Las Vegas Resource Guide
DENIM
Funky Soul530 Seventh Ave., Suite 807New York, NY 10018(212) 730-5213 Fax: (212) 730-6080Contact: Marshell Marie Dease mdease@shopfunkysoul.comhttp://www.shopfunkysoul.com/Product Line: Denim, sportswear, accessories What’s New: Funky Soul was inspired by the ’70s and ’80s trends and presented a collection of fashion-forward items with a twist. Our denim collection quot;The Enhancers trade; is offered in many different washes and treatments. From the skinny, skinny flair, bell bottom and boot cut, our creation in denim will keep our customers up with the latest fashion—while still providing special fits to enhance their individual body type. Services: We provide special cuts and private-label services.Price Points: Our denims range from $18 to $34, and our collection ranges from $16 to $48.Competitive Edge: Our design team travels the world and through inspiration creates a look to fit every lifestyle. Visit us at Booth # YC 74524 at WWDMAGIC in Las Vegas in August.
Isko860 S. Los Angeles St., Suite 700Los Angeles, CA 90014(213) 622-3996Contact: Barry Reinstein, Hakan Anuk or Adnan Buyukhttp://www.isko.com.tr/Services: The most creative and reliable partner for brands and designers.
FIBER & FABRIC
Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.1881 Athens HighwayJefferson, GA 30549(706) 367-3931 Fax: (706) 367-9837Contact: David Sassowww.buhleryarns.com dsasso@buhleryarns.comProduct line: Ringspun yarns utilizing Supima cotton, Lenzing MicroModal and Lenzing MicroTENCEL. Supima count range is 13/1 to 90/1 Ne. Other blends have a range of 20/1 to 50/1 Ne. We spin these fibers in 100% or blended with Supima. We also offer quot;fashion slubsquot; in Supima and MicroModal/Supima blends.What’s new: MicroTENCEL is our newest yarn product. We offer this in 100% or blended with Supima.Services: To achieve best fabric results, we offer technical services in knit and wet processing.Custom orders: Custom counts are available but with minimums of 5,000 pounds.Inventory: We carry inventory on popular counts like 30/1, 40/1, and 50/1’s Ne.Minimum: No minimums on common counts, but they do carry a surcharge.Price points: Not applicable. This is best determined at the fabric stage.Turnaround time: 4–6 weeks depending on count and blend.Competitive Edge: We are an industry leader in quality and service due to flexibility, technical support in subsequent processing, and knowledge/experience in the global marketplace.
Philips-Boyne Corp.reg;135 Rome St.Farmingdale, NY 11735(631) 755-1230 Fax (631) 755-1259www.philipsboyne.com sales@philipsboyne.comContact: David HaberProduct 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 JapanInventory: 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 website. 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.
FINANCE
Bibby Financial Services101 N. Westlake Blvd., Ste. 204Westlake Village, CA 91362(877) 88-BIBBY Fax (805) 446-6112www.bibbyusa.com sales@bibbyusa.comBibby Financial Services is a worldwide market leader in business cash-flow solutions to small- and medium-sized companies. With offices in eight North American cities and 13 countries around the world, its product portfolio includes accounts receivables finance, purchase order finance, and specialist expertise in the apparel industry. It is an approved lender for the Export-Import Bankssbquo; working capital guaranty delegated authority program. Bibby Financial Services is a subsidiary of a 204-year-old privately held company based in the United Kingdom. Whether you are a start-up or an estab- lished company with sales volumes over $40 million, Bibby Financial Services can offer you fast, flexible funding solutions to help grow your business.
Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)515 S. Flower St., 36th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90071(213) 236 3581jmerille@bbandt.com http://www.bbt.com/Contact: John A. Merille, Vice PresidentBB&T announces the opening of its West Coast office and factoring services and welcomes John Merille, vice president of sales.
CIT Commercial Services300 South Grand Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90071Contact: Mitch Cohen, Western Regional Manager(800) 248-3240 http://www.cit.com/Year Established: 1908Territory: The Los Angeles office serves clients in the Western United States and Asia. Services: CIT Commercial Ser- vices operates throughout the United States and internationally. CIT is the nation’s leading provider of factoring, credit protection, and accounts-receivable management services. Companies of all sizes turn to CIT for protection against bad-debt losses, to reduce days’ sales outstanding, and to enhance cash flow and liquidity.Competitive Edge: CIT’s breath of services, experienced person- nel, industry expertise, proprie- tary credit files on over 330,000 customers, and comprehensive online systems are all reasons that clients say give CIT a competitive advantage.
