 16 For calendar details and for the new fashion business, which is sustain- manufacturing practices, there has also been a contact information, visit able,” Hurstel said. “With 100 speakers, we are shift toward a willingness by brands to become Aug. 15 ApparelNews.net/calendar. probably the biggest lineup right now that is more transparent. “It’s fascinating to meet these NW Materials Show gathered for 2018 in the United States to discuss people and see how motivated they are to share,” Oregon Convention Center what this business is becoming.” Hurstel said. “They’re not hiding behind closed Submissions to the calendar should be faxed to the Calendar Editor at (213) 623-5707. Please include the event’s The conference will include fashion experts doors. They love to jump on stage and tell ev- name, date, time, location, admission price and contact information. The deadline for calendar submissions is the from different backgrounds including celebrities eryone how they succeed. It’s a huge shift in the Tuesday prior to Friday publication. Inclusion in the calendar is subject to available space and the judgment of the editorial staff. who lead fashion brands, investors, manufactur- culture toward being transparent and open to ers, wholesalers, direct-to-consumer lines and sharing.”—Dorothy Crouch

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Instagram Continued from page 1 with Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat to sell products on social media, said Zabrina extend the social-media platform’s reach to Hossain, a product manager for Shopify. fashion designers and brands. “More than ever before, we see the shop- Competition in social media became per’s journey begins with social media and more heated in June when writer and “CNN digital ads for product discovery and re- Style” host Derek Blasberg was hired by search,” she said. YouTube, based in San Bruno, Calif., to Syama Meagher, of the Scaling Retail lead its fashion and beauty partnerships di- consultancy, said that some of her clients vision. make 50 percent of their revenue from Ins- Instagram’s potential is building, said Ra- tagram shops powered by Shopify. Some of mez Toubassy, president of Wet Seal, which her other clients make most of their revenue only sells its fast-fashion merchandise on- from e-commerce sites made on desktop line. computers. “We absolutely believe in the future of Visuals are a focus on Instagram, where this channel for selling products, especially the social-media giant’s members place their to our female millennial consumers. At this photos and videos on a personal feed. point, conversion is significantly higher with our more traditional online marketing initiatives, such as email and search. That said, we will continue to invest in making our Instagram content shoppable in an effort to put our product where our customer spends her time.” But J’Net Nguyen, an adjunct professor of social media at the University of Southern Califor- nia, said that the pivot from brand statement to sales is not always guaranteed. “I see social e-commerce be- ing a powerful tool. But if you are using it to boost immediate sales, I don’t know if it will work every YouTube’s Derek Blasberg. Image courtesy of www.derekblasberg.com Instagram, which did not re- ply to a request for comment by press time, offers a particularly ap- pealing market to fashion brands. About 68 percent of Instagram users are under the age of 35, ac- cording to information released in January from Statista, a portal that aggregates statistics and studies. Instagram attracts a heavily female viewership. Nguyen from USC said that In- stagram has made a deep impact on the fashion business and how it portrays its products. Some brands Wet Seal sells fast fashion on Instagram. have incorporated design elements that seem to pop on a smartphone or computer screen, such as T- shirts and hoodies with the Gucci logo, Nguyen said. Social media has also increased the frequency by which trends ap- pear. “Prior to the Internet, you had to wait for the September is- sue of Vogue. Now you can stream a runway show live and purchase immediately through the ‘see-now, buy-now model,’” she said. “Insta- gram is fast and instantaneous, and in the current era, it’s challenging to excite people.” Producing a shop on Instagram Apparel News Group WEB PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER is not as easy as merely posting MORGAN WESSLER KENDALL IN some photos. There are levels of CREATIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR EDITORIAL DESIGNER Eva Chen of Instagram tags products she’s wearing on her what’s cool and what’s not cool, LOUISE DAMBERG JOHN FREEMAN FISH Instagram profile. DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING CREDIT MANAGER and boundaries can’t be crossed, 731945-2018 TERRY MARTINEZ RITA O’CONNOR time,” Nguyen said. “I look at social media said Adam Derry, whose ADBD agency has Seventy-three years of news, SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE fashion and information AMY VALENCIA PUBLISHED BY as a conversation from brand to consumer advised brands working on Instagram pro- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE TLM PUBLISHING INC. CEO/PUBLISHER that can inform, entertain and inspire. Hope- files. LYNNE KASCH TERRY MARTINEZ APPAREL NEWS GROUP fully, consumers will connect strongly to the Some say posting on Instagram’s main BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Publishers of: DANIELLA PLATT California Apparel News brand and, in turn, that translates to sales feed needs to be different than posts on the EXECUTIVE EDITOR MOLLY RHODES Waterwear Decorated down the road,” she said. “Stories” feed. The main feed is intended DEBORAH BELGUM SALES ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST RETAIL EDITOR ASHLEY KOHUT EXECUTIVE OFFICE Retailers began eying social media as to be permanent while the “Stories” feed is ANDREW ASCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS California Market Center a major marketplace ever since Facebook intended to be ephemeral and vanish after a ASSOCIATE EDITOR CHRIS MARTIN 110 E. Ninth St., Suite A777 started attracting millions of eyeballs about 24-hour period. An aggressive sales pitch can DOROTHY CROUCH RACHEL MARTINEZ Los Angeles, CA 90079-1777 SALES ASSISTANT (213) 627-3737 EDITORIAL MANAGER a decade ago. At the same time, social-me- damage the aesthetic of an Instagram profile. PENNY ROTHKE-SIMENSKY Fax (213) 623-5707 JOHN IRWIN Classified Advertising Fax dia companies have looked for ways to help “Instagram is something of a diary and an CLASSIFIED ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES CONTRIBUTORS (213) 623-1515 build a marketplace. expression of a brand’s ethos,” Derry said. ALYSON BENDER ZENNY R. KATIGBAK JEFFERY YOUNGER www.apparelnews.net VOLKER CORELL [email protected] Facebook created its “Shop” feature, “Brands must balance the experience. They JOHN ECKMIER CLASSIFIED ACCOUNTING JOHN McCURRY MARILOU DELA CRUZ which allows consumers to buy items on a must balance it around the lifestyle experi- ESTEVAN RAMOS PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES brand’s or retailer’s profile, then pay for the ence and social side of the brand. You want TIM REGAS & RESOURCE SECTION N. JAYNE SEWARD JUNE ESPINO item on a retailer’s website. Retailers offer to feel like you are having an intimate con- HOPE WINSBOROUGH NATALIE ZFAT similar services on Twitter. versation. You don’t want to feel that you are E-commerce platform Shopify partners being sold something,” he said.

