Exhibitors will feature materials ranging from sustainable textiles to functional fabrics and sophisticated knits to intricate laces, along with findings, trims, and accessories. Following the format of the New York show, Texworld Los Angeles will be co-located with Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles, where buyers can find finished apparel, contract manufacturing, and private-label development across the ready-to-wear segments for men, women, children, and accessories, organiser Messe Frankfurt Inc said in a press release.

“This new show is a long-awaited addition to the Messe Frankfurt family of events. With Texworld Los Angeles and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles, West Coast designers and manufacturers can conveniently and efficiently access a wide variety of international suppliers. Additionally, this event provides a forum for East Coast attendees to easily access the West Coast market,” said Jennifer Bacon, vice president, Messe Frankfurt Inc, Fashion + Apparel. “We’re excited to launch this unparalleled buying opportunity paired with our complementary educational series, which mirrors the richness of the Texworld New York offering.”

Through its trusted partners, Texworld will host a seminar series that highlights the latest on sustainability, innovation, and the global supply chain. Lenzing Fibers will host a series of talks on responsible sourcing and innovation in the broader fashion landscape, while Material Innovation Initiatives will feature the latest in next-gen materials.

Edward Hertzman, CEO of Hertzman Global, will moderate panels focused on the outlook for sourcing heading into the fourth quarter and the benefits of including US manufacturing in one’s sourcing matrix. Doneger|TOBE will host a trend forum and presentation showcasing the top themes, colours, and fabrications that will drive consumer trends in the coming seasons. The entire educational series is free of charge.

The Trend in LA presentation by Doneger|TOBE at Texworld Los Angeles will focus on how cultural expression will drive the look and feel of the season. The four key themes, Virtue, Nostalgic, Post-Classic, and Mesmeric are derived from consumers’ rejection of conventions and call for rejuvenation. Up first, Virtue eschews the superficial for the real, raw beauty of nature. Nostalgic unearths artisanal wonders derived from an heirloom/folklore mix. Post-Classic allows individuality to challenge the norm and break boundaries, while Mesmeric falls headlong into romance and mysticism.

At the Lenzing Seminar Series in Los Angles, the panel for ‘The Ethos of Sustainability: The People Behind the Supply Chain’ will be moderated by Erica Redd, business development manager for Lenzing Fibers, Inc. The seminar will explore the growing excitement surrounding next-generation materials, how they are being received by the global market, their product-life cycle, and how they can be used alongside industry standards.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)