Finance OneLos Angeles Office:888 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1100Los Angeles, CA 90017(213) 430-4888 Fax: (213) 430-4877Contact: Tae Chung at (213) 534-2908http://www.finone.com/Finance One Inc. was established in 1998, and 95 percent of its clients are apparel-related—both East and West coasts. They provide factoring, trade financing, and P/O financing to their clients—all with personalized service, competitive rates, industry understanding, a user-friendly online system, and value-added service.
First Capital Western Region, LLC601 S. Figueroa St, Suite3460 Los Angeles, CA 90017(213) 412-1540 Fax: (213) 412-1541http://www.firstcapital.com/ RGarber@FirstCapital.comContact: Ron GarberYear Established: 1987Territory: NationwideServices: First Capital’s Western Region is a specialized commercial finance company posi- tioned to enable entrepreneurs to achieve their goals through working capital lines of credit in the form of factoring agreements and inventory loans.Competitive Edge: Our team of professionals is committed to understanding your business plan and providing timely and consistent funding decisions. Our size and scope make First Capital the preferred working capital partner—small enough to build deep personal relationships and big enough to deliver the ideal solutions.
Goodman Factors3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 140Dallas, TX 75234(972) 241-3297 Fax: (972) 243-6285 Toll-free (877) 4-GOODMANhttp://www.goodmanfactors.com/Contact: Jessie Valdivia or Bret SchuchYear Established: 1972. We are the oldest privately held factoring company in the South- west.Apparel-Related Clients: 60 percent Annual 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. Startups OK.Competitive Edge: 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. New accounts can be initiated in as little as 24 hours.
Merchant Factors Corp.L.A. Office:800 S. Figueroa St., Suite 730Los Angeles, CA 90017Contact: Don Nunnari dnunnari@merchantfactors.com(213) 347-0101 Fax: (213) 347-0202http://www.merchantfactors.com/Services: Credit checking of customers; credit protection; collections, receivable accounting; advancing funds; purchase order financingCompetitive Edge: Quick, non-bureaucratic decision making and flexibility to meet clients’ needs. We have been in existence for 25 years and understand this business. We maintain strong client relationships.
Milberg Factors, Inc.Main Office:99 Park Ave., 21st Fl.New York, NY 10016Western Regional Office:655 N. Central Ave., 17th Fl.Glendale, CA 91203(818) 649-8662 Fax: (818) 649-7501http://www.milbergfactors.com/dreza@milfac.comContact: David M. Reza, SVP Western RegionYear Established: 1935Apparel Related Client: 65 percentTerritory: Primarily North and Central America, Europe, and AsiaServices: Factoring, credit protection, and a set-base and im ort export financingCompetiteve Edge: Milberg Factors offers a comptetitive menu of factoring, financing, and receivbles-management products for entrepreneurial and middle-market companies with more personalized attention than large institutional firms. A partner of our firm manages every client relationship. Our 70 year track record is the core factoring industry assures our clients that they will enjoy a stable relationship supported by a mature and experienced staff.
Purchase Order Finance Group at Wells Fargo Capital Finance4141 Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 350Ontario CA 9176www.wellsfargocapitalfinance.com/pofinancemartin.a.eckstein@wellsfargo.comContact: Marty Eckstein (909) 481-6519 Fax (877) 752-2068Year Established: The Purchas Order Finance Group a Wells Fargo Capital Finance has bee assisting companies with their financing needs since 1991.Apparel-related Clients: 25 percentAnnual Sales Revenues: The Purchase Order Finance Group provides facilities to companies with ale transactions in exces of $200 million.Territory: We assist apparel and consumer goods companies nationwide.Services: We provide purchase order financing facilities to support apparel companies’ inventory purchases when existing financing is insufficient or unavailable. Our purchase order financing programs are also an alternative to raising equity and losing part ownership or operational control of your company. We offer advance rates up to 100 percent of the cost of inventory, facilities ranging from $500,000 to $50 million, and letters of credit and other short-term funding solutions.Competitive Edge: Backed by one of the strongest financial institutions in the country, our customized purchase order financing programs work in tandem with a company’s existing financing source. We have extensive experience in working with apparel and accessory designers, importers, and distributors and are committed to serving companies in this industry.
