California Apparel News

Designers and piece-goods buyers shopping the upcoming New York textile shows will find plenty of resources for trend forecasting and business planning—as well as a few opportunities to network—at Premiegrave;re Vision Preview, Direction by Indigo, Prefab, Kingpins, Printsource and Texworld USA. California Apparel News has compiled a list of the events scheduled at the New York textile shows. For updates, please visit the shows’ Web sites.Premiegrave;re Vision Preview

Jan. 14–15Premiegrave;re Vision is taking place at the Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. The event is free to the trade, but registration is required. For more information, call (203) 698-7460 or go to www.premierevision-newyork.com.

Jan. 14A “Trend-Tasting Presentation” with Sabine le Chatelier, associate fashion director, Premiegrave;re Vision Paris9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.Through Jan. 15 (9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)Direction by Indigo

Jan 13–15Direction by Indigo takes place at the Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York. The cost to attend is $125 per person for all seminars and $175 per person at the door. For more information, visit www.directionshow.com.

Jan. 13“Alluring Spring/Summer 2010 Global Color & Trend,” presented by Ben Gomes, OPR9 a.m.

“Refresh & Relax: Key Color & Trend Issues for Men and Women, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Carol Meek, Color Portfolio Inc.10 a.m.

“Improving the Bottom Line: Streamlining Color,” presented by Mary Vigeant, Precision Textile Color10 a.m.

“The Magic of Color: Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Laurie Pressman, Pantone Inc.11 a.m.

“Ladies’, Men’s and Denim Trends, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Melissa Moylan, Fashion Snoops11 a.m.

“ESP Edit Spring 2010 Women,” presented by Sharon Graubard, ESP Trendlabnoon

“ESP Edit Spring 2010 Men,” presented by Sharon Graubard, ESP Trendlab1 p.m.

“FREEFLIGHT Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Neville Bean, Neville Bean Design1 p.m.

“Women’s Color & Trend Forecast, Spring Summer 2010 (Mood, Color, Fabric & Print Direction),” presented by Jayne Mountiford, Stylesight2 p.m.

“Crafting New Lux hellip; The Philanthropic Eye, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Lisa Kwock, SPECIFA3 p.m.

“A West Coast Point of View, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Fran and Arnold Sude, Design Options3 p.m.

“Creative Utopia, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Ben Gomes, Mudpie Trends4 p.m.

“Personal Well-Being, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Roseann Forde, ColorEDGE4 p.m.

“Creating a Workable Solution for Sample and Short-Run Programs,” presented by Victoria D’Angelo, Dream Digital Fabric Printing5 p.m.

Jan. 14“Apparel Trend Forecast: Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Rachel Crumbley, Cotton Inc.9 a.m.

“Color and Graphic Trends, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Lilly Berelovich, Fashion Snoops10 a.m.

“Improving the Bottom Line: Streamlining Color,” presented by Mary Vigeant, Precision Textile Color10 a.m.

“A West Coast Point of View, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Fran and Arnold Sude, Design Options11 a.m.

“Latest Trends in Embroidered & Beaded Designs, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Samantha Cortes, Fashion Design Concepts11 a.m.

“Kids’ Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Lilly Berelovich, Fashion Snoopsnoon

“Personal Well-Being, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Roseann Forde, ColorEDGEnoon

“Influences & Materials, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Marlo Page, Peclers Paris1 p.m.

“Creating a Workable Solution for Sample and Short-Run Programs,” presented by Victoria D’Angelo, Dream Digital Fabric Printing1 p.m.

“From Headbands to Louboutins: A Look at Street Fashions From Head to Toe,” presented by Ellen Campuzano, Committee for Color & Trends2 p.m.

“Creating and Designing Woven CADS,” presented by Steve Greenberg, Pointcarreacute;, USA2 p.m.

“Imagine Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Emmanuelle Linard, Trend Union & Edelkoort Inc.3–4:30 p.m.

“The Invisible Website: How to Make Yours More Visible,” presented by Richard Lee, Pillar Consulting Corp.4 p.m.“How to Start a Successful Fashion Business in Today’s Challenging Times,” presented by Samantha Cortes, Fashion Design Concepts, and Andy Ward, GIDC5 p.m.

Jan. 15“Influences & Materials,” presented by Marlo Page, Peclers Paris9 a.m.

“A West Coast Point of View, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Fran and Arnold Sude, Design Options10 a.m.

“The Invisible Website: How to Make Yours More Visible,” presented by Richard Lee, Pillar Consulting Corp.11 a.m.

“Women’s Color & Trend Forecast, Spring/Summer 2010 (Mood, Color, Fabric & Print Direction),” presented by Jamie Thomas, Stylesightnoon

“Personal Well-Being, Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Roseann Forde, ColorEDGE1 p.m.

“Sourcing Solutions for Small Manufacturers: Fabrics, Trims and Services,” presented by Susan Power, About Sources & The Resource Room NY2 p.m.Prefab

Jan. 13–15Prefab is taking place at Gotham Hall in New York. The event is free to the trade, but seating at the seminars is reserved for the first 175 people who register. For more information, go to www.premiumfabricshow.com.

Jan. 13“Fashion New & Now: Lifestyle! Color! Fabric! Design!” presented by David Wolfe, creative director, The Doneger Group11 a.m.

