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$2.99 VOLUME 72, NUMBER 10 FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 3, 2016 THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 71 YEARS Fred Segal, Barnabas to Move Into New Tech Enclave in Playa Vista By Andrew Asch Retail Editor

Major tech companies such as Facebook and Google already have offices in Los Angeles’ Playa Vista district. Now it is time for fashion boutiques. Fred Segal will open a 20,000-square-foot space in the beachside neighborhood, probably after the 2016 holiday season, said Monica Del Borrello, a representative for the pioneering boutique retailer. The retailer will disclose more details on the space in upcoming months. Barnabas Clothing Co., another fashion retailer, is opening the last weekend of February at the exclusive Run- way retail center in Playa Vista, which is located between ➥ Playa Vista page 2 PHOTO COURTESY OF BARNABAS CLOTHING CO. NEW AT PLAYA VISTA: The Runway retail center in Los Angeles’ Playa Vista neighborhood has a movie theater, fitness studios, high-end burgers and a Whole Foods. With the opening of Barnabas Clothing Co., the retail center will get its first fashion boutique. By year end, Playa Vista is scheduled to see the opening of another fashionable retailer when Fred Segal opens a 20,000-square-foot store in the West Los Angeles community. Ross Stores Supplier Carlsbad Voters Give Thumbs Down to Caruso Mall in LA Ordered to Pay By Andrew Asch Retail Editor He has been frequently sought out as a speaker for developer In a tightly contested special election, voters in Carlsbad, Ca- seminars on the success of his malls. He has been often men- $212,000 in Back Wages lif., rejected a retail center proposed by Caruso Affiliated, the tioned as a possible candidate for Los Angeles mayor. developer of the prominent retail centers The Grove and The On Aug. 25, Carlsbad’s City Council approved the Agua By Deborah Belgum Senior Editor Americana at Brand, located in Los Angeles and Glendale, Hedionda South Shore Specific Plan, which proposed a 26.7 Calif., respectively. acre retail center east of the I-5 on the south shore of Agua YN Apparel, a Los Angeles–area manufacturer that sup- On 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, the city of Carlsbad posted unofficial Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad, located in North San Diego plies garments for Ross Stores, has been ordered to pay results of the election, which took place Feb. 23. Voting against County. On Oct. 27, opponents of the project gathered enough $212,000 in back wages for employees of its subcontractors the project were 51.18 percent, or 18,658 Carlsbad voters. Sup- signatures to put up the project for a vote. after the U.S. Department of Labor found YN’s subcontrac- porting Caruso’s project was 48.82 percent of the beachside The stakes for the Carlsbad retail center were high. Caruso tors did not pay minimum wage and overtime. city’s voters, or 17,795 people. waged a four-year public-relations campaign to convince Carls- The fine is a consent judgment handed down by a U.S. The election remains open, however, as 3,500 mail and provi- bad voters that his project was a good choice. He promised that a District Court judge in Los Angeles, which requires that 270 sional ballots have yet to be counted, according to the Carlsbad full-line Nordstrom department store would open on the lagoon employees of the subcontractors be paid for wages owed. city website (www.carlsbadca.gov). The special election might where he owns a parcel of land. He also promised that his plan Department of Labor Wage and Hour Administrator be officially resolved on March 2, or later that week after the would include open space on the lagoon where visitors could go David Weil was in Los Angeles on Feb. 24 to make an an- outstanding ballots are counted. on nature walks. The plan also forecast that a section of the la- nouncement about the case and worker abuse in Los Ange- The setback is humbling for the popular Rick J. Caruso, goon land would be preserved as an agricultural zone. The space ➥ YN Apparel page 4 founder of Los Angeles–headquartered Caruso Affiliated. was once devoted to family farms. ● INSIDE: Mashouf Rejoins Bebe, Announces Restructuring Where fashion gets down to business SM By Andrew Asch Retail Editor ronment has not been favorable to retailers in general, which is Bebe Stores Inc. founder Manny Mashouf is taking the reins why we are taking steps that we believe are necessary to position of the struggling mall-based women’s retailer, it was announced the business for long-term success,” he said. on Feb. 19. He also announced a 14.6 percent job cut in the com- On Feb. 16, Bebe announced results for the second quarter pany’s design, merchandising and production division. of its 2016 fiscal year. Same-store sales decreased 2.5 percent The announcement is part of a management shake-up for the for the quarter, which ended Jan. 2, compared with last year. Net San Francisco Bay Area–headquartered company. Bebe alum sales decreased 5 percent to $122.4 million during the quarter. 3 7 Walter Parks has rejoined the company and will serve as its Net loss for the second quarter was $5.5 million, compared with president. $385,000 during the year-earlier period. Wiggett called the re- Las Vegas trade show coverage ... pp. 3, 5–7 Chief Executive Officer Jim Wiggett has left the company. sults “better than expected.” The veteran retailer joined the company in June 2014 to bring Bebe was founded in 1976 and has defined itself as a place SIMA Image Awards ... p. 8 it back to profitability. Chief Financial Officer Liyuan Woo also for “chic, contemporary fashion.” In 2008, it ran a fleet of more has left. She had been with the company since 2010. than 300 boutiques across the United States. It currently runs 151 Fashion Resources ... p. 8 Mashouf said the cuts and the executive changes will improve bebe retail stores, an online store at www.bebe.com and 38 bebe Bebe’s performance. “We recognize that the overall macro envi- outlet stores. ● www.apparelnews.net

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01,2,4.cover.indd 1 2/25/16 7:30 PM NEWS New President Named at Big Growth at Materials Shows Two big trade shows that display raw materials and components for footwear, fashion, high-tech and the automobile industries have grown by 25 percent over the last year. Mountain Hardwear The NE Materials Show, held near Boston, and the NW Materials Show, held in Portland, Ore., have seen the number of exhibitors grow by After more than six months of searching for a new ers through high-performance apparel, footwear, ac- 25 percent this year, said Hisham Muhareb, whose American Events Inc. president, John Walbrecht has been appointed to take cessories and equipment.” organizes the two shows. over the top job at Mountain Hardwear. Walbrecht has worked in the outdoor industry for A third show, the SoCal Materials Show in Los Angeles, has seen Columbia Sportswear Co., which owns the brand, 17 years. Since 2012, he has been the president and exhibitor numbers remain almost flat, Muhareb said. announced that Walbrecht will step into his executive chief executive of Fenix Outdoors North America, The Portland show, which is the original show, started more than 20 position at the outdoor-apparel company, headquar- based in Boulder, Colo. Fenix’s outdoor brands in- years ago and now has some 235 suppliers. The next NW Materials Show tered in Richmond, Calif., on March 7. clude Brunton, Primu and Hanwag. is being held March 1 and 2 at the Oregon Convention Center in Port- Walbrecht will be responsible for leading Mountain He is also an ultra-marathoner, triathlete, skier, cy- land. The NE Materials Show is being held March 8 –9 at the Doubletree Hardwear’s global brand positioning and go-to-market cler and fisherman. He replaces Topher Gaylord, who Hotel in Danvers, Mass. product, sales and marketing strategies. left the company last July. The first SoCal Materials Show took place in January 2015 on the Walbrecht will report to Columbia Sportswear After Gaylord’s departure, the interim president top floor of the California Market Center with 87 exhibitors. But shoe President Bryan Timm. “The Mountain Hardwear post was filled by Scott Kerslake, who is also chief manufacturers—many who have their offices on the Westside of town— brand plays an important role within our portfolio of executive of the Prana yogawear brand, another Co- said they preferred a show located closer to Los Angeles International brands that connect active people with their passions,” lumbia Sportswear Co. subsidiary. Airport. Timm said. “John has spent his career building brands Columbia Sportswear is based in Portland, Ore. Its So in July 2015, the expo moved to the LAX Marriott. The last version that connect deeply with passionate, outdoor consum- other brands are Sorel and OutDry.—Deborah Belgum of the SoCal Materials Show was held in January with 54 vendors.—DB.

