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$2.99 VOLUME 69, Number 17 April 19–25, 2013 The Voice of the Industry for 68 years

made in the americas New Incubator Arriving in Downtown Los Angeles

By Deborah Belgum Senior Editor

Leah Garvin calls herself a fashion anthropologist, but these days she is sounding more like a fashion entrepreneur. After years of working in marketing, sales, video journal- ism and sustainable projects, Garvin is starting a new endeav- or she hopes brings more apparel manufacturing jobs to Los Angeles. In mid-June, the 26-year-old native of Colorado will for- mally launch FactoryLA, a for-profit fashion incubator that will try to help emerging contemporary brands expand while making their clothes in Los Angeles factories where legally documented workers earn a fair wage. “We will be a full-service agency, from concept to custom- er,” said Garvin, who has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Boston University and studied apparel manufacturing ➥ FactoryLA page 3

Company Profile Trashy : Making Specialty Lingerie in LA for 40 Years By N. Jayne Seward

Trashy Lingerie is one of Hollywood’s iconic retail destinations—and this year the specialty lingerie store is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The company has dressed everyone from Hollywood’s leading ladies to playmates at the Playboy mansion and provided countless for Halloween soirees. Known for its “members-only” policy, kitschy valet- parking sign, themed window displays and pink storefront on La Cienega Boulevard, Trashy Lingerie has made its mark in more than 500 movies and in the closets of wom- en around the world. “We’ve been here so long, and we’re famous for what we do,” said co-founder Mitch Shrier. “If you know our stuff, it really shows up. You can tell,” Coachella Style ➥ Trashy Lingerie page 6 Coachella Music Festival, the multi-day event that now Inside: stretches across two weekends, draws a fashionable Where fashion gets down to business SM crowd to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. For highlights from the scene, page 5.

4 7 Gap’s global plan ... p. 2 LA designers behind the music ... p. 4 Technology ... p. 8 Made in the Americas Resource Guide ... p. 9

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01,3,6,7.cover.indd 1 4/18/13 6:13:18 PM made in the americas Sourcing at MAGIC Adds More American Sourcing Exhibitors, Services Manufacturers, retailers and designers to think domestic first and will be showcas- Russia and the European Union. the show’s matchmaking and personal con- looking to source in America—or in the ing their services at Sourcing at MAGIC in On Aug. 19, Apparel magazine will pres- cierge service. Attendees using the app can Western Hemisphere—will have more re- August,” Sprouse said. ent its seventh annual summit at MAGIC, search exhibitors by product or country and sources at the upcoming Aug. 18–21 run of Sprouse said she is expecting 1,600 ap- which will address issues such as sourcing plan their visit in advance, as well as follow Sourcing at MAGIC in Las Vegas. parel and footwear resources at the show, best practices and supply-chain technology. up after the show. Once again, the U.S. Department of which will be co-located with Sourcing & Last season, Sourcing at MAGIC For more information, visit www.magi- Commerce will partner with the trade show WSA for the first time. launched a mobile app as an added tool to conline.com.—Alison A. Nieder giant for the Americas Pavilion, which will “We’re focused on what the buyers are feature 150 companies from the U.S., Mex- looking for,” Sprouse said, adding that the ico, and Central and South America, includ- co-location of Sourcing@WSA and Sourc- news ing Peru and Colombia, that will increase ing at MAGIC means a 40 percent increase their presence at the show, said Karalynn in footwear resources at the show. The new Sprouse, vice president of MAGIC, Sourc- Home section launched last season for buy- ing at MAGIC/Sourcing@WSA. ers looking for home textiles and décor. Gap Unveils Global Strategies Resources will include contract manufac- In August, the show will also feature a turers, original design manufacturers, and Global Artisan Showcase, featuring gifts Gap Inc. is serious about becoming the top globe, particularly in opening Gap stores in suppliers of fabrics and components. and handicrafts available for sale in small apparel company in the world. China and Old Navy stores in Japan. It also “We are continuing to see demand from quantities. Gap Chairman and Chief Executive Offi- will open two Gap stores in São Paulo later this many U.S. brands and retailers for products And in addition to the Americas Pavilion, cer Glenn Murphy and the retailer’s other top year and is scouting opportunities for stores in ‘Made in the USA’ and for sourcing in the this year’s focus country is India, which will executives gave presentations on Gap’s plans India. Also on the horizon are more interna- Western Hemisphere,” said Kim Glas, dep- feature more than 150 resources for apparel, to extend its reach around the globe. The pre- tional outlet stores. uty assistant secretary for textiles and ap- footwear, accessories and home textiles, sentation was given to Wall Street analysts at Gap Inc. also guaranteed that it will of- parel. “We are pleased to say that the num- Sprouse said. the company’s San Francisco headquarters on fer omnichannel shopping around the world. ber of manufacturing facilities in operation For the first time, Sourcing at MAGIC April 17. Omnichannel bundles and blends all shopping within the United States continues to grow. will launch a special invitation-only seminar Murphy stated the company is emerging channels, ranging from traditional bricks and In addition, our Western Hemisphere part- series called Executive Suite. Among the from its pre-2007 strategy, in which it was pri- mortar to increasingly popular mobile shop- ners continue to build their expertise, mak- seminar topics is retailing in China, “which, marily concerned with its domestic business. ping. ing it a perfect fit for fast-fashion retailers of course, everyone is talking about,” Murphy joined Gap as the retail giant’s “Over the next five years, key to our contin- and brands.” Sprouse said. leader in 2007, and in the past five years, Gap ued success will be pushing the envelope fur- In addition to returning exhibitors—in- Sponsored by Price Waterhouse Coo- Inc. built the infrastructure to be a nimble com- ther to make shopping seamless to customers cluding American Apparel, Trend Chas- pers and presented by Damon Paling, the petitor around the globe. “We are entering a through our digital strategy,” Murphy said. ers and Brooks Brothers—the show will “Retailing in China” seminar will address period of global growth,” Murphy said. Gap Inc. also owns emerging brands such feature new exhibitor Maker’s Row, an on- issues such as “benchmarking your cross- Gap Inc. recently reorganized its sales chan- as women’s activewear retailer Athleta, con- line marketplace for American manufactur- border supply-chain efficiency” and the nels and divisions so there will be one global temporary online boutique Piperlime and ing and small businesses looking to produce regulatory outlook for China. leader each for Gap as well as Banana Re- contemporary boutique chain Intermix. It will domestically. The NPD Group’s Marshal Cohen will public and Old Navy, its other brands, which, continue to look for ways to develop North “They will be a great resource partner also present a seminar on globalism and Murphy said, are considered classic American American business for its emerging brands, with their established business members, consumer behavior. And the Otto Group fashion lines around the world. Responsibili- according to a Gap Inc. statement. and, by equal importance, they are inspiring will present a seminar for brands looking ties for sales outside of the United States were Gap is not the only retailer to set its sights the next generation of American businesses to expand internationally in markets such as formerly handled by a division called Interna- on world domination. In February, Tadashi tional. Yanai, the chairman, president and chief ex- Gap will increase its commitment to build ecutive officer of Fast Retailing, the parent franchise stores with retail partners across the company to Japanese retailer Uniqlo and Los Angeles denim line J Brand, announced ag- gressive expansion plans. “We will also create a framework to facilitate the opening of 200 to 300 large-format stores worldwide each year,” New VP for he said.—Andrew Asch Arden B Tamara Chamberlain started her new job, leading Wet Seal Inc.’s long-suffering Arden Quiksilver Names B division, on April 15. Chamberlain’s new title will be vice presi- New Retail Exec dent, general merchandise manager for Ar- den B. She previously worked as the general Another former Disney executive was hired merchandise manager for contemporary mall by surf giant Quiksilver Inc. retailer Bebe Stores Inc. since October 2012 Steve Finney joined Quiksilver as senior and also worked as divisional merchandise vice president and general manager of con- manager for Bebe since February 2011, ac- sumer direct for its Americas division. Finney cording to Chamberlain’s LinkedIn entry. formerly served as senior vice president of Chamberlain replaced Sharon Hughes, who global business development for retail at Dis- worked as president and chief merchandise of- ney Consumer Products. ficer for Arden B since November 2009, ac- He follows Andy Mooney, former Dis- cording to media reports. Hughes resigned to ney Consumer Products chairman, who was pursue other opportunities, a Wet Seal state- named president and chief executive of the ment said. Huntington Beach, Calif.–based Quiksilver at Sales have been tough for Arden B. For the the beginning of the year. fourth quarter of 2012, its same-store sales de- Finney takes the place of Paul McAdam, clined 9.9 percent compared with the previous who resigned. McAdam joined Quiksilver in year. December 2011 after serving as chief execu- Also during the fourth quarter of 2012, tive officer of AllSaints North America. 19 Arden B shops were shuttered. During a In a March 7 statement on Quiksilver’s first March 21 conference call with Wall Street quarter for its fiscal 2013 year, Mooney said analysts, John Goodman, Wet Seal Inc.’s chief net revenues declined, in part, due to “disap- executive officer, said that the company will pointing performances in our wholesale chan- close nine Arden B shops this year. Arden B nel and in the Americas region.” runs a fleet of 62 shops. The Americas region’s net revenues de- However, Goodman said the future is look- clined 9 percent to $186 million in the first ing brighter for the contemporary division. quarter in 2013 compared with the same quar- “We are thrilled to have [Chamberlain] on ter the previous year. Net revenues for the board and believe her expertise, coupled with entire company were $431 million, down 3 Arden B’s seasoned buying team, will enable percent compared with the previous year, ac- us to restore sales growth, capture greater mar- cording to a Quiksilver statement. ket share and build a more sustainable model Expect more changes at Quiksilver. Mooney for long-term success,” Goodman said in a said the company is actively recruiting a chief statement.—A.A. marketing officer.—A.A.