“Color: Structure & Seduction, Men’s and Women’s Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Sandy Maclennan, managing director, East Central Studios1 p.m.

Jan. 14“Early Color and Trend Menswear, Spring 2010,” presented by Paul Pelssers, creative director, Paul Pelssers Ltd.11 a.m.

“Color: Structure & Seduction, Men’s and Women’s Spring/Summer 2010,” presented by Sandy Maclennan, managing director, East Central Studios1 p.m.“ESP EDIT Spring 2010,” presented by Sharon Graubard, vice president and creative director, ESP Trendlab2:30 p.m.Kingpins

Jan. 13–15Kingpins will be held at the Westside Loft, 336 W. 37 St., suite 6F, in New York. Admittance to the premium-denim sourcing show is by invitation-only. For more information, go to www.kingpins.info.

Jan. 13After-party6 p.m.–midnight Printsource New York

Jan. 13–14Printsource New York takes place at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York. The cost to attend the entire seminar series, titled “The Future Cafeacute;,” is $100 per person. Pre-registration is required. Once pre-registration is closed, the fee for the entire seminar series is $125 at the door, cash only. For more information, go to www.printsourcenewyork.com.

Jan. 13“Key Points for the Women’s Market, Spring 2010,” presented by Rita Nakouzi, director, Promostyl Americas9:30 a.m.“Key Points for the Children’s Market, Spring 2010,” presented by Katherine Lease, trend consultant, Promostyl Americas10:30 a.m.

“WGSN Spring/Summer 2010 Fabric and Surface Direction,” presented by Helen Job, U.S. director of content, WGSN 11:30 a.m.

“Early Color and Trend Direction: Womenswear Spring 2010,” presented by Paul Pelssers, Paul Pelssers Ltd., represented by Margit Publications12:30 p.m.

“Early Color and Trend Direction: Menswear Spring 2010,” presented by Paul Pelssers, Paul Pelssers Ltd., represented by Margit Publications1:30 p.m.

“How to Get Started in Art Licensing,” presented by Tara Reed, artist and business owner, Tara Reed Designs2:30 p.m.

“Negotiating Effective Licensing and Royalty Agreements in an Increasingly Difficult Economic Environment,” presented by Caryn R. Leland, attorney3:30 p.m.

“Trend Bible Kids’ Lifestyle Trends 2010,” presented by Margit Zsedely, Margit Publications4:30 p.m.

Jan. 14“Emerging Trends in Color, Surface Design and Materials and Their Influences on the Home Deacute;cor, Decorative Accessories and Gift Markets,” presented by Patti Y. Carpenter, president, Continuum Home Inc. and Carpenter & Co.9:30 a.m.

“WGSN Global Fabric and Retail Inspirations,” presented by Helen Job, U.S. director of content, WGSN10:30 a.m.“The Price of Prints: Taking Digital Fabric Printing to New Heights,” presented by Dani Locastro, director of operations, First2print11:30 a.m.

“Carlin International Spring 2010 Seasonal Overview,” presented by Nicki Gondell, Trend House Inc.12:30 p.m.

“Jo-an Jenkins’ Trend Pulse: International Retail Trend Report,” presented by Jo-an Jenkins, founder, Trend Pulse, and Nicki Gondell, Trend House Inc.1:30 p.m.

“Italian Lab,” a journey through Spring 2010 menswear and womenswear trends forecasted by Milan-based Italian Lab, presented by Nicki Gondell, Trend House Inc.2:30 p.m.

“Scouting Trends, Creating Trends,” presented by Lilla Rogers, president and founder, Lilla Rogers Studio3:30 p.m.

“Review of Promostyl’s Early Trends, Color and Prints, Spring 2010,” presented by Rita Nakouzi, director, Promostyl Americas4:30 p.m.Texworld USA

Feb. 3–5Texworld USA is taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. The event is free to Texworld attendees. For more information, go to www.texworldusa.com.Feb. 3“Finishing Jeans: Present and Future Trends and Technologies in Denim,” presented by Enrique Silla, president, and Michelle Branch, creative director, Jeanologia Inc., Valencia, Spain11 a.m.

“Reliable, Current and Credible Sources for Eco Information,” presented by Karla Magruder, president, Fabrikology Inc., New York1 p.m.

“How U.S. Retailers and Brands Can Re-Engineer Their Supply Chain,” presented by Mike Todaro, managing director, AAPN, Atlanta3 p.m.

Feb. 4“Spring/Summer 2010 Trends: Refresh and Escape,” presented by Carol Meek, president, Color Portfolio, Dallas11 a.m.

“Eco-Metrics: Measuring the Environmental Impacts of Textile Production,” presented by Phil Patterson, managing director, Colour Connections Textile Consultancy, Matlock, United Kingdom1 p.m.

Feb. 5“Innovations in Knitwear,” presented by Michael Kininmonth, technical manager, Lenzing Fibers, United Kingdom, and Denine Woodrow, manager/owner, DP Woodrow & Co., representing ADVANSA USA, North Carolina11 a.m.

“Spring/Summer 2010: The Magic of Colour,” presented by Laurie Pressman, vice president, fashion, home and interiors, Pantone Inc., New York1 p.m.