and Silicon Beach players. … This location for the brand Playa Vista Continued from page 1 will be strategic. There are a lot of collabora- and reopening tions and networking that can happen.” the company’s Los Angeles’ Marina Del Rey neighborhood In the gallery-style store, Barnabas will wholesale busi- and the Fox Hills section of Culver City, Ca- sell its California-casual-lifestyle clothes ness, which has lif. ranging from a graphic tri-blend T-shirt, been on hia- Alex Aquino, founder and chief execu- which typically retails for $32, to a corduroy tus. But he’ll tive officer of Barnabas, closed his previous Sherpa button-down shirt, which will retail b e f o c u s i n g space last January in the Paseo Colorado for $80. Aquino said that 10 percent of the on producing retail center in Pasadena, Calif., because he company’s sales goes toward Living Room what people in believed that Silicon Beach—the nickname International, a nonprofit that provides his shop’s new for the colony of tech companies running medical care in Kenya. neighborhood from Venice Beach through Playa Vista— Aquino said that representatives of Run- will want to will grow into a great business. way sought out Barnabas, which Aquino buy. “We are excited about the location be- runs with Julie Pacino. She designs the la- Outside of cause of the demographics,” Aquino said. bel’s women’s clothing. the Silicon Val- “You have startup people, venture capitalists He plans on introducing a children’s line ley uniform of hoodies and jeans, it’s been h a r d t o p i n down how this well-off group of people wants to dress—or how they shop. There has been fashion business The concept discussion on whether tech-industry people embrace fashion as avidly as entertainment business workers and of factoring executives. Wendy Bendoni, chair and assistant professor of fashion marketing at Woodbury University’s school is simple: of business, said that Silicon Beach people are fashion shoppers. “They will shop but typically via social community websites for basics,” she said. They do shop bricks-and-mortar too. They also go to specialty shops for shoes, bags and lifestyle products, Bendoni said. You Give Us Your Invoice. Silicon Beach people don’t dress exactly the way their colleagues do in Northern California tech hubs such We Give You the Money. as San Jose, Mountain View and San Francisco. You Pay Your Bills. “Lifestyle is a key. Wardrobe is built around health and fitness and the ease Factoring Made Simple. of the Southern California lifestyle,” Bendoni said. Their clothes are less about logos and brand names, “more No bells, unnecessary, really. No whistles, not about a ‘Normcore’-style tribe,” she needed as well. No tricks. Ditto. said. Normcore is a moniker given to the style of modest, basic clothes that At Goodman Factors, we simply offer smart, BARNABAS PLAYA VISTA: Barnabas Clothing Co. is many see as a reaction to fashion. opening its location at Runway retail center in Playa dedicated good service from an experienced Silicon Beach is not the entire story Vista, Calif., the last weekend of February. Photos team of pros. Along with money at competitive of Playa Vista. Runway, the retail cen- courtesy of Barnabas Clothing Co. ter where Barnabas is located, will rates when you need it—today, for instance. include residences. Aquino forecasts that standard retail-center merchant mix. Instead, his store will be serving people in those resi- it houses a Cinemark movie house, high- dences as well as young families in the area. end burger joint Hopdoddy, Hal’s Bar & Barnabas also will be growing. In June, it is Grill and 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizze- Goodman Factors scheduled to open a store in the Pacific City ria. The retail center is the address for fit- — Since 1972 — retail center in Huntington Beach, Calif. ness studios such as Bike Attack as well as a The merchandise mix in Pacific City will Whole Foods market. The grocery provides Please call 877-4-GOODMAN offer a handful of fashion stores including meals for a bustling crowd during weekday Tankfarm & Co. and Kin. But at Runway, lunch hours. Cedars-Sinai Medical Cen- or visit us at goodmanfactors.com. Simple, right? Barnabas will be the only fashion boutique ter is scheduled to open offices there in late for now. The retail center does not have a 2016. ●

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01,2,4.cover.indd 2 2/25/16 7:31 PM TRADE SHOW REPORT Bright Lights and Music at WWDMAGIC Offprice Busy The energy was high at the WWDMAGIC show held brands that do the same thing as others but exceptionally Feb. 16–18 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention well,” she said. Activewear styles, plus sizes and medical scrubs were Center. Retailers in the market for boho were visiting Omar Dittu, important categories at the 43rd Offprice show, which was The expansive space was filled with styles for teenagers chief executive of the young contemporary label Patrons of held on the first level of the Sands Expo and Convention and young contemporary customers who are on the cutting Peace in Los Angeles. He was having a steady day of busi- Center and ran Feb. 14–17, Stephen Krogulski said. He is edge of fashion. ness on the first day of WWDMAGIC. His booth was filled the chief executive officer of Tarsus Group NA, the parent With a youthful vision in mind, the booths at WWDMAG- with flowy tops, maxi dresses and boho looks that appealed company of the Offprice show. IC were brightly decorated and buzzing with music spun by to buyers looking for a ’70s vibe. The number of booths exhibiting at the show was up various disc jockeys. Buyers hauling wheeled briefcases and The 3-year-old young contemporary brand is carried at slightly—1,351 booths—53 more than Offprice’s show in suitcases click-clacked down the white-carpeted aisles. Tilly’s, Dillard’s and Urban Outfitters. “We have been February 2015, Krogulski said. Major off-price retailers who Many booths had bowls filled to the brim with chocolate writing a lot of business for 4/30 shipping,” Dittu said. dropped by the show included Gabriel Bros., Ross Stores Hershey Kisses and various snacks to attract wandering Bob Chun, vice president of Monoreno, said the Los An- Inc., Citi-Trends and Mills Fleet Farm of Appleton, Wis. buyers. geles juniors company has been attending the WWDMAGIC “There was a great appetite to buy,” Krogulski said of the Retailers were on the prowl for boho looks, lace details show for 10 years. He noticed that retailers are still buying show. “People did not kick the tires; they were buying.” and a sense of uniqueness. Susan Small, whose Multiplic- closer to the season and being cautious. “This show I feel has Tony Peters, vice president of sales at Bermo Enterpris- es Inc., a veteran exhibitor at Offprice, said the recent show was one of the best he could remember. He estimated that sales would increase 20 percent compared with the February 2015 Offprice show. “The first day was jumping. We could have used extra sales staff,” he said. One of the reasons for the show’s success was that retailers had made a habit of postponing orders in 2015. “They were holding off on ordering for so long that they had to buy,” Peters said. Popular items at Bermo’s booth included women’s polo shirts made with technical fabrics. They wholesaled for $2.50 each.—Andrew Asch BOHO LOOKS: Allison Teicher, JUNIORS STYLE: Bob Chun, vice WWDMAGIC: Bright signage at the show let designer of Patrons of Peace, with president of Monoreno, said traffic was you know you had arrived. Omar Dittu, the company’s CEO up but ordering writing was down.

ity store is in Katy, Texas, outside of Houston, said business more people, but they are not really writing,” he said. “Be- has been challenging this year because of the drop in the oil fore, people wrote big orders. Now they are more cautious to industry. She was looking for something fun but stylish and write an order.” casual that didn’t cost too much. Because Monoreno manufactures in China, the company While business is challenging in Houston, it was a dif- is keeping more stock on hand to fill the demand for Im- ferent story in Austin, Texas, where the economy is going mediates. strong due to the presence of the University of Texas and Chun said retailers were looking for styles that are cheap the various music festivals, including the nationally famous but look pricey. South by Southwest. Moshe Tsabag, president of Velvet Heart, a contempo- Shelley Meyer, who owns the Austin Rocks store, said rary and misses line based in Los Angeles, and Free Heart, her business was up 25 percent this year over last year. Most a younger, hipper version of Velvet Heart, opened his booth of her customers are tourists who attend the various festivals, at 9 a.m. the first day and said it had been a constant flow of and they are in the market for boho looks, vintage-styled ap- traffic. “It seems there is confidence out there,” he said in be- parel and anything with an indie vibe. tween tallying up orders. “People are filling up on Summer As a twice-a-year attendee of WWDMAGIC, Meyer orders and securing delivery for Fall merchandise.”—Debo- SHOW SHOPPING: Attendees shop at the Offprice show. The trade-show event devoted to off-price apparel and goods started walks around for inspiration. “I am looking for one or two rah Belgum 21 years ago. Curve@MAGIC Debuts New Format for Lingerie/Swim