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02news.indd 2 4/18/13 7:04:16 PM made in the americas New Resources Maison de Urbana: International Make Smith Leather Co. Inspiration, Made in LA California leather craftsman and Soria. “We can turn things designer Steven Soria didn’t around in three weeks Urbana Chappa is a mom living in have to look very far [compared with one of Los Angeles’ most suburban when it came to working over- communities, Sherman Oaks, where finding inspira- seas],” he TV’s fictional Brady Bunch made tion for crafting said. Make their home. But the emerging design- leather accessories Smith also er’s take on fashion is urbane and cos- as founder and owner has a robust mopolitan. of Make Smith Leath- custom-made Chappa’s Maison de Urbana col- er Co. The Santa Barba- service. A recent lection made its Los Angeles debut on ra, Calif., native learned the commission was for a March 15 at LAs Fashion Weekend fine art of working in leather farmer’s-market tote bag made shows at Sunset Gower Studios in from his father and grandfather, with a substantial canvas and a Hollywood. both saddle makers super-thick, wide Perhaps one could call Maison who passed the tradi- leather bottom. The de Urbana looks “multi-culti.” They tion on to him. Since leather bottom pro- blend cultural influences. 2011, Make Smith vided the much- Maison de Urbana’s red silk top, Leather Co. has pro- needed support for “The Tina,” bears an Egyptian pattern duced a collection of purchases. and a plunging V-neck. In Chappa’s leather belts, wallets, The goal for the lookbook, the top is paired with skin- iPad cases, jewelry small company—he ny tuxedo pants featuring a black-and- and home décor hand- employs only four white trim. Many of Maison de Ur- made by Soria in Santa others plus his fa- bana’s designs feature lace and bead- Barbara. ther, who works as ing, which is inspired by the Spanish With a “less is technical adviser—is heritage of Chappa’s mother. The col- more” aesthetic, the to continue refining lection also offers veils, inspired by leather accessories are his classic collec- designed using top tion, venturing in the grain leather sourced more luxury market. her father’s Persian heritage. For glamour, there’s “The Dara” from Hermann Oak, The company recent- , which features spaghetti straps and an 8-foot chiffon a 132-year-old tan- ly collaborated with train. At the LA Fashion Weekend show, Maison de Urbana de- nery in St. Louis, and Adesso in Santa Bar- buted some men’s and children’s looks, as well. traditional stitching bara to create leather Wholesale price points range from $225 to $7,000 for Mai- with minimal embel- cuffs and with the son de Urbana. Eventually, Chappa plans to make a diffusion lishments. Soria even Santa Barbara silk- line and design more red-carpet . inherited tools from s c r e e n c o m p a ny Chappa started her fashion career as a stylist, working with his father and grand- PrintLiberation notables such as actress Natasha Henstridge and Grammy father that he employs Steven Soria with limited-edition award–winning songwriter Diane Warren. Chappa had planned to create designs that wallets. to pursue a degree at the Fashion Institute of Design & Mer- are earthy—the only Make Smith chandising in Los Angeles, but after a semester in 2012, she colors are tan, brown and black—yet Leather Co. can be found at Otherwild took the $180,000 she had saved for education and invested it in sturdy. “There’s a more rustic feel. It’s a in Los Angeles, Adesso Shop in Santa starting Maison de Urbana. little more bulky. We try to embrace that Barbara and Afterlife Boutique in San She hopes her designs will raise as much discussion and inter- more,” said Soria, who also has a fine Francisco as well as online at www.make- est as her idiosyncratic coif. One half of her head is shaved. Her arts degree in sculpture from California smith.com. Wholesale prices points start hair is worn long on the other half of her head. “When people State University, Long Beach. at $25. For more information, call (805) stop staring, then something is wrong,” she advised. For more Manufacturing locally is important to 699-6296.—Lilliam Rivera Urbana Chappa information, visit www.urbanachappa.com.—Andrew Asch

