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$2.99 VOLUME 74, NUMBER 46 NOVEMBER 9–15, 2018 THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 73 YEARS

MY FAIR LADY designer Ali Rahimi organized a fashion show with evening gowns, cocktail dresses and other silhouettes for a fund-raising event to combat cancer. For more looks, see page 7. ROBERTINO

Beverly Center’s INSIDE: Will Dover Street Market SM $500-Million Remodel Where fashion gets down to business Jolt the Arts District Scene? Brings In More Fashion By Andrew Asch Retail Editor By Andrew Asch Retail Editor Once a blighted, sparsely populated warehouse area, downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District has blossomed with chic The wrap-up of a $500-million remodel of the Beverly 4 restaurants, creative office spaces and lofts. Center paved the way to usher in a new slate of high-profile 3 Many expected that the burgeoning neighborhood would boutiques inside the , which serves the Fast Retailing and sustainable jeans ... p. 2 have been a natural for boutique retail with an experimental fashion-savvy neighborhoods of West Hollywood and Bev- edge. But fashion retail has experienced successes and failures erly Hills. Centric Brands’ perks to CEO ... p. 2 in the area, bordered by East Los Angeles, downtown’s Little Taking over a spot once occupied by the Retail sales ... p. 2 , Skid Row and the Industrial District. in the 1980s and later Bed Bath and Beyond, the multi- But fashion retail may have received a big vote of con- brand emporium The Webster will open an 11,000-square- FIDM honors costume designer ... p. 8 fidence recently when Dover Street Market opened in a foot flagship at the shopping center in 2020. Sustainable Resources ... p. 9 remodeled warehouse at 606–608 Imperial St. The unique

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01,3,6..cover.indd 1 11/8/18 4:59 PM NEWS Hudson Jeans Parent Company Provides Inducement to New CEO and Hires a New CFO Centric Brands, the new name of the operational positions with Burberry, Mexx The grants were not made under the com- Centric Brands is now headquartered in company that now owns the Hudson, Joe’s Europe Holding and Liz Claiborne Inc. pany’s 2016 stock-incentive compensation New York with offices in Los Angeles, Mon- Jeans, Robert Graham and other labels, “We are thrilled to have a seasoned re- plan but are subject to the same terms and treal and Greensboro, N.C. has hired a new chief financial officer and tail executive like Anurup join our team as conditions as the 2016 plan. The company was formed in October af- offered its new chief executive a hefty finan- we begin to build and grow Centric Brands. Centric Brands’ stock, which is listed on ter Differential Brands acquired for $1.2 bil- cial incentive package to remain with the With more than 25 years of experience span- the Nasdaq, was most recently being traded lion a significant part of the Global Brands company over the next three years. ning numerous financial and operational for $5.80 a share. Group’s licensing business in North Amer- Centric Brands, formerly known as the roles at large retail and consumer-branded Thirty percent of the restricted-stock ica. Rabin was the former president of the Los Angeles–based Differential Brands, companies across the globe, Anurup brings units will vest on Dec. 31, 2019, another 30 Global Brands Group North America. has hired Anurup Pruthi as the company’s extensive knowledge and expertise to our percent will vest on Dec. 21, 2020, and the The brands that made up Global Brands’ new chief financial officer. Most recently, executive team,” said Centric Brands Chief remaining 40 percent will vest on Dec. 31, North American licenses included Cal- Pruthi was the chief financial officer at Executive Jason Rabin. 2021, subject to Rabin’s continued employ- vin Klein, Under Armour, Tommy Hil- the childrenswear retailer The Children’s Rabin, who was named chief executive of ment with the company, provided his em- figer, BCBG, Joe’s Jeans, Buffalo Da- Place, which has more than 1,000 stores the new Centric Brands company in October, ployment is not terminated by the company. vid Bitton, Frye, Michael Kors, Kate around the world. was offered a generous financial incentive If Rabin is terminated without cause or Spade, All Saints, Cole Haan, Kenneth Before working at The Children’s Place, package to accept the job, the company an- for good reason, the settlement will take Cole and entertainment properties includ- Pruthi was the chief financial officer of the nounced in a press release. place 30 days after the termination. ing Disney, Marvel and Nickelodeon. retail subsidiary of Reliance Industries, Rabin is being offered 4.1 million restrict- For the performance stock units, each Differential Brands, which used to own based in India, and the chief executive of the ed-stock units with respect to the company’s 33.33 percent will vest on Dec. 31 in 2019, Joe’s Jeans before it sold the label, had a Future Group business consulting and ser- stock, $.10 par value and 500,000 perfor- 2020, and 2021. In the case of termination, handful of labels that included SWIMS, vices company. mance stock units with respect to the com- any PSUs not issued will become vested on Robert Graham and Hudson. He has had senior executive financial and mon stock. the date his employment ends. —Deborah Belgum J Brand Parent Company Brings New Sustainable Wash Process to Denim

The Japanese parent company of Los a better environment for workers, the Fast Innovation Center. “We will utilize the tech- Uniqlo and J Brand will be produced with Angeles­–based J Brand and Japanese brand Retailing Group has also introduced lasers as nical capabilities and economies of scale of this method. Uniqlo has developed a new nanobubbles- a replacement for the hand-scraping process the Fast Retailing Group to contribute to the By 2020, the company would like to re- and-ozone-based wash process for its denim traditionally used to distress denim. realization of a sustainable society.” duce its water consumption by 977.4 million brands that will reduce water consumption “We believe that jeans manufactured not Used for the 2018 Fall/Winter J Brand gallons of water during its production of 40 by up to 99 percent. only with a focus on design and comfort but sustainable capsule collection and Uniqlo’s million jeans, which will rely on the new The Fast Retailing Group announced its also under conditions that are environmental- regular-fit men’s jeans, the technology will technology. The company has also replaced most recent advancement in manufacturing ly friendly and protect the rights of the work- be applied to approximately 33 percent of the industry-standard pumice stone with an was discovered by its research-and-develop- ers involved in the production process are tru- Fast Retailing’s annual production in 2019, artificial alternative to reduce pollution. ment team, based at the FR Jeans Innova- ly good products and that pursing such jeans which means 10 million pairs of jeans from —Dorothy Crouch tion Center facility in Los Angeles. production will lead to a brighter future,” said Expanding its ethical initiatives to include Masaaki Matsubara, director of the FR Jeans RETAIL SALES Halloween Does Not Spook Nor Excite Retail Sales in October Halloween was forecast to be robust for forecasted its shares would dip $0.17 for the retailers, but October sales did not go be- third quarter, which included a $20 million yond okay, according to Jeff Van Sinderen, pretax charge for closing its Henri Bendel a retail analyst for B.Riley FBR. division. “We believe that traffic was generally on Mall-based action sports retailer Zumiez the soft side at bricks-and-mortar in Octo- Inc. saw its same-store sales in October inch ber,” Van Sinderen said. “There were some up 1.6 percent. Its net sales for the month positive comps, albeit not all were especially robust.” But soft October sales were October Retail Sales nothing to be anxious over. “Re- $Sales % Change Same-store tail has pretty much been in the (in millions) from yr. ago sales % change typical seasonal doldrums in re- The Buckle $64.50 -2.5% -1.0% cent weeks, before the holiday L Brands Inc. $860.50 +8.0% +4.0% kicks in,” he said. Zumiez Inc. $61.90 +0.6% +1.6% Van Sinderen forecast that Cato Corp. $62.10 0.0% -1.0% retail sales would start increas- Information from company reports ing as Black Friday approaches, the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is the traditional start of the holiday were $61.9 million compared with $61.5 shopping season. million in October 2017. Van Sinderen, however, said there was Value retailer Cato Corp.’s October no significant Halloween boost. “It fell on a same-store sales dipped 1 percent with net Wednesday, which is sort of meh,” he said. sales of $62.1 million. John Cato, the retail- “When it [Halloween] falls on a weekend, it er’s chairman, blamed extreme weather for typically gets an outsize boost.” the decline. “October same-store sales were But business was decent at the stores. Ken below our expectations,” he said. “However, Perkins, president of the market-research same-store sales in October had a slight neg- company Retail Metrics Inc., noted in his ative impact from Hurricane Michael, caus- monthly report that the stock market was in ing business disruption and closed stores.” turmoil in October, but that was offset by In October, mall retailer The Buckle Inc., 250,000 new jobs being added to the U.S. based in Kearney, Neb., saw its same-store economy instead of the predicted 190,000. sales dip 1 percent. Net sales for the four- “That provided a lift to consumer spending,” week period ending Nov. 3 decreased 2.5 he noted. percent to $64.5 million compared with net Same-store sales for L Brands, Inc. in- sales of $66.1 million from the same four- creased 4 percent in October. Its net sales for week period last year. The Buckle, which is the month were $860.5 million compared known for its vast selection of denim jeans, with $794.1 million the previous year. In has 453 stores in 43 states compared with its October sales statement, the company 462 stores last year.—Andrew Asch

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02.news.indd 2 11/8/18 5:08 PM NEW RESOURCES SuitKits: Bringing Women’s Suits Up-to-Measure By Andrew Asch Retail Editor SuitKits is currently manufactured in China and Mexico, but Sierra E Casual Friday did not kill the wom- hopes to produce some of her compa- en’s suit, said attorney and entrepreneur ny’s clothes in the United States. Sizes Sierra Elizabeth, who goes by the name currently range from 0 to 2X. Eventual- Sierra E. ly, Sierra E plans to expand her brand’s She’s gambling there’s a lot more sizing to accommodate any size. growth for the women’s suits category. The new company will not be mak- The attorney recently formally ing a female version of the boxy Wall launched SuitKits by Sierra E in Street suit, which seems to be a staple Los Angeles with the mission to make at law firms and accounting offices made-to-measure suits for women. The across the U.S. SuitKits tailors blaz- women’s suit is important for the sake ers and trousers to follow a woman’s of fashion and to make a statement curves. about a woman’s place in an office. The company offers three catego- Women are judged by how they fit ries. There’s the Business Professional, in with suit-clad men in the workplace, which is the core of the company’s sar- the entrepreneur said. This scenario is torial statement. There is also the Busi- familiar to Sierra E, who also serves as ness Casual, which offers more color a partner for the law firm Kirkland & ways than the standard black, gray Ellis LLP. and blue and is available in more sil- But sizing options are often lack- houettes, such as wide-legged palazzo ing in the women’s-suiting category pants. because availability can be spotty at Then there’s the Fashion Forward, major retailers for petite and plus-size which aspires to red-carpet looks or

women, she said. “Due to a lack of op- ADAM HENDERSHOTT women’s suits for a wedding. Retail tions, some women have opted out of An array of of SuitKits styles. Sierra E, founder of SuitKits, stands third from left, wearing black. price points start at $399 for the Busi- wearing a suit even when it is clearly ness Casual, $499 for the Business Pro- required,” Sierra E said. “It makes them appear unprepared only, pure-play retailer. It currently enlists the help of hu- fessional and $599 for the Fashion Forward. or lacking in self-discipline.” man tailors to take women’s measurements for the suits. The company will expand its categories to include dresses “Others, who are just uncomfortable in their suits, come Eventually, SuitKits will use proprietary technology, which and skirts. In case the customer wants to wear a sleeveless across as nervous or lacking confidence. Sadly, I’ve seen will map out women’s measurements and build wardrobes shirt to work, the label currently offers accessories such as firsthand how both scenarios prevent women from getting through a measurement app. sweat guards, which are cotton inserts that can be snapped jobs for which they are otherwise qualified,” she added. Men’s suiting labels Combatant Gentlemen and Sene, into a jacket to protect from perspiration. After more than a decade of shopping for women’s suits, both based in California, also use a similar tech-enabled Philanthropy also will be a concern of the company. and not being satisfied, Sierra E decided she would have to business model. Men register their measurements online Through its Sierra E SuitKits for Scholars Program, the com- take sartorial matters into her own hands. She privately fund- and a suit is made based on the tech-enabled measurements. pany provides free business suits to low-income and under- ed the made-to-measure company and is currently seeking a Internet-based lingerie companies such as TrueFit build bras privileged students. Also, if women volunteer for nonprofits round of funding to further finance growth. out of taking clients’ measurements through a proprietary that help women in need, they can earn points for suit dis- Right now, SuitKits will conduct business as an Internet- technology. counts. ●