Last season was the first in the partnership between linge- and Paramour brands. crediting the strong traffic to appointments, meetings with rie and swim trade show CurvExpo, organizers of CurveNV “Yesterday was so good,” said representative Amanda Ro- new accounts and the return of buyers who had skipped the and CurveNY, and MAGIC parent UBM Advanstar. This driguez. “It was nonstop busy, a really good day one.” show for several seasons. season, rather than show in an enclosed space next to WWD- Rodriguez said at 6:30 p.m. on opening day buyers were “We have seen coast to coast, border to border, from Bos- MAGIC at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Curve@ still walking the show. This season, the company introduced ton to California from New York to Oregon,” he said. MAGIC was held within WWDMAGIC in an area easy for a new elevated collection called Unveiled by Felina, which It was similarly busy at the InGear booth, where repre- buyers to spot with large signage, balloons and strings of offers the same Parisian-inspired sensibility of Felina but is sentative Nancy Solazzo-LeGrand was showing InGear’s pastel panties between the booths. made with higher-end fabrics and sold at a slightly higher collection, including licensed Corona swimwear and ále “We tried to have the best of both by Alessandra, the swim and ac- worlds,” said Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, chief cessories collection by Brazilian executive officer of CurvExpo, explaining model Alessandra Ambrosio. that the show wanted a feeling of intimacy “People aren’t making appoint- and a seamless connection with MAGIC to ments, but they are showing up,” draw buyers in. Hurstel said the strategy Nancy Solazzo-LeGrand said. “A worked as traffic was brisk on opening day lot of new customers—[including] of the show. a lot of international people from “That’s what made yesterday an amaz- the Caribbean—are coming to buy. ing day,” Hurstel said on day two of the Feb. We’re ready to ship on 3/15. I just 16–18 run of the show. wish there were more swim people Following the February show, Hurstel said, here.” he plans to take a look at what worked at the (The February show typically last two shows to create a best-of-both format has fewer swim exhibitors than the for the next show in August. “We’re going to August show.) take this show to the next level,” he said. Triumph at Curve@MAGIC InGear and ále by Alessandra at Curve@MAGIC The only drawback to the new Curve@MAGIC exhibitors agreed that configuration at Curve@MAGIC the opening day was a strong one. was its location next to childrens- “It was busy, busy all day,” said Liz M. Siabato, senior price point. An Unveiled by Felina bra might sell for $56 wear exhibitors at MAGIC. Felina’s booth, covered with product specialist, North American division, for Colombian while a typical Felina bra is priced from $48 to $52. giant images of sexy lingerie, faced a childrenswear booth. lingerie and shapewear company Leonisa. “With MAGIC “If she’s going to spend the money [on lingerie], she Vincent DePaul, with Turkish men’s and women’s under- and Curve together, it attracted more people to our booth. wants to make it outerwear. She’s going to unbutton the extra wear collection Blackspade, praised the show’s open layout Strong together is the best idea.” button,” Rodriguez said. but said he thought the location next to childrenswear prob- Siabato said she saw buyers from across the country and At the Triumph lingerie booth, Fred Wells of Wells Ap- ably affected traffic. around the world, including Asia, Europe and Australia. parel Group was still fielding back-to-back meetings with Still, De Paul said, on the first day Blackspade met with It was the same story at Felina, the Chatsworth, Calif., buyers on the second day of the show. stores across the West Coast of the U.S. and Canada. company that produces lingerie under the Felina, Jezebel “It was much better than what we anticipated,” he said, —Alison A. Nieder

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YN Apparel Continued from page 1 back wages by going to a government website and checking a database to see who has les’ apparel industry. back wages waiting for them. The website is Weil could not say whether Ross Stores www.dol.gov/whd. knew about the violations, but he noted that There were 13 subcontractors involved Ross had been using YN Apparel for years in the investigations of minimum-wage and and also worked with the company when overtime violations while sewing clothes for it operated under a different name and had YN Apparel. Of those, only the workers at previous labor violations. YN Apparel’s prin- six of the subcontractors will receive back- cipal owner is David Um. The company is wage payments from YN Apparel. They are located in Vernon, Calif. Shaina Fashion Inc. at 757 S. Los Angeles “We find the kinds of prices that contrac- St. in Los Angeles; Izzi Style Inc. at 1711 tors are being paid, like YN Apparel, are in- E. 58th Place in Los Angeles; Gomez Fash- sufficient to pay basic wages,” Weil said at ion at 427 S. Bonnie Brea in Los Angeles; a press conference. “You start with contrac- G&R Fashion at 112 E. Adams Blvd. in tors that are being paid a price too low and it Los Angeles; D APS Inc. at 1431 E. Ver- works up the chain.” non Ave. in Los Angeles; and Sam Fashion Weil said his department has not gotten Inc., which also does business as Han’s a response from Ross about the labor viola- Fashion and Tic Tok, at 1247 E. 58th Place. tions. “I came to Southern California with California does have a law, AB1855, that the hopes of meeting with people from Ross requires companies to make sure that the gar- Print + and talking to them about what the agency ment contractors and other entities they hire has done to document the problem and find have enough money to comply with all labor, solutions,” he said, adding that he ended up state and federal laws, but the federal govern- not meeting with Ross. ment does not enforce state laws. Online + Archives In a statement, Ross Stores, headquartered Over the last five years, the Department of in Pleasanton, Calif., said it takes labor issues Labor’s Wage and Hour division in Southern very seriously and that the retail chain requires California has concluded more than 1,000 its suppliers to uphold its ethical standards. investigations resulting in the discovery of = Total Access “We also work very closely with the Depart- more than $11.7 million owed in back wages, ment of Labor to make sure our vendors un- the department said. But the problem contin- derstand and comply with all applicable fed- ues to persist. “We are tired of fighting this eral, state, local and international laws related problem,” Weil said. “It is simply unaccept- to products we purchase and sell, and this is able that this problem has persisted.” an ongoing and continuous effort,” a corporate The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act re- Get Yours Today and spokesperson said in an email. quires employers pay nonexempt workers at Labor department investigators looked at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per the prices YN paid its contractors and found hour plus time and a half for hours worked Save 75%! that YN would have had to pay up to three beyond 40 in one week. Companies must times more for the goods in order to pay also keep accurate time and payroll records call toll-free (866) 207-1448 the workers legally and would have had to under the FLSA. charge Ross Stores twice the amount it paid In addition to requiring YN Apparel to for the goods. The consent judgment requires pay back wages, the judgment requires YN YN to do the same analysis for all its domes- to ensure its subcontractors have valid gar- tic contractors in the future. “Low prices are ment registration. YN Apparel is also or- driving this problem and creating this pres- dered to hire a third-party monitor to make NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE sure at the bottom, where the worker is, and sure its contractors comply with the over- that tends to drive down wages,” Weil said. time, minimum wage and recordkeeping N.Y.A., INC., a California corporation, will conduct a public all cash auction sale of Investigators estimate that most of the sub- provisions of the FLSA. YN is prohibited all assets of the Company to the highest bidder. The Company is in the apparel contractors’ workers were making anywhere from contracting with companies that do not industry (a wholesale/retail business), and its assets include: between $5 and $6 an hour because they were comply with the FLSA. paid on a per-piece basis. Currently in Califor- According to court documents, YN Appar- nia the minimum wage is $10 an hour. el does not sew specific garments but supplies Inventory (Dresses, Tops, and Bottoms), Furniture, Fixtures, Many of the garment laborers working at fabric that is precut for the number of pieces Equipment, A/R, and other related items. these subcontractors are no longer employed in the order and then subcontracts with other at these factories, but they can still collect companies to sew the garments. ● The Auction will take place at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday March 2, 2016 at: Titan Offices, Inc. 1055 West 7th Street 33rd Floor Penthouse Calendar Los Angeles, CA 90017

