Fashion Resource Guide
Thousands of brands in women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, footwear, and innerwear showcase their newest Spring 2011 collections in Las Vegas Aug. 16–19. Here, we highlight manufacturers, key production resources and showroom buildings. ABIT, the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association, represents 30,000 companies from natural and industrial fibers to apparel and retail companies. ABIT participates actively in the evolution of Brazil’s textile sector to make it a strong competitor in the global market through international agreements, interest protection for entrepreneurs, commercial promotion, and Texbrasil. The Texbrasil Program provides training through courses, seminars, and lectures, as well as business missions and strategic support for Brazilian companies in international fairs. Visit ABIT online at www.abit.org.br.Los Angeles–based American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of clothing for men, women, kids, and pets, offering an expansive year-round line to which new styles and colors are continuously introduced. The company prioritizes quality and classic fits that transcend trends and time and often turns to its customers for ideas and feedback. Check out the extensive offerings at www.americanapparel.net.Ana M, an acronym for Anthony Noble Art & Mijatovic, stands for the union between the artist painter Anthony Noble and entrepreneur Mijatovic Regis. This new L.A.–based fashion brand has now opened its doors on famous Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, Calif. The artist behind Ana M is mainly inspired by pop art and Marvel comic books and is also well-known for his paintings of iconic stars. The idea of the line is based on a “Skull Theme,” which portrays diverse lifestyles, religions and countries around the world and is intended with a high level of respect. Ana M Original Design has gained much celebrity recognition and support, making it a heavy hitter within the fashion industry from the very start. Find out more at www.anamdesign.com.The L.A.-based denim company Boom Boom Jeans has a talented team of designers that are dedicated to searching the globe for inspiration and covering all of the emerging trends. The brand’s product line includes denim trousers, Bermudas, shorts, rompers, dresses, and jackets in novelty styles, washes, rigid and stretch denim, non-denim, and knit fabrications. In addition to the juniors brand Boom Boom Jeans, the company has several other lines that focus on the girls, misses, plus, and maternity markets. The labels are one5one, First Kick, Blue Candy, Yuva, and Boom Boom Girls. The L.A. showroom and corporate headquarters are located at 1526 E. Washington Blvd. It also has a company showroom in the heart of the garment center in New York City. Visit www.boomboomjeans.com or call (800) 501-BOOM.Clothing For Modern Times (CMT) will be returning to MAGIC TRADESHOW in Las Vegas Aug. 17–19. Urban Behavior will be located at Booth #73708, and Costa Blanca will show in Booth #73711. Urban Behavior Men’s will be located at PROJECT, Booth #2110. Founded in 1989 by Arif Noor, Clothing for Modern Times has grown from a one store location in Canada to 150 retail locations worldwide. Its expansion into the U.S. market in 2009 has brought the Costa Blanca and Urban Behavior brands into major department stores nationwide, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and more than 500 boutique locations. Urban Behavior Women’s collections are young, vibrant, and energetic. With a vast product range that includes denim, streetwear, and the latest must-have items, Urban Behavior Men’s Collections allow you to express your unique personality and style. Timeless elegance and modern sophistication is Costa Blanca’s signature style. For more information, please contact Diego Chamorro at (323) 260-4999.Introducing Cotton Heritage as a supplier of unique and innovative apparel blanks for the activewear, sportswear, T-shirts, polo shirts, fleece, and outerwear industry with 30 years of experience behind them. Cotton Heritage will be stocking new items such as 50 percent Pima cotton/50 percent Modal tops for women (from Peru); upscale burnouts for women and men; 65 percent polyester/35 percent T-shirts for sublimation; plus fantastic soft one-size-fits-all leggings in many solid colors of 94 percent nylon/6 percent Lycra/ spandex. These are just a few of new Cotton Heritage program in-stock items. We are always supplying and upgrading the quality of products and programs to keep uniqueness within the industry needs. Quality