New York Textile Preview: Trend Scouting and Textile Development

January will be a busy month for designers and piece-goods buyers in New York, as several textile shows kick off around town the week of Jan. 11, running through Jan. 21.

Each trade event will feature a slate of seminars covering everything from upcoming color, print and fabric trends to new textile and technological developments.

California Apparel News has compiled a calendar of events to help you navigate the month’s events.

January 11

Printsource 7W New York #8232;Through Jan. 13 Cost: Trade show admittance is free to the trade. A seminar pass is $100 per person in advance, $125 at the door, cash only.www.printsourcenewyork.com

Influences and Key Shapes for Spring/Summer 2011 for the Women’s, Men’s and Juniors’ Markets, presented by Promostyl’s Rita Nakouzi#8232; Printsource 9 a.m.

Promostyl’s Key Points for the Children’s Market for Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Jerome LaMaar Printsource 10 a.m.#8232;

Creative Freedom with Digital Fabric Printing, presented by First2print’s Dani Locastro Printsource 11 a.m.

Color Pulse 2011, presented by Doty Horn, director of color and design, Benjamin Moore Paints Printsource noon

Trend House Print & Pattern Trend Forecast for women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, presented by Nicki Gondell Printsource 1 p.m.

Color—Bringing Textiles to Life. Colour Trends for Spring Summer 2011 by Global Color Research/Mix Publications, presented by Mark Woodman Printsource 2 p.m.

The Art of Licensing Art, presented by Lilla Rogers, president and founder of Lilla Rogers Studio Printsource 3 p.m.

From a Design Director’s Point of View hellip; What You Need to Know About Spring 2011, presented by Fran Yoshioka Printsource 4 p.m.

January 12

Premiere Vision New York Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion Through Jan. 13.Cost: free to the trade www.premierevision-newyork.com

DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion Through Jan. 13 Cost: free to the trade www.directionshow.com

Apparel Trend Forecast Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Rachel Crumbley, Cotton Incorporated #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-Floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 9 a.m.

Color Trend Forecast Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Cotton Inc.’s Lauren Deatherage Printsource 9 a.m.

Trend Tasting Presentation Premiere Vision New York 9:30 a.m.

Early Color and Trend Direction Women Spring/Summer 2011, presented by#8232;Paul Pelssers, represented by Margit Publications, a Division of The Doneger Group Printsource 10 a.m.

Spring/Summer 2011, The Left Coast Approach to Color & Lifestyle Trends, presented by Design Options’ Fran and Arnold Sude #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-Floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 10 a.m.

Kids and Toddler Trends Spring 2011, presented by Lilly Berelovich, Fashion Snoops#8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-Floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 11 a.m.

Early Color and Trend Direction Men Spring/Summer 2011, presented by#8232;Paul Pelssers, represented by Margit Publications, a Division of The Doneger Group Printsource 11 a.m. #8232;

Trend-Tasting Presentation Premiere Vision New York 11:30 a.m.

Symmetry—a Timely Point of Focus Leading to Beautiful Expressions for Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Pantone’s Laurie Pressman Printsource noon

Creative Differences, Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Roseann Forde, colorEDGE Fordecasting with guest speaker Mark McGovern of SCOTDIC#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-Floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) noon

Spring & Summer 2011 The QUINTESSENTIAL Seasons, presented by Ben Gomes, OPR #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 1 p.m.

Expanded Applications of Digital Fabric Printing, presented by Victoria D’Angelo, Dream Fabric Printing#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-Floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 1 p.m.

The ESP Edit for Women Spring 2011, presented by ESP Trendlab’s Carole Steele Printsource 1 p.m.

The ESP Edit for Men, presented by ESP Trendlab’s Carole Steele Printsource 2 p.m.#8232;

Repositioned Classics Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Carol Meek, Color Portfolio, Inc. Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 2 p.m.

An Introduction to Textile CAD, presented by Steve Greenberg, Pointcarre USA Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 2 p.m.

Today’s Color Management—The 3 C’s— Creativity, Capacity, Cost-Containment, presented by Mary Vigeant, Precision Textile Color Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 3 p.m.

#8232;Runway Roadmap Spring ’10 Collections Edited for Spring ’11, presented by Sharon Graubard, Stylesight #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 3 p.m.

Carlin Spring 2011 Trend Forecast, presented by Nicki Gondell, Trend House Inc.Printsource 3 p.m.

Learn How Color Is Forecasted and the Trends of the Year Ahead, presented by Patricia Call of Call Designs Inc. and Color Marketing GroupPrintsource 4 p.m.

Resources Spring/Summer 2011 by Trend Union, presented by Emmanuelle Linard, Edelkoort Inc. #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 4–5:30 p.m.

Sourcing Solutions for Small Manufacturers From Design to Samples to Production, presented by Susan Power, About Sources#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 4 p.m.