FactoryLA Continued from page 1 Ark Apparel, founded by Noah Lan- line; and Sarine Marie by Sarine Berberian. dis, will be partnering and will move Hanft said she was looking for a way to get her brand’s name at the Fashion Institute of Design & to a 10,000-square-foot space in their out there and thought Garvin could help. “We are brand-new,” Merchandising in Los Angeles. shared building on Pacific Boulevard. she said. “We wanted to connect with the community of design- The plan is for Garvin, and a host Minimum-order requirements ers and contractors.' of consultants, to rendezvous with at Unlimited Design Services are a budding brand, whip up a team low—48 units. “There are not many The hurdles of experts and devise a game plan companies willing to work with small for success. Experts can help with companies and start-ups,” Evenett Nudging emerging designers to the next level is always a costing strategies, production plans, said. “We can help anyone that has an challenge. Frances Harder, founder of nonprofit LA fashion marketing campaigns, public rela- idea. We can take them from idea to incubator Fashion Business Inc., said the apparel industry is tions, branding and sales tips. Need finished product.” a tough business. “The average fail rate is much higher than a pattern maker? FactoryLA can help But she noted that any new client has in other industries,” said Harder, a designer who has taught at find one. Looking for some advice on to have a solid financial standing and FIDM and at the Otis College of Art + Design. “It’s not all how to pitch a retailer? The incubator understand that the garment business re- about the product. The person involved has to understand all the can help. quires a major level of commitment. moving parts and get along with people and network. There are From her recently rented Also working with FactoryLA will five new lines a year to create, and each line needs 25 new styles 4,000-square-foot space inside a be Syama Meagher, who will be the and fabrication. … I have 400 members, but how many are go- 100-year-old brick building at 840 S. group’s business strategist. Meagher has ing to be in business next year? I don’t know.” Los Angeles St., Garvin will be set- 10 years of experience, which includes Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Associa- ting up a showroom for her “Made working as an e-commerce merchant tion, said it is important that any new clients taken on by Facto- in LA” clients. There will also be a at Barneys New York and an assistant ryLA be scrutinized to make sure they are viable. “[Garvin] is round table for meetings to assess planner at Macy’s East. Four years ago, only going to be as successful as her clients are,” Metchek said. what the emerging designer needs she founded NYC Retail Consultant to “The reason trade shows such as Coterie and Designers and

and then strategize on what the next kim sabbatino grow small- and medium-sized brands Agents are successful is the fact they are a juried show. Without moves will be. Leah Garvin inside her new space, wearing Los and stores. She recently moved from that juried analysis, you wind up hungry and taking all comers Currently, the incubator is funded Angeles–made AG jeans and a top New York to Los Angeles. because you want to make a living.” by an undisclosed private investor, “Designers often have a great prod- Garvin said she will be asking potential clients to fill out but the idea is to make money by charging clients a project- uct, but they don’t know what to do with it,” Meagher said. a detailed application form and go through an interview. “We management fee on top of the fees paid to consultants. “I ask designers with small brands about their goals. How have to make sure they can pay for our services and the growth One of those consultants is Rocio Evenett, whose Unlim- much time are they willing to dedicate to this? Is this a hobby of their brand,” the fashion-incubator founder said. “I am still ited Design Services in Vernon, Calif., manufactures clothes or something they are investing their time and energy into? deciding whether people should have one or two seasons under as well as offers a wide range of services, including pattern- Where do they want to be in five years? People don’t really their belt before we talk to them. And we want to make sure we making. “In many ways, we operate like factories overseas. think about that.” have the best foundation to serve them.” We put services under one roof,” said Evenett, who has 2,500 FactoryLA already has three Los Angeles clients lined up. In the end, Garvin would like to see the Los Angeles apparel- square feet of space in a building shared with denim manu- They are R.B. of McD by John Lehman, which does leather manufacturing scene, which has 44,500 workers, down from facturer Ark Apparel. Soon, Unlimited Design Services and goods; Axthelm by Kristy Hanft, a new women’s contemporary 45,000 last year, make a comeback. ●

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01,3,6,7.cover.indd 3 4/18/13 6:13:50 PM news Designers Behind the Music LA designers specialize in making clothes for top musicians.