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01,6,8-9.indd 6 8/2/18 5:56 PM FASHION Marciano Collection Goes for Chic Look Sophistication was in the air for the Mar- were paired with refined turtlenecks to seal ciano brand, which recently launched its the look. Fall 2018 campaign. Prevailing colors for the Fall edition in- Some of the looks included multicol- cluded pops of gold, powder blue, burnt or- ored faux-fur jackets as a statement piece ange and burgundy for updated looks. for any silhouette. Lots of evening gowns, The Los Angeles label was introduced jumpsuits and cocktail dresses were in the more than a decade ago by Guess? Inc. as lineup, which offered a number of patterns an upscale brand to enhance the casual-life- Womenswear in Nevada and colors. style clothing the blue-jeans company was August 13-16, 2018 For men, black blazers and dress pants known for.—Deborah Belgum

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A Whole New Show Experience Agenda Names New Chief for Even More New Womenswear Designs Its Las Vegas Show New Opening Day Fashion Show | Reception Fresh & Fun New Complimentary The Agenda trade show, held twice a year Shellman, a fashion business veteran, will in Las Vegas, has gotten a new event director. work out of Reed’s New York City office. He Breakfast & Lunch Menus The organizers of the show announced will report to Walden, who happens to be an- that Tony Shellman started his job as Agenda other recent hire. Walden joined Agenda in Free Parking Vegas event director on July 23. The position March after Agenda founder Aaron Levant is a new job within the Agenda organization. announced he was leaving the trade show to LYFT Ride Discounts Shellman will be responsible for direct- start the retail platform NTWRK. ing the streetwear, surfwear and lifestyle Shellman’s résumé includes brand de- Big Savings At More Hotels trade show and for seeking opportunities velopment, management and sales gigs to expand the production, which could in- at Union Jeans as well as lifestyle and clude producing events adjacent to Agenda, streetwear brands, including Hustle Gang Show Specials & Giveaways according to Ron Walden, the group vice and Play Cloths. president of fashion and festival portfo- The Agenda organization produces bian- New WWIN Workshops lios for Reed Exhibitions, Agenda’s parent nual trade shows in Long Beach, Calif., and company. Las Vegas. It also produces consumer events Much More! “When we created the Agenda Las Vegas including the Agenda Festival, which takes event director position, I knew Tony was the place after the Agenda trade shows in Long ideal candidate to fill the role,” Walden said. Beach, and the annual ComplexCon, also in “His extensive industry insight, strong rela- Long Beach. tionships, creativity and natural leadership The Las Vegas Agenda show started in qualities make him the ideal choice as we 2013 and has been located at the Sands www.wwinshow.com #wwinshow look to deliver the best experience for exhib- Expo and Convention Center since the be- iting brands and retail attendees.” ginning.—Andrew Asch

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From right, CMC showroom owners Sharon Koshet, Fern Liberson A scene from the Melody Fast Showroom Rimpel Lail, left, models Tango Fit in The New Mart’s Jackie B and Melody Fast Showroom, with Abdul Danishwar on the right.