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01,2,4.cover.indd 4 2/25/16 7:33 PM TRADE SHOW REPORT Show Floor Expands at Sourcing at MAGIC Capsule: Forum for Emerging Style More than 40 countries from around the world set up tiles, where a course on wearable technology is taught, Before the Capsule trade show started its run Feb. 15–17 at the Sands booths in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention was there too. Expo and Convention Center, two of the show’s vendors gained some Center for the Sourcing at MAGIC trade show, held Blue Dragon also displayed a 3-D printer, which fashion-industry buzz. Feb. 15–18. was the center of much attention. EFM, a New York–based performance brand, won Fashion Group In- This year the semiannual event expanded to 2,000 Overall, the largest representation at the show was ternational’s Rising Star award in Janu- booths from 1,450 a year ago, but for a change the show by Chinese manufacturers who traditionally take up ary, a couple of weeks before it showed its did not focus on one particular country. more than two-thirds of the exhibition floor. With the mix of technical fabrics and luxury sports- Yet, for the first time, companies from East Africa, global economy running hot and cold around the world, wear at Capsule. West Africa and South Africa set up booths under one many manufacturers were looking for new markets. Second/Layer, from Los Angeles’ Ven- pavilion coordinated by That was the case for ice district, appeared in New York Fash- USAID, the U.S. Agency Ariel Geron, co-owner ion Week earlier in February. At Capsule, for International Devel- of Global Fashion it exhibited an idiosyncratic take on casual opment. Industry, which has looks for men. African manufactur- two factories with 100 Also appearing at the show was ers are trying to take workers in Guangzhou, Ne.Sense. The Taiwanese retailer debuted advantage of the African China. The bulk of his its first collection of menswear. Capsule Growth and Opportunity denim, wovens and knits also debuted a new section, called Ele- Act—a free-trade agree- are shipped to South ments, devoted to beauty, home and fra- ment with the United America. But many of grance. And the Gen Art fashion organi- States that allows certain those economies are in zation introduced a section of curated col- EFM MAN: Donrad Duncan of garments from some free-fall. lections at the show. EFM at Capsule African countries to be Oil-rich Venezuela Retailers dropping by the show includ- imported duty-free into has seen its petroleum ed Conveyor at Fred Segal, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth the U.S. revenues slump, and the Avenue, American Rag, Revolve, Barneys Japan and Mohawk General “We had a strong economy is experienc- Store, said Edina Sultanik, cofounder of the contemporary, emerging de- African pavilion. It is ing a 180 percent infla- signer show for men and women. Booth count remained even with Cap- the first time all three tion rate. Other countries sule’s February 2015 show. manufacturing hubs in such as Colombia have The show’s traffic was good, said Gil Gomez, the owner of the Black Africa—East, West and seen the value of their Circle Agency. “We gained more new business this time around. We picked South—participated in currency decline nearly up more than 25 new accounts,” he said. If the show arrived on the heels of a Sourcing at the same Made in USA section of Sourcing at MAGIC 50 percent in the last weak Christmas season, Gomez said that business was good because retail- time,” said Bob Berg, few years because of the ers needed new product. senior sales manager, in- strong U.S. dollar. “South Shaheen Sadeghi was one of the retailers at Capsule. He is the founder of ternational, for the show. “In American countries are going Seed People’s Market in Costa Mesa, Calif., as well as The Good Califor- addition, we had Mauritius at down and down,” the factory nian Haberdashery and Heart & Sole in Anaheim, Calif. the same time.” owner said. For Sadeghi, Capsule vendors were part of a wave of emerging brands Overall, the busiest sec- So Geron decided to make focusing on more quality fabrics and details. tion of the trade show was his first visit to the Sourcing “It’s part of a the “Made in USA” corner show in search of new clients. trend where consum- of the floor, where companies Several passed by his booth ers are showing more such as Los Angeles–based to inquire about price and interest in investment California Rain, Made Well shipping. “For the first time clothing rather than USA and Pacific Continen- here, things are good. I have something that they tal Clothing set up shop. no complaints,” he said. will wear a few times One buyer checking out Niraj Pugalia, whose Sil- and throw away,” he the U.S. section was Scott Global Fashion Industries Ariel Gero at Sourcing ver Apparel is located near said. Elfstrom, a San Francisco at MAGIC New Delhi, India, hadn’t been On the trade-show businessman who started a to the Sourcing show for five floor, he saw clas- sort of AirBnB for rock climbers and is now branch- years, but he was back again. He too was looking for sic and current style ing out to manufacture T-shirts, tank tops and hoodies new geographic territories for his clothing, which con- trends that still had a made in the United States for rock climbers. “I came centrates on brightly colored embroidered tops with a lot of mileage. “Up- to learn more about the industry,” said Elfstrom, who resort feel. “Most of my business is in Europe, and the dated ’70s hippie— is the founder of vEighteen, “and meet the vertically economy isn’t doing so well there,” he said. that trend is coming integrated ‘Made in USA’ companies.” Akshat Bubna of Only for You Designs in Mumbai, up pretty strong. We Another popular section of the Sourcing show was India, has been doing the Sourcing show twice a year to are at the end of nar- the “Wearable Technology” hub, which is expected to display his digitally printed tunics and tops. He felt the row pants and silhou- be expanded at the upcoming August show. “There was show was slower than in the past, but it is the only show ettes. We’re getting a lot of interest in that,” Berg said. He noted that Du- on the West Coast where he feels buyers and overseas into wider legs.” Pont was highlighting its various wearable-technology manufacturers can get together under one roof.—Debo- THE AISLE: An aisle at the Capsule trade show outside —Andrew Asch fabrics, and the North Carolina State College of Tex- rah Belgum of the Broken Homme booth Good Biz at Curated Liberty Show The Diesel and Will Leather Goods brands made their with the buyers that he missed in New York. While many re- debut at the recent run of the Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Timothy Padilla, co-owner of the T&A Showroom, said ported good busi- Fairs trade show, which ran Feb. 15–17 at the Sands Expo business at the recent Liberty seemed even compared with last ness, some retailers and Convention Center in Las Vegas. year. He had more than 100 appointments during the recent maintained that they Sam Ben-Avraham, Liberty’s founder, run of Liberty. The business was created were being careful estimated that 45 more brands exhibited by setting up appointments before the about their buys. at the show compared with the February show, not walk-by traffic, he said. LASC, a more than 2015 run. One of the main strengths of Retailers visiting the show included 30-year-old store the show was its continued delivery of Amazon.com, Zappos, American headquartered in a wide range of categories, from suiting Rag, Revolve, Kith, Nordstrom and West Hollywood, to high fashion and streetwear, which Saks Fifth Avenue. Liberty also curat- Calif., was “cherry- he believes keeps vendors and attendees ed unique exhibitions such as Poggy’s picking” looks at ahead of the market. World, a fashion section curated by the show, said Don THE CHIEFS: Sam Ben-Avraham, founder of Liberty, with Sharifa “You see the consumer buying every- Motofumi “Poggy” Kogi, creative di- Zuidema, a co- Murdock, a Liberty partner thing and mixing styles,” he said. rector of Japanese retailer United Ar- founder of LASC. Jason Bates, founder of the Dere- rows & Sons. Poggy’s World made its “Rather than buying a full collection, we cherry-pick licte showroom, which represented second run at Liberty. Other sections pieces from lines that will work well with other lines. We brands such as Farah and Holubar, curating unique looks included the can’t bring in a bunch of stuff,” Zuidema said. said Liberty was a good follow-up to crafts-focused styles of the Freedom The choosiness makes LASC an alternative to online re- January shows in New York. They were Hall section and The Studios, which tailers, he said. “Specialty stores have always been charged affected by heavy snows. The inclem- focuses on digital media. During the with the responsibility of providing a unique environment, ent weather cut into some of the shows’ The stylish Briggs, center left, and show, the Parke & Ronen brand intro- now more than ever. We need to create an environment that attendance. At Liberty, Bates caught up Thrash, to his right, at Liberty duced its first winter styles. will offer new experiences and alternatives,” he said.—A.A.

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Diverse Mix at Project, Project Womens, The Tents and The Collective