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Dover St. Market Continued from page 1 Arts District. “It will take more stores, restaurants and mixed- Skid Row. Away from its main hubs, the district is dominated 15,000-square-foot emporium has enjoyed acclaim and a cult use projects. We’re still in the very nascent stages of the evolu- by warehouses and buildings, which don’t lend themselves to following since fashion star Rei Kawakubo of Comme des tion of the Arts District.” pedestrian traffic. Garçons and her husband, Adrian Joffe, opened the shop’s One issue is that the sprawling Arts District area is dis- But affluent consumers will travel to the district, despite first location in in 2004. sected by streets busy with traffic, Yen said. It was easier to its rough edges, said Chris Josol, owner and founder of the Dover Street Market not only sells Comme des Garçons but redevelop ’s Meatpacking District because it Flagship Agency showroom and Surf Is Dead brand. Both also other labels ranging from Gucci and Maison Margiela is relatively compact and is maybe a quarter the size of Los are headquartered across the street from Dover Street Market. to brand Stüssy and emerging label Noon Goons. Angeles’ Arts District, which stretches from 1st Street in the “People from around the world come to Bestia, and it’s in the The brands have a shared high-end yet experimental aesthetic. north to the Santa Monica Freeway in the south. The area middle of a ghetto,” Josol said. “People will go to Dover Street It also has a Rose Bakery, founded in in 2002, as won’t meet its potential until its disparate areas are better con- because it is a destination for special collaborations of brands well as a Nikelab for high-end sneakers and shops-in-shop for nected, Yen said. such as Supreme, Palace and Comme des Garçons.” Marine Serre, Melitta Carl Louisville ran Baumeister, Better Gift the successful high- Shop and Braindead. end boutique Gue- Since its London de- rilla Atelier in the but, Dover Street Market Arts District for sev- has opened locations in eral years. It closed in Tokyo, , Singa- 2017 after a developer pore and, on Nov. 3, in opened a big con- Los Angeles’ Arts Dis- struction site adjacent trict. to the boutique. Lou- Marissa Jartcky, Do- isville advised that ver Street Market’s head Dover Street Market of buying and merchan- pay attention to Arts

dising, said that Kawaku- COURTESY OF DOVER STREET MARKET District shoppers. bo and Joffe had been BLACK Comme des Garçons Brain Dead CDG The arrival of Do- thinking about opening ver Street Market in Los Angeles for a long time. The Arts District presented The district is made up of a few unconnected hubs, Yen proves the Arts District has potential for high-end retail, Lou- an opportunity they embraced. “It feels like a good moment,” said. The northern end is anchored by the Hauser & Wirth isville said. Jartcky said. “The city, and in particular the Arts District, Gallery, a giant private gallery. In 2017, a flagship store for “But I think they need to make a few more considerations seems super receptive to what’s new.” the 3.1 Phillip Lim label moved to this section of the Arts Dis- on the unique community they have chosen to be in. I don’t The emporium had an open house on Nov. 2, which at- trict, where a square foot of commercial space costs between think it is just about opening in the Arts District,” he said. “I tracted Hollywood celebrities such as Diane Keaton, as well $5 and $7, Yen said. More than five years ago, he estimated it have advised countless retailers that you can’t be in downtown as retailers, designers and businesspeople. One of the main was at around $2. the way you might be in New York, Beverly Hills, London or topics of conversation was how Dover Street Market would The middle section of the Arts District is bordered by the West L.A. There’s a different sensibility. If you don’t take that affect the Arts District. 4th Street Bridge, anchored by the Urth Caffé. The southern- into account, you won’t get the support of the local commu- “Pinch myself,” wrote Brigham Yen, a commercial real- most section of the Arts District starts below 6th Street and nity. It’s a thriving and affluent community that understands estate broker, in his blog “DTLA Rising.” “As someone who ends at the Santa Monica Freeway. luxury.” has spent his entire career promoting downtown L.A., it is Dover Street Market and the Row DTLA retail, dining and Dover Street Market is organized by a theme of beautiful incredible to witness what would have once seemed ‘impos- creative-office complex are located in this hub, which is an- chaos, Jartcky said. “[It’s] the colliding of designers, artists sible.’ Dover Street Market represents a caliber of maturity that chored by the chic restaurant Bestia. and brands within the space. It’s the accidental and synergistic proves just how far downtown L.A. has come.” The Arts District’s changing ambience is another major energy that results from all of these creatives being housed Yen warned against expecting a giant change to sweep the issue as redevelopment happens block by block. It is next to under one roof that we are interested in.” ●

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01,3,6..cover.indd 3 11/8/18 5:00 PM SUSTAINABILITY Imbodhi Owners Embody Sustainable Activewear Mission By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor lection use reclaimed, odor-resistant, tempera- ture-regulating, four-way-stretch compression California Fashion Foundation In 2017, Carolina Saboya and Ariel Dubov, fabrics that comprise approximately 82 percent From the heart of the California Fashion Association who are dancers and acrobatic yoga teachers, polyester and 18 percent spandex. launched Imbodhi in . “They’re different colors and different “We are passionate about changing the con- weights,” Saboya said. “They are the same versation about fashion in terms of fitness and quality and same feel to the hand.” sustainability,” Saboya said. The most recent release includes Imbo- Please Donate! The brand of full-length bodysuits is made dhi’s signature Astra bodysuit design, which in small batches with limited runs from high- is a full-length single piece that features a We ask for your continued generosity in support of quality reclaimed fabric sourced from female- racer-back tank top and tapered leg in hues of the Fashion Foundation’s annual event, benefiting owned West Coast Garment Manufactur- heather charcoal, vert green, heather gray, her- ing, which works with large activewear com- ringbone gray or herringbone pink. 200 children from families with limited means. This panies. The new Bodhi jumper has an celebration is often the only one these children have... “Producing thousands of upper portion similar to a tank yards of fabric is a very energy- top and bottom half that fits wide consuming, wasteful process,” at the hips with a tapered leg and Saboya said. “We worked with includes pockets. Some of the what would have otherwise Bodhi pieces were manufactured 71st Annual Christmas been waste fabric, but it’s some using the brand’s remaining Lux- of the highest-quality fabric in eTech stock. Event for Children the activewear industry.” Nasiem Sanjideh, who is the With the release of Imbod­ founder of The Green Yogi in Wednesday, December 12, 2018 hi’s Winter 2018 collection, North Berkeley, Calif., carries which saw the launch of the the line for many reasons but 3:30pm - 5:30pm brand’s new Bodhi jumper sil- mainly for how a person feels Cooper Design Space houette, Saboya and Dubov when wearing the pieces. 860 S. , Penthouse wanted to create more pieces “To me, they really resemble that would make women feel their brand and are in alignment comfortable in their own skin. with the product,” she said. “It Please join your fellow industry members and contribute “The most obvious change makes you comfortable to be in dollars for gifts for the children’s gift bags. with this collection is the fit,” your own body. They have this Saboya explained. “The inten- amazing stretchy, comfortable tion of this company was to product that is suitable for all BE A SPONSOR AND JOIN US! create something that truly feels bodies.” Confirmed Sponsors to date include: like a second skin on all dif- With their recent successes, ferent body types. We are very such as having 20 percent of California Apparel News; Aims 360; Ann Davis; body positive.” Bodhi jumper sales from repeat customers, Barbara Fields; Ben & Joyce Eisenberg Foundation/ Fans of the brand are fond Saboya and Dubov are moving of the collection’s fit and feel. The name of forward. For their Winter 2018 II collection, The New Mart; Cooper Design Space; CIT; Findings Inc.; the Winter 2018 line is Feel & Form, which Imbodhi will introduce a new bodysuit design FIDM; Fineman West; Karen Kane; Kaufman & Kabani; reflects Imbodhi’s evolution toward a better fit in addition to a wrap and sweatshirt. KWDZ Manufacturing; Mann Publications; and hand with every collection. Eventually the couple will design bodysuits With their first collection in 2017, Saboya for men. They are also committed to finding Mermel & Mermel LLC; Moss Adams; Ragfinders of CA; and Dubov included sublimation-printed art- natural, fully sustainable fabrics. Rena & Todd Leddy; STC-QST; Trish Landry for Opus work by Nicolette Stellavato. The designs were “We are going to London for the Future Bank; Velvet by Graham & Spencer; applied to Los Angeles–made LuxeTech fab- Fabrics Expo in January to find a supplier that ric, a blend of 58 percent polyester, 29 percent makes textiles from 100-percent natural fabrics Wells Fargo Capital Finance; Directives West; cationic polyester and 13 percent Lycra. for activewear,” Dubov said. Stony Apparel; SWAT/Fame While the reclaimed-fabric initiative used Wholesale pricing for the line ranges from to make Imbodhi means that designs are lim- $59.50 to $70.95. With sizes ranging from XS ited edition, a few of the Winter 2018 pieces to XL, depending on the design, Imbodhi is Donations made payable to: include the last of Saboya and Dubov’s Luxe­ available at select yoga studios and online at California Fashion Foundation Tech fabric. More-recent designs in the col- imbodhi.co/. ● 444 S. Flower Street, 37th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 or ... call 213 688 6288 Calendar Nov. 13 Nov. 27 Nov. 29 ReMode DG Expo Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Los Angeles Convention Center San Francisco Hilton Hotel Show Los Angeles San Francisco Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Through Nov. 14 Through Nov. 28 Convention Center Schaumburg, Ill. Nov. 16 Nov. 28 Through Dec. 2 San Mateo Christmas Cash & Kingpins Carry Show Pier 36 Basketball City There’s more San Mateo County Event Center New York on ApparelNews.net. San Mateo, Calif. Through Nov. 29 Through Nov. 18 For calendar details and contact information, visit ApparelNews. net/events.

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Beverly Center Continued from page 1

Luxury-inspired Los Angeles brand PRSVR (Pas- sion. Resilience. Sacrifice. Values. Respect.) will open its first Los Angeles shop at the Beverly Center in 2019. Relocating from its 20,000-square-foot store on Ro- deo Drive in Beverly Hills is the longstanding brand Brooks Brothers, which will open a 3,170-square-foot shop in the Beverly Center before Christmas. JEREMY SAMUELSON FOR BEVERLY CENTER Before the official unveiling of the remodel on Nov. ANDREW ASCH 2, Beverly Center had already welcomed a number of Exterior of Beverly Center Beverly Center’s Grand Court Beverly Center elevators with infinity new boutiques including APM Monaco, Balenciaga, mirror lights. G-Star Raw and Polo Ralph Lauren. Also opening this year were multi-brand retailers Hayden Girls, a chil- and buys a T-shirt. She goes to Prada and buys a pair of a “skylight ribbon,” which is a 25,000-square-foot curving dren’s clothier, and the design boutique The Celect. In May, shoes. It’s not what it used to be where my mother would glass ribbon embedded in the mall’s ceiling to bring in more Zara opened a mammoth 28,300-square-foot outpost, which walk into Chanel and buy an entire outfit,” Taubman said. sunlight. Parts of the shopping center’s walls were taken out is its largest location in Los Angeles. Fashion was not the only concern of the remodel, Taub- and replaced with windows for additional light and a better The Beverly Center will continue to offer one of the man said. “We wanted to focus on every aspect of the con- view of Los Angeles and West Hollywood. more extensive selections of boutiques from European sumer experience. We focused specifically on the things that The increased natural light will attract more people, said fashion houses in a mall setting. A slate of more than 14 they didn’t like. They didn’t like the food. They told us that Michael Dovan, founder and co-owner of Traffic Los Ange- Euro-centric boutiques includes Versace, which relocated to they thought our food was the worst on the market. That was les. “It’s warmer. The sun is coming in,” he said. a 2,200-square-foot space in September, as well as Prada, a huge focus that you’ll see in the redevelopment,” he said. Traffic Los Angeles is the mall’s oldest tenant, having Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Saint The mall’s 1980s-style food court is long gone. It was been there since 1984. Historically the mall attracted people Laurent, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. replaced by chef-driven, sit-down restaurants such as Cal from neighboring enclaves of West Hollywood, Beverly Earlier this year, multi-line design retailer Traffic Los Mare, which opened in December 2017. Also new are the Hills and Los Angeles’ mid-city areas. Angeles unveiled an extensive remodel and expansion of its high-end farm-to-table restaurant Farmhouse Los Angeles Traditionally, a significant amount of business at the mall 6,000-square-foot store. and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. has come from entertainment-industry people as well as in- The mall’s anchor stores remain Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. New fast-casual restaurants include Marugame Udon, ternational tourists. Dovan forecasted the remodel will at- Bernard G. Jacobs, a stylist who has spent years working downtown Los Angeles’ Pitchoun! Bakery & Café and tract even more shoppers. in the Los Angeles area, said the Beverly Center is unique Eggslut. On weekends, diners brave 90-minute waits for Parts of the mall’s exterior are covered with a metal-mesh for its selection of high-end boutiques. Eggslut sandwiches at its downtown Los Angeles location at façade, which is a backdrop to a programmable LED light- “Is Beverly Center’s selection of designer boutiques more the Grand Central Market. All-day breakfast place Easy’s ing system. When the L.A. Dodgers played in the 2018 thorough than most malls? Yes. You won’t find as many opened at the revamped mall last month. Several more cafés World Series, the lighting system cast a Dodger-blue light, high-end stores in a mall, or at all,” he said. and fast-casual places are scheduled to open. which reportedly could be seen miles away. Escalator areas He also liked that there are retailers offering clothes at Many of the new restaurants are located on the street level will feature murals from artists. mid and low price points. Beverly Center’s retailer mix in- of to bring life to a block empty be- The mall’s central area is the remodeled Grand Court, cludes XXI Forever, a nameplate owned by the fast-fashion fore redevelopment, said Ron Loch, a Taubman vice presi- which features a giant, billboard-sized LED screen flash- giant , whose average retail price points are be- dent of planning and design. ing advertisements and announcements, and red chairs have tween $20 and $40. been arranged where people can lounge. Bill Taubman, chief operating officer of Taubman Cen- Architectural touches Other perks include seating areas around the mall ters, the real-estate investment trust in Bloomfield Hills, equipped with charging areas for phones, and a new smart Mich., that owns the Beverly Center, said offering a wide The 886,000-square-foot mall was redesigned by Studio parking system offers an easier, more efficient parking expe- array of retailers was crucial. “[The customer] goes to Zara Fuksas, the Rome-based architectural firm that designed rience, Taubman said. ●