LA Market Continued from page 1 Those retailers who attended market were placing good gust market felt like an average day at work. There was not orders because the economy is on a sound footing right now. that extra bustle you feel during a busier market. Brigitte Whitlock-Seelbach of the Persimmon boutique in Mizioch said a decline in foot traffic is made up by doing Special attention included the CMC’s events team rolling Berkeley, Calif., said that sales from her women’s store have business online. She estimated that 45 percent of her busi- out special attractions, including roaming pretzel and cookie been good all year long. ness is done on the Internet. carts that passed out free treats in the afternoon. There were Since more people shop online, it is natural they would also free breakfasts and lunches for preregistered buyers. The New Mart showrooms do double duty want to do business online, she said. “We still have old- During a typical market, the BettyBottom Showroom on school buyers who like to touch and to feel the clothes,” she the CMC’s third floor will see 35 appointments a day. But The halls of The New Mart, which houses hundreds of said. during markets in August, the showroom will only get 25 ap- showrooms, were quiet. Ethan Eller, the building’s manager, Heidi Ko, product merchandiser for the New Designers pointments in four days, said Ernesto Mantilla, a co-owner said buyer traffic seemed to dip compared to last year’s fash- Space incubator, said she believed traffic dipped because of of the showroom. ion market. competing shows at the Dallas Market Center, scheduled But he said slow traffic can be beneficial for business. Showroom owners agreed. However, Vishaka Lama of for Aug. 6–7, and Las Vegas Market, a gift trade show sched- “It’s worth doing, even if we only serve 20 customers. It’s a Showroom Five21 said there was business written during uled at the same time as Los Angeles Fashion Market. matter of being known for customer service. It’s why we get the lackluster traffic while her showroom got ready for Las “We still have buyers coming in and out,” Ko said. repeat customers,” he said. Vegas. “We were preparing for Vegas,” she said of her show- Florence Ratzsch, owner of the Lynn Girard Show- Other showroom owners said that business was quite room’s upcoming booths at WWDMAGIC. “But we opened room, said quality orders compensated for a drop in traffic. good, even if the halls seemed quiet. “I was busy until the this really good online store.” “The first day was good for us,” Ratzsch said. “We were end of the day,” said Fern Liberson, whose self-named show- Other showrooms at The New Mart that were working the up 25 percent in orders. The people coming in were serious room is also on the CMC’s third floor. “I had no break.” market seemed to have a similar pace—they were preparing about orders.” Boutiques seen shopping at the CMC during the recent for the sprawling Vegas shows by making appointments with During the market, people saw a new, 9-foot-wide digital market included Ambiance in San Francisco, Burro in Los stores and reminding them about the ongoing LA Fashion directory sign in the building’s lobby, installed in July and Angeles’ Venice section and Boulmiche in Beverly Hills, Market. listing the 700 showrooms whose names can be changed Calif. Eme Mizioch of the Joken Style Showroom said the Au- with a smartphone.

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Intimate setting at the Cooper Design Space which had a booth at Brand Assembly, was moving Immedi- and online retailers come in today,” he said. “This market Despite a quiet market, attendees and showrooms at the ates and Holiday for buyers from the East Coast and Mid- has generally been a slower market, but we have a few new Cooper Design Space saw the event as an opportunity to west regions. She noted that as a Los Angeles–based brand, collections for this season that we didn’t have at the last fortify relationships. Whether in search of Immediates or she uses Brand Assembly to prepare for Las Vegas. larger market in June.” new products for Spring 2019, many buyers arrived with an “It’s an easy transition,” she explained. “We already have agenda. everything prepared for MAGIC. Because we’re LA based, Quiet at the Gerry Building On the mezzanine level, the independent Brand Assem- it’s really convenient for us to do this show. It helps us get a bly show took place with buyers showing up. The event’s jump on [Las Vegas].” Within the halls of the Gerry Building, buyer traffic was vice president of shows and com- sparse, with showrooms seeing re- munity, Adam Eisenhut, said he tailers who booked appointments was confident this year’s numbers but not many unexpected visits. would be on par with 2017. The Niche brands reported a successful shift to the mezzanine level from the event as specialty retailers visited penthouse allowed Brand Assembly their showrooms. to expand its permanent space to At the Impulse Showroom, accommodate more brands. which carries a large selection of “We have this space, The Square. formal eveningwear with a focus It’s our permanent space where on the handmade lace-dress brand our members are located all year- Olvi’s, Lori Marchand was happy round,” Eisenhut said. “Since we with the August market. Despite her already have this space, and it goes satisfaction with her appointments into market every time the build- and buyers placing orders, she rec- ing does, we might as well open up ognized the challenges for other the space next door and make that showrooms. available to these brands that need “I’ve been doing great,” she said. it.” “They had these two markets back- Arlene Henry (left) and Sarah Kirakossian of Arlene The Impulse Showroom Walking through Brand Assem- Henry Sales to-back, which is too much. People bly, Laura McGuire, a buyer for were just here, and if they’re not women’s retailer Wendy Foster in Santa Barbara, Calif., Throughout the rest of the building, traffic was paltry, but here it’s because they are going to go to Vegas.” admitted that while the August market is smaller, it offers buyers were able to visit specific showrooms to place impor- Despite the slower traffic at the Gerry Building, buyers opportunities to discover emerging brands. tant orders for Holiday and Spring 2019. were taking advantage of being able to view collections with “I haven’t written anything here, but I always look to see Nancy McFarland, co-owner of the Manhattan