Buyers visiting the Mandalay Bay the E Street Denim stores. Convention Center had a lot to see dur- Garrett, along with Z Supply chief ing the Feb. 16–18 run of trade shows operating officer Heidi Muther and produced by MAGIC and Project parent director of sales Tony Sanchez, said UBM Advanstar. many buyers were looking for Immedi- With shows spread across more than ate goods. 300,000 square feet of exhibition space, “The at-once business is so im- organizers had to give attendees “beacons portant,” Muther said, adding that the of navigation” to help them find their way. company is working to educate buyers The Mandalay Bay shows included Proj- on the benefits of Z Supply’s fashion ect, Project Women’s, The Tents, The basics program. Collective and Pool, which this year was The Departed at The The Beginning of ... at The Park Showroom at Project “Our bookings are up over last held within Project (see related story). Tents Project Women’s year—and last year was a good year,” This year The Tents, Project’s space for Garrett said. upscale menswear lines, moved to a new spot in the center of was part of the lines showing with The Park Showroom. Ames At the AS by DF and ASTARS booth, designer Denise Focil the show floor. Bros.’ new collection included a series of T-shirts with retro said some buyers are starting to take a little more risk on new “The Tents are better here for traffic purposes,” said Erik Olympic-logo imagery. styles. On the first day of the show, she was juggling meetings Ulin, president of men’s for UBM Advanstar. “I’ve had some Japanese denim label Azul by Moussey was also showing with boutique, department store and resort buyers, including people come to me and say they had the best show ever.” with The Park Showroom, where Eric Byrne, senior account opening new accounts and meeting with international buyers. This was the first time at The Tents for Australian label TY- executive with the Season After Season Showroom, said he “We’ve already have done more than the first day last year,” LR, said John Patrick Webb, East Coast sales representative for met with Planet Blue, Atlas and Zebra Club on the first day she said by mid-afternoon. the collection, which is part of the Australian Fashion Labels of the show. This season, Focil introduced the first handbag for AS by DF. Ltd. portfolio of brands. “Day one picked up nicely,” he said. “If we could just get Called “The Icon,” the reversible leather handbag comes in two “This is a great fit for us,” he said. “It’s a young, elevated people checked in faster.” (A problem at registration had several colorways: a gray/tan and a brown leather bag that reverses to price point, which reflects our position, and it gives us access to attendees waiting up to 30 minutes to get their badges to enter suede. top doors in the country looking for multiple points of purchase.” the show.) “If you’re investing in a bag, the first one has to be an icon,” Webb said he’d seen retailers from all over the country, includ- Byrne said he’s seeing a renewed interested in higher price she said. “I spent five months getting the wash right.” ing stores from Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and points, such as $300 to $400 for a pair of jeans. Plus, he pre- Project Womens also included an area dedicated to active- Detroit. dicted rips and embellishments to be “huge this year and going wear collections, including made-in-Los Angeles men’s and Alexis Rosario, creative director or Los Angeles menswear into fall.” women’s yoga brand Electric & Rose. brand Departed, was also seeing a wide range of retailers in- On the women’s side of Project, Gregg Garrett, owner of Ir- Eric Balfour, who cofounded the line with his wife, Erin cluding European and Asian buyers. vine, Calif.–based Z Supply—which produces White Crow, Chiamulon, said they picked up some new accounts on open- With wholesale prices ranging from $36 for a T-shirt to $500 Black Swan, Others Follow, Z Supply tees and new collection ing day. for coats, Departed’s collection appeals to the “high-end hip- Rag Poets—said the first day of the show was busy starting at This season, the brand expanded its legging offerings and ster,” said Departed stylist Natalie Ohlsson. 9 a.m. added a bralette with crisscross straps along the back. Seattle-based T-shirt line Ames Bros. has showed at several “We had 84 appointments for the day; we’ll end up with over “Everyone has been asking for a strappy bra,” Chiamulon Las Vegas trade shows, including Pool and Agenda. 100 for the day,” he said on the first day of the show. said, adding that they also added some backless styles “to show “We grew out of Pool,” said company representative Coby Indeed, every seat was filled at the Z Supply booth as Gar- off the strappy bra” as well as a poncho with blanket stitch and Schultz. This year, the company returned to Project, where it rett wrapped up a meeting with Thomas George, owner of several tie dye styles.—Alison A. Nieder With New Owners, WWIN Stays Consistent Agenda: Streetwear Rebound It was a time for a comeback at Agenda. Even though the Women’s Wear In Nevada show has Streetwear and art brand 7th Letter made a return to Agen- a new owner, not much changed at the jam-packed event, da after a three-year hiatus. In 2013, the brand opened the 7th where women’s clothing and accessories filled six ball- Letter Gallery on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue, where it also rooms and two large meeting rooms at the Rio All-Suites exhibits art. Hotel & Casino. At Agenda Vegas, it produced a 20-by-50-foot booth, The first day of the show was abuzz with busy buyers where it showed 90 street artists such as Retina, Saber and seated at tables where they reviewed new lines for Fall 2016. Push as well as photography from Dennis Morris, who gained The show—held Feb. 15–18—stayed open until 8 p.m. the note for his portraits of Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols. first night with a wine bar at 6 p.m. 7th Letter’s Bill “We were totally full and maxed out with every booth Hebner took peo- that the fire department would allow us to put in,” said Ro- ple through the art land Timney, who cofounded the show in 1998 and is now show and explained one of the show’s managers. Timney and Jeff Yunis sold the comeback. “We their show last year to Urban Expositions, which organizes wanted to show the several gift shows around the country. brand again,” he The WWIN show, held twice a year, traditionally has said. “We wanted many of the same exhibitors year after year. Jacob Separza- to remind people deh, whose Radzoli label is based in Los Angeles, has been who the 7th Letter a consistent vendor who shows his contemporary blouses crew is.” and tops manufactured in southern China. “This used to be WWIN: Traffic was consistent at the Women’s Wear In Nevada Aaron Levant, the show. one of the best shows, but now there are so many shows founder of Agenda, these days that there is only one day that is good,” he said, ioned into colorful necklaces and bracelets with ethnic im- said that the show’s noting that WWIN opened one day before many of the other ages and styles that wholesale for 50 cents to $75. “This is Feb. 15–17 run at Las Vegas shows. our first time here, and it has been great,” Ceriale said. the Sands Expo and 7th Letter’s Bill Hebner Jim Park, owner of Jess & Jane in Gardena, Calif., has Enchanted Imports had the kind of unique and different Convention Center been coming to the show for seven items that retailers pound the ex- also represented something of a comeback. Bobby Kim, a co- or eight years. It is the only show hibit halls searching for these days. founder of prominent streetwear brand The Hundreds—also he attends to display his tunics and Retailers at the show consistently a vendor at Agenda Vegas—penned a widely read article on tops manufactured in the Los An- said they were looking for some- the state of streetwear in 2015 on Hypebeast, a forum and e- geles area while his sales reps go thing out of the ordinary. tailer. “This was one of our worst years on record.” to other shows. “We are happy to That was true for Allison Koba, But Levant said that business at the trade show had ral- be part of the show,” he said, not- who owns the Souq store in down- lied. “Business has been up significantly. It’s coming back ing that the number of retailers he town Omaha, Neb. She said she stronger.” saw this year was the same or down was hunting for “something very Many vendors said that trade-show aisles were crowded slightly from last year. exciting … things that are really during the show. “People were excited,” said David Gormley, For Enchanted Imports, this cool.” president and founder of Zephyr, a Colorado headwear brand. was the company’s first show. “We Even though the local Nebras- More than 250 vendors exhibited at the show. The number have been trying to do this show ka economy is strong, Koba was of vendors was basically even with the February 2015 Agenda for a long time,” said Alexis Ce- still looking for reasonably priced Vegas, Levant said. riale, a sales representative for the items. “Our customers will spend More Agenda vendors had been active in licensing plays, Denver-based company. Enchanted $250 on a fun coat or boots, but Levant said. Linear, a socks brand headquartered in Oceans- Imports takes glass beads made in they will not spend more than $100 ide, Calif., made its Agenda Vegas debut. It exhibited socks the Czech Republic and sends them LA VENDOR: Jacob Separzadeh was exhibiting for a top,” she said. bearing likenesses of characters from “The Simpsons” TV to Guatemala, where they are fash- his Radzoli line of blouses at the show. —Deborah Belgum show. —Andrew Asch

