GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

GlobalTex Announces Seminar/Special Events Schedule

Leading tend experts, relevant business insights, and fresh trend labs

DALLAS – February 09, 2010 – Market Center Management Company (MCMC), the management company of GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair™ today announced its schedule of seminars and special events for the upcoming edition of GlobalTex. The show will be held September 28-30, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), West Hall, Hall A.

“Once again GlobalTex will offer a wide range of educational and networking opportunities, including relevant trend information and business insights,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Market Center Management Company. “We are excited to welcome Fiona Jenvey and her team from Mudpie back to the show, as well as to introduce a new seminar featuring David Wolfe of The Doneger Group. As always our goal is to offer useful industry information to attendees, and continue to inspire them through our innovative trend displays.”

Educational opportunities and special events for GlobalTex attendees will be held in the Seminar Suite conveniently located on the show floor (West Hall, Hall A).

Seminars and events include:

Tuesday, March 2

Seminar: Spring/Summer 2011: Men’s Trend Focus; presented by Fiona Jenvey, CEO of Mudpie, Ltd. at 10:30 a.m. – the UK trend specialist will present an in-depth vision of global fashion trends for the young contemporary men’s, urban, casual and resort markets for spring/summer 2011. The presentation will include three trends of inspirational garments, prints, graphics and color.

Seminar: Trends for Spring/Summer 2011 and Autumn/Winter 2011/2012: presented by Renee Labbe vice president of Global Trends for STYLESIGHT at 12:15 p.m. – STYLESIGHT will display a two-part trend presentation for womenswear for spring/summer 2011 and autumn/winter 2011/2012 seasons. The first component of the presentation will be an in-depth analysis of the key design direction for spring/summer 2011 including essential moods, colors, materials, prints and silhouettes. The second component of the presentation provides an introduction to autumn/winter 2010, addressing essential mood and color directions for the season.

Hangzhou International Buyers Cocktail Reception: at 2 p.m. international buyers are invited to attend a networking event of industry associations, local and international chamber of commerce leaders, and members of the media to welcome the Hangzhou 2010 China International Silk Fair and Women’s Exhibition to GlobalTex.

Seminar: PeclersParis Spring/Summer 2011: presented by Sarah S. Brady exclusive agent for PeclersParis at 2:45 p.m. – Brady will present cultural and artistic influences with creative scenarios and aesthetic viewpoints of colors, materials and patterns for spring/summer 2011, with a look towards early autumn 2011-12.

Networking Wine Tasting: at 3 p.m. attendees will have the opportunity to meet other buyers from the textile industry and enjoy wine from the California wine country. In addition, there will be opportunities to explore the great resources that GlobalTex exhibitors have to offer.

Panel Discussion: Turning a Changed Economy into a Profitable Business Opportunity; presented and moderated by Frances Harder president and founder of Fashion Business, Inc. at 4 p.m. – The expert panel will discuss how to carefully plan and turn creative ideas into a profitable apparel related business. Topics covered will consist of planning, merchandising, branding, sales and international marketing opportunities for a U.S. fashion business.

Wednesday, March 3

Seminar: Spring/Summer 2011 Color and Lifestyle Trends; presented by Fran and Arnold Sude of Design Options, the West Coast Perspective at 10:30 a.m. – Attendees will learn about color and lifestyle trend direction for all markets in both apparel and home. The Sudes will inspire attendees to think outside the box in this new decade and show the West Coast approach to inter-industry color and lifestyle trends in junior/contemporary, young women’s, young men’s, kids and home fashion industries.

Seminar: Spring/Summer 2011: Women’s Trend Focus; presented by Fiona Jenvey CEO of Mudpie, Ltd. at 12:15 p.m. – The UK trend specialist will present an in-depth vision of global fashion trends for women’s young contemporary, urban, casual and resort markets for spring/summer 2011. The presentation will include three trends of inspirational garments, prints, graphics and color.

Panel Discussion: FabricLink’s Trend Watch: New Developments for Today’s Fashions; presented and moderated by Kathlyn Swantko president of FabricLink Network at 1:30 p.m. – A panel of leaders in the textile supply chain will highlight important developments in fibers/yarns, knit fabrics, woven fabrics, and dyeing and finishing techniques that will impact the creativity and innovation in fashion design going forward. Panelists include representatives from the following supply chain segments: Fiber/Yarn, Knit Fabric, Woven Fabric and Dyeing/Finishing.

Seminar: The Big Picture: Spring 2011, A Different World…New Perspectives: presented by David Wolfe creative director of The Doneger Group at 2:45 p.m. – Wolfe will present on new perspectives for 2011 that emphasize the immediate connection to the consumer, rethinking past trends, the return of true design versus mass production, ongoing attitudes, and how modern fashion will evolve to accommodate modern living.

Networking Wine Tasting: at 3 p.m. attendees will have the opportunity to explore the great resources that GlobalTex exhibitors have to offer while enjoying a glass of wine from the California wine country.

Panel Discussion: Financing Fashion in 2010; presented and moderated by Ilse Metchek president of California Fashion Association at 4 p.m. – A well-versed panel of experts will discuss the current state of the economy and its effect on the supply chain process as well as concerns and opportunities.

Thursday, March 4

Seminar: Spring/Summer 2011: Children’s Trend Focus; presented by Fiona Jenvey CEO of Mudpie, Ltd. at 10:30 a.m. – The UK trend specialist presents an in-depth vision of global fashion trends for children’s urban, casual and resort markets for spring/summer 2011. The presentation will include three trends of inspirational garments, prints, graphics and color.

For the most up-to-date show information visit www.globaltex.com. GlobalTex market hours are Tuesday/Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GlobalTex is the first full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for fashion. GlobalTex features the latest fabric, trim, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers. In addition, the show offers helpful tailored networking services and practical seminars that support the global fashion and design industries.

Make plans now to participate in the next GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair: March 2-4, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Attendees may contact MCMC’s in-house travel agency for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-866-878-8778. For more information on GlobalTex visit GlobalTex.com.

About MCMC

Market Center Management Company (MCMC) is an international market center and trade show management company based in Dallas. MCMC and its owner, Crow Holdings, own or manage market centers and trade shows on three continents – Asia (ShanghaiMart), Europe (Brussels International Trade Mart), and North America (Dallas Market Center and GlobalTex) totaling approximately 10 million square feet, more than any other single company. In the United States, MCMC manages the world’s largest wholesale merchandise mart – Dallas Market Center as well as GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair. Within the MCMC market centers and trade shows, buyers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and apparel. MCMC helps buyers and sellers expand business and increase profits by organizing and managing dozens of trade events each year attended by hundreds of thousands of attendees from all 50 states and more than 84 countries. MCMC’s Web site is available at MarketCenterManagement.com.

About GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is the first full-scale production and design tradeshow in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for apparel. GlobalTex features the latest fabric, trim, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). GlobalTex’s Web site is available at GlobalTex.com.

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