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01,3,6..cover.indd 6 11/8/18 5:04 PM NEWS L.A. Designer Fashion Show Helps Raise Money to Fight Cancer Designer Ali Rahimi has been a longtime Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, Calif., as a custom designer for celebrities, musicians benefit for the San Pedro Peninsula Can- and fashion enthusiasts ever since he opened cer Guild in support of the USC Norris his Los Angeles design studio Mon Atelier Comprehensive Cancer Center. in 1986. Highlights from the show included: Rahimi’s creations have been worn by • the Cecil Beaton–inspired “My Fair Anjelica Huston, Angela Bassett and Eva Lady” gown of white taffeta with an engi- Longoria and gravitate toward flowing eve- neered black-ribbon plaid pattern; ning gowns, red-carpet looks and cocktail • the Red Wall segment of red dresses dresses worn for those special occasions. He made with fabrics and silhouettes appeal- has been designing since he was a child in ing to all body types and ages; and England, later attending the Virginia Marti • a wedding gown with a hand-stitched College of Art and Design, renamed the winter-white silk/wool bodice attached to North Coast College, in Ohio. a skirt embellished with ostrich feathers, A special fashion show of Rahimi’s luxe velvet and vintage Japanese gingko leaves. looks was held Nov. 4 at the Long Beach —Deborah Belgum

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07.fashion.indd 7 11/8/18 5:10 PM FASHION Sun Dragon Import, Inc. Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne Honored During FIDM Museum Reception

By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor satin with a wool-felt inner lining, connects the FIDM Museum to another Los Angeles Ahead of its “Art of Motion Picture Cos- cultural destination. tume Design” exhibition next February, the “The Los Angeles County Museum of FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute Art has the only other known one like this of Design & Mer- SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY chandising honored costume designer YARNS AND IMPORT SPECIALTY FABRICS Alexandra Byrne for her work on the We have been introducing sustainable and ECO-friendly yarns film “Mary Queen since we started in 2005. of Scots,” to be re- leased Dec. 7. We believe ECO system stays with what we breath, eat, and wear. The event at the Also, what we wear reflects our appreciation to mother earth. downtown L.A. campus began with We continue developing novelty, intimate, textured yarns with a tour of the mu- Tencel A100, Modal, Linen, Supima Cotton, Hemp, RPET, recycled seum’s History Gal- cotton, organic cotton, bamboo, silk, cashmere, and blends. lery. A small group

Our concentrations are misses and menswear but also fashion of guests was led oriented toward the junior fast trend market. by FIDM Museum curator Kevin Jones We customize special yarns for each customer for their special through “Majesty needs. No customer is too small or too big. and Mystery: Sav- Kevin Jones, Alexandra Byrne and Barbara Bundy, director of the FIDM ing a Napoleonic Museum Court Gown,” an Custom work available and all size exhibition showcasing fashions worn during and they match,” Jones explained. “Our em- companies are welcome. the reign and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. broidery is a little more complex, but they The masterpiece of the area was a court are absolutely from the same workshop. Sun Dragon Import, Inc. gown rumored to have been worn by the em- This is the first time Elizabethan embroider- peror’s wife, Marie-Joseph-Rose de Tascher ies have been matched that way.” 3742 E. 26th St. de la Pagerie de Beauharnais, whom Napo- Describing her work to guests, Byrne Vernon, CA 90058 mentioned the challenges as a 21st-century Tel: (323) 362-5505 costume-design professional who is creating Fax: (323) 980-5021 pieces that relay a glimpse into a 16th-cen- Email: [email protected] tury royal family and its subjects. sundragonimport.com “It’s a short amount of time and a very tight project. You’re both trying to be artistic and practical,” she said. “We had to make everything.” As a designer whose Oscar win was the result of her work on 2007’s “Elizabeth: The Golden Age,” Byrne was a natural fit for costuming “Mary Queen of Scots.” “I knew the period so I was able to have a strong and instinctive response,” she said. Another challenge for Byrne was cap- Get Inspired! turing the story of these two powerful fe- male rulers, who were also family, as they navigated the difficult course of leadership Hundreds of Stocked among men. Novelty Knits, “On a more artistic front, it is the story Wovens, Linings about two women, two queens maintaining and More! power in a world of predatory men,” she said. “I wanted the men to be sexy, and that One Roll Minimum. is quite difficult in the Elizabethan period. Alexandra Byrne examines the Napoleonic court For the two queens, I didn’t want it to be gown. about another queen in another frock.” www.cinergytextiles.com Taking inspiration from a rigger who Tel: 213-748-4400 leon referred to as “Josephine.” worked with ropes and booms on another [email protected] The exhibition is being held at the same production project, Byrne examined the time as the museum’s Operation 1804, a way in which the man’s utility belt affected fund-raising effort to purchase the pieces his body movement and the silhouette it cre- from their unnamed owner, who provided ated. Greene Textiles inc the court gown on loan. While the exhibi- She matched the silhouette by including Telephone: (323) 890-1110 / Fax: ( 323) 890-1180 tion closes Dec. 22, the fund-raising effort patches and pockets in her designs, a deci- www.greenetextiles.com continues until December 2020. sion that proved wise and was affirmed by Email: [email protected] Next, guests ORGANICALLY GROWN, LOCALLY DYED, Contact:PRINTED ANDIra Bashist FINISHED IN CALIFORNIA viewed archival  100 % Cotton pieces from the Telephone: Cotton/ (323) Modal 890-1110 / Fax: (323) 890-1180Stock museum, which  Tri- Blendwww.greenetextile.com were selected to PFD complement the  Poly/ Email:Cotton [email protected] Rayon/ Spandex Elizabethan period  Cotton/ SpandexContact: Ira Bashist ORGANIC COTTON reflected in “Mary  Wet/ PigmentECO FRIENDLYPrints FABRICSORGANIC COTTON W/ SPANDEXQueen of Scots” as  Jersey PFD ORGANIC/ RECYCLED POLYa tribute to Byrne’s  Fleece IN STOCK BAMBOO/ COTTON work. • GOTS CertifiedFrench Cotton Terry – with and without Spandex Jones revealed  •Thermal Organic Cotton/Recycled Poly an exquisite em- broidered petticoat,  Interlock• Bamboo Cotton/Spandex circa 1575, which • Modal/Cotton Double Jersey Knits –/ with Single and Knits without Spandex is believed to be of All above fabrics are available in various constructions Portuguese origin. including: Jersey, French Terry and 1 x 1 Rib The piece, created in linen and silk Embroidered late 16th-century petticoat

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Majors Market in an ambience Sustainability is the buzzword swirling around the fash- China, many U.S. fabric importers are scrambling to find the writing on the wall even if they wanted to erase it. - where vendors thought that buyer traffic was slower than in pre The 10 percent tariffs did not cover apparel or footwear, ion and textile industries these days. vious years. new textile trading partners whose goods are not subject to but it did include fabric and handbags along with a threat for To help brands navigate through this world of environfounder- The show, which focused on merchandise for big depart- the recently imposed 10 percent tariff that could rise to 25 percent at the beginning of the year. more tariffs. mentally sound apparel manufacturing, a Sustainable Fash ment stores and mass merchandisers, took place Oct. 1–3, pri- Now a new round of tariffs spearheaded for early next ion Forum was organized on Oct. 4 by Fashiondex marily at the California Market Center. “I would expect to see sourcing shifts away from China to Shibles with year on $257 billion in trade with China will undoubtedly Andrea Kennedy, who is also a professor at LIM College in Retailers seen at the show included the Dillard’sRoss depart Stores- other countries or an increase in prices for goods that either include clothing. 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October ushers in one of the more important Los Ange 1.8 million-square-foot complex, the show is being pro The store-closing sales announced Oct. 15 are being held The trio decided to collaborate on a sustainable, socially duced with a new approach. at the company’s Factory 2-U and Fallas les Market Weeks when showrooms in the downtown L.A. Describing the initiative to make textiles more exciting conscious brand of apparel that stands apart by creating an Fashion District are unveiling their Spring/Summer ’19 lines ➥ L.A. Textile page 14 the country and in Puerto Rico. through artistic expression, Brookfield Properties’s Emilie Hilco online eco-conscious fashion-lifestyle destination. Named but still filling in orders for late Fall and Resort. 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Her mother is Debbie Levin, president beauty and footwear categories were spread out across the Calif., held store-closing sales at 74 of its stores in August. of the Environmental Media Association. “We wanted to large penthouse with panoramic views of L.A. It was unclear if the shuttered stores would include the com- Los Angeles Men’s Market at the CMC saw a major pany’s Anna’s Linens by Fallas. Calls to attorneys went start this direct-to-consumer fashion world that➥ Dame provides page a 8 The ➥ L.A. Market page 7 great uniform for women and also a styling component.” LA FASHION WEEK expansion of exhibitors, and there was stronger attendance unanswered. 6 National Stores, owned primarily by Michael➥ National Fallas, page who 2 took over the company from his father, Joseph, caters to the 4

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The way we do business in the apparel and textile industries is being altered at light- ning speed. With that in mind, the trade shows that serve those industries also are tak- ing major steps to keep up with that changing world. We caught up with trade-show organizers to find out what they are doing to better serve customers.