Beach, attention focused on their needs. if there is a new vendor or emerging talent,” she said. “It’s Calif., women’s high-end contemporary retailer Wright’s, “It’s a slow market and everyone is saying that,” said a definitely worth it for that.” was interested in placing orders for Holiday with a few of buyer who wished to remain anonymous. “We can preview At The HNGR Showroom, owner Selena Slogar said her vendors but noted this is not her major show. the lines because a lot of the showrooms just got them, and her traffic has been appointment-based with clients arriving “It’s a very quiet market, and there are just a couple of it’s quite easy to do when there’s not a lot of people around.” from California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to place or- people who I needed to come see,” she said. “It is good for At other showrooms, traffic was busy the first two days ders for Spring 2019. Seeing these clients and having them that little window if you want some newness for December of the show but began to slow over the final days. Despite place orders now was important to Slogar because she is by- and January.” the slower traffic, retailers were still placing orders for Fall passing the Las Vegas shows in favor of traveling to New Upstairs at the eighth-floor Hatch space, West Coast 2018. Showrooms introducing new lines reported that these York. showroom director David Dagnino noted that traffic was new collections helped push business. “Every August, it’s never crazy. 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By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor considered scope 1, or direct emissions, and scope 2, which are indirect emissions from Not only has Levi Strauss & Co. made a the generation of purchased energy, accord- commitment to invest in energy-saving op- ing to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The 40 erations at its own properties, but it has also percent reduction in the supply chain would announced that it is approaching its supply- affect emissions that are considered scope chain partners to commit to more sustain- 3, the indirect emissions over which a com- able practices. pany has no control. The San Francisco–based jeans and Convincing suppliers to collaborate apparel leader—which manufactures on sustainable practices might seem to be the Levi’s, Dockers, Signature by Levi a daunting task, but Kobori is optimistic Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands—an- about the adoption of these practices by the nounced it is on track to reach its 2020 cli- company’s partners. Citing a global vendor mate targets for owned-and-operated facili- meeting that convened earlier in 2018, he ties, a goal that was set in 2012. found that many of the company’s partners Rather than basking in this accomplish- were already considering more-sustainable ment, the company launched a larger ini- practices. tiative, committing to reduce by 2025 its “We talked to them about our key priori- greenhouse-gas emissions by 90 percent ties including climate change,” he said. “I in its owned-and-operated facilities and 40 was pleasantly surprised that the majority percent in its supply chain. of our suppliers are not only thinking about During a 2016 audit, the company dis- and pursuing energy-efficiency programs, covered that most of its greenhouse-gas but a number of them are thinking about re- emissions occurred outside of its owned- newable energy.” and-operated facilities—with 63 percent While Kobori might seem a bit modest traced back to the supply chain and 36 per- about the difficult work that goes into align- cent from consumer use and disposal. ing an apparel supply chain with a greener “The bulk of our carbon emissions that initiative, his company’s sustainability part- we’re responsible for as a company comes ners are quick to praise the apparel manu- from the supply chain,” said Michael Ko- facturer’s work, recognizing the challenges bori, Levi Strauss & Co.’s vice president that can be involved in this type of under- of social and environmental sustainability. taking. “Our target there is 40 percent, and we’re “A lot of companies might say, ‘For our really focused on our direct-contract suppli- own plants and our own manufacturing fa- ers at the manufacturing level as well as the cilities, we’re going to reduce our carbon fabric mills.” Bringing greater sustain- ability to its mills allows Levi Strauss & Co. to help its part- ners clean up one of the noto- riously dirty areas of apparel manufacturing. The company also has the support of one of the world’s most powerful or- ganizations to help make the shift toward cleaner manufac- FABRIC & turing. “The reason that we’re fo- TRIM SHOW cused there [fabric mills] is be- cause that is where we have the NEW YORK most direct relationship and we SAN FRANCISCO can utilize this Partnership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT) pro- CHICAGO gram that we piloted last year A worker at a Levi Strauss & Co. supplier prepares denim. with the International Finance Corpora- footprint by 25 percent,’ but setting those MIAMI tion, which is the private-sector arm of The goals for supply chains is a very different DALLAS World Bank,” Kobori said. ball of wax,” said Mindy Lubber, chief ex- Through the PaCT program, Levi Strauss ecutive and president of Ceres, a sustain- & Co. has already worked with six of its ability nonprofit organization based in Bos- key manufacturing partners to develop ton. “It is much more audacious, ambitious more-sustainable practices. After the IFC’s and difficult to make happen.” experts surveyed the supply chain, they out- In 2009, Levi Strauss & Co. partnered lined improvements that could reduce ener- with Ceres to form BICEP—Business for 2018 SHOWS gy consumption by 20 percent and save the Innovative Climate and Energy Policy. six partners more than $1 million. Over the years, it’s become clear that UPCOMING DATES “This kind of leadership sends a strong the challenge is to convince suppliers that signal reaffirming the recognition that com- a shift toward climate-friendly practices is CHICAGO bating climate change is a shared responsibil- beneficial on many levels. “Acting on is- ity between the public and private sectors and sues—whether it’s climate change or equi- AUGUST 28 & 29 an excellent business opportunity,” Alzbeta table practices in your workplace and that Klein, IFC director for climate business, said of your supply chain—is not only about in a statement. good values, it is about mitigating risk and SAN FRANCISCO In September 2017—following the increasing opportunity,” she said. “It is posi- NOVEMBER 27 & 28 United States’ June 2017 withdrawal from tive value for the corporate bottom line.” the Paris Climate Agreement—Levi Strauss As consumers remain informed regard- www.dgexpo.net & Co. joined Science Based Targets, an ing companies that use sustainable manu- organization that helps companies reduce facturing practices—and consider this in- [email protected] greenhouse-gas emissions based on climate formation when making purchasing deci- 212.804.8243 science. sions—Lubber revealed that job seekers and “Our new target has been approved by investors are also taking notice. 