CMC Upcoming Sample Sales - California Fashion

Summer 2022 is here and it is time to shop.  However, due to the crazy rising inflation, it is important to think about how much you are spending.  Shopping at sample sales may be the best way to go.

Select Showrooms at the California Market Center (CMC) are open to the public for Sample Sale shopping every last Friday of the month. Score great bargains on high quality Women’s and Kids’ clothing, footwear, accessories, and lifestyle products at below-retail prices from boutique and department store brands.

Vegan Fashion Week 2019

The launch of Vegan Fashion Week.

CMC is proud to host the launch of the first-ever Vegan Fashion Week (VFW), an experience dedicated to elevating ethical fashion globally by providing a platform where fashion meets activism, produced by Le Frenchlab.

Charity Fashion Sample Sale & Dog Adoption

Some of the fashion vendors you will find at the charity fashion sample sale & dog adoption fair on July 29, 2016 at the CMC Penthouse.

Learn more at our California Market Center Shop For A Cause post.

Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 

Location: CMC Penthouse, Floor 13

Shop for a good cause! CMC is collaborating with Wags & Walks for a major Shopping Event & Puppy Adoption Fair! Shop a curated selection of brands for Women, Men & Kids, including clothing, accessories & footwear and feel extra good about it knowing proceeds will benefit the Wags & Walks dog rescue organization. Puppies will also be available for adoption, hosted by Wags & Walks! (Note: This event takes place same day as our end of month Showroom Sample Sales at the CMC!)

Event Schedule:

10a-6p  |   Shopping

11a  |    Wags & Walks Foster Orientation Program

12p-3p  |   Dog Adoption Fair

Event Admission: Open to the general public >> $5 cash donation per person. All proceeds donated to Wags & Walks.

Yes, fashionistas love clothing & accessories, but they love animals also.

Wags and Walks is a non-profit organization founded by Lesley Brog, whose mission is to spread word about shelter dogs and save lives everyday! Wags and Walks does not select dogs based on their size, age, or breed, but hand-pick each dog based on their temperament and likelihood to thrive when placed in the proper home. They cover hundreds of miles each week and spend countless amounts of hours in shelters to save as many dogs as they can. Wags and Walks has successfully placed hundreds of dogs in their forever homes, and have worked with the following celebs & organizations: New Mark Models, Ashley Benson, Chevrolet, Oscars 2016 (E! Red Carpet), Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, Dane Cook, People Magazine, Lauren Conrad, Maria Menounos, LA Kings, Uber, iHeart Radio, ABC News, Sophia Bush, etc. 

Some of the fashion brands at the charity event are as follows:

FOR LOVE & LEMONS  ·  FIDELITY JEANS  ·  KITSCH   ·  VANESSA MOONEY  ·  CRAP EYEWEAR  ·  PUSSY & POOCH  ·  SHILLA THE LABEL   ·  LISA MAREE  ·   LOLA VS HARPER   ·   WISH AUSTRALIA  ·  GOLDIE LONDON  ·  5TWO3  ·  MR BACON’S  ·  THE BEACH PEOPLE  ·  FOR BETTER, NOT WORSE  ·   DEX  ·  ALICE'S PIG  ·   MOLLY BRACKEN  ·  DARLING   ·   SPIRITUAL GANGSTER  ·  QUILTZ 4 PAWZ  ·  AN OLD SOUL JEWELRY  ·  LEAH ALEXANDRA   ·  LANOOSH  ·  B COLLECTION  ·  EBERJEY

California Market Center Shop For A Cause

California Market Center (CMC) is collaborating with prominent dog rescue organization Wags and Walks to host a Charity Sample Sale event and Dog Adoption Fair, scheduled for Friday, July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The "Shop For A Cause" event will feature a curated array of Contemporary apparel, accessories and lifestyle products for women, men, children, and pets at below-retail prices, in addition to a Dog Adoption Fair hosted by Wags and Walks, with event admission fees and 5% of vendor sales being donated to the organization.

