RESOURCE GUIDE

Manufacturing Resources

*ECO Resources

Asher Fabric Concepts

  • 2301 E. Seventh St., #F107
  • Los Angeles, CA 90023
  • (323) 268-1218
  • Fax: (323) 268-2737
  • www.asherconcepts.com
  • sales@asherconcepts.com
  • Products and Services: For over two decades, family-owned and operated Asher Fabric Concepts (AFC) has been offering an impressive selection of knitted fabrics produced in Southern California.Notwithstanding the (mis)conception that "everyone is manufacturing overseas," AFC has a 22-year track record proving otherwise. Based in Los Angeles, AFC is committed to becoming the dominant domestic knit supplier for the swim, active, and contemporary markets. In addition to its unequalled selection of knits [and some luxurious wovens] AFC's eco-friendly textiles include jerseys, French terries, ribs, sweater knits, etc., comprised of organic cotton, organic hemp, bamboo, and other recycled and natural fibers. "Our customers are often surprised at how competitive our pricing is on the Organic and other specialty lines," declares AFC Sales Vice President Yael Ohana. Later this month (Oct. 22) AFC opens the doors to its new retail concept—Asher Fabric Archives.

California Label Products

  • 13255 S. Broadway
  • Los Angeles, CA 90061
  • (310) 523-5800
  • Fax: (310) 523-5858
  • Contact: Tasha
  • www.californialabel.com
  • info@californialabel.com
  • Products and Services: California Label Products has been servicing the apparel industry for 20 years. With our full service in-house Art Department we can assist you with your branding identity from Design to Delivery. We are always concerned with quality, delivery and price. Bring us your label for a quote or sit down and talk with one of our design team!

*Fashion Resources

City of Hope's Fashion and Retail Group

  • www.cityofhope.org
  • (800) 272-2310
  • Services: City of Hope's Fashion and Retail Group presents the 2013 Spirit of Life Award Dinner and Black & Blues Ball, honoring Kevin Sullivan of Wells Fargo and Frank Kaufman of Moss Adams. Join us this year as we raise funds for City of Hope and celebrate the many accomplishments of the past 100 years. This year's event is a Black & Blues Ball on Nov. 8 at The Grove of Anaheim, featuring live musical entertainment by five-time Grammy Award Winner, rock blues icon Robert Cray. The night will be an upscale extended cocktail party featuring an open bar, tray passed appetizers and cocktails, buffet dinner stations, musical entertainment, followed by a lavish dessert extravaganza. City of Hope is recognized worldwide as a leader in compassionate patient care, innovative medical science, and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies.

Fashion Industries Guild of Cedars-Sinai

  • P.O. Box 570187
  • Tarzana, CA 91357
  • Contact: Eileen Ellis (818) 704-1853
  • Jessica Lewensztain (213) 626-5321
  • Steve Marienhoff (213) 627-2151
  • fig@fashionindustriesguild.org
  • Services: Vera Campbell, president and owner of KWDZ Manufacturing, LLC, and Steve Schoenholz, president and owner of Tempted Apparel, will be honored at the Fashion Industries Guild's 57th annual charity dinner dance on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Proceeds will benefit the Fashion Industries Guild Congenital Heart Laboratory and Hal Kaltman Fashion Industries Guild Congenital Heart Research Endowment. The Fashion Industries Guild was established 57 years ago as a charitable organization to raise money for Cedars-Sinai. Its membership consists of very dedicated people from all avenues of the fashion world, from manufacturers, buying offices and sales reps to publicity organizations and many more.

Fashion Market Northern California

  • 3701 Sacramento St. Suite 204
  • San Francisco, CA 94118
  • (415) 328-1221
  • info@fashionmarketnorcal.com
  • www.fashionmarketnorcal.com
  • Services: Fashion Market Northern California is celebrating its sixth year at the San Mateo Event Center with its upcoming Market—Oct. 20–22. The easy-to-shop Fashion Market is the largest open-booth show on the West Coast, with over 2,000 clothing and accessories lines. Our exhibitors are from every category: European to contemporary to updated to juniors lines, plus a wide range of classic to trend accessories. Every market offers complimentary continental breakfast, lunch coupons for buyers, and coffee and cookies in the afternoon—another plus! Also, Tuesday offers retailers free early-bird parking before 10 a.m. The buzz is this is the show to attend! The San Mateo Exhibit Center is a convenient location approximately 10 miles south of SFO, easily serving all of Northern California, Northwestern and Rocky Mountain states' retailers. New this October is "Monday late shopping night." Miss the evening traffic commute and enjoy complimentary wine or beer 4–7 p.m. This is our largest show ever produced! Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday free parking all day for retailers 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. closing. Visit our new website with expanded, easy-to-use show and exhibitor information.

The Gallery Los Angeles

  • 1438 N. Gower St., Bldg 5, Suite 100
  • Hollywood, CA 90028
  • (323) 330-1845
  • www.thegalleryla.com
  • Services: In 2005 Mikey Koffman founded The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service fashion and entertainment company. After producing fashion shows for major brands at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles, Koffman launched Los Angeles Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood and is now debuting Palm Springs Fashion Weekend in October 2013.

The New Mart

  • 127 E. Ninth St.
  • Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • (213) 627-0671
  • Fax: (213) 627-1187
  • www.newmart.net
  • Services: In the heart of Los Angeles' Fashion District is the landmark New Mart Building. The showrooms of The New Mart represent the most exclusive and coveted contemporary lines from an international array of designers and manufacturers. The New Mart is unique in both architecture and style. The intimate setting creates a user-friendly experience for visitors. Each of its glass-fronted, uniquely designed showrooms provides a buying adventure that cannot be experienced at any other showroom destination. The New Mart is open year-round to the wholesale trade only and has 95 showrooms featuring hundreds of contemporary women's and men's apparel and accessory resources.

Style Fashion Week

  • L.A. LIVE Event Deck
  • www.stylefashionweek.com
  • Services: The landmark 6th season of Style Fashion Week is breaking new ground with official endorsement by the city of Los Angeles, an incredible new venue at L.A. LIVE's Event Deck, and a lineup of internationally acclaimed designers. This season, the five-day, high-energy event, held Oct. 13–17 on the renowned L.A. LIVE Event deck, features two full runways showcasing the most inspired collections from around the globe. An expansive brand marketplace will immerse guests in art, fashion, and design and allow them to directly engage with brands and designers throughout the week. Each year, Style Fashion Week presents the season's must-see shows, unforgettable performances, and exclusive installations. Doors will open at 5 p.m. on opening night, Sunday, Oct. 13, with shows running 6–10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, doors open at 4 p.m. with shows running 5–10 p.m.

*denim Resources

ISKO

  • www.denimfriends.com
  • marketing@isko.com.tr
  • Products and Services: 200 million meters of fabric a year, 300,000 square meters of denim production plant, sales offices in more than 60 countries. ISKO™ today is the the largest denim producer worldwide and the reference Quality Ingredient Brand for fashion players all around the world. In particular, several are the collaborations with important global brands, such as HUDSON, 3x1, DIESEL, NUDIE JEANS, MOUSSY, GEOX. For more information, please visit our website or email us.