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After months of talking about slapping to a textile show such as Première Vision In 2017, the United States exported $2.6 tariffs on various imports from China, Can- in France, you have to figure in how much billion in textiles and apparel to the Euro- Anti-Wrinkle Technology ada and Mexico, the Trump administration extra it would cost for duties.” pean Union while importing $5.5 billion in To meet consumer demand for apparel that fits with- announced it would like to start negotia- On July 26, Trump stood with Euro- textiles and apparel from the EU. in a modern lifestyle, Cotton Incorporated recently tions with the European Union to eliminate pean Commission President Jean-Claude When Trump took office in early 2016, introduced its patent-pending Purepress resin finish. tariffs between the two regions. Juncker in the White House and an- he shelved those EU negotiations and said The technology affords a wrinkle-free appearance on The result would mean cheaper im- nounced that the European Union and the the United States would not be participat- fabric without the presence of formaldehyde, which ports of French fashion, such as Chanel United States would start negotiating a ing in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agree- has been a byproduct of traditional resin finishes. and Christian Dior, and cheaper exports free-trade agreement. ment between the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim “We are using a different kind of cross-linking of U.S.-made blue jeans. Think about the If this sounds like déjà vu, it is. Under countries. mechanism,” said Mary Ankeny, vice president of price reduction to import Italian denim that the Obama administration, U.S. trade repre- Eliminating tariffs would put U.S. com- product development and implementation operations goes into many premium-quality blue jeans sentatives in 2013 started to negotiate what panies on par with countries such as South for Cotton Incorporated, based in Cary, N.C. “We’ve made in Los Angeles. It carries an 8 percent was called the Transatlantic Trade and In- Korea, which already has a free-trade worked with this type of technology throughout the duty rate. vestment Partnership, or TTIP. agreement with the EU. years, and we’re very familiar with its performance and “At the luxury level, we use a lot of “This is certainly a step in the right direc- In addition, Japan just signed a free-trade behavior.” The chemistry used to create the Purepress fabric from Italy and France, and the cost tion,” said Rick Helfenbein, president and agreement with the European Union, and resin finish generates the same anti-wrinkle behavior of those goods, if duties were off, would chief executive of the American Apparel in April, Mexico and the European Union of the traditional resins that prevent the breaking of be down significantly,” said Ilse Metchek, & Footwear Association, a Washington, agreed in principle to an updated free-trade hydrogen bonds, which results from drying wet cotton president of the California Fashion Asso- D.C., trade group that represents major agreement, putting U.S. manufacturers at a fabrics and causes creases. ciation in Los Angeles. “If you are going clothing manufacturers and importers. disadvantage.—Deborah Belgum “When you look at a durable-press technology, you’re trying to keep the cotton’s cellulose chains locked in place to prevent the wrinkling that may oc- cur,” Ankeny explained. “We know Crystal by how the current, widely used tech- bierrebi International nology behaves, and we looked for a replacement technology that has 8725 NW 18th Terrace, Suite 304, the same mechanisms but does not Doral, FL 33172 - USA contain or release formaldehyde.” ph. +1 305 456 1082 In addition to being recognized [email protected] as a potential health threat to the www.crystal-cut.it workers who manufacture ap- parel, consumers have also been known to report ailments they be- lieve are a result of skin against fabrics, which exposes the wearer Innovation…tailored to formaldehyde. Certain apparel watchdog organizations and inde- Top quality, single-ply automatic pendent brands from around the world are putting formaldehyde on cutting for the fashion, automotive their lists of potentially dangerous and home textiles industries, now chemicals. available with two innovative After formaldehyde was added features, Vision and Slide Away. to a list of chemicals of concern by REACH—a regulatory associa- tion comprising companies within the European Union—Cotton In- corporated wanted to find a solu- tion to ease the transition toward a safer wrinkle-free fabric. “In the spirit of trying to help companies move away from uti- lizing some of these chemicals of concern, we tried to formulate formaldehyde out of the technol- ogy,” Ankeny said. Creating a formaldehyde-free product wasn’t the only result of Cotton Incorporated’s discovery. Locking a fabric’s cellulose chains typically creates a rigid fabric that is more susceptible to wear, ac- cording to Ankeny. 