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Jennifer Bacon adapt with current consumer behaviors in order to stay re- conscious textiles, a robust educational series, as well as an Fashion & Apparel Show Director levant. inspiring trend showcase and resources needed for the in- Texworld USA The apparel fabric–sourcing space, in particular, is ever dustry today. Apparel Sourcing USA changing with trade policies, fashion trends and new tech- Each show is different than the last. Now exhibitors are www.texworldusa.com nology. focused on speed-to-market and sustainable sourcing op- www.apparelsourcingshow.com Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA’s mission is tions. This edition will have seminars and floor sessions to provide a platform that offers visitors a curated group cov­ering chemical-free dyeing processes, the effect of ta- Just as with any business, trade shows have to evolve and of factories and mills that focus on high-quality and cost- ➥ Q&A page 4

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Confident—the self-assured woman and Conscious—the changes and are adapting to the new ways of doing business Q&A Continued from page 3 natural-living woman. with new things. Samples from exhibiting brands were included in the Multi-channel commerce: On the education front, we’re riffs, China’s take on sustainable solutions as well as trends trend activation based on their relativity to the four trends. significantly expanding our WWIN workshop series, offer- in color, mood and texture for Spring/Summer 2020. Attendees were able to browse the area and speak to a trend ing free sessions led by industry experts focused on informa- This year, we introduced a special area called Local Loft, expert from the show’s organizer, Eurovet. tion to stay ahead of technology, trends and new opportuni- which addresses the need for domestic manufacturing and Curve worked this season with Project H.U.G. and Yes ties for growth. We are also launching new campaigns and who is able to meet low-minimum requirements. Master to create an embroidered-eye-mask station on the strategies to attract even more online retailers to WWIN. Responsive selection: Within the next Raphael Camp year we’ll be merchandising the floor to Chief Executive Officer create “price-point neighborhoods” with CurveExpoNewYork areas matching neighboring price-point ranges and merchandise types. We will www.curve-newyork.com continue to build upon WWIN’s reputa- tion as a true hunting ground by creating Attendees want more than an accessory sections in each of the show overwhelming number of brands to floor’s ballroom areas, representing ac- view. They seek assistance to discover cessory types that match apparel types. new brands and knowledge on what is In addition to our strong selection of happening in the industry. American-made resources, attendees We focus on creating content, inclu- can look for new aisle-focused areas re- ding panels that speak to important top­ flecting issues of interest including sus- ics in the industry. We have trend areas tainability, new/emerging designers and where attendees can discover the latest more. innovations, a philanthropic aim and Return on investment: To ensure Cindy Morris specialized speed dating, which matches Emilie Lewis Ed Mandelbaum we’re retaining our exhibitor base and at- attendees to new brands. tracting new companies, we’ve significant- This past July at CurveNewYork, we held ly expanded the show’s key-buyer program a Body Positivity panel, which joined together leading in- CurveNewYork show floor. Project H.U.G. is an organiza- and tapped fashion-industry veteran Susan Milano to be our timate-apparel influencers to speak about size inclusivity, tion that partners with pediatric healthcare and service pro- key-accounts manager. Susan will work closely with the depiction in the media and the intimate-apparel world. viders to deliver the best care and to contribute to children’s show’s exhibitor base to identify potential new attendees, The Age of E-Commerce panel talked about the steps independence and optimize their quality of life. The aim was top retail accounts, buying groups and others to bring to needed to create a successful online presence. The New to provide attendees with a unique takeaway from the show the show. Susan is also overseeing the launch of Match!, a Retail panel addressed the digital impact on the retail land­ as well as to raise money for a special cause. customized meeting experience debuting next February. It scape and how to adapt to the bricks-and-mortar business. brings exhibitors and top womenswear and fashion-accesso- Workshops held on Social Media and Press Placement edu- Desiree Hanson ry buyers together in prearranged, confirmed appointments cated the audience of retailers on how to use these tools to Vice President, Fashion Events, Clarion UX based on mutual interests. The show experience: WWIN has always had a reputa- improve their business. Womensear In Nevada (WWIN) CurveNewYork and CurveLasVegas had a trend area tion for its hospitality and fun atmosphere. Among the ini- called the Concept Lounge, which presented the four expres- www.wwinshow.com tiatives we recently launched are menu enhancements for sions of the modern woman: Liberated—the free-spirited our complimentary buyer breakfasts and lunches. We also woman, Self-Expressive—the strong-willed woman, Body The team members at WWIN continually talk about market ➥ Q&A page 6

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Q&A Continued from page 7 Judy Stein Executive Director enhances the clean, crisp ambience of this trade show. The building is contemporary and beautiful and just the perfect Swimwear Association of Florida/Miami SwimShow biggest necessary change was to revamp the Las Vegas show venue to house the international SwimShow. and breathe life back into the overall experience. www.swimshow.com Not only does SwimShow present the best business envi- This February marks the first time we will be relocating Trade shows go through ebbs and flows just like other in- ronment but we also present an enjoyable and relaxing envi- Liberty Las Vegas from the traditional convention-center set- dustries. It is important for a promoter and/or organizer to ronment with our expanded Zen Lounge areas, which include ting and moving into a completely fresh space in downtown recognize those paths that lie ahead and determine the best dry bars, braid bars, makeup bars, reiki wellness healers, Las Vegas. way to proceed. henna tattoo artists, nail specialists and massage therapists. Here, we can totally transform the trade show into a life­ SwimShow strives to connect the best retailers with the Our Zen Lounges provide our retailers and vendors with style event where people actually want to spend their time. best brands. It is a business-to-business trade show where the a chance to regroup and recharge during the four-day trade We’ve been speaking with key brands and retailers for months brands are curated and the attendees are qualified. Retailers show to allow everyone to be at their best when conducting who are supporting the move. We’ll continue business. to bring nothing short of the best customer It’s all about the experience! Shopping the best service, work with local partners to provide in swimwear, resortwear, beachwear, lifestyle, convenient access to the new location, ex- men’s, children’s and accessories plus engaging pand lodging and dining options, and create with all our wellness treatments. an entertaining environment from the moment Not to mention the continuous complimentary people arrive. food offerings throughout the day. Who doesn’t love to eat? Lucia Palacios If the environment is right and the right mix of Marketing & Promotion vendors is present, the retailers want to be a part of this trade show. Guatemala Apparel & Textile Association Plus, there’s a whole lot of wonderful, fun sur- Apparel Sourcing Show prises we are working on for the 2019 edition of www.apparelexpo.com SwimShow.

In a technology-changing era, we have to Caron Stover take advantage of all the data available. We Vice President, Apparel Trade Shows are now able to know the trends ahead of time Atlanta Apparel and study the analytics and data of consumers, sourcing and participants. www.AmericasMart.com Therefore, we choose the correct channel Judy Stein Caron Stover of promotion and network with participants The challenge for trade shows is making an in- through connectivity programs to make their person event remain relevant in an increasingly participation easier and friendlier. and vendors alike do not want to miss out on this opportunity. digital world. The trade shows allow attendees to follow a sector of The annual SwimShow is an essential show for the indus- We face the same challenge as many of our buyers: When the industry or the industry as a whole and help them to be try—a platform for building relationships, enjoying the latest shopping can be done online, why does it need to take place acquainted wtih the available raw materials and production trends in swimwear, and connecting buyers and manufactur- in person? to fill their sourcing needs. The shows also highlight future ers. SwimShow, celebrating its 37th anniversary, is recognized The answer for Atlanta Apparel is in the market experi- trends, letting participants and exhibitors have an insight into as the launching pad for many of the industry’s leading lines. ence. Buyers find pampering, treats, giveaways, celebrations what is available for their long-term-strategy plans. The newly renovated Miami Beach Convention Center and inspirational, Instagram-able moments at every turn,

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Mark Your Calendar for All 2019 Dates: February Atlanta Apparel August Atlanta Apparel Showrooms: February 5 – 9 Showrooms: August 6 – 10 Temporaries: February 6 – 9 Temporaries: August 7 – 10 April Atlanta Apparel October Atlanta Apparel Showrooms: April 2 – 6 Showrooms: October 15 – 19 Temporaries: April 3 – 6 Temporaries: October 16 – 19 June Atlanta Apparel Showrooms & Temporaries: June 12 – 15

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plus fascinating influencer presentations and industry-lead- in. Buyers who preregister online will be able to stop and and easy shopping experience. ing fashion events. pick up their badges without waiting in line. They will also With sips and snaps, live fashion shoots, and trend dis- receive a little gift bag with water and other treats to help Mark Temple-Smith plays at each market and its semiannual seasonal fashion write orders. Managing Director runway shows, the trade show’s fashion-trend forecasting We always want to make new buyers, as well as returning UBM Fashion, part of Informa Plc resources are unmatched in the industry. buyers, feel welcome and to know we are available to help The Atlanta Apparel market experience is not just made them navigate our show. Moving forward, we will have a www.ubmfashion.com by parties, fashion shows and special events but also by the dedicated Ask Me person who will be walking around the layout of the show, which encourages retailers to discover show to help with any questions, directions or suggestions For 2019, Informa’s Fashion Group is focused on enhanc- new lines as they shop known categories, the knowledgeable for shopping a certain product or look. ing the buyer experience at our events through new technolo- staff offering our famous hospitality, the curated Instagram One incentive we’re proud of is our offer of a one-night gies and experiences that include increasing the number of feed sharing the best of the market and the technological in- free hotel room to first-time buyers available on a first-come, new brands to further fuel the discovery process for our cus- novations that help buyers effec- first-serve basis. tomers and create a more impactful show experience. tively find resources. In 2018, we gift- MAGIC Online, a new digital-technology tool we are The new Atlanta Apparel ed six rooms for launching during the February 2019 edition of MAGIC, will app is part of that experience each show. allow brands and buyers to navigate and connect like never building. Focusing only on We also con- before. AmericasMart’s apparel col- tinue to make Features include ActivLocator, which provides interactive lection, the app allows buyers our dedicated maps of the show floors and allows buyers to better maxi- to search exhibitors, categories buyers feel ap- mize their time by viewing where they are on the show floor and lines; navigate with ease preciated by while highlighting areas of interest around them. using turn-by-turn directions; recognizing our ActivLocator will even provide relevant suggestions of explore events, amenities and five-time attend- where to go next, based on the buyer’s profile. Brands can dining options; stay connected ees in our Janu- also utilize MAGIC Online’s tools by helping them connect with push notifications; use the ary show book. with their existing and new buyers, arranging meetings on- market-plan feature to organize In addition, each site, and ultimately increasing their return on investment. their trips; and stay in the know of them will re- MAGIC Online’s digital capabilities will create the oppor- with the latest social posts to see ceive a gift. Last tunity for both brands and buyers to connect and do business what’s trending before, during year it was a before, during and after the show and will be complimentary and after market. Mary T. Taft Mark Temple-Smith monogrammed to all brands and buyers attending MAGIC. portable phone In addition, Informa Fashion Groups’ strategic focus is to Mary T. Taft charger. amplify our international presence by creating awareness and Executive Director We are also going to dedicate a small area to showcase increasing participation from international brands and retailers. new vendors. This space will allow a buyer to quickly see By introducing emerging international brands to the U.S. mar- Fashion Market new products in an organized and efficient way. ket and by merchandising them appropriately within our port- www.fashionmarketnorcal.com New improvements on food choices were also made. folio of shows, it will create a more effective experience for our Buyers’ lunch coupons now enable them to receive a healthy buyers. As with all trade shows in our industry, we are trying to lunch on us. Continental breakfast and afternoon treats will Informa Plc, which acquired UBM Fashion in June, will obtain and please buyers as a way to increase their atten- continue. be investing $15 million over the next three years and is dance in 2019. All these changes will help ensure that Fashion Market looking to reach new retailers and create an environment on- One of the big changes we will implement is a VIP check- Northern California continues to be known for its friendly site for buyers to effectively do business. ●

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By Andrew Asch and Dorothy Crouch

Following a day of negotiating, viewing trends and investing in the fashions that will generate customer traffic, celebrating a trade-show victory is always in order. Take a few hours to relax with a savory meal or some personal shopping in an atmosphere that ensures the good times aren’t limited to the trade-show floor. Discover some of the new restaurant and retail destinations in each major fash- ion-trade-show city, which will add a bit of much-deserved leisure time to the busiest of schedules.

