Fashion Resource Guide
American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer based in downtown Los Angeles. We currently employ approximately 10,000 people globally (about 5,000 in L.A.) and operate more than 285 retail stores in 20 countries. Within our business model, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution, and design all happen in the company’s facilities in Los Angeles. The company operates the largest garment factory in the United States at a time when most apparel production has moved offshore. With our recently opened stores in China, we are now selling Made in USA clothing in the largest consumer market in the world. http://americanapparel.net
Five seasons a year, discerning buyers flock to the California Market Center (CMC) for Los Angeles Fashion Market, the West Coast’s premier destination for thousands of apparel, shoe, and accessories collections displayed in hundreds of the CMC’s showrooms and featured trade shows. This year we’ve added SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow to our array of resources, which also includes FOCUS Apparel & Accessories Show, TRANSIT LA Shoe Show, and LA Kids Market. L.A. Fashion Market at the CMC now offers visiting retailers and fashion brands more show options then ever to exhibit in and shop from.Upcoming market dates are Oct. 17–20, with select showrooms open on Sunday Oct. 16 for preview. Visit www.californiamarketcenter.com/fashion for more information.
The Cooper Design Space, at the corner of Ninth and Los Angeles streets in the heart of L.A.’s Fashion District, hosts a space that embraces cross-pollination among L.A. lifestyle businesses in fashion, media arts, and publishing. The building is 11 stories tall and, having been built in 1927, represents the city’s history of creative commerce. It’s a space that encourages fluidity across functions by offering an event venue, offices, and showrooms in a single location. Market dates are Oct. 17–20. www.cooperdesignspace.com
Fashion Business Inc. is the fashion industry’s knowledge resource center to help you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a profitable reality. We cater to everyone from up-and-coming designers with the next great idea to established companies looking to retrain their workforce for today’s new economy or who simply want early access to tomorrow’s fashion superstars. We are a member-based organization anchored in downtown Los Angeles with access to the worldwide fashion industry.We not only stay on top of every trend in the industry, but our mission is to communicate that information to fashion professionals like you worldwide. www.fashionbizinc.org
JOI (pronounced “joy”) is a fashion line designed to encourage the philosophy of living life to the fullest and expressing one’s unique individuality through the beauty of a casual and luxurious garment versatile enough for anything from a relaxing vacation excursion toeven an exciting red-carpet event. With ease and comfort in mind, JOI’s silky soft-to-the-touch collection does not need ironing and is uniquely zipper and button free. Simply unpack your bags, slip into a fashionable top or dress, and be ready to hit the beach or nightlife in 30 seconds flat. JOI’s beautiful garments are proudly made in LosAngeles. www.joibyjeweloribe.com
The Primrose Design building in the Los Angeles Fashion District has bloomed into a high-end boutique showroom fashion building. Every floor has been refashioned to meet all creative showroom needs. Each showroom’s office and design space is imbued with charm and sophistication, and the building is 90 percent leased. Join Alternative Apparel, Free People, L’Atelier, and other leaders in fashion at Primrose. For more information, visit www.theprimrosedesign.com.
Ulisse Fashion Art Details is an Italian-based company with over 30 years of experience. With a close relationship with well-known European fashion brands, Ulisse is the most important fashion-accessories-for-garments producer in the market. Our Italian-based headquarters is home of a big stock and the design team where the most beautiful and innovative articles are created. Our office in Hong Kong is the Asian hub in charge of the customers from mainland China and from the Pacific area. Our factories are located both in Mainland China and in Italy, where a particular attention is paid to the client’s custom needs and high-quality standards. Another very important aspect of the quality is the certification, which can be issued on the standards required from client. The collection includes laces, ribbons, embroidered trims, embroidered patches, brooches, collars, beaded necks, sequins, etc (all hand- and machine-made). www.ulissefashion.com
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