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It’s not often you travel for business example, one of the “creative innova- and decide to make the destination your tions” to emerge at the last show was new home, but that’s exactly what hap- the use of water hyacinth, a plant that pened to Lauren K. Lancy in the magical clogs and pollutes Thailand’s waterways. kingdom of Thailand. Lancy worked in Designers developed an eco-friendly use New York as a designer for large com- for it, creating a sturdy fabric for luggage, panies before setting off on her own to backpacks, and other products. “We’ve found The Kindcraft, an online magazine found a way to not just get rid of the and shop for handmade and ethical plant,” says Phivnil, “but make use of it goods. In 2014, she moved to Chang as well.” Mai, the country’s creative hub, in order Don’t plan to rush through the show to collaborate with local artisans work- at a harried pace, she adds, but instead ing in a variety of fields, including apparel plan on two or three days to fully take in and textiles. the show. There’s also plenty of sightsee- And twice a year she makes the short ing not far from the convention center, in- trek to Bangkok for the Style fair, to cluding Thailand’s beautiful beaches and Inetwork with potential collaborators and cultural attractions, “so why not combine A display at the STYLE April 2018 fair see the staggering range of goods and business with pleasure?” services. “It’s a really good overview of “We believe Thailand is a new stra- all the things that Thailand can make,” tegic location for textile global players she says. “You have large suppliers for looking to source from the Association of big quantities, but then you also have the Southeast Asian Nations,” says exhibitor artisan suppliers that do the handcrafted Pongpiti Sripolpaew, Executive Director Some of the design products products. It’s organized in a seamless, of Boonchuay Industrial Co., Ltd. “Lo- exhibiting at STYLE April 2018 cohesive way, making for a comfortable cated at the heart of the ASEAN coun- experience. The exhibitors are gracious tries, Thailand is surrounded by highly and easy to work with when it comes to skilled and low-labor-cost countries and specialization and custom orders.” has a fully integrated textile supply chain, Style bills itself as “Asia’s Most Stylish including spinning, weaving, knitting, Fair” and takes place October 17–21 dyeing, and finishing. With a wide variety at the Bangkok International Trade & of fibers, yarns, and fabric-processing Visitors having a meeting with an Exhibition Center. In response to the techniques to choose from, Thailand is exhibitor. Some exhibitors can also ever-changing global economy, the a great location to source high-quality accommodate walk-ins. Thai government recently merged three fabric, with ease of transportation to separate fairs into one, creating Style, continue production either in Thailand or which now boasts 500,000 square feet other ASEAN countries.” of exhibition space, over 1,700 booths, Boonchuay Industrial is an established A live fashion show featuring young and over 50,000 visitors in the fields of player with over 50 years of experience Thai designers. One of STYLE April apparel, housewares, leather goods, in fabric manufacturing, and Sripolpaew 2018 activities during the fair—a furniture, and much more. “Much of the considers Style a vitally important trade grand fashion show on the main show is very true to Thai heritage,” says show. “Style gathers manufacturers and stage and several sessions of mini fashion shows during trade days. Lancy, “which is also something I really brands from different sectors and of dif- like. You have designers reinterpreting ferent sizes in one place,” he says, “so traditional art forms but in new products. exhibitors and visitors can come to buy Of the trade shows in the region, this is and sell in the same location. We not the one to go to.” only find new customers but also new Comparing Thailand’s exhibitors suppliers and learn about new technolo- A home décor display at STYLE to those of other countries, most of gies at the same time. Exhibiting at Style April 2018 Style’s manufacturing exhibitors are allows us to communicate to customers on the medium to high end. “We know about new products and services as we we can’t be the best in every aspect continue to invest in new machines and of mass production,” says Kwanapa develop new products all the time.” Phivnil, Executive Director of Thai Trade As for visiting Thailand, don’t let the Center Los Angeles, “so we are more notoriously difficult names intimidate you. focused on quality, consistency, reliability, Kindcraft’s Lauren K. Lancy, who’s been A variety of products exhibiting flexibility, and new ideas.” Further, other living there the past four years, loves at STYLE April 2018 from apparel, accessories, footwear, shows in the region tend to be narrowly the lifestyle, which encompasses the handbags, home decorative focused, not as comprehensive as Style, cuisine, natural beauty, local crafts, and items, gifts, and furniture which Phivnil calls “a complete sourcing the people. “It’s a pleasure to work with solution for overseas importers, design- such lovely people who are easy to work ers, retailers, and buying agents.” And with, talented, and very professional,” thanks to international exhibitors, as well she says. as the ethnic diversity within Thailand, Consider yourself warned: Your Style includes a wide range of artistic business trip might turn out to be a life- One of the new and cultural influences, including crafts changer. product showcases makers and exporters from Cambodia, in STYLE presented Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar, as well as products from Thai Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. 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www.crystal-cut.it beachwear, and swimwear fabrics. The is dedicated to helping companies develop of all-in-one lifestyle product exhibition, 3A Products of Products and Services: bierrebi is the DG Expo Fabric & show takes place Oct. 17–18 in New York and showcase their brand identity. From strategically located at the very heart of premier partner for the automated cut- and Sept. 26–27 in Shanghai. EUROVET logo labels and hangtags to care/content mainland Southeast Asia—Thailand. America ting of fabric for the garment and apparel Trim Show is the undisputed world leader in lingerie labels and price tickets, we will develop, Exhibitors can build their business network 1006 S. San Pedro St. industries. It designs and manufactures www.dgexpo.net and swimwear, with international events produce, and distribute your trim items with the potential partners, diverse traders Los Angeles, CA 90015 automatic machines that increase manu- Products and Services: DG Expo Fabric in Paris, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, worldwide. We specialize in producing cus- and international buyers, brought together (213) 749-0103 facturing efficiencies and reduce raw & Trim Show is a two-day show featuring Las Vegas, Cannes, and Moscow. It is also tom products