LA Textile Show Events
Visitors to the Oct. 22–24 run of the Los Angeles International Textile Show will have the opportunity to attend several free seminars organized by the California Market Center.
Held in penthouse 19 on the 13th floor of the CMC, the seminars range from trend forecasts for the Fall/Winter ’12/’13 season to business insight for apparel manufacturers and designers.
Oct. 22
“Fall/Winter ’13/’14 Inspirations With an Early View of S/S ’14,” presented by Peclers Paris’ Jennifer Karuletwa 10:30–11:45 a.m.
“Fall/Winter ’13 Megatrends & Womenswear Lookbooks,” presented by Stylesight 12:30–1:45 p.m.
“Fall/Winter ’13: Stepping Out of the Box to Success,” presented by Design Options’ Fran Sude 2–3:15 p.m.
Oct. 23
Autumn/Winter ’13/’14 Trend Directions, presented by WGSN’sAndrea Bell 10:30-11:45 a.m.
“Domestic Manufacturing vs. Off-Shore,” a panel discussion moderated by Frances Harder, founder of Fashion Business Inc.12:30–1:45 p.m.
“Fabric Sourcing: Today’s Innovation & Developments,” a panel discussion moderated by Lenzing AG’s Susan J. Mocarski and featuring American Fabrics International’s Ned Pilchman, Buhler Quality Yarns’ David Sasso and Tuscarora’s David Roberts 2–3:15 p.m.
“Licensing: A Growth Pattern for the Future,” a panel discussion moderated by California Fashion Association President Ilse Metchek 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Oct. 24
“Inspiration for Cotton Fabric Developments,” presented by Amy Gillett, executive account manager for global supply-chain marketing for Cotton Inc. 10:30–11:45 p.m.
“Themes & Key Shapes for Winter ’13/’14,” presented by Promostyl 12:30–1:45 p.m.
“Ladies’ & Junior Trend Direction for Fall/Winter ’13/’14,” presented by Fashion Snoops Trend Director Melissa Moylan 2–3:15 p.m.