By Andrew Asch Retail Editor Hammer to New Kids on the Block. They keep returning to the iconic 1970s Call it the other side of the . looks minted by Keith Richards and Iggy Pop, Los Angeles is a capital of the entertain- Duarte said. For new styles, hip-hop stars such ment industry and awards shows, and the city as Kanye West have been making appearances is a center for red-carpet fashion. With music with a Japanese look of drapey jackets and companies keeping headquarters here—and so drop-crotch pants. many musicians based here, as well—many lo- cal designers specialize in making the clothes Branding over business for the world’s most famous musicians. For some, the stint is as fleeting as a one- For designers, a musician does not hit wonder when a designer spots a musician immediately translate into wholesale dollars. wearing one of his or her creations in a You- Performers want unique looks and often don’t Tube video. But for others, it’s a gig that can want streets and stadiums to be filled with peo- last a career. ple wearing the same pieces. But fans do seek It takes the coordinated effort of designers out their idol’s styles, said Maya Reynolds, and stylists to outfit a musician—from brain- founder and designer of Clade, a downtown storming a new look to pulling all-nighters LA–based label that has been worn by musi- making costumes for a tour that starts the next cians such as Steven Tyler, Lenny Kravitz and day. heavy-metal band Korn. Courtesy of Maggie Barry “There’s a whole glam squad who makes it c ourtesy of G ita S ale m “I’ve had guys come into Clade downtown happen,” said Maggie Barry, one of Los Ange- GLAM RACKET: Maggie Barry (pictured) has PRINCELY CLOAK: Prince wears a cowl-neck who come from Japan,” Reynolds said. “They made clothes for musicians ranging from Nicki top by LA designer Salem Gita at the 2013 les’ most established clothiers for musicians. Minaj to Van Halen and . Grammys. looked through the Clade press book, and they “It’s the coordinated effort of a lot of people.” wanted to see Steven [Tyler’s] tail coat in per- Barry most recently worked with Nicki Mi- son. They wanted to have a little piece of that naj, the “American Idol” judge and chart-top- with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and up-and- For shows, Chaidez typically puts together charisma.” ping musician. Barry’s clients have ranged from coming group Black Veil Brides, along with an extreme version of her own style, which she Working with a musician also can add to a hard-rock band Van Halen and country group pop singers Britney Spears and Christina Agu- described as “Kurt Cobain meets Missy Elliot designer’s cachet, Mayo said of Junker. “Ste- Lady Antebellum to outfitting Cher in 1990. ilera. meets Arabian princess.” ven never sold anything for me,” Mayo said Despite looking like creatures of leisure, Mayo said this styling has its roots in other of Aerosmith’s Tyler. “He just made me look most musicians don’t have the time—not to disciplines. “It’s very much like costuming,” Changing business cool. It gives you credibility.” mention expertise and resources—to create she said. “We have to make sure that we made The final result could be nothing but a good their own look. something that represents a character. That is The music business is much smaller than it time, though. Victor Wilde, designer of down- “The artist ultimately picks what they are exactly what you are doing—you’re enhancing was 20 years ago, and there are fewer musi- town LA label Bohemian Society, designed going to work in,” Barry said. “They don’t a character.” cians being professionally groomed by music some jackets in 2004 for George Clinton, one have time to run to 50 stores to find the right Developing a look for a celebrity often labels. At the same time society is increasingly of the innovators of funk and urban music. T-shirt.” starts with the slightest bits of inspiration, such more attuned to visual images—thanks to so- “As far as the fashion world is concerned, I as a color used in a video, a mood of a song cial networking. Clothes typically create ar- don’t think it raised my profile at all. I am cer- Getting started or a mere sketch of what the artist should look resting images that help artists stand out when tainly a fan of George, so above all I got a big like, Barry said. music fans dart from YouTube to Twitter, of- kick out of hanging out with him, listening to The entry point for outfitting a musician The initial point of discovering a designer ten spending no more than a minute on each his stories, and I was paid well to create things seems to take a page of classic Hollywood can seem to be wrapped in Hollywood legend. site, Barry said. for a living legend who really likes what I do,” fantasy—the designer gets discovered. “Styl- But building a relationship is not glamorous Despite the attention poured on fashion icon Wilde said. “One of the best ‘cool-factor’ mo- ists will find you,” said Barry, who also works work. In 2010, designer Gita Salem was mind- Lady Gaga, many rock bands keep a traditional ments of my life was when [Clinton] answered as stylist, scouting new looks for musicians, ing his atelier on Melrose Avenue when music look when it comes to fashion, said Henry Du- a call and proceeded to tell whoever was on along with making costumes with her self- superstar Prince walked in the studio. He was arte, a career couturier to musicians ranging the other end that ‘I had everything.’ What else named company, Maggie Barry, and design- intrigued by the keyhole jacket in the window from Bob Dylan, Guns ’N’ Roses and MC can I say?” ● ing her upcoming M8 Urban line, of the store, then called Sequoia & Gita, cur- which is scheduled to be introduced in May. rently called Gita Salem. With a musician in Stylists scour clothing and accessories lines, his touring band, Prince shopped the atelier for boutiques, and other sources to find a specific 45 minutes and made purchases. Calendar look for a celebrity client. Designers can get It could have been a one-time gig, but Sa- the ball rolling by sending clothes to stylists lem followed up by making the keyhole jacket April 21 April 27 May 2 and artist-management companies, Barry said. in Prince’s favorite color, purple. He sent SDI Executive Logistics Forum Woodbury University’s 49th Woodbury University’s runway If a designer’s looks are chosen for a ce- Prince’s London-based management clothes Four Seasons annual benefit event Las Vegas Natural History Museum Los Angeles Center Studios lebrity, the designer will most likely continue and sketches of clothes for Prince. More than Los Angeles working with a stylist throughout the entire a year later Prince’s management company, by Through April 23 Los Angeles process of crafting the look. direction from Prince, invested more heavily April 24 Vintage Fashion Expo May 4 Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Giuliana Mayo, co-founder of Junker, a in Salem’s collections. It took a lot of effort to Lazr Otis College of Art and Los Angeles–based fashion label, has worked build trust, he said. There were a lot of other Cooper Design Space Santa Monica, Calif. Through April 28 Design’s 31st Scholarship variables, such as where the designer is head- Los Angeles Benefit and Fashion Show Through April 25 Beverly Hilton quartered and if personal chemistry exists with “Denim Bootcamp With Noah Beverly Hills the artist. “You get lucky and they find you,” April 25 Landis” Salem said. “But it’s some kind of personal SEAMS Association’s biannual 5140 Pacific Blvd. connection. It’s about personalities. It’s also networking conference Vernon, Calif. about location and being well-positioned.” Grove Park Inn Other factors come into play with design- Asheville, N.C. May 1 There’s more ers and musicians. Most importantly, do musi- Through April 27 2013 West Coast Manufacturing on ApparelNews.net. cians have money to afford stylists and have Conference WGSN Spring/Summer ’14 Millennium Biltmore For calendar details and clothes made for them? What kind of fashion Textile Trend Presentation Los Angeles trends are influencing musicians? What kind contact information, visit Pacific Design Center ApparelNews.net/calendar. of look best fits them? For Alejandra Hernan- West Hollywood, Calif. dez, who styles Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, Submissions to the calendar should be faxed to the Calendar Editor at (213) 623-5707. Please include the event’s name, date, time, finding the right look is a matter of experience location, admission price and contact information. The deadline for calendar submissions is the Tuesday prior to Friday publication. and intuition. “I know it when I see it,” Her- Inclusion in the calendar is subject to available space and the judgment of the editorial staff. nandez said. Stylists also are the domain for the most es- tablished, well-off musicians, said Chloe Chai- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS, Customer Service, PO Box 4419, Orlando, FL 32802. CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS®: (ISSN 0008-0896) Published by MnM PUBLISHING CORP. Apparel dez, vocalist for Kitten, a rock band signed to News Group Publishers of: California Apparel News®, Market Week Magazine®, New Resources®, Water­wear®, New York Apparel News®, Dallas Apparel News®, Apparel News South®, Chicago Apparel News®, The Apparel the Elektra music label last year that will start News (National), Bridal Apparel News®, Southwest Images®, Stylist® and MAN (Men’s Apparel News®). 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Trashy Lingerie Continued from page 6 by a whole bunch—but the down payment is more,” he said. “It doesn’t fall apart—and if it screen—think Kim Basinger in “9½ Weeks,” did, we would fix it. If somebody hand-wash- Pamela Anderson in “Barb Wire” and Emma es it and hangs dry, we guarantee it forever. Stone in “Easy A.” The bunny outfits for Re- And we don’t get much stuff back.” ese Witherspoon in “Le- Trashy’s young, fash- gally Blonde” and Renee ionable clients look to Zellweger in “Bridget the store for fashion- Jones’s Diary” were both forward pieces such as by Trashy, which has also high-waisted , created stage looks for retro ’40s looks, studded , Dolly Parton, vinyl fabrics and ’60s-in- Britney Spears, Cher, Fer- spired nighties gie and Dita Von Teese. to update their lingerie A quick two- to three- closet. Although, Shrier day turnaround time is said he doesn’t look to the norm for movies and fashion trends to create TV productions, and it’s Trashy’s designs. “We seven to 10 days for regu- start trends,” he said. lar customers. “We do a Trashy’s direct con- lot of wedding to tact with customers is one go under wedding dress- secret of its success. “We es and a lot of stuff for deal directly with the cus- the ,” tomer where other stores Shrier said. “It’s the only HOLLYWOOD KITSCH: Customer deal with the wholesaler,” place you can get them service is key to Trashy’s success. he explained. Lingerie [custom fit],” he said. can be created on the spot when inspiration strikes and new materials Competitive edge are found. Because they sell direct to the consumer, Like many other businesses, Trashy has they have the luxury of trial and error to cre- experienced challenges during the economic ate new products. It’s a built-in test market. slowdown. Business from the entertainment At least four or five new designs are created industry slowed down somewhat, and some every month by Trashy designers Dot Ferrone customers opted to buy cheaper items— and Jessica Owens. although Shrier points out that the Trashy The biggest challenge is finding fabric and customer typically isn’t concerned with price. findings, Shrier said. “You’ve got to be cre- Prices start at $15 for , $50 for garter ative to make something different,” he said. belts, $70 for and $200 for corsets and go Many times trims such as embroideries, ro- up from there. Brands such as Agent Provo- settes, sutache lace and studs add Trashy’s cateur and Victoria’s Secret have also creat- signature touch. It’s that originality that has ed competition, but the quality of the product created loyalty with its customers. “We have keeps Trashy’s clients loyal, Shrier said. customers that have been coming here for 25 “If you buy one here and count how long years,” Shrier said. “We do something that you’re going to wear mine, mine is cheaper nobody else can do.” ●