Sterling Factors Corp.A subsidiary of Sterling National Bank500 Seventh Ave., 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10018(212) 575-4415 Fax: (212) 575-3439www.sterlingfactors.com john.lalota@sterlingnationalbank.comContact: John La Lota, PresidentYear Established: 1929Apparel-Related Clients: 80 percentTerritory: United StatesServices: Full-service factoring and accounts receivable management, letters of credit, and inventory financingCompetitive Edge: Sterling National Bank offers clients a full range of depository and cash-management services plus a broad portfolio of financing solutions—including working capital lines, accounts receivable and inventory financing, factoring, trade financing, payroll funding and processing, equipment leasing and financing, commercial and residential mortgages, and mortgage warehouse lines of credit. Sterling is well-known for its high-touch, hands-on approach to customer service and a special focus on serving the business community.
SERVICES AND SUPPLIERS
Henry Hanger3101 S. Hill St.Los Angeles, CA 900071-877-HenryLA(213) 747-6141 Fax: (213) 747-6953Contact: Nancy Bittannbittan@henryhanger.com www.henryhanger.comServices: Henry Hanger is a manufacturer of garment hangers and has specialized in providing tailored solutions based on a customer’s individual needs for over 80 years. Product lines include custom and stock woods, acrylic plastic, and fabric-padded and metal hangers. New lines include several types of non-slip wood hangers and a variety of new wood and metal styles. The company has two showrooms in New York and Los Angeles, as well as domestic production and overseas operations.
S & J USA Inc.843 E. 31st St.Los Angeles, CA 90011(323) 231-0811 Fax: (323) 231-3820snjusa@snjusa.comServices: S & J USA, Inc has been a major, authorized distributor of YKK zippers for over 25 years. We carry a vast array of zippers, and we have an in-house factory that allows us to complete orders quicker than our competitors. S & J USA, Inc also specializes in snaps, tack buttons, eyelets, and elastics among other trims. Our customers range from the U.S. to Asia, and we hope to expand even further in the future. We are known for great customer service and quality materials.
SOURCING
DR STAR & FTDIDominican Republic(809) 602-3253E-mail: drstar912@gmail.comContact: AwildaDescription: You provide the RM and trims—we provide the rest. We are a Dominican Republic cut-and-sew operation and pick and pack in Miami. Our expertise and products range from constructed women’s department store swimwear to woven and knit coverups, T-shirts, and an array of other products. Enjoy the benefits of the 807 CAFTA tax and duty savings. Store your raw material and cut
TECHNOLOGY
AIMS110 E. Ninth St., Suite A1169Los Angeles, CA 90079(310) 361-5710www.aimstsi.com sales@aimstsi.comContact: Henry ChernerServices: Apparel Information Management Systemreg; (AIMSreg;) offers fully integrated software solutions for importers, distributors, and manufacturers of apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, and other goods. AIMS’ product suite is comprehensive, feature-rich, user-friendly, easy to implement and is compatible on a laptop, PC, Mac, or iPad. Solutions are available for on-site applications or on the cloud. A Gold Level Microsoft Partner and Gold Level QuickBooks developer, AIMS provides the most professional, up-to-date program possible, including AIMS GL Integrationtrade; with QuickBooks, AIMS EasyShoptrade; online retail shopping cart, AIMS WebLinktrade; online wholesale shopping cart, AIMS RemoteLinktrade; remote order entry, UPS and FedEx shipping integration, AIMS for iPadtrade; and the easiest-to-use EDI integration. AIMS delivers all of this at affordable prices.
NGC Software2234 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107(323) 497-4200 Fax: (866) 309-8581www.ngcsoftware.com info@ngcsoftware.comProduct line: PLM, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP), product testing and CPSIA complianceWhat’s new: NGC has been named as a 2011 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain. NGC was selected as a top 100 company out of hundreds of nominations for the prestigious list, which recognizes the industry’s best and most reliable supply-chain vendors. A California-based private label manufacturer of women’s and children’s apparel nominated NGC as a Top 100 Supply Chain Partner. NGC has helped the company experience significant operational improvements as a result of implementing NGC’s PLM and global sourcing/supply-chain management software. NGC has helped to centralize communications, streamline operations, eliminate redundancies, and transform overall efficiency.Services: Business Consulting, Implementation Services, Technical ServicesCompetitive Edge: NGC has more than 30 years of experience in delivering fashion software solutions to the world’s top brands and retailers.