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LOS ANGELES townebyelysewalker 15257 Drive (310) 554-7666 www.elysewalker.com/ towne-by-elyse-walker

The Elysewalker boutique has cultivated a style that could be called designer—think Balen- ciaga and Stella McCartney with a California edge. With her recently introduced store concept, Townebyelyse- walker, Walker made a deep dive into California-casual looks. The new store opened Sept. Expedited Customs Clearance Services 22, when the Palisades Village retail center was unveiled by The Grove developer Rick Ca- to SPEED Your Products to Market ruso. The original Elysewalker is located across the street from the new Palisades Village shopping hub. When Caruso suggested a few years ago that she open a shop in his new development, she turned down the idea. However, she re- alized she was not meeting a spe- cific demand. “We never have enough room for basics in our stores,” Walker said of her bricks-and-mortar boutiques in Newport Beach, Calif., and the original Elyse- walker. Customized Brokers adds velocity and value to the apparel supply chain. As a single-source, Walker described the new store as a place for a suburban total supply chain solutions provider, we have developed ways to more effi ciently manage the man or woman who wants some- thing casual but needs something complexities of importing both textiles and apparel. We have dependable, compliance-driven more stylish than the clothes teams that keep abreast of regulations on this constantly evolving market. they just exercised in. Half of the store is for wom- en’s looks. The other half is for Some of our services include: men’s styles. It offers denim, basics and accessories. The • National Permit for RLF Processing • Reconciliation Entry and Duty Drawback boutique carries brands such as • Imaged Documentation Visibility Processing Mother Denim, Nili Lotan and Golden Goose. Core price points • Duty Classifi cation & Preferential Trade • Importer Security Filing Services range from $200 to $600. Agreement Assistance • Single Point of Contact Walker forecasts her boutique concept will catch on around the • Foreign Trade Zone Services country. “We can open in any affluent, casual community in the country probably 25 [stores]. It’s a grow- Effi cient. Detailed. Experienced. ing lifestyle,” she said. In January, she’s going to customizedbrokers.net open another Townebyelyse- walker in The Glen Centre in 305-471-8989 Los Angeles’ exclusive Beverly Glen enclave.

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Lala’s Argentine Grill 101 W 9th St. (213) 660-3006 http://lalasgrill.com/ Lala’s owners, Horacio Weschler and Mario Balul, immigrated to the United States from Argentina in 1988, but they didn’t meet until 1990. The friends opened their first Lala’s Argentine Grill restaurant in 1995 with a Melrose Avenue location in Los Angeles. Since then, the duo has opened a Lala’s in Studio City and, most recently, in downtown Los Angeles—across the street Lala’s Argentine Grill from The New Mart and the California Mar- ket Center. The Haight Street store is located on a art–inspired murals. The shop’s track Starters include beef, chicken, spin- street lined by buildings with charming Vic- lighting in the past has illuminated the ach, ham-and-cheese, or cheese-and-onion torian exteriors. However, the interior of the boutique’s walls in nightclub-ready pur- empanadas; potato or zucchini-and-onion shop pays homage to the contemporary rock ple and green. Typical ambient lighting quiche; grilled vegetables; melted provo- ’n’ roll world inhabited by the women who showcases the Dolls Kill fashion styles. lone cheese topped with salsa and oregano; shop at Dolls Kill. The retailer displays its various looks Dolls Kill croquettes; sarten de champignons, which is The back wall features graffiti and sketch on various dolls, who epitomize a cer- ➥ Shop & Dine page 12 a skillet of sautéed mushrooms; mollejas—grilled beef sweet- breads; and lightly fried calamari rings. An array of entrées is available to suit every palate, including plant-based plates such as grilled zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, onion, red and green bell pep- pers; a vegetable sandwich; and grilled-vegetable skewers. Pasta dishes include cannelloni filled with ricotta cheese and spin- ach in a creamy tomato sauce; gnocchi—a potato-dumpling pas- ta in a creamy tomato sauce; and lobster-stuffed ravioli in a light cream sauce. Lala’s specialties include arroz del campo—a yellow rice–based dish with sautéed vegetables in INTIMATELY a creamy tomato sauce with feta cheese; milanese—thinly cut steak, breaded and lightly fried; and the plato misto, which is a dish meant for sharing. It com- YOURS prises two grilled Italian sausag- es, sweetbreads, New York steak, skirt steak and a half chicken served with two side orders. CURVE The restaurant serves Quilmes Argentine beer, sangria and a full wine list with happy hour available at only the downtown FEBRUARY 5 - 7 2019 location. For dessert, guests can LAS VEGAS choose from tempting plates that include flan with caramel queso y dulce; provolone cheese and FEBRUARY 25 - 27 2019 quince or sweet-potato preserves; NEW YORK or warm caramel and diced ba- nanas with caramel sugar.

SAN FRANCISCO Dolls Kill 1475 Haight St. (800) 354-7625 www.dollskill.com/sf-store The argument about whether retail is dead continues to rage in some quarters. But Dolls Kill’s San Francisco flagship gave a vote of confidence to bricks-and- mortar retail. Dolls Kill started as a pure- play e-retailer, that sold its fash- ions solely online. In 2017, it opened a physical pop-up shop on Exhibit | [email protected] Haight Street in the middle of the Visit | [email protected] district where the youth-powered curvexpo.com Summer of Love took place in 1967. Dolls Kill’s experiment in physical retail looks like a suc- cess. The e-tailer’s San Francisco shop continues to do business. A Dolls Kill Los Angeles flagship opened in August.

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Shop & Dine Continued from page 11 Locanda, and receiv- ing accolades from industry resources tain look. There’s the doll Mercy. She cu- including Zagat, chef rates looks from the Goth-music subculture. Anthony Strong is There’s Darby, the doll who puts together a trying to refresh the punk-rock wardrobe. Other looks include a Italian-food scene ’90s raver look, an urban streetwear look as in San Francisco by well as glitzy nightclub styles. opening Prairie in the The Dolls Kill flagship offers the retail- Mission District. er’s own brands including the recently re- Many of the plates leased dELiA’s by Dolls Kill. It also offers focus on charcoal- third-party brands including Ripndip and grilled ingredients Lazy Oaf. to share with guests. Prairie Still Movin Antipasti offerings at Prairie Prairie include Hikari Farm cucumbers with Gems, an assortment of greens served with pancetta and holy wine. 3431 19th St. pine-nut miso and Urfa pepper; burrata with red walnuts, red onion, pecorino and an Ital- The star of the show is the grill, which (415) 483-1112 spring onion, lemon aioli and grilled levain; ian vinaigrette. Pasta dishes include Korean- allows guests to enjoy everything from veg- http://prairiesf.com Pane Distrutto, which is an extra-virgin-ol- rice gnocchi with chanterelle mushrooms, etarian fare to fresh meats. A charred cab- ive-oil bread that has been soaked in Early nettles and pine nuts; Gulf shrimp and bur- bage is served with dried scallop butter and After working at some of the city’s re- Girl tomato pulp. rata tortelli with fermented chili and celery torn herbs, while the Romano beans al forno nowned restaurants, including Delfina and There is also the plant-based Grilled sofrito; and a malfatti with game-bird ragu, are complemented by Early Girl tomato and chili. Thinly cut beef short ribs are prepared using tea-leaf salsa verde and radicchio, and marrow bones with horseradish, herb sal- ad and grilled bread can be paired with either snails in garlic butter or sherry luge. In addition to beer and wine, the restaurant serves Negroni on tap as well as signature cocktails such as a kambucha bellini; Toki Highball with lemon verbena; and the Italian Greyhound made with Hangar 1 vodka, Campari and grapefruit. The Beyoncé-inspired Becky with the Good Hair is made using City of London gin, sea buck thorn and turmeric.

LAS VEGAS Still Movin 3540 West Sahara Ave., Suite E2 (702) 675-3110 www.iamstillmovin.com Fashion is a time-honored side- line for hip-hop stars. Four years ago, Tyga opened a Los Angeles boutique on Melrose Avenue inspired by ancient Egypt for the Last King’s brand. Nearly three years ago, rap superstar Drake opened an L.A. store called Very Own on La Brea Avenue. In August, Las Vegas rapper Dizzy Wright opened Still Movin a few miles away from the glitzy Las Vegas strip. His Still Movin song inspired a clothing line pho- tographed on Wright during his concerts. The Still Movin boutique, with white walls and wood floors, is a multi-brand store. It offers streetwear brands Huf, Lifted An- chors and Mitchell & Ness. Looks include hoodies, bean- ies and T-shirts bearing the Still Movin logo. The brand also fea- tures collaboration projects such as T-shirts with the brand Mitch & Ace. Other brands that have worked with the Still Movin brand include Yesterday’s Fits and Skim Milk. While the Las Vegas strip is known for tourist T-shirt shops and glitzy designer boutiques, the city hosts a growing scene for streetwear shops. Catch Las Vegas 3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 607-3797 www.Aria.com Located inside the Aria Resort

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In the first week of November, she held a was knocked down to form one big space. grand opening for DLM. It’s a women’s bou- The men’s shop will follow the same tique that features fashion and organic beauty course it has since 2016. It continues to sell products. Brands offered include French a number of men’s styles, which range from brand Notshy as well as fashion labels more athleisure/gym clothes by brands such as familiar to Americans such as Monrow and Reigning Champ to contemporary brands Odells. The store will balance casual fashion such as Portuguese Flannel and Rodd & and clothes that Moore hopes people will Gunn. keep in their closets for a long time. Core DLM and DLM Supply do business in a price points will range from $60 to $120. unique enclave of Dallas called Oak Cliff. “Women still love to find a bargain,” she said. Once a blighted section of the city, Oak “We’ll mix high and low fashions but do it in Cliff has become a center for creatives who a way that makes sense.” ride bikes around an area that has no chain Dallas architect Patrick Craine designed restaurants. the store’s look. The floors are painted pink. LED lights hanging from the ceiling are Foxyco shaped like amoebas. Bouquets of flowers 921 N. Riverfront Blvd. are sold in the store’s front. (214) 295-5532 DLM opened where a former vintage http://foxycodallas.com shop was located. It is adjacent to DLM Catch Las Vegas DLM Supply, the men’s shop that Moore opened ➥ Shop & Dine page 16 in mid-2016. A wall once separating the two & Casino, Catch Las Vegas brings the alluring dining brand from EMM Group and Catch Hospi- tality Group founders Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum to the Strip. The 7,000-square-foot Rock- well Group–designed space was influenced by the Catch Los Angeles location. Relying on an open-air concept, the designers created a Las Vegas–style, indoor/ outdoor, Mediterranean-inspired space with an 80-foot-long in- terior pathway with a canopy of flowers. From the raw bar, patrons can choose from oyster shoot- ers, jumbo shrimp, Maine lobster cocktail, or a seafood tower that includes king crab, shrimp, oys- ters, clams, mussels and ceviche. Additional cold dishes include a variety of sushi rolls, toro tartare, truffle sashimi and a Catch-style sashimi comprising Alaskan king salmon, yuzu soy, hot sesame ol- ive oil–toasted sesame seeds, gin- ger and chives. At Catch, patrons who desire plates that are not sushi inspired can order the sautéed wild-caught snapper with lobster mash, organ- ic crispy chicken, USDA Prime porterhouse, American wag­ yu tomahawk, an oven-roasted whole branzino or a 1.5-pound Alaskan king crab. The extensive menu also con- siders the palates of vegetarian and vegan guests with sweet-po- tato gnocchi; vegetable king roll; eggplant skewers; roasted beets with goat-cheese foam, shaved radish and candied walnuts; and parmesan truffle fries served with a vegan truffle aioli. Indulgent desserts include the Hit Me chocolate cake, which features a liquid Klondike dulce- de-leche ice cream, brownie and devil’s food cake; s’mores pizza; donut wonder wheel and vegan pistachio cheesecake.

DALLAS DLM 835 W. Davis St. (469) 917-8081 www.dlmsupplyco.com There are a number of shop- ping options in Dallas. But Deavon Moore, a former Nordstrom buyer, thought she could give the Texas metropolis an alternative.

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Following a May launch, husband-and-wife team Jon and MG Stevens opened Foxyco to bring their interpretation of modern-American cuisine to Dallas’s Design District. This is the second restaurant for the pair, who launched Stock & Barrel in the city’s Bishop Arts District four years ago. While the restaurant’s cuisine is focused on a wood-fired grill, the menu includes small bites, pasta and flatbreads. At Foxyco, guests enjoy dishes such as tuna tartare; burrata with orange-blossom harissa and honeycomb; grilled arti- chokes; ricotta dumplings; wagyu short ribs; bavette steak; and Dan Dan noodles, which are served with duroc pork ragu, mushrooms and egg yolk. The menu also offers an array of flatbreads such as spicy Foxyco soppressata, served with mozzarella, truffle oil and basil; charred red grapes with caramelized fennel, rosemary honey airy space for the restaurant by complementing the con- and maldon salt; and Spanish olives that include chorizo and temporary style of two existing glass walls. Relying on Coco + Mischa caramelized-onion goat cheese. inspiration from Jackson Pollock, Kuzuu painted an entire Foxyco also features a full wine list, American whiskeys wall in the style of the abstract-expressionist painter’s work, and locally crafted beers. bringing a modern feeling to the restaurant’s sleek aesthetic. gray, the Tom Dixon lighting scheme brings warmth to the Local Dallas designer Hatsumi Kuzuu created a bright, While the space relies on mostly black, white and hues of space without being overwhelming.