that will meet your design by the Department of International Trade www.us3a.com material waste while improving product American and European companies with low the French reference for sports textiles and and merchandising needs. We successfully Promotion. The expo provides a one-stop Contact: Wayne Jung quality and consistency. The company has minimums and many with in-stock programs. equipment trade shows. launched production of RFID price tickets service for the exhibitors including busi- Products and Services: 3A Products of been operating globally for more than 50 DG Expo focuses on the needs of designers, last year. This demand is being greatly ness matching, shuttle bus, interpreters, America is a symbol of quality, serving you years. Crystal® is the latest breakthrough manufacturers (producing apparel, acces- driven by the big retailers such as Macy’s security system, and many others. Visitors since 1975. Send your samples to us. We in automatic single-ply cutting for high end, sories, home furnishings, and other sewn Pantone and Target. Our growth and market dynam- will enjoy a wide range of products as the will help you save money. Custom orders prototyping, samples, and small lots. It products), plus private-label retailers, fabric (888) PANTONE ics have resulted in opening up a production fair will be a complete sourcing solution for to meet your needs: snaps, knitted elastic, cares for the environment, with its low stores, and event/party planners. In conjunc- www.pantone.com center in Tijuana, Mexico. We have also overseas importers, designers, retailers, and zippers, webbing, buckles, and buttons with power consumption, as it does not require tion with our trade shows, we also offer a Products and Services: Pantone provides added advanced die cutter technology in our buying agents. Stay up-to-date on fashion your logo. We offer threads, labels, acces- suction for fabric retention. Thanks to an series of seminars focused on business growth. a universal language of color that enables Los Angeles production center to streamline and lifestyle trends with various exhibitions sories, interlining, display equipment, fabric innovative double-blade system, it cuts Upcoming shows are Aug. 28–29 in Chicago color-critical decisions through every stage our production efforts and to strengthen our and special activities. Show dates are Oct. and product sourcing, website design, print- using pressure without damaging the fibers. and Nov. 27–28 in San Francisco. Visit our of the workflow for brands and manufactur- packaging capabilities. A very important part 17–21 in Bangkok. ing, and promotional items. Fast services Crystal enables quick, high-quality cutting, website for details and to register. ers. More than 10 million designers and of our business is FLASHTRAK, our online are our first priority. integrating perfectly with an efficient pro- producers around the world rely on Pantone ordering system for price tickets, custom duction line. Contact us for a complimentary products and services to help define, com- products and care labels. Our mission is to Trade Expo consultation. Fabric Selection Inc. municate and control color from inspiration deliver high-quality products at competitive Antex Knitting Mills 800 E. 14th St. to realization—leveraging advanced X-Rite prices, wherever they are needed for pro- Indonesia div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90021 technology to achieve color consistency duction. We understand the rush nature of 3750 S. Broadway Place California Label (213) 747-6297 across various materials and finishes for this industry and strive to meet the tight Visit Indonesia Los Angeles, CA 90007 Fax: (213) 747-7006 graphics, fashion, and product design. deadlines facing our customers. (323) 232-2061 Products www.fabricselection.com Pantone Standards feature digital and Trade Promotion Fax: (323) 233-7751 13255 S. Broadway [email protected] physical color specification and workflow [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90061 Products and Services: Fabric Selection tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides Studio 93 Center (ITPC) LA Contact: Bill or Anna Tenenblatt (310) 523-5800 Inc. is a premier wholesale retailer, sup- customized color standards, brand identity, 110 E. Ninth St., Suite A712 3457 Wilshire Blvd. Products and Services: Antex Knitting Fax: (310) 523-5858 plying the best quality fabrics and in-house and product color consulting as well as trend Los Angeles CA 90079 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Mills, a privately owned vertical knitting, Contact: Tasha designs to designers and manufacturers in forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the (213) 277-9988 213-387-7041 dyeing, and printing company in Los Angeles, www.clp.global the Los Angeles area and beyond. Whether Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, https://studio93.info [email protected] announces capability of providing full-pack- [email protected] you need the common fabrics that you rely color psychology, and more. Pantone B2B Products and Services: Studio 93 stands www.tradexpoindonesia.com age garments produced in California or Products and Services: California Label on, such as wholesale polyester, spandex, Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color as a platform that supplies a vast range Products and Services: Indonesia will Central America to meet your varied needs. Products has been servicing the apparel rayon/spandex, novelty, solid, print, knit, System into different products and services, of high-quality knits and woven whilst pro- showcase the finest export products Antex’s product line includes Antex Premier industry for 19 years. Our In-House Art woven, or more unique fabrics to inspire enabling licensees to communicate and viding a consistent and reliable sense of through the annual Trade Expo Indonesia, Performance, a line of high-performance, Department can help develop your brand your next great fashion creation, we can reproduce approved Pantone values and individuality and exclusiveness through their Indonesia’s largest B2B trade event. technical fabrics with moisture manage- identity with an updated look or provide work with you to get a price that will fit with improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone textiles and services. Studio 93 caters to Indonesia is known for quality lifestyle prod- ment, anti-microbial, stain resistant, or UV