Las Vegas Resource Guide
The fashion industry will converge in Las Vegas this month for the most vast and comprehensive fashion marketplace in America. The apparel trade show business has reacted to the economy just like any other, and producers have responded with focused planning and cost-efficient tools, such as discounted accommodations, platforms for discounted products, and complimentary transportation, events, and refreshments. This guide introduces diverse resources as well—from fashion blanks to trims to technology and more.
APPAREL & ACCESSORIESAmerican Apparel 747 Warehouse St.Los Angeles, CA 90021(213) 488-0226; Fax (213) 488-0334www.americanapparel.netinfo@americanapparel.netProduct Line: American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of clothing for men, women, kids, and dogs, offering an expansive year-round line to which we continuously introduce new styles and colors. Our priorities are quality and fit, and we often turn to our customers for ideas and feedback.Minimum: NonePrice Points: $3–$18Inventory: YesTurnaround Time: Same day shipment on orders by 3 p.m. PSTCompetitive Edge: We remain focused on producing the classic fit and quality that transcend trends and time.Biatta Intimates, LLC.309 West 38th St.Los Angeles, CA 900371-800-41-PANTY www.biatta.com Contact: Amy BerlinerProduct Line: The 14-year-old lingerie company is known for its classic and contemporary fashion intimate apparel for the juniors, plus sizes, and sleepwear markets. What’s New: Biatta recently launched a new Web site, www.biatta.com, which caters to both retail and wholesale customers. Biatta plans to have a free iPhone application released in early 2010 that will feature a multiplayer game, give incentives to the Web site, and allow users to review the line and interchange looks of the current season.Competitive Edge: The company produces fine-quality bra and panty sets, babydolls, chemises, and sleepwear at affordable price points.Bristols 6 Inc.2320 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Ste. BVenice, CA 90291(310) 450-2202; Fax (206) 339-7040www.bristols6.com trade@bristols6.comContact: Christine BenidtProduct Line: Dressing accessories and fashion fixes from lingerie items to denim fixes.What’s New: Stylin’ Kit features dressing essentials to keep you looking your best, and the Denim Kit contains tools to perfect the fit of your jeans plus tools to create a vintage inspired look. New line of undergarments made to layer and show off. Price Points: $5–$20Competitive Edge: Los Angeles–based Bristols 6 is Hollywood’s favored brand of innovative solutions for every wardrobe challenge that is functional yet stylish to discerning fashion customers. Their products are made in the U.S.A. for top quality and have stylish packaging for a design-oriented consumer. With more than 50 celebrity fans and numerous press accolades, Bristols 6 is the go-to brand for quality dressing accessories to help your clientele look flawless from day to night without compromising their style.FIBER & FABRICPhilips-Boyne Corp.reg; 135 Rome St.Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 755-1230; Fax (631) 755-1259 www.philipsboyne.com sales@philipsboyne.com Contact: David Haber Product Line: High-quality shirtings and fabric. The majority of the line consists of long staple Egyptian cotton that is woven and finished in Japan. Styles range from classic stripes, checks, and solids to novelties, oxfords, dobbies, voiles, Swiss dots, seersuckers, ginghams, flannels, and more. Exclusive broadcloth qualities: Ultimoreg;, Coronareg;, and Superbareg;. What’s New: New patterns added regularly: woven, end on end, yarn-dyed plaids; flannels, large houndstooth; yarn-dyed stripes and checks. Custom Work: Yes; minimums apply; 90 ex-mill Japan Inventory: More than 3.5 million yards of stock also includes blends, linens, and silks. Minimum: 3 yards Price Points: Moderate to better to designer Turnaround Time: Immediate shipping for stock Competitive Edge: Fully stocked distributor. Inventory available on Web site. Knowledgeable customer-service team, immediate shipping, and highest-quality textiles. Philips-Boyne serves everyone from at-home sewers and custom shirt-makers to couture designers and branded corporations. Call or e-mail for samples.The Lenzing Group530 Seventh Ave. #808 New York, NY 10018 (212) 944-7896 www.lenzing.com t.carey@lenzing.com Contact: Tricia Carey Product Line: The Lenzing Group is a world leader in marketing and manufacturing man-made cellulose fibers. The portfolio of Lenzing Fibers includes TENCELreg;, Lenzing Modalreg;, MicroModalreg;, and ProModalreg;. What’s New: ProModalreg;, Micro Tencelreg;, and Botanic Principles of eco-sustainable fibers Services: Resource lists available for Tencelreg; and Lenzing Modalreg; suppliers; color cards Competitive Edge: These ecologically responsible fibers with performance benefits and comfort are sustainable, biodegradable, and derived from a renewable raw material, wood pulp. FINANCEGoodman Factors3010 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 140Dallas, TX 75234; (972) 241-3297Fax (972) 243-6285Toll-free (877) 4-GOODMANwww.goodmanfactors.comContact: Jessie Valdivia or Bret SchuchYear Established: 1972. We are the oldest privately held factoring company in the Southwest.Apparel-Related Clients: 60 percentAnnual Volume: $350 millionTerritory: NationwideServices: Recourse and non-recourse invoice factoring for businesses with monthly sales volumes of $10,000 to $2 million. Services include invoice and cash posting, credit and collection service, and cash advances on invoices (usually same day) upon shipment. Start-ups OK.Competitive Edge: A big edge lies in our experienced management and staff (more than 100 years combined among three managers) and knowledge of the apparel/retail industry. Due to our relatively small size and centralized-management philosophy, our clients often deal directly with company management/ownership as opposed to an assigned CRM or account executive. Our size and accessibility enable us to provide flexible arrangements and quick decisions. All