ATLANTA Coco + Mischa 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Ste. W120 No phone www.cocoandmischa.com The market for slow fashion and independent designers has found a new hub in Atlanta. After running pop-up shops, in April, Melissa Gallagher and Christy LeClair opened a perma- nent space for Coco + Mischa at the Ponce City Market. Ponce City Market made a splash when it opened in 2014 in a remodeled, sprawling complex across the street from the historic Fourth Ward Park. Listed in the Register of Historic Places, Ponce City Market’s buildings in the early 20th century housed a Sears, Roebuck & Co. distribution center. Gallagher and LeClair started the boutique because they felt there was no place in Atlanta to buy slow fashion—or indepen- dent, sustainable fashion design- ers who provide an alternative to fast fashion. Coco + Mischa is serious about raising awareness for sus- tainable styles. In July, it pro- duced the Slow Fashion Sympo- sium 2018. Speaking at the event was sustainability star Eliza- beth Cline, who is the author of “Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion.” Producing events at the bou- tique is important. In September, it produced a pop-up shop for Los Angeles designer Tuesday Bassen. The designer makes size-inclusive clothing and silk tour jackets. (Remember the silk coats the Pink Ladies wore in the film “Grease”? Imagine an indie rock version of that.) Independent, sustainable brands offered at the store in- clude Ozma of California, Meg­ an-Ilene, Plante Clothing and Maelu. The boutique also offers vintage clothing and housewares. Ray’s in the City Featuring at Swim Collective - A curated collection 240 Peachtree St. of higher-end resort wear, cover ups, footwear and accessories. (404) 524-9224 www.raysrestaurants.com/ raysinthecity/home Located directly across from To exhibit or attend, visit swimcollective.com. Atlanta’s AmericasMart, Ray’s

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Shanghai and Seoul, South Korea. In September, it opened a 28,000-square-foot space in Lower Manhattan. Spread over one floor, the New York City emporium also features a gallery space, a restaurant and bar, a bookstore, and, of course, fashion. The store’s focus is on European fashion houses including Prada, Gu- cci and Dior. Also featured are Comme des Garçons and 10 Corso Como Stella McCartney. It is 10 Corso Como’s sole location She opened her first 10 Corso Como in her native in the U.S. Milan. The space includes a gallery, a fashion boutique, Sozzani’s former photographers from her magazine days a restaurant, a rooftop garden and a hotel named Three exhibit at the gallery. During 10 Corso Como’s first couple Rooms. Aptly named, it offers three rooms for guests. of months of business, she featured Helmut Newton’s “Pri- Ray’s in the City Since then, 10 Corso Como stores have traveled to Asia, where Sozzani opened outposts in Tokyo, Beijing, ➥ Shop & Dine page 18 in the City brings a fresh option to the downtown neighborhood. Owned by Ray Schoenbaum, who launched Marietta, Ga.–based Ray’s Restaurants in 1984, Ray’s in the City provides fresh fare by Dean Berthelot, who has worked with the House of Blues, Ray Schoenbaum’s Ray’s on the River and as Google’s executive chef. The restaurant’s starter menu is extensive and includes jumbo lump crab cakes, loaded States- boro blue-cheese chips, a chilled seafood tower, Fuji-apple field greens with candied pecans and blue cheese, the signature lobster cobb, and heirloom tomatoes and burrata. Soup dishes include a Maine lobster bisque and seafood gumbo with white rice. Guests can enjoy hand-cut steaks including the 22-ounce cowboy ribeye and a steak-frites plate that includes a 6-ounce ten- derloin and parmesan frites. For an additional fee, patrons can add a cold-water lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, George Bank sea scallops or jumbo-lump crab cakes to their steak or request the dish be served Oscar style. Alluring customers with fresh seafood, the restaurant has sus- tainably caught ingredients flown in daily and serves seasonal se- lections that vary weekly. In ad- dition to its Block Island sword- fish, Alaskan halibut, Chilean sea bass and redfish, Ray’s in the City features salmon Oscar, parmesan scallops, horseradish-encrusted black grouper, a broiled seafood platter, and shrimp and grits. A sushi menu features an as- sortment of favorites includ- ing salmon, tuna, yellowtail and shrimp nigiri. Poke and sashimi are also served, in addition to popular rolls. The restaurant’s Peachtree The Global Watersports and Beach Lifestyle Tradeshow. Room overlooks downtown At- lanta, providing an extraordinary view of the neighborhood.

NEW YORK Surf Skate Paddle Bluewater Swim Resort Coastal Gift Souvenir Boutique Footwear Performance 10 Corso Como 1 Fulton St. (212) 265-9500 www.10corsocomo.com

While editing Italian Vogue Register to attend at surfexpo.com and Elle, Carla Sozzani worked with some of fashion’s most cel- A Trade Only Event. ebrated photographers: Robert Mapplethorpe, Annie Leibovitz and Herb Ritts. In 1991, she got into the retail game.

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Shop & Dine Continued from page 17 There is also an assortment of salumi and cheeses. vate Property” photography show. Long-reigning Vogue edi- Guests interested in pasta will have a tor Anna Wintour appeared at the debut of 10 Corso Como. variety of options including gnocchi with On Oct. 25, Italian singer Andrea Bocelli sang at the space. chopped tomato, mozzarella and basil; orecchiette with broccoli rabe and Italian Scopa sausage; and a mixed-mushroom, truffle- 191 7th Ave. scented fettuccine. The cavatelli is served (646) 858-3300 with caramelized onions, zucchini, smoked www.scopanyc.com salmon and bourbon sauce. In addition to its pasta dishes, Scopa of- fers a Coda di Rospo, a seared monkfish Set in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, Scopa was with lemon, fresh tomato and white wine. launched by local chef Crispin Mejia, his cousin Adrian The Costata di Manzo is a grilled 14-ounce Sanchez and Miguel Diaz. With executive chef Mejia in the ribeye with a Barolo reduction and is served kitchen, Scopa’s menu relies on his experience, which has with rosemary potatoes. Classics such as been molded by stints at Remi, Le Zie and his eponymous chicken parmigiana and shrimp scampi are Italian restaurant Crispin’s in Hell’s Kitchen. also served. For its antipasti course, Scopa serves grilled octopus, mar- If there is any room left for dessert, guests Scopa inated baked sardines, eggplant rollatini, classic meatballs, can choose from tiramisu, poached pears crocchette—crab cakes with a mushroom salad in a smoked with a port-wine reduction and hazelnut gelato, basil crème The restaurant provides an intimate setting with exposed pepper sauce—and a bruschetta that is made with truffle oil. brûlée, or panna cotta with strawberry and mango sauce. brick walls and ceiling beams, while the lighting includes ornate candelabra-style chande- liers, sconces that produce red- hued light and pendants. Despite its intimate atmosphere, Scopa has space to accommodate large parties.

MIAMI The Showroom 3133 Commodore Plaza (305) 418-0749 www.theshowroom-miami. com

After 22 years of serving as a part owner of the Miami boutique retail company Group LX, Mari- lyn Sanchez decided to fly solo and opened The Showroom bou- tique in late 2016. Located in Coconut Grove, about 12 miles away from Miami Beach’s South Beach neighbor- hood, The Showroom blends vari- ous categories. The 1,000-square- foot space mixes furniture and home accessories with clothing. The store’s style is inspired by its name. It provides a showroom for Sanchez’s tastes for home and wardrobe. For fashion, the empha- sis is on casual. The Showroom’s intended demographic is women between the ages of 30 and 70. Brands sold at the store include Zadig & Voltaire as well as Los Angeles–headquartered brands Citizens of Humanity, Lauren Moshi and MadeWorn. The Fair- fax District–based MadeWorn is known for its high-end interpreta- tions of T-shirts from classic rock bands. The boutique, located in a pedestrian-friendly neighbor- hood known for its cafés, is in a neighborhood that includes the high-end consignment store Fash- ionista and The Griffin, a luxe footwear and handbag boutique. Coconut Grove is known as one of Miami’s oldest neighbor- hoods, which traces its history to the early 19th century. Since then, it has become a hub of the Baha- mian-American community and hosts the annual Goombay Festi- val, which celebrates cuisine and music from the Bahamas. Sanchez said The Showroom will remain exclusive to Coconut Grove. “The plan is to continue to expand the collections we sell and constantly keep filling up the store with unique pieces,” she said. “I don’t plan on opening a

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The Showroom Malibu Farm Miami Beach

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Metropolitan Pavilion Malibu Farm Miami Beach & Altman Building 4525 Collins Avenue (305) 674-5579 200 collections www.edenrochotelmiami. com Fashion & Lifestyle Farm-to-table dining arrives The top trade show for American beachfront at Malibu Farm Mi- & international children’s brands ami Beach, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. As the founder of the Malibu Farm Pier Café and Restaurant located in Malibu, Calif., Helene Henderson was in- spired by the West Coast and her Scandinavian roots, which trace back to Sweden. Using ingredients sourced from South Florida’s farmers and organic resources in the area, Henderson prepares sea- sonal dishes based on ingredients available in the region. Sharable starters include crudité served with hummus and green goddess dressing, chicken broccoli quesa- dillas and burrata fruit—arugula, burrata, seasonal fruit, sesame- seed brittle and a maple balsamic. Using a wood-fired oven, the kitchen allows guests to choose from a variety of pizzas includ- ing a Greek-salad and cauliflow- er-crust option with mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomato, pesto and arugula. A vegan coconut tofu is served with seasonal vegetables and quinoa rice. The chicken ricotta burger is served with a spicy aioli, while the local fish is accompa- nied by seared radish, arugula and salsa verde. Family-style options are also available for parties that would like to share. These dishes include a whole lobster with charred corn

and lime butter, organic roasted Altena Xaviera illustration chicken with potatoes, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, shallots and herbs or a dry-aged ribeye served with crispy baby potatoes, charred broccolini and rosemary aioli. A selection of local beers is provided by the Biscayne Bay PREMIERE TRADE SHOWS FOR KID’S FASHION & LIFESTYLE Brewing Company, in addition to other domestic options. The draft- ONLY PROFESSIONALS FOR ONLINE � PARIS � NEW YORK � TOKYO beer list includes Miami Pale Ale, Siren Saison, Kapitan’s Kolsch, www.iloveplaytime.com La Colada, Amber Ale, Double Nine IPA and Lite Hans Pilsner. ●

