Sourcing & Fabric Calendar

The MAGIC Marketplace will host several sourcing, fabric and trend seminars during the show’s Aug. 25–27 run at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. In addition, Fashion Business Inc. will hold several seminars for start-up and growing apparel businesses during MAGIC. All seminars are free for registered attendees.

Aug. 24“Sourcing ABC’s,” presented by Barbara Ende, Kathleen Jack and Andrea Kennedy and sponsored by Sycamore Marketing Group and FashiondexSouth Hall, Room S 11611:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Influences, Style & Design for Fall ’09/Winter ’10: How It Applies & Relates to Fashion Trends,” presented by Nathalie Fausty, trend consultant, Promostyl West CoastSouth Hall, Room MS 1161–2 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“The Politics of Trade,” presented by Tom Travis, managing partner, Sandler, Travis & RosenbergSouth Hall, Room S 1162:30–3:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

Aug. 25“Welcome, New Stores hellip; Show Floor ABC’s,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, founder and director of Global Purchasing Cos.Central Hall, Room N 1099 a.m.–11 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Sourcing ABC’s,” presented by Barbara Ende, Kathleen Jack and Andrea Kennedy and sponsored by Sycamore Marketing Group and FashiondexSouth Hall, Room S 1169:30–10:30 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“How Much Should I Buy?” presented by Mort Haaz, founder, OTB Retail SystemsN 26110–11:30 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Fashion and Free Trade: After the Election,” presented by Helga Ying, director, worldwide government affairs, Levi Strauss & Co.; Jon Fee, legal counsel, Alston & Bird; and Julie Hughes, vice president of international trade, USA-ITASouth Hall, Room S 11610:30–11:30 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Color & Surface Forecast Presentation for Fall/Winter 2009/2010,” presented by Erin Burke, trend analyst, Cotton Inc.South Hall, Room S 11410:30–11:30 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Viewpoint: Men’s Spring 2009 European Designer Collections,” presented by David Wolfe, creative director, The Doneger GroupN23511 a.m.–noonFor information: www.magiconline.com

“Pantone View Color Planner: Winter 2008/’09,” presented by Debra Stevenson, trend analyst, Pantone Color Think TankSouth Hall, Room S 114noon–1 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Fall/Winter 2009 Key Trends and Colors for Men and Women,” presented by Carol Meek, owner and president, Color Portfolio Inc.N261noon–1:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Are You a Quality Company?” presented by Marc Schoem, associate director, Consumer Product Safety Council; Danny Yeung, vice president, product development, St. John; Rick Horwitch, vice president, solutions, business development, Bureau Veritas; and Tom Kruse, regional category manager, DHL Global Business ServicesSouth Hall, Room S 11612:30–1:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“The Evolution and Future of ECOfashion: What, Why, Who, Where and When?” presented by Marci Zaroff, founder of Under the CanopyN25912:30–1:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“What’s Next for Spring 2009 and Forward: Women’s Trend Forecast,” presented by David Wolfe, creative director, The Doneger GroupN 2351– 2 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Winter 2009/’10: Unconventional Classics,” presented by Carol Meeks, owner and president, Color PortfolioSouth Hall, Room S 1141:30–2:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Setting the Bar: Patagonia’s Journey Toward Closing the Loop,” presented by Jill Dumain, director of environmental analysis, PatagoniaN 2592–3 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Retail 101: How to Open and Run a Successful Retail Store: Part 1,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, founder and director of Global Purchasing Cos.N 2612–3:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“How Retailers Can Prepare to Work Directly With Factories,” presented by Walter Wilhelm, owner, Walter Wilhelm Associates; and Mike Todaro, managing director, American Apparel Producers NetworkSouth Hall, First Level2–3:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Saving the Environment hellip; One Garment at a Time,” presented by Jill Dumain, environmental analysis director, Patagonia; Marcia Zaroff, founder and president, Under the Canopy;and Heidi McCloskey, director of communications, Organic ExchangeSouth Hall, Room S 1163:30–4:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

Special Screening of “Illicit: The Dark Trade,” presented by Rob Calia, director, domestic programs, U.S. Chamber of CommerceSouth Hall, Room S 1144–5 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Retail 101: How to Open and Run a Successful Retail Store: Part 2,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, founder and director of Global Purchasing Cos.N 2614–5:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Euro Style! St. Tropez Shopping & Street Scenes,” presented by David Wolfe, creative director, The Doneger GroupN 2354–5 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