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01,3,6,7.cover.indd 7 4/18/13 6:16:01 PM technology Social Media in the Workplace Is the New Water Cooler As social media becomes more commonplace, a blurry line rial that could potentially harm the reputation of the company, The Facebook posting, which was made from an employ- has formed between employees’ permissible use of sites such also stating that if the phrase “for internal use only” is in- ee’s home computer, discussed the advocate’s comments, as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to discuss work-related cluded in an email, it is not to be shared. asking her coworkers their opinion on the matter. All of the issues and employers’ policies regarding discussing company Examples of the Adidas Group’s guidelines include “mes- postings were made outside of the workplace, and some in- matters in online public forums. sages from our CEO to all employees are not meant for the cluded profanity. Federal law protects employees’ right to talk publicly about media” and clients’ names should only be used with their ap- The domestic-violence advocate complained to HUB’s ex- work issues. However, employers often mandate that discuss- proval. ecutive director, and the five employees involved in the Face- ing employer information, salary or benefits or making dis- According to attorney Laura Worsinger of the Los Angeles book posting were then terminated. gruntled remarks about the company can result in disciplinary office of Dykema, “The NLRA makes it illegal to interfere The executive director informed the employees that the action or termination. with, restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their domestic-violence advocate suffered a heart attack as a result The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been rights under Section 7 of the NLRA. This section specifically of the postings and that their comments constituted “harass- focusing on social media in particular. The organization has grants employees ‘the right to self-organization; to form, join, ment” and “bullying” in violation of the companies’ policies. issued rulings in response to several complaints that were or assist labor organizations; to bargain collectively through The NLRB administrative-law judge concluded that the filed alleging that employers have retaliated against employ- representatives of their own choosing; and to engage in other conduct of concerted activity is protected by the employees. ees who have used social media to engage in Worsinger explained, “Applying previous activity that is protected under the National La- “The Internet has become a modern water cooler characterized by social media decisions, he found that activity does not need bor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935. to have the goal of changing working condi- The NLRA states it is in violation of the like Twitter, except it can be amplified where employees can communicate and tions to be protected. Rather, as was the case act for private employers to make such broad complain about terms and conditions and elicit responses.” —Am i Si l v e r m a n here, discussions about criticisms of employ- social-media rules and place legal limits on em- ees’ job performance are protected. In addi- ployee activity in the office or outside. concerted activity for the purpose of collective bargaining or tion, the ALJ [administrative-law judge] found that the em- Attorney Ami Silverman outlined some recent court rul- other mutual aid or protection.’” ployees were taking the first step toward taking group action ings on the subject at an American Apparel & Footwear As- NLRB officials are adapting existing rulings under fed- to respond against the domestic-violence advocate’s accusa- sociation meeting held in February at the Vans headquarters eral labor laws to modern digital activities. Under the NLRB tions, which they thought she may take to management. Fur- in Cypress, Calif. guidelines, employees are allowed to engage in discussion in ther, the fact that the five employees were terminated at the Silverman referenced a recent New York Times article in a physical break room—or a virtual one. same time showed that HUB viewed them as a group and that which NLRB board chairman Mark G. Pearce described so- Still, confusion over the issue has led to several recent law- their activity was concerted.” cial media as the “new water cooler”—the proverbial place . The ALJ ordered that the employees be reinstated with where employees meet to discuss company issues. In a case involving Hispanics United of Buffalo Inc. back pay. “The Internet has become a modern water cooler charac- (HUB), the NLRB held that employees’ Facebook posts about In another ruling, the NLRB ruled that a police reporter at terized by social media like Twitter, except it can be ampli- another employee’s comments of their job performance are The Arizona Daily Star was rightfully fired. fied where employees can communicate and complain about protected concerted activity under NLRA. On a slow news day, the reporter posted a few Twitter com- terms and conditions and elicit responses,” Silverman said. “Hispanic United of Buffalo Inc., a nonprofit that provides ments expressing his frustration. One post said, “What?!?!?! At the event, Silverman advised employers to assess situ- services to the economically disadvantaged, was accused of No overnight homicide. ... You’re slacking, Tucson.” ations individually and develop detailed and specific labor discharging employees in retaliation for their participation in The NLRB found the termination legal, stating the report- media rules, particularly outlining small group activity in the concerted activity under the NLRA,” Worsinger said. er’s comments did not fall under the concerted-activity cat- workplace. A domestic-violence advocate who worked out of HUB egory, the tweets were “offensive,” and they were not aimed For example, the Adidas Group’s social-media guidelines one day a week was known to critique social workers about at discussing working conditions to illicit support from other advise employees to consult managers before writing mate- their job performance. co-workers.—Sarah Wolfson

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THE JENIUS GROUP: EMBROIDERY, HEAT STUD, & ART DEVELOPMENT DESIGNER MARKING & GRADING Production Coordinator - Mandarin Speaking Strong, conceptual thinker who possesses a wide range Must have 3 yrs. Exp. With Gerber Patternmaking version We are looking for or an Exp'd Production Coordinator, bilin- of design capabilities including a solid background/un- 8.4 or higher. For Denim Manufacturer. gual in Mandarin and English, to work with our contractors derstanding of development of prints, embroideries & Please email resume to [email protected] in Asia. 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J BRAND Sales Assistant Q. C. LAUNDRY INSPECTORS Textile oriented/garment importer seeks a motivated Sales Rep--Fashion Company Q. C. SEWING INSPECTORS individual for a Sales Assistant position. Experience in Major LA Based Fashion Company seeking in-house 5+ years exp req. textile and garment industry a must. Extensive email corre- sales reps. Must have 5 years experience preferably with Inspect garments from manufacturing spondence with customer, in-house sales and in-house department stores. Salary and commission to commen- Work to improve product quality production. Must be well organized, detail oriented and with surate with experience. Email resume ------impeccable follow up skills. Design background helpful. [email protected]

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TECH NOTES: • Brother’s Digital Garment Printer Deal • Graphics One’s Partnership With Metalnox Equipment • Synergy 17’s Free Font Download

TECHNOLOGY: Is It Time for PLM? When to Upgrade to Product Lifecycle Management Software SOURCING NOTES: Safety and Compliance on the Agenda at AAFA Conference