TRADE SHOWS
Business Journals Inc.50 Day St.Norwalk, CT 06854(203) 663-7850 Fax: (203) 838-5028www.modamanhattan.com, www.accessoriestheshow.com or www.mrketshow.comShow Dates: Upcoming dates for Moda Manhattan, Accessories The Show and MRket are Aug. 21–23 at The Venetian in Las Vegas.Description: Even more tightly juried than the NY edition, AccessoriesTheShow Las Vegas and Moda Las Vegas offer the shopping experience for the better market. Uniqueness, quality and accessibility are all part of the mix at AccessoriesTheShow and Moda Las Vegas. In addition, MRket was the recipient of the Fastest Fifty Awards as the fastest growing event in the world and the Grand Award for the largest number of new exhibitors to join the show in 2010. With unprecedented growth since its debut, MRket is truly a global network of men’s designer collections for the most discerning of classic and contemporary retail establishments. Focusing on aesthetic appeal and superior customer service, MRket is the international show for the best in menswear.
China Sourcing Fairswww.chinasourcingfair.comShow Dates: Fashion accessories, underwear and swimwear, and garments and textiles are featured Oct. 27–30 in Hong Kong at Asia World Expo.Description: China Sourcing Fairs are premier trade shows that help volume buyers source from greater China. Fairs are held in Mumbai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Johannesburg in South Africa, Shanghai, Dubai, and Miami and serve a variety of industries including garments and textiles, electronics, and home products. The China Sourcing Fair: Garments & Textiles displays a wide array of clothing and fabric materials from Greater China s key garment manufacturing hubs. The China Sourcing Fair features a big assembly of mainland Chinese exhibitors known to offer quality goods at competitive price points.
CURVExpo1171 E. Putnam Ave., Suite 1BRiverside, CT 06878 (203) 698-7470www.curvexpo.comShow Dates: CURVENV Las Vegas takes place Aug. 22–24 at The Venetian hotel during Las Vegas Fashion Market WeekDescription: CURVExpo is the only show in North America solely dedicated to designer lingerie, men’s underwear, and swimwear. CURVENY New York and CURVENV Las Vegas are the largest and only events of their kind in North America : a leadership presence both on the East Coast and the West Coast, as an intimate-apparel show and a swimwear show. With more than 200 exhibiting brands it is today the only international lingerie and swim show in New York and Las Vegas. The best lingerie boutiques, the most stylish swimwear retailers and the most prominent department stores coming from all over the world shop the latest in lingerie, men’s underwear, swimwear, activewear, and many more.
Dallas Market Center2100 Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX 75207(214) 655-6100 or (800) DAL-MKTSwww.dallasmarketcenter.com info@mcmcmail.comShow Dates: The upcoming market dates for Dallas Apparel & Accessories Markets are Aug. 11–14 and Oct. 27–30, 2011Description: Within the Dallas Market Center marketplace of more than 5 million square feet, retailers from around the globe shop 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 78 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. Visit www. dallasmarketcenter.com for more information and market dates and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dallasmarketcenter.
ENK International3 East 54th St.New York, NY 10022www.enkshows.comShow Dates: Upcoming show dates are Aug. 22–24 for ENKVegas and Sept. 18–20 for Fashion Coterie, TMRW, and Sole Commerce in NYCDescription: ENK International provides the forum for the fashion world to conduct business. It is the leading trade show organization serving the upscale fashion marketplace, including the men’s, women’s, accessories, footwear, and children’s categories. Founded in 1981 by Elyse N. Kroll, the company conducts 21 events per year, 16 of which are held in New York City, four in Las Vegas and one in Beijing, China.
Fashion Market Northern California3701 Sacramento St., Suite 204San Francisco, CA 94118Contact: Suzanne De Groot, Executive Director(415) 328-1221 Fax: (888) 350-1486info@fashionmarketnorcal.com www.fashionmarketnorcal.comShow Dates: The remaining 2011 shows are Holiday/Early Spring, Aug. 28–30, also opening on Sunday, and the Spring market, Oct. 22–25, opening on Saturday.Description: With more than 2,000 ready-to-wear and accessories collections, Fashion Market Northern California offers the largest open-booth format on the West Coast. The Fashion Market has been the premier marketplace in Northern California for 50 years and continues to provide buyers with the most complete shopping experience in the Bay Area. Fashion Market is designed and merchandised to meet the needs of better, contemporary, and moderate collections whether you are an established brand or an up-and-coming designer.