Printing Options for Manufacturers, presented by Susan Power, About Sources#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 5 p.m.

January 13

Embroidery Trends Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Samanta Cortes, Fashion Design Concepts #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 9 a.m.

Emerging Trends in Color, Surface Design and Materials and Their Influences on the Home Deacute;cor, Decorative Accessories and Gift Markets for the Upcoming Season, presented by Patti Y. Carpenter, of Continuum Home Inc. and Carpenter + Company Printsource 9 a.m. #8232;

Trend-Tasting Presentation Premiere Vision New York 9:30 a.m.

Direction for the Lingerie Market for Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Promostyl’s Rita Nakouzi Printsource 10 a.m.

The Para Trend, Creative Touchbuttons for Pattern and Color Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Lisa Kwock, SOS & SPECIFA, and Eben Nicastro, Eben Nicastro Inc. Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 10 a.m.

Creative Differences, Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Roseann Forde, colorEDGE Fordecasting with guest speaker Mark McGovern of SCOTDIC#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 11 a.m.

Jo-an Jenkins’ Trendpulse, presented by Nicki Gondell of Trend House Inc. Printsource 11 a.m.

Trend-Tasting Presentation Premiere Vision New York 11:30 a.m.

Design Options presents: Spring/Summer 2011, a Left Coast Perspective on the Junior/Contemporary, Young Missy, Young Men’s, Kidz and Home Fashion Markets, presented by Design Options’ Fran Sude Printsource noon

A New Dawn—A View on Color & Print Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Debbie Weinberg, OPR & Ready-Made#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) noon

#8232;Top Trends for Marketing in Social Media, presented by Sheri Koetting, MSLK #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 1 p.m.

Ladies and Men’s Trends Spring 2011, presented by Lilly Berelovich, Fashion Snoops #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 1 p.m.

Spring ’10 Runway Wrap, presented by Sharon Graubard, Stylesight #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 2 p.m.

Consideration Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Ben Gomes, Mudpie #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 2 p.m.

Today’s Color Management—The 3 C’s—Creativity, Capacity, Cost-Containment, presented by Mary Vigeant, Precision Textile Color#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 3 p.m.

Symmetry—A Timely Point of Focus Leading to Beautiful Expressions Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Laurie Pressman, Pantone Inc.#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 3 p.m.#8232;

Spring/Summer 2011 Colors and Inspirations, presented by Jeanine Milillo, PeclersParis#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 4 p.m.#8232;

Spring/Summer 2011, The Left Coast Approach to Color & Lifestyle Trends, presented by Fran and Arnold Sude, Design Options Los Angeles#8232; Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 4 p.m.

Expanded Applications of Digital Fabric Printing, presented by Victoria D’Angelo, Dream Fabric Printing #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo 5th-floor Metropolitan Pavilion (Room B) 5 p.m.

Spring/ Summer 2011 Mode Femme, a Women’s Fashion Overview, presented by Jeanine Milillo, PeclersParis #8232;Surface Seminars Series proposed by DIRECTION by Indigo Altman Building Lower Level (Room A) 5 p.m.#8232;

January 19

TexWorldJacob K. Javits Convention Center Through Jan. 21 Cost: free to the tradewww.texworldusa.com

Prefab the Supima Premium Fabric Show The Times Center 242 W. 41st St.Cost: free to the tradePremiumfabricshow.com

Sourcing Strategies: Best Practices for Material Innovation and Product Integrity, presented by Joe Walkuski, CEO, TEXbase TexWorld 11 a.m.

Color Trends: Symmetry - a Timely Point of Focus Leading to Beautiful Expressions for Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Pantone’s Laurie Pressman TexWorld1 p.m.

Fashion Futurespeak, The New Language of Style, presented by The Doneger Group’s David Wolfe Prefab the Supima Premium Fabric Show 1 p.m.

Current and Future Trends in Textile Sustainability, presented by David Bennell, Organic ExchangeTexWorld 3 p.m.

Runway Roadmap—Spring/Summer 2010 collections edited for Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Stylesight’s Sharon GraubardPrefab the Supima Premium Fabric Show 3 p.m.

January 20

Color Trends: Repositioned Classics for Spring/Summer 2011, presented by Carol Meek, Color PortfolioTexWorld 11 a.m.

Global ECO: East Meets West, presented by Pat-Nie Woo, director, Central Textiles (Hong Kong) Ltd. TexWorld1 p.m.

Fashion 101: How to Start a Fashion Line in Today’s Market, presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing CompaniesTexWorld3 p.m.

January 21

Color Trends: The West Coast Approach to Spring/Summer 2011, presented byFran and Arnold Sude, Design OptionsTexWorld 11 a.m.

Innovations in Knitwear: Circular Design Knits, presented by Tom Miles, Circular Knit Services LLC. TexWorld1 p.m.