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LA TEXTILE surpasses our expectations - Oscar Rodriguez
02 Apr '12
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“We have had wonderful traffic this Show," said Tricia Carey, Merchandising Manger of Lenzing Fibers Inc. "We love this Show because it provides the opportunity to reach out to the Market here on the West Coast.”
Another strong feature of the Show was the European Collections Pavilion, spotlighting mills and resources from Europe. Among the new and returning resources lauded at the Show were JM International, Deveaux SA, Elliot Berman Textiles, Friday Fabrics LTD, Lanicifio Nencini, Frantissor Creations, Solstiss, JCR Fabrics, KBC, Liberty Art Fabrics, Tessile Group Inc, Le Loup Blanc, Pizval Italy, Karz Textiles, Gallus, BCN, AB Creations, Darquer, Juan Boluda, Bel Maile, Malhia Kent, Pasari Textiles, and many more.
"The turnout this Show has been incredible. We love showing at LA TEXTILE for the international clientele and range of contemporary designers we meet,” said John Marshall, President of JM International, US agent for Darquer, AB Creations, and Bel Maille, among others. “This Show is a must on the West Coast. We have connected with many people from North and South America at this edition.”
Additional key exhibitors at this edition of the Show included Alexander Henry Fabrics, Inc., D & N Textiles, Malibu Textiles, Satab Ribbon, Rosset Textil, Mokuba, Ulisse Fashion Accessories, Robert Kaufman Co, Inc., Vestex, Sportek International Inc., Textile Secrets International, Junior Hagen Ltd, Kosha Collections, Indigo Handloom, Universal Textile Mills, Zinman Textiles, Stylesight, Design Options, WGSN, Fashion Snoops, AIMS 360, Josi Severson, Periscope, plus many more.
“We've seen an increase in traffic and sales this Show. We have been opening new accounts from all over the United States, and even some from South America,” said Brad Bush of high-end ribbon company Mokuba, a key exhibitor in the Trims section.
Also returning this Show was the Korean Pavilion presented by Korean Textile Trade Assocation (KTTA), (always use the complete brand/org names) which showcased some of Korea's best mills and distributors in the Fashion Theater.
“Our exhibitors were extremely satisfied with this Show," said Soo Hoon Chae, Director of The Korea Textile Trade Association (KTTA). (always break up a quote & introduce the speaker in the beginning so the reader knows who is speaking) "We had more companies participate this time, and we expect an increase for future shows because this Show been so successful. LA TEXTILE is the number one Show in the Western United States and our participation is extremely important to make and keep relations with this region of the world.”
In addition to the vast selection of textile and design resources, the Show offered attendees a packed schedule of complimentary seminars presented by Afingo, WGSN, Stylesight, Lenzing, Fashion Snoops, California Fashion Association (CFA), Design Options, Global Purchasing Companies, Fashion Business Inc. (FBI), and Cotton, Inc.
“This Show surpassed our expectations and had an overall positive energy among exhibitors and attendees alike,” said Oscar Rodriguez, LA TEXTILE Show Manager. “Traffic was solid and steady each day, and we saw an increase in the quality of resources exhibiting this season, as well as in attendees.”
The Fall/Winter 13/14 edition of the LA TEXTILE Show is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, October 8-10, 2012 at the California Market Center.
Another strong feature of the Show was the European Collections Pavilion, spotlighting mills and resources from Europe. Among the new and returning resources lauded at the Show were JM International, Deveaux SA, Elliot Berman Textiles, Friday Fabrics LTD, Lanicifio Nencini, Frantissor Creations, Solstiss, JCR Fabrics, KBC, Liberty Art Fabrics, Tessile Group Inc, Le Loup Blanc, Pizval Italy, Karz Textiles, Gallus, BCN, AB Creations, Darquer, Juan Boluda, Bel Maile, Malhia Kent, Pasari Textiles, and many more.
"The turnout this Show has been incredible. We love showing at LA TEXTILE for the international clientele and range of contemporary designers we meet,” said John Marshall, President of JM International, US agent for Darquer, AB Creations, and Bel Maille, among others. “This Show is a must on the West Coast. We have connected with many people from North and South America at this edition.”
Additional key exhibitors at this edition of the Show included Alexander Henry Fabrics, Inc., D & N Textiles, Malibu Textiles, Satab Ribbon, Rosset Textil, Mokuba, Ulisse Fashion Accessories, Robert Kaufman Co, Inc., Vestex, Sportek International Inc., Textile Secrets International, Junior Hagen Ltd, Kosha Collections, Indigo Handloom, Universal Textile Mills, Zinman Textiles, Stylesight, Design Options, WGSN, Fashion Snoops, AIMS 360, Josi Severson, Periscope, plus many more.
“We've seen an increase in traffic and sales this Show. We have been opening new accounts from all over the United States, and even some from South America,” said Brad Bush of high-end ribbon company Mokuba, a key exhibitor in the Trims section.
Also returning this Show was the Korean Pavilion presented by Korean Textile Trade Assocation (KTTA), (always use the complete brand/org names) which showcased some of Korea's best mills and distributors in the Fashion Theater.
“Our exhibitors were extremely satisfied with this Show," said Soo Hoon Chae, Director of The Korea Textile Trade Association (KTTA). (always break up a quote & introduce the speaker in the beginning so the reader knows who is speaking) "We had more companies participate this time, and we expect an increase for future shows because this Show been so successful. LA TEXTILE is the number one Show in the Western United States and our participation is extremely important to make and keep relations with this region of the world.”
In addition to the vast selection of textile and design resources, the Show offered attendees a packed schedule of complimentary seminars presented by Afingo, WGSN, Stylesight, Lenzing, Fashion Snoops, California Fashion Association (CFA), Design Options, Global Purchasing Companies, Fashion Business Inc. (FBI), and Cotton, Inc.
“This Show surpassed our expectations and had an overall positive energy among exhibitors and attendees alike,” said Oscar Rodriguez, LA TEXTILE Show Manager. “Traffic was solid and steady each day, and we saw an increase in the quality of resources exhibiting this season, as well as in attendees.”
The Fall/Winter 13/14 edition of the LA TEXTILE Show is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, October 8-10, 2012 at the California Market Center.
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