Events
LOS ANGELES FABRIC SHOW – New Mart Building 3rd Floor
Tuesday 25th July at 3:30PM - 45 minute session,
Keys Factors for Successful Sourcing in Today's Marketplace - Tuesday 25th July at 3:30PM - 45 minute session, Repeats on Wednesday the 26th at 10AM
Presented by: Frances Harder, www.Fashion for Profit.com
Finding the right materials is the first step in the development of any new product. It's easier than ever for new brands, who are more nimble, to get started. Industry demands are making established brands reorganize and consider such things as sustainability and ethical production. Also important to consider is production timing - speed to market vs slow fashion.
Speakers:
Frances, Sara, Trish
SOURCING AT MAGIC – Los Vegas Convention
Domestic Sourcing “101”: Monday, August 7 - Time: 10:00am
This important informative workshop/seminar will address the important topic of; How & Where to find reliable compliant domestic sewing & cutting contractors. The panel of experts will explain the many resources available and the important steps necessary to ensure quality control and state regulations that govern domestic production. – 1 hour seminar
Speakers:
Frances Harder/Fashion for Profit , Panelist: Holli Gibson- Direct Source, Mike Farid- Nature USA
SOURCING AT MAGIC – Los Vegas Convention
Sourcing “102” Seminar - Tuesday, August 8 - Time: 4:30pm
As more and more production is produced off-shore it is critical to apparel manufacturers to identify sources that can represent them and provide reliable representation and trustworthy services. This important informative workshop/seminar will address this and other important topics such as: How to find reliable Agents and Monitors for off-shore production, quotes, duties, customs and shipping issues. This seminar will also address the pros and cons of going off-shore for production needs. - 1 hour seminar
Speakers:
Frances Harder/Fashion for Profit
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION
TUESDAY AUGUST 10, 12:30PM
Nearshoring, and on-demand manufacturing. With the focus on speed to market, on-demand and accountability this session will explore the relevance and advantages of producing domestically, or near shoring with free trade countries.
Frances Harder/Fashion for Profit, SEBASTIAN ECHAVARRIA, PROCOLOMBIA USA and Carlo Gholami, Couture the Clothing Company.
Speakers:
Frances