Held in the CMC's Penthouse event space overlooking downtown Los Angeles, the shopping event's preliminary list of vendors already includes coveted brands such as For Love & Lemons, Fidelity Jeans, Kitsch, Vanessa Mooney, Spiritual Gangster, Crap Eyewear, Pussy & Pooch, Shilla The Label, Lisa Maree, Lola Vs Harper, Wish Australia, Goldie London, 5two3, Mr Bacon's Beard Oil, The Beach People, For Better Not Worse, Dex, Alice's Pig, Molly Bracken, Darling, Quiltz 4 Pawz, An Old Soul Jewelry, Leah Alexandra, Lanoosh, B Collection, and many more.

Wags and Walks will be on site to host a Dog Fostering Orientation at 11:00 a.m. and Dog Adoption from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Based in Los Angeles, Wags and Walks is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing shelter dogs and finding perfect forever homes that are able to meet each dog's specific needs.  

The CMC established the July 29th event as a means to integrate community-building and social-consciousness into its public fashion events, teaming up with Wags and Walks who shares in the CMC's desire to help increase awareness for the ethical treatment of animals. 

 "Wags and Walks is thrilled to partner with the CMC.  Our goals align seamlessly towards furthering our mission," said Kathryn Hurley, Development Coordinator for Wags and Walks.  "I know this relationship will not only lead to more dogs being adopted, but also stronger educators and advocates regarding the importance of pet rescue.  Plus, what is better than fashion and a puppy kiss!?" 

Additionally, the event will feature a raffle for premium prizes such as Vrai and Oro's Gold Bar Necklace. Raffle tickets will cost $2.00, with all proceeds being donated to Wags and Walks.

Eventgoers will also be treated to a fresh juice station sponsored by downtown's Green Grotto Juice Bar, in addition to a Bai Antoxidant Infusions drink station, plus more to be announced.

"The CMC is very excited to be collaborating with a phenomenal organization like Wags and Walks," said event producer Alyssa Olmstead, Senior Marketing, PR & Retail Relations Manager.  "This is one more way for us to get more involved in our community, and finding a way to build awareness of overcrowded shelters and support dog adoptions through the fashion industry has been extremely rewarding for us.  We have received an enormous outpouring of support from notable companies who share in our desire to make a difference. This is just the first of many more, new community events to come."

Open to the general public, admission to the event is a $5.00 cash donation (per person) with all proceeds being donated to Wags and Walks. The event will be held Friday, July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the CMC, running concurrently with the Fashion District sample sales that take place every last Friday of the month.

For more information, please visit:  www.cmcdtla.com/wagsandwalks 

September 2016 LA Textile Show Dates (revised dates)

LA TEXTILE CHANGES NEXT SHOW DATE TO SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2016
WHAT		In order to avoid date conflicts with other shows and accommodate its base of regular exhibitors and attendees, LA TEXTILE has rescheduled its next show date to September 26-28, 2016, for the Fall/Winter 2017-18 season.
WHO		LA TEXTILE is the fashion industry's West Coast destination for premier textiles, design & production resources from around the globe. Established in 1993, LA TEXTILE continues to be produced and hosted by the California Market Center (CMC) bi-annually and is open strictly to the trade.
WHEN		New Show Dates: September 26-28, 2016 Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9:00am-5:00pm Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm
WHERE		California Market Center (CMC) 110 East 9th Street Los Angeles CA 90079
QUESTIONS		Website: www.latextiletradeshow.com

Activewear & Lifestyle Tradeshow March 2016

ALT (Activewear & Lifestyle Tradeshow) debuted as a soft re-launch in conjunction with Los Angeles Fashion Market, March 14-16, 2016 at the CMC (California Market Center).  Formerly known as “Shape”, ALT was rebranded as downtown LA’s resource for West Coast-inspired Contemporary active and lifestyle brands. 