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03,6-7.vegas.shows.indd 6 2/25/16 7:44 PM TRADE SHOW REPORT Pool Relocates Within Project Wholesale Jewelry After several seasons moving around the nese business.” Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the Pool- The two designers praised the mix Show IFJAG Bows tradeshow has a new home within the Proj- of merchandise at Pool, which in- ect show at Mandalay Bay. cludes edgier designer lines, T-shirts in Las Vegas And the new location met with rave re- and accessories. For Lisa B., Pool’s views from first-time exhibitors as well as mix was a good fit for her lingerie Long-running wholesale jewelry show IF- brands that have showed at Pool since the collection. JAG debuted its first Las Vegas show during very beginning. “They pick up a little bralette to its Feb. 15–19 run at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel “I love it. It’s easy, easy, easy,” said Freddie put in a T-shirt store, then they walk and Casino. Rojas, designer of Los Angeles–based collec- down the aisle to get sunglasses. It all The show, which was founded in 1950, is tion Rojas, which has showed at Pool since works,” she said. organized by the International Fashion Jew- its very first edition in 2002. “They added so This was the first time at Pool for elry and Accessories Group, a Rhode Island– much access. They finally got it right.” Now Two Guys Bowtie, a menswear ac- based nonprofit accessories trade association. located in the space that formerly housed The cessories collection from Tulsa, Okla. There are IFJAG trade shows in New York Tents, Pool featured a lay- Adam Teague and Miami. For the Las Vegas edition, IFJAG out that allowed buyers to and business part- Designer Freddie Rojas in his booth at Pool members showed fashion jewelry collections easily walk between Project ner Tim Paslay and other accessories items to wholesale buy- and The Collective show started the line more than traffic, including a lot of existing customers ers in hotel rooms on two floors at Bally’s. and the exhibitors at Pool. three years ago with hand- who are familiar with brand already. “We have a very good name on the East Plus, attendees who took crafted bowties made from “A lot of this is brand recognition,” Spire Coast,” said Show Director Alan Green, who the shuttle from the Las wood. The company has said, adding that many Pool and Project ex- said the move to Las Vegas was prompted Vegas Convention Center since added wood lapel hibitors are already using Bella + Canvas by internal research, which indicated that the were dropped off right at pins and hats made from blank T-shirts. venue would attract key buyers. the entrance to Pool. wood and felt. Oliver D. Maruna, designer of U.S. Rags “Our target is “I’ve always showed at “We’re both woodwork- in Gardena, Calif., said he had already worked large-volume buy- Pool because I like to sup- ers,” Teague said. “Our with big accounts prior to Pool, but the show ers, wholesalers port young talent,” Rojas concept is to push the enve- was a good place to pick up new business. and independent said. “Buyers always like lope on what you think can “This is picking up extra boutique orders chains,” he said. to come to Pool because be done with wood.” to mix with production,” he said, adding that “Our goal is to in- they need something new. The hats, which feature turnout at the show included several interna- crease the number It’s a good show. It’s more a felt crown and a wood tional buyers. of regulars—and Two Guys Bowtie at for edgier businesses that Pooltradeshow brim, were getting a lot of “A lot of Italians this time,” he said. “We find new regulars.” don’t want to look like ev- attention from retailers and had our usual Japanese group, although not as Green said the erybody else.” consumers at Pool. much as before.” show draws fo- Rojas was sharing space with Lisa B., de- “It’s been great,” Teague said. “We’ve Maruna said the international buyers were cused buyers signer of Hipster G. lingerie, also based in done gift markets and other markets. There particularly price conscious because of the looking specifical- Joann She & Co. jewelry Los Angeles. are definitely great types of stores here.” exchange rate and domestic buyers were ly for accessories at IFJAG “This is my first time, and I’m in love,” Returning exhibitor Bella + Canvas had a looking for Immediate deliveries. such as fashion she said on the second day of the show. booth at Pool as well as one at The Collective “Nobody wants fall, it’s all Immediates. jewelry, watches and scarves, which makes for “Yesterday the first three people were linge- show, also located at Mandalay Bay. They can’t even wait until April,” he said. an efficient show for IFJAG members. rie stores that I’m after [and] I wrote Japa- Megan Spire said she was seeing steady —Alison A. Nieder “They don’t have to wait while the blue- jeans buyers walk by; they’re in the bulls-eye,” he said. Vishal Mipuri, with Northridge, Calif.– Busy at Stitch, Accessories The Show, MRket based International Duru’s, was showing statement jewelry made in the Philippines. Exhibitors at the trio of shows organized by one roof at the Sands Expo at the Venetian/ She said retailers were filling in for Summer Mipuri praised the location, noting that the Business Journals Inc. were generally happy Palazzo cover a wide range of categories. and “placing nice orders for Fall.” Because she rooms were larger than in New York. with the wide aisles, ample space and airy am- Stitch is a mix of women’s contemporary, cuts to order, her lead time is 60 to 90 days for “It’s good,” he said. “We’re getting some bience at the event, but that great environment sportswear, lifestyle and international brands. the blouses that on average wholesale for $65. different buyers than normal.” didn’t prevent retailers from riding a wave of MRket showcases traditional menswear and On the MRket side of the show, the first Albert Kim, merchandiser for Niles, Ill.– caution. sportswear as well as contemporary mens- day of the show was the best. “The second based RM Manufacturing, was showing Exhibitors at the Feb. 16–18 event said re- wear and emerging brands in its MRket VG day was pretty good and the third day was “bling” fashion jewelry, noting that he was tailers were hunting for very special items to (Vanguard) section. Accessories The Show pretty slow, which is typical,” said Dawn hoping to find department store and wholesale fuel sales and taking their time to make deci- encompasses jewelry, handbags, hats and Jones, a sales rep for Maker & Co., a men’s buyers. sions. Many orders were for Immediate deliv- other kinds of goods. sportswear company based in New York. The “I’m here to catch the big fish,” he said. eries, so buyers were taking a second look at Certain sections of the shows experienced company prides itself on its exclusive prints Joann She, owner of Joann She & Co. in heavier fabrics such as wool and cashmere for slow buyer traffic. Others—particularly, manufactured in Italy. New York, was also looking for “more cus- Stitch—were busy “Retailers are looking for color, texture tomers—obviously.” with customers. and trimmer silhouettes. Something clean,” She carries trend-driven fashion jewelry “Our usual cus- Jones said. and has been showing at IFJAG for 25 years— tomers were here Galina Mirinoff, an exclusive importer of “since it was in Providence.” and a few new Mac of Germany pants for men and women, “We have to keep up with the trends [and] ones,” said Shel- was having a decent show. “Overall, we are the colors,” she said. “We always have good ley Horton, a sales pretty happy, but it would be great to have colors.” representative for some kind of upbeat mood. Something more Las Vegas is a good location for the show, Double D Ranch- lively here,” she said, referring to the low-key she said, but added that many of her customers wear, based in vibe that was entirely different from the nearby were exhibiting at MAGIC and the WWIN Yokum, Texas. Agenda show. show at the same time and were unsure if The 25-year-old At Accessories The Show, there were aisles they’d have time to visit her at IFJAG. company has a that were doing well and other aisles that were “At least two regular customers called to FIRST-TIME EXHIBITORS: Katie MADE IN S.F.: Firuze Hariri special market for quiet. Lindsey VanHeel, a sales manager for tell me that,” she said on the first day of the Walker, left, and Patricia Zanger, right, makes her Beluva blouses in San were attending their first trade show Francisco, which has been a big its Western-style Dona Bela Shreds, which makes necklaces show.—A.A.N. with an array of hand-made hats plus for retail buyers interested in velvet dresses out of fabric, was having a good show. This manufactured under the Bonnet label. Made in USA clothing. with colorful was her fourth or fifth time at the event. “There embroidery and is a good variety of customers,” she said. Fall and going for lighter-weight knits. That heavy leather jackets with studs. The collection With retailers looking for something differ- comes in the wake of a warmer-than-normal wholesales for between $59 and $699. ent, the colorful fabric necklaces wholesaling winter across much of the country that had “We do well at Stitch because specialty- for $11 to $16 fit in nicely with store budgets. flowers blooming in Manhattan at Christmas- store customers come to this market,” Hor- Not doing so well were Patricia Zanger and time and heavy sweaters and coats hanging on ton said. Katie Walker. This was their very first trade store racks. This was the second year that Beluva, show to display their handmade felt and straw “People got burned on too much wool and a line of colorful plaid blouses and jackets hats that wholesale for $100 and have a decid- heavy items and now they are going for lighter made in San Francisco, attended the show. edly “Downton Abbey” feel. “We thought this items,” said Catherine Panhilason, the produc- “I’ve seen a lot of retailers,” said Firuze show would be really good, but it has been re- tion manager for Dress to Kill, a higher-end Hariri, the owner and designer of the label. ally slow,” said Zanger, who is the owner of women’s label based in Van Nuys, Calif. “The first day and yesterday afternoon there Bonnet. “Retailers are looking for low pric- The three shows that are housed under was good foot traffic.” es.”—Deborah Belgum International Duru’s at IFJAG

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10eleven Eileen Fisher Lacoste Footwear Showroom Shift 34 Heritage Emblem Showroom Landa Sales ShowroomFive21 A La Mode Showroom Engel’s Showroom Inc. Love By Design Silver Jeans Co. Allen Allen USA Fidelity Denim Lucky Brand Sky Amour Vert French Connection Lynn Girard Showroom Stacy Keyes Showroom Barbara James Showroom ginger. Showroom M Group Showroom Steve Madden BB Dakota Groceries Apparel Mavi Jeans Studio Two Clothing Bernadette Mopera & Co. Hale Bob/Liberty Garden Michael Bush LA-APPAREL Sue Goodman Showroom Big Strike Hard Tail Miss Me Susan Burnett Sales Blankslate Showroom Hasson Costa Mod-O-Doc T. Smith & Co. Bob Ditchik and Assoc./ Hotel Particulier Mother The GIG Showroom The H.E.M. Showroom Hudson Jeans MYSTREE The Heathered Rose Agency Inc. Brandy Garrison Sales - Jackie B Showroom Necessitees Apparel the M Showroom Good Clean Fun Jacob Gray Agency Nek-Enuf? the residency. Chan Luu Showroom James Jeans Nice Kicks The Village Showroom Chantal Accessories Inc. Jennifer Michelle Sales Niche Showroom The Vonderheide Showroom Cohen Showroom Inc. Johnny Was Paige Three Dots Complete Clothing Joken Style Showroom Project DL Tommy Bahama Corina Collections Joseph Ribkoff Rande Cohen Showroom Trend Request, Inc. Crayola Sisters Judith Autumn Mann Sales Representing Showroom True Grit Daniel Rainn Karen Kane Rich Honey True Religion Brand Jeans Datscat Karma Showroom Robert Graham Collections UGG Dial M Kathy Walker Sales s.a.m Showroom Valerie Hambas Showroom Diesel USA, Inc. KLA/Karen L. Anderson Salt & Pepper Sales Velvet Heart Double Agent Kut From The Kloth Sanctuary Clothing WBC Clothing E. Victor Gabriel, Inc. La Rue Showroom Showroom 903 XCVI Echo Lacoste Showroom 1205

Trade Shows

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TEXTILE FINDINGS & TRIMMING TRENDS SPOTLIGHT 3-D Lace Block Party TECHNOLOGY Tangerine Print Technology Kaleidoscope Meets Design at Indigo Blues Epson Fashion Work It Out Week Event