specifications and at-once delivery, which will be the key to our success and, hopefully, yours. For more information, please visit www.cottonheritage.com or call (323) 722-5592.Operating in Pennsylvania for more than 109 years, FesslerUSA is a leading producer of exclusively American-made quality knitwear and fabrics to customers such as Nordstrom, Saks, Anthropologie, and other private-label brands. The company recently announced that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority will provide a $1.6 million loan to help fund a 1 megawatt photovoltaic solar power–generating system in its corporate manufacturing facility.The Kentucky Denim Co. brand evokes modern style and classic sensibility with historic distinction. Drawing inspiration from a simpler time, Kentucky Denim Co. is about crisp refinement with an unfettered approach. Without pretense or faccedil;ade, the pride is in craftsmanship. Kentucky Denim Co. clothing is to be savored—not put away wet. Our pursuit of rugged sophistication provides a respite from the cotton-mouthed herd. Established in Los Angeles, Kentucky Denim Co. enshrines a strong American heritage with the L.A. lifestyle. Be ready for your close-up. For more information, you can find us at Magic Premium, booth 23055. Call (213) 683-1183 or visit www.kentuckyjeans.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% leased. Join Alternative Apparel, Free People, L’Atelier, and other leaders in fashion at Primrose. Market dates for the remainder of 2010 are Aug. 8–11 and Oct. 15–19. For more information, visit www.theprimrosedesign.com.While new to the fashion world, Saivana’s designers have been honing their talent and using fashion hotspots Milan, Paris, and London as a source of inspiration for years. Incorporating luxurious fabrics that evoke a sense of romance, styles are timeless and versatile and have European styling with an all-American approach. Delicate embroideries are mixed with modern shapes and breezy silhouettes that are nothing short of effortless elegance. Wearable and full of transitional styles, Saivana will take you from day to night in style. Saivana’s niche will always be the feminine wardrobe, for the girl who loves to look beautiful, comfortable, and chic. Silk Culture is a boutique apparel company committed to the production of premium contemporary fashion garments. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on not sourcing any part of our production elsewhere; thus, we oversee that each garment is produced with the highest standard of quality. Our silk and silk-blended fabrics are truly nature’s gift, adding the luxurious feel, comfort, and durability that other fabrics lack. Our company’s principal is committed to fashion and loves the application of high fashion to our daily lives. We at Silk Culture celebrate the needs and the fashion flair of our customers, whether casual or eveningwear. Be part of our culture—the “Silk Culture.” Visit www.silkculture.com.Established in 1997, Stop Staring! is the leader in beautiful vintage-inspired dresses that flatter the figure with timeless styles at affordable prices. Their dresses have been worn by a countless number of celebrity A-listers including Paris Hilton, Eva Mendes, Kim Kardashian, Kristin Bauer, and Ashley Greene (“Twilight”). Stop Staring! is known for its wonderful fit, and all dresses are available up to size 18. Stop Staring! is located in Paramount, CA 90723. Call (213) 627-1480 for more information or you can visit us online at www.stopstaringclothing.com. Stop Staring! will be exhibiting at MAGIC Booth # 74722.CMT America, based in Los Angeles, and partner company CMT Sourcing Group Ltd–Hong Kong join forces with MMA lifestyle megabrand TapouT to launch a unique line of high-end apparel aptly named TapouT Vintage. CMT America will exclusively market and distribute the TapouT Vintage collection of apparel, including tees, sweats, denim, shorts, shirts, jackets, and a complete range of accessories in the USA. Introduction to the industry/trade will be at the MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas Aug. 17–19 with initial deliveries planned for Holiday 2010. TapouT is the “Official Lifestyle Apparel Partner” of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). It is also the only authentic lifestyle brand for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the newest and fastest growing regulated sport in 150 years. TapouT Vintage is a higher-end apparel collection that offers class and distinction while maintaining the edge that makes TapouT famous.
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