The Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA Textile) took place October 22-24, 2012 at the California Market Center (CMC) with a solid flow of traffic that included an array of prominent designers, manufacturers, and production teams.
The Show featured hundreds of textile, trim, luxe, décor, and sourcing resources across a variety of categories, and positive enthusiasm was exuded throughout the Show floors as new accounts were opened and a noticeable increase in business was reported. Returning this Show were the Lenzing Innovation Pavilion, European Collections Pavilion, and the Korean Pavilion by KOTRA, in addition to the new and returning resources at the Show, and an assortment of perks for attendees.
"This has been a great Show for us. We saw a lot of traffic right from the start of the Show, and have been very busy the entire time," said Amy Gillett, Executive Account Manager for Cotton, Inc. "LA Textile is always a great Show because it has more of a personal vibe than other Shows, and our customers enjoy attending and finding us here."
The impressive list of designers in attendance included St. John Knits, Monique Lhuillier, BCBG Max Azria, David Meister, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Stylestalker, Seven For All Mankind, Trina Turk, Velvet by Graham & Spencer, UGG Australia, Bailey 44, Young Fabulous and Broke, Moda Nicola International, Ella Moss, Splendid, American Apparel, Aldo International, Nicky Hilton Worldwide, Clare Vivier, Robert Rodriguez, Karen Kane, ABS by Allen Schwartz, Perry Ellis, Michael Stars, Wildfox Couture, Lucky Brand, Heidi Merrick, Juicy Couture, C&C California, Arden B, Hale Bob, AKIKO, Bebe, Forever 21, Poleci, Bella James, Stop Staring Designs, Sol Angeles, Tag Jeans, Funktional, Three Dots, Oakley, Fluxus, Modcloth, Laugh Cry Repeat, William Rast, Junkfood Clothing, Elaine Kim, Hard Tail, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Paper Crown, plus many more. Retailers seen this edition included Scoop, Nasty Gal, Kohls, Target, Urban Outfitters, Hot Topic, Zulily.com, The Way We Wore, and Dave & Lil's, to name a few.
Specialty stores and costume companies were also very active in attendance this Show. These included Damask, Jessica McClintock Inc, NBC Entertainment, Los Angeles Opera Costume Shop, The Walt Disney Company Costume Design, Imagineering, and Resorts, Staples Designer Services, Pacific Coast Home Furnishings, Michael Levine Inc., Mood Fabrics, The J. Paul Getty Museum Store, Casa Blanca Bridal, American Intercontinental University, Feel Good Tea & Gift Company, Napa Valley Linens, Marry Me Bridal, Over The Top Party Linens, Juxtaposition Home, and Creative Costuming and Designs, among others.
Resources at this Show were well-rounded, with categories that included beads and sequins, blanks, color woven shirtings, cotton blends, denim, embroidery embellished beaded fabrics, knits, jacquards, faux fur, interior decorative textiles, fasteners, buttons, buckles, zippers, lace, linen blends, leather suede, organic and eco-friendly fabrics, prints, ribbons, silk, stretch, suiting, technical functional fabrics, appliqués and decorative accessories, trend services, yarns, velvet velour, wool and many more.
Additionally, new exhibitors debuting this season among the special Pavilions and Show floors included 2B Diffusions, ABM Global, Anna Griffin Inc, Bharat Silks, Crispim Abreu, Edicate C.W. Fasteners & Zippers Corp, Darlington Fabrics, Lemor Trims, Esteneks, Moda Artisans, Myletex, Blend Fabrics, PCB Label Co, Inc, Soelco Inc, Timeless Treasures Fabrics of SoHo LLC, Tradegood. Noteworthy returning mills included Danfield, Inc, Design Knit, Inc, JM International, Malhia Kent, Simona B USA, Solstiss USA, Friday Fabrics LTD, AB Creations, Bel Maille, Tiss & Teint, Vema, Junior Hagen LTD, and EcoHides, to name a few.
"We continue coming back to LA Textile show after show because it is a great way to be visible on the market, and also meet new clients," said Jane Burge, West Coast Director of Sales for Solstiss USA. "We have been extremely busy this Show, and everyone seems really to be in a very good mood with a lot of positive excitement."
The Lenzing Innovation Pavilion returned for its fifth edition with their impressive network of affiliated exhibiting partners, which included Asher Fabric Concepts, Design Knit, Laguna Fabrics, Shara-Tex, Texollini, Unitex, Zentex, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., American Fabrics International, Britannia Mills Ltd, Epic Textiles, Tuscarora Yarns, Impex Textiles, Indigo Handloom, Pacific Coast Knitting, and Sextet Fabrics. Brand new to the Show was Crispim Abreu LDA, a Lenzing Partner knitting mill offering full package production from Portugal.
"Business has been strong and steady this Show, from new and existing customers alike," said Robert McAuley, Sales Executive of Texollini. "We have found a lot of people this Show are looking for Made In America, and everyone has been upbeat. There is a lot of enthusiasm in the air, and we are thrilled to be here."
Also featured this Show was the Korean Pavilion presented by KOTRA. This edition nearly doubled in size from last October, and showcased some of Korea's best mills and distributors in the Fashion Theater, while celebrating Global Korean Textile Week 2012.
In addition to textile and design resources, the Show offered attendees a packed schedule of complimentary seminars presented by industry luminaries Peclers Paris, Promostyl, Stylesight, WGSN, Lenzing, Fashion Snoops, California Fashion Association (CFA), Fashion Business Inc. (FBI), Design Options, and Cotton, Inc. Designers were also encouraged to explore and seek inspiration from the Trend Gallery, co-curated by WGSN and the CMC, featuring the three main trends for Fall/Winter 13/14: Hack-tivate, 21st Century Romance, and Living Design. Furthermore, Lenzing and LA Textile co-hosted an Opening Night Reception Monday October 22 in the Penthouse. The event included passed appetizers from Trader Vics LA Live, organic wine bar from Frey Vineyard, and DJ.
"This show surpassed our expectations and had an overall great positive energy among exhibitors and attendees alike," said Oscar Ben Rodriguez, Senior Trade Show Producer at the CMC. "Traffic was solid and steady throughout the show."
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