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10-13,16-19.shop-Dine.indd 19 11/7/18 5:06 PM International Trade Show Calendar Nov. 11 Nov. 17 Nov. 29 Jan. 3 Norton’s Apparel, Jewelry & Gift Destination Africa Hong Kong International Jewelry Agenda Market Cairo1 Manufacturers’ Show Long Beach, Calif. Gatlinburg, Tenn. Through Nov. 19 Hong Kong Through Jan. 4 Through Nov. 13 The California Market Center (CMC) is Through Dec. 2 ASI Show Ocean City Resort Gift Expo Nov. 19 Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Orlando, Fla. the hub of L.A.’s fashion and creative The DG Expo Fabric & Trim Show is a Ocean City, Md. India Leather Days Show Through Jan. 5 communities. Located in the heart two-day show featuring American and Through Nov. 13 of downtown L.A.’s Fashion District Offenbach, Germany Schaumburg, Ill. TrendSet Trendz Through Nov. 20 Through Dec. 2 European companies with low mini- Munich on Ninth and Main, the 1.8-million- mums and many with in-stock pro- Palm Beach, Fla. square-foot complex is home to Through Jan. 5 Through Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 30 grams. DG Expo focuses on the needs premier fashion showrooms, creative of designers, manufacturers (produc- Jan. 4 offices, and the city’s second-largest ATF—Apparel, Textile & GTS Jewelry & Accessories Expo Nov. 12 Footwear Trade Exhibition Greensboro, N.C. ing apparel, accessories, home fur- Exponoivos special-event venue. CMC is host to a nishings, and other sewn products), CALA year-round calendar of markets and Cape Town, South Africa Through Dec. 2 Lisbon, Portugal Through Nov. 22 plus private-label retailers, fabric Through Jan. 6 Denver fashion industry trade-shows, includ- Through Nov. 13 China Premium Textile and November TBA stores, and event/party planners. In Philadelphia Gift Show ing LA Market Week, Label Array, LA conjunction with our trade shows, we Philadelphia International Apparel & Textile Textile, LA Majors Market, LA Kids Apparel—South Africa Expo Pakistan (TBA) Fair Cape Town, South Africa Karachi, Pakistan also offer a series of seminars focused Through Jan. 7 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Market, LA Men’s Market, and more. Through Nov. 22 on business growth. Upcoming shows Through Nov. 14 www.cmcdtla.com Dec. 1 are Nov. 27–28 in San Francisco and Jan. 5 Nov. 21 Unique Jan. 15–16, 2019, in New York. Visit Agenda Festival Nov. 13 JFW Japan Creation Los Angeles our website for details and to register. Long Beach, Calif. ReMode Tokyo Through Dec. 2 www.dgexpo.net Asian E-tailing Summit Los Angeles Through Nov. 22 Hong Kong Through Nov. 14 Premium Textile Japan Dec. 2 Art Basel Tokyo Grand Strand Gift & Resort Miami Beach, Fla. Nov. 14 Through Nov. 22 Merchandise Show Through Dec. 9 Connections Vietnam International Textile and Myrtle Beach, S.C. Myanmar International Textile London Garment Exhibition Through Dec. 5 and Garment Exhibition Through Nov. 15 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ITMA Showtime Yangon, Myanmar Through Nov. 24 The Collective Shows presents The WWSRA Loveland Demo High Point, N.C. Through Dec. 9 Through Dec. 5 Active Collective Trade Show, which Georgetown, Colo. Nov. 27 One of a Kind Holiday Show is recognized as the biggest athleisure Through Nov. 15 Chicago Swim Collective features Beach at trade show in the United States, of- Dubai Arab Fashion Week DG Expo Dec. 3 Through Dec. 9 Swim Collective at its Jan. 7–8, 2019, fering buyers more than 150 lines Dubai, United Arab Emirates San Francisco WWSRA Montana show in Anaheim, Calif. Beach at across all activewear categories. A Through Nov. 18 Through Nov. 28 Bozeman, Mont. Dec. 7 Swim Collective will offer a curated Through Dec. 5 core theme of the show is quality India International Trade Fair Nov. 28 Baton Rouge Jewelry and assemblage of apparel and acces- over quantity, and the show curates New Delhi New York Shoe Expo, FFANY Merchandise Show sories selected to complement the the balance of buyers to brands to Through Nov. 27 Kingpins Market Week Baton Rouge, La. show’s current swim offerings and New York New York Through Dec. 9 enhance the buying options for retail- represent the best of Where Fitness Through Nov. 29 Meets Fashion. Active Collective Nov. 15 Through Dec. 7 China International Gold, ers. The new category will be centrally California will debut a new product International Jewelry and Dec. 4 Jewellery & Gem Fair located within Swim Collective, in the category in January 2019: Wellness at Merchandise Show Shenzhen, China center of the show. Swim Collective Active Collective will feature products New Orleans WWSRA Northern California Through Dec. 10 once again will be colocated with Ac- Through Nov. 18 Sacramento, Calif. tive Collective, adding even more op- encompassing a range of natural Through Dec. 6 skin-care, apothecary, essential Dec. 11 tions for buyers. The juried collection WWSRA Rocky Mountain Preview vitamins, nutrients, and much more. Nov. 16 Visit us for Apparel Sourcing USA, WWSRA Intermountain Preview of brands will include higher-end re- GTS Florida Jewelry and Apparel providing apparel brands, retailers, Denver Salt Lake City sortwear, cover-ups, and sun-protec- Wellness at Active Collective aims to Through Dec. 6 provide buyers with an even more Expo wholesalers, and independent design Through Dec. 13 tion apparel as well as unique towels, rounded collection of brands than Kissimmee, Fla. firms a dedicated sourcing market- WWSRA Northwest Preview hats, footwear, and other accessories. Through Nov. 18 Dec. 5 ever before. Visit us this January in place for finding the best international Portland, Ore. The new category is attracting top Modaprima apparel manufacturers. Make plans Denim Première Vision Through Dec. 13 brands including Koy Resort, Reef, California at the Anaheim Convention London Florence, Italy now to join us Jan. 21–23, 2019, for Sea Star, Jordan Taylor, Peter Grimm, Center Jan. 7–8, 2019, and in New Through Nov. 18 Through Dec. 6 Dec. 12 York Jan. 24–25, 2019. For more three days of sourcing, seminars, Skova, and Coolibar—all of whom will San Mateo Christmas Cash & information, visit our websites. www. and networking at New York City’s Dec. 6 Blossom Première Vision be exhibiting. To learn more about Carry Show Javits Center, located at 655 W. 34 Paris Beach at Swim Collective, visit our activewearcollective.com; www.newy- San Mateo, Calif. 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London Fashion Week Men’s Asian Licensing Conference Jan. 15 Tranoï Week London Hong Kong Paris Through Jan. 7 Through Jan. 8 DG Expo Through Jan. 22 New York Trendz Swim Collective Through Jan. 16 Palm Beach, Fla. Anaheim, Calif. Jan. 18 Fashion London SVP Through Jan. 7 Through Jan. 8 We invite you to join us for Texworld Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo USA, one of the largest sourcing London Through Jan. 16 Honolulu Jan. 6 Jan. 8 events on the East Coast for apparel Through Jan. 20 Première Vision Travelers Show WWSRA Intermountain Preview fabric buyers, product R&D special- Imprinted Sportswear Show ists, designers, merchandisers, and New York Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Salt Lake City Through Jan. 16 Long Beach, Calif. Through Jan. 7 Through Jan. 10 sourcing professionals. This interna- Through Jan. 20 Printsource Accessorie Circuit Heimtextil tional business platform offers a wide Fashion Market Northern California is Northwest Shoe Travelers Market New York the largest open-booth-format show New York Frankfurt, Germany product range covering the entire Through Jan. 16 St. Paul, Minn. Through Jan. 8 Through Jan. 11 on the West Coast. It consistently of- Through Jan. 20 fabric spectrum—season-to-season Neonyt Winter Accessorie the Show Pitti Immagine Uomo attendees discover textiles of innova- fers choices from 2,000 apparel and Tranoï Men’s and Women’s Berlin accessories lines in every category: New York Florence, Italy tive structures, material mixes, and Through Jan. 17 Paris Through Jan. 8 Through Jan. 11 European, contemporary, updated, Through Jan. 20 surprising color palettes. Show dates Premium International Fashion Children’s Club New York Atlanta International Gift & Home casual, and juniors, plus a wide range Premiere Classe are Jan. 21–23, 2019, at the Javits Trade Show New York Furnishings Market Center in New York at 655 W. 34 St. of jewelry, bags, and shoes. Buyers Paris Through Jan. 8 Berlin Through Jan. 21 Atlanta www.texworldusa.com Through Jan. 17 love the complimentary continental Fame Through Jan. 15 breakfast, coupons for lunch op- Seek New York tions, and afternoon treats. FMNC Jan. 19 Through Jan. 8 Berlin Jan. 9 Jan.13 Through Jan. 17 continues to offer free parking on Designer Forum Moda New York London Textile Fair The Deerfield Show WWSRA Northwest Preview Monday and Tuesday mornings for New York London Deerfield, Ill. arrival before 10 a.m. and late-night Through Jan. 21 Through Jan. 8 Portland, Ore. Through Jan. 10 Through Jan. 14 Through Jan. 17 Monday with complimentary beer and Salon International de la Lingerie New York Women’s Paris Metropolitan New York Shoe, Cobb Trade Show WWSRA Northern California wine. First-time buyers may qualify for New York Footwear & Accessories Atlanta one free hotel night during the show. Through Jan. 21 Through Jan. 8 Through Jan. 14 Preview Marketplace Reno, Nev. Check out www.fashionmarketnorcal. Innatex, Xoom Project Womens Secaucus, N.J. Midwest Apparel Trade Show Through Jan. 17 com, Facebook and Instagram. Frankfurt, Germany New York Through Jan. 10 Through Jan. 21 Through Jan. 14 Intermoda Through Jan. 8 WWSRA Southern California Deerfield, Ill. Interfilière Guadalajara, Mexico Paris Fashion Week Men’s The Trends Show Preview Retail’s BIG Show Through Jan. 18 Paris Phoenix Fashion Through Jan. 21 Costa Mesa, Calif. New York MosShoes Through Jan. 8 Through Jan. 10 Through Jan. 15 Paris Moscow Through Jan. 20 Jan. 20 New England Apparel Club Through Jan. 18 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Marlboro, Mass. Midwest Gift & Lifestyle Show Active Collective Surf Expo Through Jan. 16 Jan. 16 Des Plains, Ill. Anaheim, Calif. Orlando, Fla. Spinexpo Through Jan. 21 Through Jan. 8 Through Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Paris Modefabriek ASAP Avant-première Through Jan. 17 Amsterdam Jan. 11 Annecy, France WWSRA Rocky Mountain Preview Through Jan. 21 Toronto Imprint Canada Show Through Jan. 15 Denver MRket Toronto Brand Assembly Through Jan. 17 New York Through Jan. 12 Los Angeles India International Garment Fair Through Jan. 21 Exponoivos Norte Through Jan. 16 New Delhi New York Men’s Dallas Apparel & Accessories Markets Surf Expo is the largest and longest- Through Jan. 18 Lisbon, Portugal Designers and Agents running watersports and beach/resort/ New York are held five times each year at the Through Jan. 13 Los Angeles ISPO Through Jan. 22 Dallas Market Center. Located in lifestyle trade show in the world. Beijing Denver International Western/ Through Jan. 16 Produced annually in January and Northstar Fashion Exhibitors one of the country’s fastest-growing English Apparel and Equipment Label Array Through Jan. 19 St. Paul, Minn. regions, Dallas Market Center brings September, the show draws buyers Dallas Total Gift & Home Through Jan. 21 Market Los Angeles from specialty stores, major chains, together thousands of manufactur- Denver Through Jan. 16 Dallas Travelers Show ers and key retailers in an elevated resorts, cruise lines, and beach-rental Through Jan. 22 Baltimore Through Jan. 14 LA Kids Market companies across the U.S., the Carib- trade-show environment. Featuring Los Angeles Through Jan. 21 500 permanent showrooms and over Jan. 12 Through Jan. 16 bean, Central and South America, Jan. 17 NW Trend Show and around the world. The show 1,000 temporary booths, including White Show—Man & Woman LA Market Week Pitti Immagine Bimbo Seattle expanded contemporary lines and Los Angeles features more than 2,500 booths of Florence, Italy Through Jan. 22 Milan hard goods, apparel, and accessories resources, Dallas Market Center is Through Jan. 14 Through Jan. 16 Through Jan. 19 Project and a full lineup of special events in- where style starts. For the latest news White Street Market Couromoda Garmentech New York and upcoming market dates, visit Milan São Paulo cluding fashion shows, annual awards Dhaka, Bangladesh Through Jan. 22 Through Jan. 20 Dallas Market Center’s website. www. Through Jan. 14 Through Jan. 17 ceremonies, and demos. More infor- Dallasmarketcenter.com Hong Kong Fashion Week mation about Surf Expo can be found Gift & Home Winter Market Hong Kong at our website. www.surfexpo.com Los Angeles Through Jan. 17 Through Jan. 21 Continued on page 22