you with a quote on your existing items. your bottom line. All of our print designs are Lifestyle brings color and design together anyone from designers to manufacturers ucts such as apparel, footwear, specialty finishes; and Matchmaster Prints by Antex Our product list not only consists of woven copyrighted. Visit us at Sourcing@Magic across apparel, home, and accessories. looking for high-quality fabrication at afford- coffee, super foods, seafood, and spices as California, offering design and development labels, printed labels, heat transfers, size trade show, Las Vegas Convention Center, able prices and flexible quantities. They well as manufactured products such as steel of custom prints. Please contact sales@ tabs, RFID price tickets, and custom hang- Aug 12–15, Booth #60504. strive to accommodate to all your needs with and aluminum. The show is a one-stop shop antexknitting.com. tags, but we also have a service bureau with Philips-Boyne fabrics that best represents and compli- showing off more than 300 types of products quick turn time and great pricing. We are ments your style and silhouettes. by over 1,000 exhibitors and is the main dedicated to setting the highest standard Greene Textile Corporation international trade event in Indonesia with Apparelsoft of excellence in our industry. Above all, we 7129 Telegraph Road 135 Rome St. strong participation from both businesses http://apparelsoft.us value quality, consistency and creating solu- Montebello CA 90640-6609 Farmingdale, NY 11735 Texollini and high-level government—offering busi- [email protected] tions that work for you. Check our website (323) 890 1110 (631) 755-1230 2575 El Presidio St. ness matching for buyers looking for specific (800) 675-7957 for a full product list or call or email us. www.greenetextile.com Fax: (631) 755-1259 Long Beach, CA 90810 products. Last year, the event success- Products and Services: Apparelsoft is [email protected] www.philipsboyne.com (310) 537-3400 fully attracted 27,711 visitors from 110 a leading research and development firm Products and Services: Textile industry [email protected] www.texollini.com countries. The total transaction value was specialization in technology designed for California Market veterans and experts, catering to quality-ori- Products and Services: Philips-Boyne Corp. Products and Services: Capabilities that $1.4 billion. Show dates are Oct. 24–28 at clothing and apparel manufacturers. Their ented garment manufacturers. Most fabrics offers high-quality shirtings and fabric. The inspire. For 30 years, we have manufactured Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD City, PLM software is cloud-based and improves Center are produced in the USA. GOTS-certified majority of the line consists of long-staple our collection of more than 5,000 European- Banten. Pre-registration is recommended by productivity and reduces costs in product 110 E. Ninth St. yarn, locally dyed, printed and finished in Egyptian cotton that is woven and finished quality fabrics in our Los Angeles–based contacting us. ITPC LA will be able to assist development. Key benefits include increas- Los Angeles, CA 90079 California. Commitment to customer service in Japan. Styles range from classic stripes, facility. We offer faster deliveries, superior any potential buyers who want to come and ing speed to market, enhancing efficiency, (213) 630-3600 and pricing to meet all budgets. With exten- checks, and solids to novelties, Oxfords, quality control, and vertically-integrated visit the Expo, to connect, and network with improving product adoption rates, and www.cmcdtla.com sive relationships with factories throughout dobbies, voiles, Swiss dots, seersuckers, ging- services (including circular knitting, design, Indonesian manufacturers and producers. reducing sampling cost. Features line plan- Products and Services: California Market Southern California, we produce knitted hams, flannels, and more. Exclusive broadcloth R&D, dyeing, printing, and finishing) for For personal assistance, contact us through ning, tech pack, digital asset management, Center (CMC) is the hub of LA’s fashion fabrics from basic jersey to novelty knits, qualities: Ultimo, Corona, and Superba. all major fashion categories. Contact us this link: http://bit.ly/IndonesiaApparel material development, sampling, costing, and creative communities. Located in the both custom and open line. We use yarns Knowledgeable customer-service team, imme- now to find out how we can help you sourcing, testing and compliance, workflow heart of Downtown LA’s Fashion District from combed poly cotton and micromodal diate shipping, and highest-quality textiles. #EmpowerFashion. calendars, global collaboration, exceptions on 9th & Main, the 1.8-million square foot to cotton spandex. These are just a few of Philips-Boyne serves everyone from at-home dashboard, and custom reporting. complex is home to premier fashion industry the yarns that we have available, and many sewers and custom shirt-makers to couture showrooms, creative office spaces, and the fabrics are produced in Los Angeles. Our designers and branded corporations. Thai Trade Center, city’s busiest special event venues. CMC is print division offers many patterns, catering bierrebi Interna- host to a year-round calendar of Markets to customers looking for a simple stripe or Los Angeles and Tradeshows, including: LA Fashion custom patterns. Please visit our website Progressive Label 611 N. Larchmont Blvd, 3rd floor tional Market, LA Textile Show, LA Majors Market, and reach out. Let’s speak today! 2545 Yates Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004 8725 NW 18th Terrace, Suite 304 LA Kids Market, LA Men’s Market, Capsule, Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 466 9645 This listing is provided as a free service to and more. Doral, FL 33172 (323) 415-9770 Fax: (323) 466 1559 our advertisers. We regret that we cannot be (305) 456-1082 Interfilière Fax: (323) 415-9771 www.thaitradeusa.com Fax: (786) 454-4962 www.eurovetamericas.com [email protected] www.stylebangkokfair.com responsible for any errors or omissions within [email protected] Products and Services: INTERFILIÈRE www.progressivelabel.com Products and Services: The life + Style the Sourcing & Fabric Resource Guide. www.bierrebi.com is the leading trade show for intimates, Products and Services: Progressive Label Product Expo is ushering in a new wave

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