01.SupllyChainTechFinal.indd 1 4/17/13 5:16:14 PM tech notes sourcing notes Brother Offers Limited Lease Promotion Safety and for Digital Garment Printers Compliance on Bridgewater, N.Y.–based Brother In- ular, allowing customers to upgrade as come with GraffixPro Studio T-shirt de- ternational Corp. is running a special business grows. They are available as a sign software. 0 percent financing program on its Graf- CMYK-only printer; a CMYK with two For more information about the Graf- the Agenda in fiTee series of digital garment printers. white print-heads model; and a CMYK fiTee series, visit www.graffitee.com. The promotion, which runs through the with four white print-heads model, which The special promotion applies to new end of May, applies to Brother’s GraffiTee features single-pass printing for higher 27-month leases on Brother GraffiTee Long Beach, Calif. models GT341, GT361 and GT381. speed and performance, according to the digital-garment printers leased directly “We are excited to announce this spe- company. from Brother International Corp. and is Product safety, compliance and sustain- cial financing offer to those looking to The printers offer up to 1200 dpi for valid within the United States only. ability issues—including state and interna- start or expand a garment-decorating busi- photographic-quality printing, print areas For more information about Brother’s tional regulations; import surveillance; and ness,” said Peter Holland, senior director up to 16 by 18 inches, LAN/ethernet/USB promotional lease program, including developing an efficient, cost-effective and and general manager for Brother’s indus- connectivity, an ink-cartridge system and terms and limitations, visit www.broth- reasonable testing program—will be dis- trial-products division. OekoTex Standard 100, Class 1-certified erusa.com. cussed at an all-day seminar and workshop The Brother GraffiTee Series are mod- inks, and a compact size. The printers —Alison A. Nieder in Long Beach, Calif., hosted by Ameri- can Apparel and Footwear Association. Danielle Abdul, AAFA government- relations manager, will kick the event off with an update on the state of the indus- Graphics One’s Partnership Puts Synergy 17 Offers try, and Nancy Nord, commissioner for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- Rhinestone Font mission, will give the keynote address and Metalnox Equipment On-site answer questions from attendees. Burbank, Calif.–based Graphics One 12000AV Pro have a dual shuttle system, A panel discussion titled “California LLC formed a partnership with Metalnox, which allows for two continuous pressing Tool for CorelDraw, and Beyond the Border: An In-Depth Look a Brazil-based maker of heavy-duty calen- jobs. Metalnox’s Paper Vacuum System at Regulations” will address West Coast dars and industrial heat presses. allows users to use generic transfer paper Free Font Download state regulatory issues, including Propo- Through the partnership, Graphics One and still produce crisp images with no sition 65 and green chemistry, and will can offer free installation and on-site ser- ghosting. Clovis, Calif.–based embellished-ap- look at international regulations, including vice of the Metalnox equipment through Graphics One provides a range of digi- parel resource Synergy 17 has created a those from Canada, the European Union a nationwide network of dealers. Since tal imaging products, including prepress, macro for CorelDraw to help apparel de- and China. 1982, Metalnox has been manufacturing graphic arts, large format and color prod- signers resize rhinestone fonts for custom Panelists include Erin Maus and Doug- equipment for the textile industry with its ucts, as well as installation and technical applications. las Sanders, both with Baker & McKen- original patented technology. Metalnox support through a distribution partner net- Compatible with CorelDraw X4, X5 zie, and Barbara McAndrews, senior legal products are sold in Brazil; South, Central work in nearly 100 countries. and X6, the resize tool let users custom- counsel for product safety and compliance and North America; Europe; and Asia. The For more information, visit www.graph- ize design specs and rhinestone size and for Quiksilver. company’s Metalnox 8000ACV Pro and icsonenews.com.—A.A.N. replace irregular-shaped stones. Import surveillance, requirements and A tutorial video is available on the Syn- strategies to avoid having goods stopped ergy17 website. at the ports will be discussed at another On the 17th of each month, visitors panel, titled “Stopped at the Border: The to Synergy 17’s website may also down- Impact of Import Surveillance on Your load the latest pre-stoned rhinestone font, Business.” Panelists include Vicky Hutson, available for free. After 24 hours, the font compliance investigator for the Consumer will be available for sale, along with the Product Safety Commission, and Dora company’s catalog of rhinestones, fonts Murphy, director of the Center for Excel- and designs, textile foil and heat-transfer lence & Expertise. equipment and supplies, graphics, and cli- Cost-effective testing and the Consumer part. Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Launched in 2011, Synergy 17 sells gar- will be discussed at a panel titled “What’s ment-decorating equipment and supplies, Reasonable? Developing a CPSIA-Com- including heat presses, vinyl cutters, rhine- pliant, Reasonable Testing Program.” stone-design software, vinyl, rhinestones, The May 19 Product Safety and Com- rhinestone-template materials, rhinestone pliance Seminar will be held at the Long fonts, rhinestone designs and other acces- Beach Marriott. sories. In addition, Synergy 17 offers train- Sponsors include Baker & McKen- ing and information for hobbyists, start-up zie, ecVision, OekoTex, SGS, TEXbase, businesses and well-established decorated- Olympus, UL, Bureau Veritas and TUV apparel makers. SUD. For more information, visit www.syn- For more information, visit www. ergy17.com.—A.A.N. wewear.org.—A.A.N.