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Continued from page 21 Sports Licensing and Tailgate Dallas Men’s Show Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Show Dallas Las Vegas Through Jan. 26 Supreme Kids Kentucky Bluegrass Buyer’s Jan. 21 Munich Through Jan. 24 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Market Coast Through Jan. 27 Lexington, Ky. Dallas Miami Trendz West Through Jan. 28 Atlanta Apparel is the largest apparel Palmetto, Fla. Through Jan. 26 Homi Milan Through Jan. 22 Milan market on the East Coast, offering Through Jan. 24 Dhaka International Denim Show Londonedge Apparel Sourcing USA Through Jan. 28 London thousands of contemporary and Dhaka, Bangladesh New York PGA Merchandise Expo Through Jan. 28 ready-to-wear women’s, children’s, Orlando, Fla. Through Jan. 26 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Through Jan. 23 Madrid and accessories lines all together Through Jan. 25 Dye + Chem Travelers Show Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs Through Jan. 30 Pittsburgh in one location at one time. As the Dhaka, Bangladesh New York Through Jan. 28 apparel and accessories collection of Jan. 23 Through Jan. 26 Through Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Fashion Market Northern AmericasMart® Atlanta, it features Quest, 2The Pillars, The General Jacket Required Kidsworld an expansive-—and growing—prod- London Dallas Dallas Men’s Show California Store Dallas uct mix, including contemporary, Through Jan. 24 Through Jan. 26 San Mateo, Calif. New York Through Jan. 28 Through Jan. 29 ready-to-wear, young contemporary, Home Tex Bangladesh Through Jan. 23 Brand Assembly Gallery social occasion, bridal, activewear, Dallas International Expo Stylemax Texworld USA Düsseldorf, Germany Chicago resortwear, swim, lingerie, fash- Through Jan. 25 Dhaka, Bangladesh New York Through Jan. 28 Through Jan. 29 ion jewelry, fine jewelry, shoes, Through Jan. 26 Through Jan. 23 Fashion Industry Gallery West Coast Trend Show handbags, and more showcased in Dallas International Yarn & Fabric Show Toronto Gift Fair Paris Fashion Week Haute Los Angeles Toronto permanent showrooms and tempo- Through Jan. 25 Dhaka, Bangladesh Couture Through Jan. 28 Through Jan. 31 rary exhibition booths. Trend-driven Paris Pitti Immagine Filati Through Jan. 26 Florence, Italy Playtime juried temporary collections include Through Jan. 24 Paris Jan. 29 Through Jan. 25 Jan. 24 Premiere (women’s premium high- Through Jan. 28 Dallas Apparel & Accessories Active Collective New England Apparel Club end/contemporary apparel, denim, Jan. 22 Hyannis, Mass. New York Supreme Women & Men and accessories) and Premiere Lineapelle Market Düsseldorf, Germany Through Jan. 30 Through Jan. 25 Luxe (high-quality luxury apparel London Dallas Through Jan. 29 Through Jan. 26 New Orleans Gift and Jewelry Munich Fabric Start, Bluezone and accessories). Atlanta Apparel New England Apparel Club Munich presents five apparel markets and Portland, Maine Dallas KidsWorld Market Show Through Jan. 31 Through Jan. 23 Dallas New Orleans three specialty markets: World of Prom (prom, pageant, quinceañera, ColombiaTex Through Jan. 26 Through Jan. 27 Medellín, Colombia social occasion) each year and Vow | Through Jan. 24 New World of Bridal twice each year. www.AmericasMart.com/apparel

Jan. 30 Lineapelle New York Through Jan. 31 WHERE THE KID’S INDUSTRY CONNECTS Copenhagen International —Raven, Runway, Kids, Shoes Copenhagen, Denmark Through Feb. 1 FEBRUARY 4 & 5, 2019 Outdoor Retailer Denver Planet Hollywood, Through Feb. 1 Las Vegas Revolver Copenhagen International Fashion Trade Show Copenhagen, Denmark www.gotokidshub.com Through Feb. 1 SIA Snow Show & Sourcing Show Denver Through Feb. 1 Jan. 31 Billings Market Association Billings, Mont. The new kid’s fashion Through Feb. 2 January TBA Connections (TBA) San Francisco trade show in Las Vegas! Lakme Fashion Week (TBA) Mumbai, India

Feb. 1 The NBM Show Phoenix Through Feb. 2 Edmonton Footwear & Accessory Buying Market Edmonton, Alberta Through Feb. 4 Feb. 2 India International Leather Fair Chennai, India Through Feb. 4 IFJAG Las Vegas Through Feb. 5 International Footwear Leather Show Bogotá, Colombia Through Feb. 5 Seattle Gift Show Seattle Through Feb. 5 Feb. 3 Surtex New York Through Feb. 5 ISPO Munich Through Feb. 6

Buyers are invited to experience “VIP treatment” at the semiannual Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN) show at the Rio Hotel & Convention Center. In addition to showcasing 1,500-plus womenswear lines under one roof—including top brands and newcomers in modern updated (misses), traditional, contemporary, petite, plus, tall, and accessories— WWIN continues to enhance the show experience with new features and enhancements. Among them, a new fashion show featuring the new- est designs from exhibitors; extended buying hours with wine/cheese on opening day; fresh new menus for the popular daily complimentary breakfast and lunch offerings; an

Overprint by Frédérique Daubal • www.daubal.com Frédérique by Overprint expanded WWIN workshop schedule; complimentary shuttle service; Lyft ride discounts; free parking; show specials and giveaways; and more. Show dates are Feb. 4–7, 2019. www.wwinshow.com

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NY Now Project, Project Womens, Stitch Vancouver Footwear & Accessory New York @ Project Womens Buying Market Through Feb. 6 Las Vegas Vancouver, British Columbia OffPrice Through Feb. 7 Through Feb. 14 Las Vegas Quest, Assembly, The Pillars, International Premium Incentive New in sunny Arizona: The Trends Through Feb. 6 Indigo, The General Store Offprice is a dynamic, order-writing trade Show Spring Fair Las Vegas show that connects retailers of all kinds Tokyo Show, an apparel, accessories, shoe, Curve is the only show in North Amer- and gift show. Formerly the Sun State Birmingham, U.K. ica solely dedicated to intimate ap- Through Feb. 7 with 500 leading off-price exhibitors who Through Feb. 15 Through Feb. 7 The Tents carry clothing, accessories, footwear, Tokyo International Gift Show Trade Shows and the Arizona Apparel parel, sleepwear, and swimwear. The Show, the schedule includes a winter Curve shows will be presenting the Las Vegas and more at 20 percent to 70 percent Tokyo Feb. 4 Through Feb. 7 below wholesale prices. The next show Through Feb. 15 show Jan. 6–8 at the El-Zaribah Shri- collections of over 150 brands in Las takes place in Las Vegas at the Sands ners Auditorium in Phoenix as well Kid’s Hub Las Vegas by Playtime Vegas on February 5–7, 2019, and WWDMAGIC Las Vegas Las Vegas Expo at the Venetian/Palazzo Feb. 3–6, Feb. 13 as a spring show to be announced. 250 brands in New York on February 2019. Many national and regional retail- Through Feb. 5 Through Feb. 7 WWSRA California Demo The summer show is June 9–11 at 25–27, 2019. The Curve New York ers—including Ross Dress for Less, Citi the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, WWSRA/SIA National Preview and Curve Las Vegas shows are pro- Trends, and Bealls—actively shop each Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Copper Mountain, Colo. Feb. 6 show. No matter which of the latest fash- Through Feb. 14 Ariz. The fall show is Sept. 28–Oct. Through Feb. 5 duced by Eurovet Americas, a Eurovet 1 at the Phoenix Convention Center. company. Interfiliere is the leading Atlanta Apparel ions you seek—be they men’s, women’s, ASI Show Atlanta Feb. 15 Buyers can preregister online. Con- trade show for intimates, beachwear, children’s, accessories, or swimwear— Fort Worth, Texas Through Feb. 9 Hong Kong International Fur & tact new show managers Jay and Kelli and swimwear fabrics. The next edi- you’ll find it all at the Offprice Show! Through Feb. 6 Bisutex, Intergift, Madridjoya For more information, visit www.offpric- Fashion Fair Johnson at thetrendsshow@gmail. Playtime tions of the show take place January Madrid eshow.com, or shop products online Hong Kong com or (951) 821-8817. www.thet- Tokyo 19–21, 2019 in Paris and March Through Feb. 10 today at www.offprice365.com. Through Feb. 18 rendsshow.com Through Feb. 6 20–21 in Hong Kong. The 2019 New London Fashion Week Footwear Sourcing at MAGIC York show dates are to be confirmed. Feb. 7 London Wäsche Und Mehr Las Vegas www.eurovetamericas.com Style Fashion Week Feb. 9 Through Feb. 19 Through Feb. 7 Supreme Women & Men Köhn, Germany New York Through Feb. 18 New York Shoe Expo, FFANY Through Feb. 10 Munich Feb. 16 Sourcing at MAGIC Through Feb. 12 Market Week Las Vegas I.L.M. International Leather Goods Feb. 17 New York Feb. 8 Through Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Fair Chicago Collective Through Feb. 7 WWIN Ambiente Offenbach, Germany Bodyfashion Days Chicago Las Vegas Frankfurt, Germany Through Feb. 18 Through Feb. 19 Through Feb. 10 Mijdrecht, Netherlands Through Feb. 7 STYL/KABO Moda London Momad Metropolis, Momad Shoes Through Feb. 11 Brno, Czech Republic Michigan Women’s Wear Market Birmingham, U.K. Feb. 5 Madrid Through Feb. 18 Through Feb. 19 Through Feb. 10 Livonia, Mich. Londonedge Las Vegas Through Feb. 11 Las Vegas Feb. 19 Through Feb. 6 Playtime New York Textillegprom Federal Trade Fair Playtime New York offers a curated Agenda Las Vegas Through Feb. 12 Moscow Las Vegas Through Feb. 22 domestic and international selection Through Feb. 7 Pure London of today’s best children’s brands in a Birmingham, U.K. Children’s Club creative and warm work environment. Through Feb. 12 Feb. 20 Las Vegas WWSRA Intermountain Demo “Playtime New York has become Through Feb. 7 Scoop International Fashion Show The Imprinted Sportswear Show is London Huntsville, Utah a hub for the very best children’s Curve Las Vegas the premier trade show dedicated to brands.”—Babyology. “After 30 years Through Feb. 12 the imprinted and decorated apparel Through Feb. 21 Las Vegas Lineapelle in the baby business and attending Through Feb. 7 Milano Micam industry. With over 40 years in the Milan industry, ISS focuses on everything Milan many disappointing shows, I found FN Platform Through Feb. 22 Playtime to be fabulous! As a buyer Kid’s Hub Las Vegas is Picaflor Inc.’s Through Feb. 13 from fashion blanks and promotional Las Vegas Toronto Shoe Show I am always looking for new and Through Feb. 7 newest show, coming in February items to everything necessary to com- of 2019. Playtime is proud to pres- Feb. 11 Toronto creative lines. At Playtime I found Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs plete your finished designs in screen Through Feb. 22 ent this unique show, the only trade Apparel Sourcing and digital printing, heat transfer, them!”— Denny’s/J&S. Boy+girl, Las Vegas Rocky Mountain Gift Show Caramel, Go Gently Baby, Everbloom, Through Feb. 7 show in Las Vegas solely dedicated to Paris embroidery, and more. The trade childrenswear and regional children’s Through Feb. 14 Denver Tane Organics, Omamimini, Rylee & MAGIC Mens show also features over 40 seminars Through Feb. 25 Cru, Misha & Puff, Mini Rodini, Molo, Las Vegas brands. Playtime has been offering a Texworld, Avantex and hands-on workshops to keep you Paris Lanoosh, Oeuf, Velveteen, Tuchinda, Through Feb. 7 curated selection of the best domestic updated on all the latest trends and Feb. 21 and international children’s brands for Through Feb. 14 and Tia Cibani kids already confirmed Milano Unica topics starting with graphic design all Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories their participation in the next edition, Milan over 10 years at its New York, Paris, the way through to the final design and Tokyo shows. Now they’re bring- Feb. 12 Show which will take place Feb. 10–12, Through Feb. 7 application. Five shows are produced Rosemont, Ill. Pooltradeshow ing that success to the West Coast, WWSRA Northwest Demo 2019, in New York. Other show dates Wenatchee, Wash. annually in each region of the U.S. Through Feb. 24 are Jan. 26–28, 2019, in Paris and Las Vegas offering a whole new experience for including: Long Beach, Calif.; Atlantic Through Feb. 7 buyers. Kid’s Hub Las Vegas will Through Feb. 13 Feb. 4–6, 2019, in Tokyo. Check out Première Vision City, N.J.; Houston, Texas; Orlando, more details and pre-register for free. launch Feb. 4–5 at Planet Hollywood. Fla.; and Fort Worth, Texas. For more www.iloveplaytime.com Paris www.iloveplaytime.com Through Feb. 14 details, visit www.ISSshows.com Continued on page 24

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