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-Friendly Chain Supply ® LA TEXTILE COME JOIN US AT BOOTH 7 PH 2/29 – 3/2 MicroModal Efficient Production Product Consistency Speed-to-Market ELEVATED 8193-12 BU CAN FullPg-Elevated 01.indd 1 bqy.indd 1 TEXTILE TRENDS ADVERTISEMENT Block Party Dara: Pulling Out All the Stops Block prints—and prints that are inspired by the classic printing technique—turn up on swimwear and activewear Fair warning here: Visitors to Booths chart. textiles as well as breezy woven fabrications. 7000, 7002, and 7004 at this edition Buttons and lace, as noted earlier, of the LA Textile Show—the spacious, can also be found in abundance. In fact, prime territory occupied by sourcing the entry to Dara’s 50,000-square-foot powerhouse Dara, Inc.—should prepare Broadway showroom and warehouse to be amazed. Dara, known for its vast has a massive wall 20 feet tall and 40 Triple Textile Inc. #N-216-V inventory of thread, buttons, trim, and feet long covered from top to bottom much, much more, is pulling out all the in button and lace sample cards. The stops. On the walls, 20 10-foot-by- samples trace the company’s history. 10-foot panels will be covered with a “That’s a big advantage we have, our thousand-plus button samples, joined, long history,” Hsu says. “The customers for good measure, by 100 samples of are fascinated by this. It’s interesting the “newest, newest, newest styles” of to see the evolution. They can see the lace. “Our intention is that people who quality, the design, and feel the texture. visit our booth will be overwhelmed by They look at all the buttons and it gives the amount we have,” John Hsu, Dara’s them ideas.” Moreover, he goes on, CEO, says simply. “Everything on that wall we can still When last we checked in with deliver to them.” Cinergy Textiles Inc. #CHALLI- G+G Multitex Inc. Eclat Textile Co. Ltd. Hsu and COO Anne Ma, the pair had Dara also features an on-site button- MX2720E #54517/1042 “Ghostbuster” #RT1506023 big plans for the multifaceted thread, dyeing customization shop under the button, trim, and accessories company. guiding hand of an artisan with 25 years They were less than a year into running experience. Dara, which they had taken over from Dara’s success is based on its the founder of deep network of the 32-year-old vendors, in Asia company. Those as well as the plans included United States, the impending who provide launch of an quick turn-around ultra-efficient time. “We have Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. e-commerce this advantage #R8342/1 #5801/1 #DN07702/1 website, of working with purchase of vendors around a one-and-a- the world who half-acre super- bring us a lot warehouse in of ideas and the East San samples and new Gabriel Valley, trends and styles and an increase we can share with in the variety our customers,” and depth of its already voluminous Hsu says. “Designers like to come into product line. our place to see new items we carry and Pine Crest Fabrics Robert Kaufman Fabrics Asher Fabric Concepts/Shalom Today, Dara has achieved those early for inspiration.” #BTP072C1 “Torn Rainbow” #AHEF-15994-293 B LLC #QJ158-BRS Brushed goals and then some. “We’ve invested The company has four divisions— Micro Butter Knit so many resources, and now we are thread, buttons, office supply, and starting to see the effects,” says Hsu. garment supply—which include sewing The e-commerce website, which allows hardware and beauty and nail supply. All 3-D Lace customers to view Dara’s massive have showrooms at the same Broadway Textile designers add depth to traditional lace patterns with textured yarns, layered patterns inventory and order online, is already in location, which offers secured, covered and embroidered motifs. an update stage as the company folds parking. The idea, Hsu explains, is “to it into its new Netsuite software platform provide our fashion industry customers later this year—a move calculated to with a one-stop-shopping experience.” speed up the ordering process by Dara is unique in many ways but streamlining it. most certainly in its operating credo Netsuite provides other customer of “health, love, and wisdom.” The benefits, Hsu explains. “We can track company, through its STC Foundation, ordering history to anticipate the type of commits company time and talent to growth customers will experience so we several community services, from youth can project a quantity they will need. We education programs to adopt-a-highway can order before they even ask us, so cleanups. “We found out that something when they need something, we will have very important was the corporate Solstiss #813620.N Solstiss #813537.VLM D&N Textiles Inc. #5604 it already on site.” culture,” Hsu says, “which is to help The new East San Gabriel Valley people. And we are investing in that warehouse is in the midst of the interior even more.” design process. Once it is completed, Dara’s booth last year garnered a it becomes a second distribution point, lot of attention and business, from old serving Dara’s many customers in customers as well as new ones. This that area, as well as Orange County year’s presentation undoubtedly will clients who can save themselves an be a similar hit. “Our booth last year aggravating trip to downtown L.A. was packed with a lot of people who Once the new warehouse is then went over to the showroom on complete, it will accommodate Dara’s Broadway,” Hsu says. “They were so amped-up inventory base. That process happy, and we were so happy.” D&N Textiles Inc. #5864 D&N Textiles Inc. #5658 D&N Textiles Inc. #5885 has begun already. Always known for its vast thread collection, Dara has increased its in-stock count to about 500 different colors and types of thread, from 100 percent cotton—“a big seller for us,” Hsu notes—to polyester, mono- filament, metallic, elastic, bonded nylon, 213-749-9970 embroidery silk, as well as Venus thread. www.DaraIncUSA.com “We still want to expand more,” Hsu LA Textile Show says, pointing out there are more than Feb. 29–Mar. 2 1,000 colors on the international color Booths 7000,7002,7004

Solstiss #823512.VLR D&N Textiles Inc. #5873 D&N Textiles Inc.#5888

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03.trends.indd 3 2/24/16 4:10 PM TEXTILE TRENDS Indigo Blues Textile mills have the blues—the indigo blues, specifically, offering indigo shades on everything from patterned, printed and solid knits to yarn-dye plaids, conversational prints, activewear fabrics, laces and embroidered designs.

Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. Eclat Textile Co. Ltd. Denim North America Robert Kaufman Fabrics #886/1 #5225/7 #RT1507186 Single #95689 “Vaughn” #SRK-16054-62 Jersey Printing “London Calling 6”

Asher Fabric Concepts/ Denim North America Shalom B LLC #CPVF36- #92677 “Gramercy” BR Brushed Three-End Terry Vintage Natural

G+G Multitex Inc. Eclat Textile Co. Ltd. #RP3158-01K Sweater #RT1407294 Single NK Textile “Embroidered Knit 5x5 Slub Rib Jersey Herringbone G+G Multitex Inc. Malhia Kent #D84211 Tie Dye” #96559/1010 “Motif” “Laurencie”

G+G Multitex Inc. #95483/1010 “Birds on Eclat Textile Co. Ltd. Wire” #RT1507076

Cinergy Textiles Inc. Robert Kaufman Fabrics Robert Kaufman Fabrics #SRK-16237-62 Indigo #SRKF-14884-185 #JSY-RSK-MX3569G Tricots Liesse #916763 Texollini #3227 Navy Printed Jersey Plaid Mammoth Flannel NK Textile “Raised Lace” Texollini #3322D2

Robert Kaufman Fabrics Asher Fabric Concepts/ Asher Fabric Concepts/ Asher Fabric Concepts/ Robert Kaufman Fabrics Robert Kaufman #SRK-16188-62 Ranchero Twelve “Vellinge” Shalom B LLC #SCR607- Shalom B LLC #SPF33- Shalom B LLC #WW38 #SRK-16242-62 Indigo Fabrics #SRK-16016-4 Rayon Chambray BK CBR Cotton Sheer Voile Plaid Patchwork Blues

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04.textile.trends.indd 4 2/24/16 4:25 PM tukatech.indd 1 2/10/16 3:01:16 PM TEXTILE TRENDS Work It Out Textile designers offer a stylish take on activewear and athleisure fabrics with knits that blend performance, comfort and fashion.

Texollini #796HD-28 Texollini #5461 G+G Multitex Inc. #CP1238- G+G Multitex Inc. #CP2701- 01K 01K

Asher Fabric Concepts/ G+G Multitex Inc. #CP2382- G+G Multitex Inc. #CP2308- Hyosung/Creora #KJD397 Hyosung/Creora Eclat Textile Co. Texollini #PH-03 Shalom B LLC #RPF18-B 01KL Baby Canvas Laundered 02K Mock Twist French Terry Cotna #KJD319 Cotna Ltd. #RT1509148 Shiny Viscose Poly French Terry Brushed Kaleidoscope Geometric patterns take on a new sophistication with fractal designs and other kaleidoscopic prints.