FN Platform2501 Colorado Ave, Suite 280Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 857-7558cs@MAGIConline.com www.magiconline.comShow Dates: Upcoming Las Vegas show dates are Aug. 22–24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Las Vegas Convention Center for FN PLATFORM, MENS/WEAR, POOLTRADESHOW, PROJECT, S.L.A.T.E., STREET Unlimited and WWDMAGIC. SOURCING at MAGIC starts on Aug. 21.Description: FN PLATFORM, presented by MAGIC and in collaboration with Footwear News, is proud to showcase the most comprehensive assortment of footwear brands at any tradeshow in North America. Featuring over 1,500 new and emerging labels in efficiently merchandised lifestyle environments, FN PLATFORM delivers one-stop shopping by showcasing the full range of branded footwear for men, women, juniors, and children. Upcoming show dates are Aug. 22–24 in Las Vegas.
MAGIC Men’s2501 Colorado Ave, Suite 280Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 857-7558cs@MAGIConline.com www.magiconline.comShow Dates: Upcoming Las Vegas show dates are Aug. 22–24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Las Vegas Convention Center for FN PLATFORM, MENS/WEAR, POOLTRADESHOW, PROJECT, S.L.A.T.E., STREET Unlimited and WWDMAGIC. SOURCING at MAGIC starts on Aug. 21.Description: MAGIC is the pre-eminent trade event in the international fashion industry, hosting global buyers and sellers of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel; footwear; accessories; and sourcing resources. As an incubator of fashion, MAGIC is where new trends surface and develop into what will be seen on the consumer. The show’s goal is to connect and inspire the fashion community and fuse diverse trends, while offering unbeatable service to its customers.
OffPrice16985 West Bluemound Road, Suite 210Brookfield, WI 53005(262) 754-6910 Fax: (262) 782-1601tfabos@offpriceshow.com www.offpriceshow.comContact: Todd FabosShow Dates: Aug. 19–22 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las VegasDescription: No matter what it is that you’re looking for, you’ll find it at the OFFPRICE Show in Las Vegas. OFFPRICE serves the retail industry as a dynamic order-writing show that connects apparel retail buyers of all sizes with the leading off-price specialists in 20 percent to 70 percent below wholesale clothing, accessories, and footwear. Taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center Aug. 19–22, with nearly 500 vendors and 1,200 booths and attracting more than 12,000 buyers, it is the largest off-price show in the country. Many national and regional retailers—such as Conway, Citi Trends, Beall’s and RH Reny, Inc.—actively shop each and every OFFPRICE Show. No matter what kind of the latest fashions you’re seeking—men’s, women’s, children’s, accessories, or footwear— you’ll find it all at the OFFPRICE Show! For more information, check out the recently re-designed OffPriceShow.com.
Project2501 Colorado Ave, Suite 280Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 857-7558cs@MAGIConline.com www.projectshow.comShow Dates: Aug. 22–24 in Las VegasDescription: Project, held biannually in New York and Las Vegas, is the world’s pre-eminent contemporary fashion trade event. Project features the most directional brands and attracts the most influential retailers in the global marketplace, uniting them in a dynamic and community-focused atmosphere designed to drive commerce, creativity, and connectivity.
Surf Expo990 Hammond Drive, Suite 325Atlanta, GA 30328(800) 947-SURF Fax: (678) 781-7920www.surfexpo.comShow Dates: Surf Expo’s next show will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 8–10.Description: Surf Expo, which takes place twice a year in Orlando, offers more than 4,000 lines in the resort, swim, boutique, and surf and skate markets. Surf Expo gives buyers the opportunity to compare lines side-by-side and meet face-to-face with decision makers, both with the established lines and the new-to-market brands.
WWDMAGIC2501 Colorado Ave, Suite 280Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 857-7558cs@MAGIConline.com www.magiconline.comShow Dates: Upcoming Las Vegas show dates are Aug. 22–24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Las Vegas Convention Center for FN PLATFORM, MENS/WEAR, POOLTRADESHOW, PROJECT, S.L.A.T.E., STREET Unlimited and WWDMAGIC. SOURCING at MAGIC starts on Aug. 21.Description: Fashion’s most comprehensive collection of women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear, WWDMAGIC showcases more than 2,000 emerging to established labels across every price point and trend. Presented in collaboration with Women’s Wear Daily, WWDMAGIC features expert fashion forecasts, exclusive networking events, cutting-edge seminars, and all the styles of the season. Buzzing with the energy of the leading juniors and young contemporary brands, Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center is now the dedicated destination for everything fresh in young women’s fashion. Located across the lobby from Central Hall, in North Hall, WWDMAGIC presents an upscale and ultra-fashionable new environment featuring the most sophisticated and sought-after in women’s collections.
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