Aug. 26“Changes Happening in Shipping, Order Fulfillment and Returns,” presented by Gary Reblin, vice president, expedited mail, USPS; and Jim Cochrane, acting vice president, USPSN 2599–10:30 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Does Your Supply Chain Need a Makeover?” presented by Jeff Streader, former president, Kellwood Global, and sponsored by SGS Consumer Testing ServicesSouth Hall, Room S1169:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Intelligent Futurist: Winter ’09/’10 Fashion Trend Forecast From Europe,” presented by Fiona Jenvey, chief executive officer, MudpieSouth Hall, Room 11410–11 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“How Much Should I Buy?” presented by Mort Haaz, founder, OTB Retail SystemsN 26110–11 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“WGSN Global Trends,” presented by Sally Lohan, content director, WGSNN 25410–11 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com“Brand Building,” presented by Frances Harder, founder and president, Fashion Business Inc.; and Debra Stevenson, partner, the Skyline Studios; and Farah Bhatti, counsel, McDermott, Will & EmeryS22611 a.m.–noonFor information: www.magiconline.com

“TOBE Next Fall 2009–’10: Women’s Themes, Colors, Key Items,” presented by Carolyn Egan, trend analyst, TOBE ReportN 25911 a.m.–12:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“The State of Sustainable Textiles,” presented by Nathalie Fausty, trend consultant, Promostyl West CoastSouth Hall, Room S11611:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“WGSN Youth/Street/Sport Global Trends,” presented by Sally Lohan, content director, WGSNN 254noon–1 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Take Your Imagination Around the World,” presented by Leticia Arias, U.S. Department of CommerceN 261noon–1: 30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Going Beyond Organic,” presented by Lynda Grose, designer/consultantN 25912:30–1:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Crisis in the 21st Century Garment Industry,” presented by David Birnbaum, international sourcing consultant and authorSouth Hall, Room S11612:30–1:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Megatrend Forecast, Fall/Winter 2009/’10,” presented by Jayne Mountford, vice president, trend reporting, StylesightSouth Hall, Room S1141–2 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Global Youth Culture and Street Culture Fashion: Subcultures and Future Trends,” presented by Kathleen Gasperini, editor and co-founder, Label NetworksS2261–2 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Sustainability Enables Innovation,” presented by Hannah Jones, vice president, corporate responsibility, NikeN 2592–3 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Sourcing From and Selling to China,” presented by Tom Travis, managing partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg; Danny Yeung, vice president, product development, St. John; and Kim Kitchings, senior director, global product supply chain, Cotton Inc.South Hall, Room S1162–3 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Fashion 101: How to Start a Fashion Line in Today’s Market,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, founder and director of Global Purchasing Cos.N2612:30–4 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Apparel Magazine’s Excellence in Sourcing Summit,” presented by Michelle Landgrebe, vice president, production/sourcing, VF Sportswear; Kathleen Peterson, director of Sourcing, REI Gear and Apparel; Tom Sloane, vice president of outsourcing, Carhartt Inc.; Jeffrey Sauls, senior manager, Kurt Salmon Associates; and Kurt Cavano, chairman and chief executive officer, TradeCardSouth Hall, Room S1143:30–5 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“ecofabulous Retail Panel,” featuring Joslin Van Arsdale and Heidi PettitN 2593:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

Aug. 27“Shoes & Accessories: From Top Hats to Tee Straps and Everything in Between,” presented by Ellen Campuzano, Committee for Color & TrendN 2599:30 a.m.–11 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“The Road to Successful Importing,” presented by Tom Travis, managing partner, Sandler, Travis & RosenbergSouth Hall, Room S 11610–11 a.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Global Youth Culture and Street Culture Fashion: Subcultures and Future Trends,” presented by Kathleen Gasperini, editor and co-founder, Label NetworksS 22611 a.m.–noonFor information: www.magiconline.com

“Identifying the Customers of Your Brand and Marketing Directly to Them,” presented by Kelly Strange, founder, KS PromotionsN26111:30 a.m.–1 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Sourcing ABC’s,” presented by Barbara Ende and Kathleen JackSouth Hall, Room S 11611:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Identifying the Customers of Your Brand and Marketing Directly to Them,” presented by Kelly StrangeN 26111:30 a.m.–1 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“New Growth Opportunities: Using Organic to Strengthen Sustainability, Resource and Investment Strategies,” presented by Heidi McCloskey, director of communications, Organic ExchangeN 25912:30 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Retail Online! The A–Z in Starting a Professional Web Store,” presented by Henry Cherner, president, AIMS; and Shanin Kohan, chief technology officer, Focal Technology SolutionsN 2591:30–3 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com

“Starting an Apparel Business: From Design Concept to Manufacturing,” presented by Frances Harder, founder and president, Fashion Business Inc.N 2593:30–5 p.m.For information: www.magiconline.com