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Large apparel manufacturers and retailers producing around the world Mark Burstein have learned that product lifecycle management software keeps all divisions President of Sales, Marketing and R&D NGC on track to bring in production efficiently and on time. If fashion companies are running their businesses by spreadsheets, The challenge is to know when to add PLM. California Apparel News emails or outdated legacy systems, they’re on a collision course with po- tential disaster. Without the visibility of PLM systems, they run the risk Manufacturing and Technology Editor Sarah Wolfson recently caught up of missing deadlines, over- or under developing product lines, missing with several apparel technology executives to find out what signs apparel their margins, and experiencing mistakes in quality. The list goes on and on, and these are all symptoms that a company is ready for PLM. makers should look for when deciding whether to add—or upgrade—their Speed-to-market is one of the key reasons that companies adopt PLM systems. The most successful fashion companies are designing closer PLM systems. to season than ever before in order to be on-trend and more responsive to consumers. As a result, com- panies must compress their lead times and produce products as close as possible to the retail-floor COMFORT. FINESSE. ÉLÉGANCE. set date. This helps maximize full- price sales and reduce markdowns, FIT. LOOK. FEEL. SO FINE. which increases sell-though and profitability. SKU proliferation is another big driver in fashion PLM adop- tion. Managing the increasing Welcome to Tricots Liesse, Montreal, Canada amount of styles, colors and sizes that fashion companies are devel- The lastest in fabric concepts and designs, innovative fibre and fabric oping today is extremely difficult without a PLM system. applications, cutting-edge dyeing and finishing techniques, environmentally PLM isn’t a luxury anymore. conscious and the fastest turnaround in the industry. Fashion companies must become more efficient and productive. PLM can be the key to helping them compete. What We 1 Liesse Knitting 2 Liesse Design 3 Di-Tech Dyeing & 4 Twenty (cut and 5 Environmentally Finishing sew) conscious Tricots Liesse has a Tricots Liesse also Do Stacey Charbin wide variety of state- has its own very Our European-styled, Cutting-edge styling Tricots Liesse’s and Fashion Marketing Director We’re dedicat- of-the-art knitting experienced and highly state-of-the-art dyeing coupled with the latest Di-Tech’s electricity are machines including: qualified design team and finishing facility fabric innovations are supplied by Hydro- Lectra ed to providing double-knit rib, using the latest textile has the unique ability only two of the things Québec. H.Q. is the Fashion is a business of change. customized double-knit interlock, software CAD design to process small runs that make our garments largest producer of circular knit- transfers, automatic tools. to very large programs, unique. hydro-electricity, and it And it comes as a surprise that, sometimes, fashion companies are ted fabric stripers, single-knit and including a multitude also uses green energy, double-knit electronic Our expert team can hesitant to change. Sometimes be- solutions for a of different finishes and Every Twenty fabrication especially wind energy. stripers, single-knit mini custom design fabrics knitted fabrics from 2 oz. is designed exclusively The natural flow of cause the business is so fast paced wide range of jacquard, single-knit to achieve the look to 22 oz. and everything for the collection by water in rivers offers that you don’t have time to breathe apparel and terry, open-width jersey, and feel you need, all in between. Di-Tech Tricot Liesse’s premium kinetic power that can and sometimes because you aren’t non-apparel polar fleece. All knitting constructed to your specializes in the quick knit designers. be transformed into sure how to go about making the machines are equipped exacting standards. applications. turn of samples and/ usable energy. changes that you think you need. with special spandex or production of the attachments. This is where PLM enters the highest-possible quality picture. A PLM solution shakes knitted fabrics. up a traditional way of working with collaborative technology. PLM channels expertise where it matters most—vision, creativity, Our quality and fit—while providing Products traceability and visibility. PLM is a big change. And if top management isn’t fully behind From Single the idea of such a solution, a com- Knits to Double pany simply isn’t ready for it. Knits, from Single Knits Double Knits Swimwear Surface finishes Chemical finishes By working with top fashion Swimwear brands around the world, we’ve to Crochets, Plain jersey, feeder and Jacquards, interlocks, Swimwear fabrics, Surface finishes such Chemical finishes such seen several other signs of readi- engineered stripes, PDRs, double-face, many with custom as sueding, sanding, as wicking, anti-fungal, from our new ness. Previous experience with bird’s eye, lacoste, blisters, transfer jac- finishes such as anti- napping and ice finish. fire retardancy, water enterprise software projects— Eco-friendly quards, lined crochets, mesh, an infinite microbial, resistance to repellency, ice finish, ERP, in particular—is a good ribs and trims, all fab- fabrics to our number of jacquards, chlorinated pool water, moisture management sign that a company can imple- Fire Retardant jerseys in plaited, fluid rics are available in both and resistance to sea systems (Aquaway and control weights, piece-dye and yarn-dye water. & Bi-Dri), anti-static, ment PLM effectively. This im- fabrics. crochets and novelty versions, in gauges U.V.P. Finish Rayosan, plies a strong IT team and sup- constructions in both from 14 to 28. Soli resist, Cold Black, port, which will be needed for a piece-dyed and yarn- anti-pill and more. PLM project. There should also dye versions; gauges be initiatives already underway from 14 to 40. to standardize and formalize col- lection development. A company Michelle Yabko Teresa Luna New York Office Plant: 2125 rue Lily-Simon, should have a firm understanding Swimwear/Active Sportswear/Performance Eva Ruzin Montreal, QC, H4B 3A1, of change management and be Tel: 213 910 3896 Tel: 323 244 0596 Lena Borkum Canada serious about critical path man- Fax: 818 716 7548 Fax: 323 879 9909 Tel: 212 279 6868 Sales office: agement. Clear roles and respon- Email: Myabko@tricots- Email: teresa@tricots- Fax: 212 239 2257 250 West 39th Street sibilities as well as organizational liesse.com liesse.com New York, N.Y., 10018, USA buy-in will help ensure success- www.tricots-liesse.com ful implementation and sustain- ability of a PLM solution.

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James Horne Vice President of Marketing system, organizations have data dispersed in all sorts of places—in emails and spread- Centric Software sheets—and, because product details change Today, omni-channel retailing practices so quickly, the data is never current. A PLM are pressuring apparel makers to produce system serves as a dynamic repository of all more SKUs than ever before. This demand of the details associated with planning, de- puts enormous pressure on product teams. If signing, developing, sourcing, tracking and existing systems—like PDM [product data reporting on a product line. With PLM, ev- management] or spreadsheets—hamper eryone in the process pulls data from a single rather than help the efforts of product teams source that tracks history, workflows and to keep up, this is definitely a sign that it’s individual responsibilities to help companies time for PLM. PLM systems—especially go from concept to finished product in a frac- those with apparel-industry business prac- tion of the time. tices built in and that implement quickly PLM systems make it possible to con- right out of the box—allow apparel compa- nect your creative process with your supply nies to ramp up product development—and chain and truly collaborate dynamically with SKUs—quickly. vendors around the world in real time. This For example, one North American appar- means vendors are elevated to true partners el company found it could manage 22 per- because they can actively participate in the cent more SKUs year over year—without product-development process. The best sys- increasing headcount—once it implemented tems are able to translate information into a PLM system designed for the apparel in- multiple languages to ensure details aren’t dustry. lost in translation. PLM systems also enable Many apparel companies are so strangled companies to easily track the performance of by their current work environments and sys- their vendors to determine who their high- tems that they can’t pursue a new market performing partners are at any point in time. when they identify one. An effective PLM High-performing organizations want vis- system provides a way to track, document ibility into their entire process, from planning and manage rapid product development to purchase, and need to be able to estimate with good cost control. costs quickly and easily. A comprehensive Whether a company conducts its own and user-friendly PLM system will enable [regulatory] audits or outsources them, the everyone involved in the process, including challenges are the same. Maintaining vis- executives, to track progress and ensure that ibility, documenting results quickly and ac- commitments are met and quality is upheld. curately, and the ability to produce well-or- Robust PLM systems can also be inte- ganized, clear, succinct documentation upon grated with a company’s enterprise systems request (such as for inspectors) are all essen- like, for example, ERP. This gives manag- tial. A good PLM system delivers all of this ers all the information they need to make in the same system where all other product informed decisions going forward. Which information is stored. This “single source of lines are the most profitable? Which ven- truth” approach results in better compliance dors consistently hit their deadlines? They management, visibility and risk mitigation, present the information graphically and en- as well as better and safer products. able managers to easily drill down to the de- used to be a differentiator for tails. This means you not only reduce time a few companies but is now being adopted spent in meetings scrutinizing spreadsheets across the industry. Fast fashion’s previous- that may or may not be providing the most ly unheard-of development cycles require current, comprehensive view of your busi- much more efficient product-development ness, but you also increase profits by getting efforts and a way to integrate everyone from the right products to market on time at the designers to line planners and from merchan- right cost. disers to factories and retailers. Everyone in the supply chain must be on the same page, Ben Silver working from the same information—at all Senior Director, Business times—in all time zones. A PLM system that delivers robust functionality and imple- Development ments quickly allows more product cycles Simparel Solutions in shorter periods of time. Growth in smaller companies is the main Many apparel companies view their cre- reason they need to move to a PLM system ative staff as a differentiator. Yet designers to enable them to track and cost their pre- can become uninspired by the atmosphere production products more efficiently. Do- in which they work. The last thing some- ing things in Excel and on spreadsheets just one from a top design school wants to do doesn’t cut it when companies see growth in Accelerate is spend a lots of time tracking information the 30 percent to 40 percent range. Their staff through a myriad of spreadsheets. A PLM can’t keep up with all the activities, so they system designed for the apparel industry re- either add staff—which can get expensive and product moves administrative headaches and allows time consuming—or add a system to enable creative teams to be creative. As a bonus, their process to be tracked automatically, and design with