FCN Textiles #75700 Tweed Confetti Fabrics #25322 Confetti Fabrics #24557 “Yoda” “Batalla”

Pine Crest Fabrics G+G Multitex Inc. Solid Stone Fabrics Triple Textile Inc. #L-621-K G+G Multitex Inc. G+G Multitex Inc. #FTH1535C1CAN Half “Darth Pg_022316.pdf Holo” 1 2/24/2016#5A399/003 9:45:05 AM “Crystallonia” #K-11240-1 #96875/1024 “Game On” #96135/1003 “Lexington”

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06.trends.indd 6 2/24/16 4:27 PM TECHNOLOGY Print Technology Meets Design at Epson Fashion Week Event Epson taps 11 designers for second annual show at N.Y. Fashion Week. Cristina Ruales

By Natalie Zfat Contributing Writer NEW YORK—Epson returned to New York on Feb. 9 for its second annual Fashion Week event—Epson Digital Couture—at Sixty Tenth, a Joel Fitzpatrick–designed space within Industria Superstudios. Showcasing its global textile printing solutions, Epson featured collections by 11 designers from North and South America, including Los Ange- les–based designer Chloe Trujillo. “They’re opening new doors,” said Trujillo of Epson, whose dye-sublimation and direct-to-garment technologies have enabled her artwork to be quickly and seamlessly printed onto fabrics. Matias Hernán Janet Rios and Carmen Artica Fabio Yukio “You can see the vibrancy and brushstrokes on the prints,” Tru- jillo added, pointing to a galaxy- inspired purple and red halter dress. She adds that the original artwork appeared on a surfboard. Trujillo—who started as an accessories designer in 2011— counts Colette Paris as the first retailer to carry her scarves. “It’s a new era,” she says. “Now I can be a clothing designer not just an accessories designer.” Another selected designer, Cristina Ruales of Brooklyn, N.Y., who made her first editorial appearance in Vogue, showed an eponymous collection filled with asymmetrical necklines and vi- brant, nature-inspired prints. “The main difference is the freedom to have many colors and tiny complex details in a print without the limitation of screens,” said Ruales, who printed Patrick Jacobs’ artwork on her designs. Miami-based designer Danny Santiago, who has dressed celebrities such as Madonna and Prince, showed his Miami-inspired line, “Santika.” “My prints are inspired by Mi- ami and are photos that I took and digitally manipulated,” Santiago said. “It’s been a real treat seeing my creation come to life through technology.” Epson chose the 11 designers based on their use of dye sublimation printing technology in their designs, with final designers selected by a jury of Epson team members and industry experts. In June, Epson acquired textile printing leader For.Tex, strength- ening its presence in the digital textile printing space. Epson also enjoys a partnership with Robust- elli, a company at the forefront of digital textile printers.●

Danny Santiago

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Focusing on the Future Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Design Knit continues to build on its legacy

Celebrating your 30th year in a remarkably successful business, you would by side with Pat, sharing her knowledge and passion for the industry. think it might be time for some self-satisfied reflection on the past. Sitting on Along with sales representatives Sarvey Tahmasebi Rector and Jennifer laurels, is not, however, how things are done at Design Knit, the Los Angeles– Menranvary, the group of four are the design and development team. Just about based, family-owned manufacturer of knit-to-order textiles. The focus is firmly anything can spur ideas for a new fabric. For example, Pat pulls out a photo of a on the future. rippling sea and then a piece of the delicately wavy fabric the photo inspired. How optimistic is Design Knit’s CEO, Shala Tabassi? Her company recently The project at the moment is the Spring/Summer 2017 collection, at least took over the next building, adding approximately 50,000 square feet to the pro- 40 new fabrics that will debut at the LA Textile Show. The team goes to great duction and distribution facility. With the extra space comes the ability to “bring lengths to create a theme and decorate the booth. Design Knit produces collec- more and more machinery,” Shala says, adding greater capacity to a mill already tions two to three times a year, but new additions come in regularly. humming. When the team is together, there is a “synergy,” Pat says, “but we’re all differ- Since its initial days in a 900-square-foot office on Santee Street, selling ent. We build on our differences—that’s why there’s so much variety in the line. I jersey, french terry, interlock, and baby rib, Design Knit has developed into a full- love that it is so diverse.” scale, on-site knitting operation, producing high-quality sheer to heavyweight A fabric sample is discussed and debated, with everyone encouraged to put in fabrics in its Staunton Avenue mill. her thoughts. Shala serves as the proud mentor, always allowing the rest of the The fact that domestic textile manufacturing exists “is really shocking for team to run with their ideas. Some work, some don’t, but it is always a learning Cpeople to digest,” says Shala’s daughter, Pat Tabassi, the company’s head of experience for the next generation. product development. It is increasingly rare. Companies that started going “Our collection is a sounding board for our client base,” Pat explains. “It may overseas for fabrics appear to be learning the significant benefits of shopping inspire something, or they will want to tweak it. We can build on it. We are able local. “Big companies have an interest in production here,” Shala says. “We to quickly, one on one, change and produce a new sample to see if their concept have always believed in the idea of ‘made in USA goods.’ We’re working hard to can come to fruition.” strengthen that goal.” The close proximity of the mill to many of Design Knit’s clients makes it easy Pat elaborates, “A lot of customers who dabbled in overseas production have for true collaborations to take place. Mehranvary and Rector meet with clients either come back or want to come back to the United States.” The advantages regularly, often several times a day. Clients may have their own ideas or want to are self-evident: more involvement in the creative process, better quality control, elaborate on Design Knit’s samples. “You won’t get that service with an overseas faster turnaround—“all of that is a big plus for doing business here,” Pat says. supplier,” Pat points out. “It’s a huge benefit.” “We like to be involved with all of “Our customers realize that, at the end of the day, they prefer to have someone it,” Shala goes on, “from the beginning of the fabric process to the end. We are here to work with them instead of feeling disconnected.” not only selling fabric; we enjoy seeing what the final product looks like.” As domestic traffic picks up, Design Knit is poised to offer its very particular Shala’s expertise helps guide clients through the development process. kind of service, an intensely personal, hands-on approach that underlies not only Whether it’s a question regarding technicalities, price point, or design. “It’s not its relationship with its clients but also its entire design process. Design Knit, a just having the knowledge but our willingness to share it,” Pat explains, that Supima licensee, also works closely with fiber and yarn producers such as Lenz- drives their customers’ loyalty. “It’s why we partner with them. We always try to ing and Buhler with a large emphasis on quality and innovation. offer at least an alternative. It’s our role to let the customers know they are not Using a variety of yarns, including Supima cotton, MicroModal, Tencel, linen, limited and work together to achieve their final goal.” wool, cashmere and silk blends, to name a few, the fabric possibilities are end- With this 30th anniversary, “we are all in awe, in a sense,” Pat says in a con- less. “We go above and beyond to create fashion-forward and unique designs,” templative moment. “I feel it is quite an accomplishment, when there aren’t a lot adds Pat. of local textile mills left. Shala has built it to what it is today, and she’d love to In the meeting room with a large picture window overlooking the mill, De- see it continue forward.” sign Knit’s think tank comes to the table. Shala is Design Knit’s guiding force. A “I’ve had the best mentor,” says Pat, “and we want to keep that legacy alive.” physicist by training with an eye for design, she is deeply attuned to the techni- “I am very proud and grateful, and that’s why we continue,” Shala says. “I am cal aspects of fabric manufacturing. For the past nine years, she has worked side looking forward to many years to come.”

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Jiedian Textile Co. Ltd. with Texollini #3100D Creora #JD8122-1

Artex America Inc. with Creora #2660-PR

Confetti Fabrics #10752 FCN Textiles #75220 “Brittania” “Exotic”

Winner Sumbiri with Creora #T1035/12

FCN Textiles #76203 Robert Kaufman Fabrics “Balkans” #AAK-15927-147

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DIRECTORY 12 10 17 3A Products, (213) 749-0103, J.N. Zippers & Supplies Corp., 11 www.us3a.com (650) 871-8838, www.zprz. com 19 Appliqués With Glitz Inc./Lords and Ladies Inc., (888) 344- Midori Ribbon, (800) 659- 21 5480, appliqueswithglitz.com 3049, www.midoriribbon.com California Label Products, Prym Fashion USA, (864) 230- (310) 523-5800, www. 5435, www.prym-fashion-usa. 18 californialabelproducts.com com 21 Cuteque International Inc., Satab America, (908) 510- (626) 287-1705, www. 0342, www.satab.com cuteque.com Seram America Inc. Inc., (646) Dara Inc., (213) 749-9970, 590-0296, www.seram.com www.DaraIncUSA.com Trim Networks, (213) 688- Emsig Manufacturing Corp., 8550, www.trimnetworks.com (212) 563-5460, www.emsig. Zohar Industries Industries, com 22 (323) 544-4444, www.Zohar 20 Finotex, (305) 470-2400, Industrieszippers.com www.finotex.com Imaginary Concepts Inc., (213) 359 6595, www.imaginary- concepts.com

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