factored accounts are carried on our books. New accounts can be initiated in as little as 24 hours.FUSINGS & BONDINGSHi Fashion Production Inc.2850 Tanager Ave.Commerce, CA 90040(323) 722-8200; Fax (323) 722-8535www.1800shoulder.comwww.shoulderpads.comsales@shoulderpads.comContact: Cindy AguilarProduct Line: Shoulder pads, bra cups, and pushup padsWhat’s New: As fashion changes, we create new designs, shapes, and sizes never before seen.Services: We can design custom shoulder pads per customer request.Inventory: YesPrice Points: In order to maintain prices as low as possible, we apply the latest technology and automated components in our production lines.Turnaround Time: Varies by product, but standard production of 12,000 pairs start at 24 hours.Competitive Edge: Our in-house design and engineering team maintains our production equipment to the highest standards possible.TAGS & LABELSCalifornia Label Products 13255 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90061 (310) 523-5800; Fax (310) 523-5858 www.californialabelproducts.com info@californialabel.com Contact: Tasha Garfield Product Line: Custom departments include woven and printed labels, hangtags, heat transfers, novelty items, in-house art services, and eco-friendly items. California Label Products offers self-adhesive labels, price tickets, thermal transfer labels and ribbons, barcode and care-label service bureaus, and software and label-printing services. What’s New: We have an entire line of eco-friendly labels and tags including recycled papers, hemp materials, cotton, and canvas labels. Services: In-house art department and product-development teamCustom Work: YesCompetitive Edge: We are a complete tag and label resource, serving the garment industry for more than 15 years. California Label Products is going “Back to Basics” with lower prices, lower minimums, and faster deliveries—priorities in addition to excellent customer service and quality products from design to delivery.TECHNOLOGYWaitex International 135 West 36th St., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10018 (212) 967-8100; Fax (212) 967-8180 www.waitex.com info@waitex.com Contact: Candice Wong Services: Complete supply-chain solutions including warehouse distribution, proprietary information technology platforms for inventory and shipping management, order processing/EDI, UCC128, ASN, TMS, scan and pack capability, complete back-office data-processing services, and apparel ERP software on demand via remote access Special Services: Garment pressing and label sewing Turnaround Time: Within 24 hours Competitive Edge: With more than 28 years of experience in the garment industry and more than 3 million square feet of warehousing facilities on the East and West coasts, Waitex serves all sizes of companies with flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and cost savings.TRADE SHOWSConsulate General of Pakistan Trade Division10850 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1250Los Angeles, CA 90024(310) 474-6861; Fax (310) 474-4871Contact: Mr. Eazaz Dar, Commercial Counselorpakcom.loa@tdap.gov.pkwww.pakconsulatela.org Show Dates: Trade Delegation of U.S. Buyers to Pakistan EXPO 2010 will be held Feb. 26–28. (www.expopakistan.gov.pk). Sourcing at MAGIC in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booths 66104-66116 and 66204-66216, Feb. 16–18. Description: A complete range of apparel items including cotton knit polos and T-shirts, flannel, denim, sports gear, jackets, and other leather products. Outstanding product quality, highly competitive prices, reliable delivery schedules and capability to fill small to very large orders, customer service orientation, all supported by the Government of Pakistan.Dallas Market Center 2100 Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX 75207(800) DAL-MKTS; (214) 749-5458www.dallasmarketcenter.cominfo@mcmcmail.comContact: Meredith Hiteshy;Show Dates: Dallas Apparel and Accessory markets: March 25–28; June 3–6; Aug. 12–15; Oct. 21–24. Please confirm dates before booking travel, as dates are tentative and subject to change.Description: Within its marketplace of more than 5 million square feet, retailers from around the globe, apparel and accessories for men, women and children; specialty categories of bridal, special occasion, prom, quinceantilde;era and Western; home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories, gourmet, lighting, textiles, floral, seasonal deacute;cor; and much more. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 84 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. GlobalTex: International Textile FairMarket Center Management Company2100 Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX 75207(800) DAL-MKTS; Fax: (214) 749-5458www.marketcentermanagement.cominfo@mcmcmail.comContact: Meredith HiteShow Dates: March 2–4; Sept. 28–30. Description: GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is a full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for apparel design and production. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers. GlobalTex features the latest fabrics, trims, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. For 2010, no show on the West Coast offers more European resources and more new resources that have not shown in Los Angeles. GlobalTex’s Web site is available at www.globaltex.com.WWIN/KIDShow3708 Hillary Elan Ct.Las Vegas, NV 89138(702) 270-4651; Fax (702) 896-0171 www.wwinshow.com roland@spectrade.comShow Dates: Feb. 15–Feb. 18 in Las Vegas Description: The WWIN Show features clothing and accessories for misses, plus, tall, petite, and contemporary and is one of the most popular womenswear trade shows in Las Vegas. The show offers buyers more than 2,000 lines. The KIDShow is one of the most popular and biggest childrenswear trade shows held during apparel week in Las Vegas. It features clothing and accessories for newborns, infants, children, and tweens from more than 400 lines. Both shows offer buyers free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments every day.
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