this environment can even help in the re- there is only one version of the truth through- ® cruitment and hiring process. out the company. AccuMark. AccuMark software helps you [A PLM system can help] when the sup- Larger companies look to add or replace create new styles quickly with ply chain is performing well, but the compa- PLM systems based on how their business easy-to-use tools. It also enables ny still needs to improve margins. This usu- models have changed. In some cases, bringing you to accurately grade patterns ally happens when companies put all their production back to this hemisphere has cre- and consistently generate effi- cost-saving efforts into ERP. The problem ated a need for more design and development with this approach is that ERP only affects than they were getting overseas from their cient markers to calculate fabric costs that occur after the product is in the vendors. In that case, a new system is needed usage and costs. marketplace. The greatest impact on prod- to help develop product quickly and efficiently uct costs are locked in during design and de- to meet the new business model of manufac- And, with powerful annotation velopment, long before the sale. With PLM, turing, where speed to market is needed—as capabilities, you can share spec a company has much better control of costs well as replace what was being done overseas packs with suppliers in their local and can do more what-if scenario planning for them. What we are also seeing is that the language so details aren’t lost in before locking in costs during develop- unified approach—where everything is in one translation. ment. system—works best, so interfaces, manual inputs and APIs are not having to be created. Debbie Marconi [An API, or application protocol interface, PLM | PATTERN DESIGN | GRADING | MARKER MAKING | SPREADING | CUTTING Director of Global Management allows different software systems to commu- nicate with each other.] Gartner [the tech- Gerber Technology nology research firm] did a study in 2011 in We find that companies turn to PLM when which they said, “Modern apparel companies their process becomes too difficult to man- must adopt an end-to-end model of operations gerbertechnology.com age in the traditional way. Without a PLM in order to succeed.” ●

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With our not be Larry Jacobs, president and in the series of products Emsig is not by Oeko-Tex 100—ensuring safety for all appli- saving the time and expense of your shipment forecast module you can anticipate demand CEO of Emsig Manufacturing, the producing but will be distributing in cations. Bring your product to market backed by being trucked to Miami. We are competitive at the style, color, and size level, utilizing global powerhouse button producer. the United States and South Ameri- experience, extended supply chain networks, and price-wise, but we are fashionably unique in color and size percentages. The FDM4 suite unsurpassed technical support. offering this West Coast USA to West Coast also offers purchasing, import management, Jacobs has spent his entire adult ca—a rarity for the company. “This is Latin America service. intelligent allocations, CRM, order process- life—and years that for someone less a very special line of products for the ing, E-commerce, SEO, mobile apps, freight motivated might have been a golden swimwear industry,” he says. “It’s so Designer Fabric calculation, integrated EDI, ASN’s, RF ware- retirement—continuing to build the different and so exciting, we’ve never Emsig Manufacturing house management, financials, customizable Warehouse 263 W. 38th St., 5th Floor pre-packs, customer-specific packing rules, Emsig brand with the enthusiasm and seen anything like it.” The line comes New York, NY 10001 and dynamic line sheets. FDM4’s solutions 5015 District Blvd. are modular and can be acquired individually energy of a 20-year-old. Can he pos- from the children of a former but- Los Angeles, CA 90058 (800) 364-8003, Ext. 301, 308, 309, or 312 [email protected] either through a licensed model or a SaaS sibly still enjoy his (323) 277-2777 (subscription model) in a hosted environment. www.dfwla.com www.emsig.com work routine? Products and Services: Emsig Manufacturing FDM4 offers continual support throughout the Products and Services: Announcing the grand entire implementation process and support “Well, of opening of our 60,000-square-foot warehouse Corporation was founded in 1928 in America. Ownership and management remain with the cycle. Custom development ensures you get course I’m enjoy- that is a go-to source for every garment manu- maximum value and return on your investment facturer, designer, party planner, set decorator, founding family. Now managed by a third ing it,” he shoots and fourth generation who are proud of their with software that changes and grows with you student, and fashion addict! Our buying power year after year. In business for over 30 years, back. “That’s why and keen eye give you an outstanding range international reputation and guided by their commitment to integrity, quality, and develop- FDM4 is a well-established company with the I can go to India from basic fabrics to couture in apparel and knowledge and expertise to provide a high level home decorative fabrics. Come shop our amaz- ments of new materials, ideas, and services. for two nights and This continuing commitment keeps Emsig a of customer satisfaction. Our industry-specific ing range of leathers, silks, denims, linens, expertise ensures software and support is come home. Who cottons, woolens, rayon, solids, prints, vintage world leader in the manufacturing of buttons does that? I com- for the apparel industry. Besides its factory in tailored to meet the demands of your industry fabrics, and technical/performance fabrics. Did and helps you improve the bottom line. mute an hour and we leave anything out? Probably—because we the USA, Emsig also operates factories in China have new items coming in all the time, always and India. All operated with the same ethical a half each way to at great prices and low minimums. So ... come and moral standards of a company dedicated work every day. into DFW and see for yourself. With easy access to the safety of the environment and the Gerber Technology “I enjoy it,” from the freeway and minutes from downtown well-being of its employees. Some of our most 24 Industrial Park Road West LA, Designer Fabric Warehouse is your fabric recent innovations include buttons that are bio Tolland, CT 06084 he continues, destination. tech in that they resist the growth of viral and (800) 826-3243 “because it’s an bacterial organisms. We have introduced the (860) 871-8082 (outside USA) opportunity to be world’s first truly unbreakable shirt buttons. www.gerbertechnology.com Our melamine buttons are all made in our Contact: Jill Powers creative.” USA factory. Our glow-in-the-dark buttons are [email protected] unique. Many of our products are fire-proof and Creativity, Emsig Manufacturing is Oeko-Tex certified and UL specified. (760) 473-4593 along with tech- will not support combustion. As makers from Products and Services: Gerber Technology the raw resins to the finished products, we are offers a complete suite of computer-aided nological innova- innovative and creative in our industry. We truly design and manufacturing systems for the tion, have kept Emsig at the industry’s ton maker in Italy Jacobs knew and make a difference. apparel and sewn-goods industries. These forefront since its founding in 1928. comprises more than 1,200 separate The list of Emsig “firsts” is impressive, items. Jacobs is a bit closed-mouth from the first enameled steel work about it—“it’s a few weeks before I shirt button to buttons that glow in the have everything, and I have to wait dark, and, for the medical field, anti- until it comes in,” he explains—but he bacterial melamine buttons that inhibit will say that the combination plastic- Your Source for Premium Products the growth of bacteria. 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Emsig’s Chinese license at its unusual longevity, attracted Who’s two China facilities allows American Who in America to pick him as one companies manufacturing there to of 100 “unusual” top executives, avoid import duties on buttons as and Emsig has been profiled on the well as quickly recover the VAT. See- World’s Greatest television series. Ja- ing opportunity and capitalizing on it cobs’ continuing zest for his business has been Jacobs’ genius as much as ensures that Emsig will be a power- thinking outside the box has propelled house for years to come. Emsig to the top. “I don’t hit a home run every time “We are creative because that’s at bat to be sure,” he says, “but if what you have to do,” says Jacobs. you are not involved, you end up “I’m involved in fashion, and fashion doing the same thing over and over Accessories Conchos Hook & Eyes Machinery Rivets Tack Buttons Hook & Ring God Locks Hook & Loops Nail Heads Safety & Kilt Pins Tips is about change. The concepts I’m again. 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