Held in the CMC’s Penthouse event space, the newly rebranded ALT featured a tightly curated selection of 13 hand-picked exhibitors who have set the tone for the direction of resources buyers can expect to see from this show.  Resources included Contemporary activewear and yoga collections, accessories, swimwear, and basics collections appropriate for street or gym.  Brands included Nux Activewear, Jala Clothing, Sthenos Activewear, Bombshell Sportswear, Cantiq LA Handmade Intimate Apparel, Pheel, Joriki, Aimee M, Bodi Bodi, Mine Label, J.Lew Bags, and more.

Exhibitors emphasized the quality of buyers they met and  unexpected crossover traffic from TRANSIT Shoe Show and Coeur Accessories Show also held in the CMC’s Penthouse.  First-time exhibitor Kristine Miller Marks, Brand Manager for Sthenos Activewear and Bombshell Sportswear noted:  “We have had a really good show this week.  Honestly we didn't know who would show up or what to expect since the major markets just passed but to our surprise there was a good flow of quality buyers who have placed nice size opening orders which we all know leads to more business.  We will be back!”

ALT’s targeted retailer efforts brought in quality buyers from a relevant mix of fitness studios, resorts and spas, lifestyle boutiques, and fashion retailers looking for athleisure collections.  Visitors included A Tropical Affair Santa Barbara, Ambiance Stores, Avalon, Barre 3, Bhody, Brentwood Country Club, Burro, C.Jane, Catalina Gear, Clover, Emphatic - Fred Segal, Essenza Boutique, Fifty Six, Forever 21, Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire, Fresh Produce, Gypsy Den Boutique, Harmony Studios, Hip'tique, Island Farm, Island Outfitters, Jag Gym, Kaitlyn Clothing Inc, La Boutique, LF Stores, Luxe Lingerie, M. Fredric, Marshall Rousso / Marshall Retail Group, M'attias, Mission Inn Gift Shop, Mn8 Salon & Day Spa, Montage Laguna Beach, New Leaf Skin Care, Nordic Athletes, On Your Feet / Get It Together, Outdoor & Down, Peppermill Hotel Casino, Pink Lagoon, Renouveau, Salt Boutique, Seaside Luxe, Southwestern Yacht Club, Specialtees, Sports 4 U, St Francis Yacht Club, Storm Sports, Studio Den, Sunny Days Retail Inc., Terra Verde, The Beauty Shack, The Club, The Red Balloon, Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, UCLA Medical Center, United Wear, Upstairs At Pierre Lafond, Verona, W Scottsdale, and Wynn Las Vegas, among many others.

"ALT is a great show that is both beneficial and easy to digest for up-and-coming brands. Their team has gone above and beyond to support my brand's development and success in the show," said Chelsea Hughes, Founder & Creative Director for returning exhibitor Cantiq LA.  "This is my third show [the first two exhibiting at “Shape”] and I’ve written some great orders and have made some great, new contacts. Additionally, I have seen a lot of traffic from their marketing that has filtered through to my website and various online platforms."

"The show was a great capsule sized look at what’s happening in the small athleisure business segment," noted Aimee Laurel of Business of Athleisure, who identified Nux Activewear, Pheel, and Uintah Collection as stand-out brands.

The next edition of ALT is slated for June 6-8, 2016 to run in conjunction with LA Fashion Market at the CMC. 

For more information, visit www.altshowla.com

Intro to the ALT Trade Show March 2016 and you may want to also learn about the High Turn Out at LA Fashion Market Fall 2016.

Learn more about Los Angeles fashion here on Apparel Search.

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High Turn Out at LA Fashion Market Fall 2016

LA Fashion Market Fall 2016 was presented to buyers at the CMC (California Market Center), March 14-17, 2016, with participating showrooms open early on Sunday, March 13, for buyer appointments.  Showrooms and exhibitors reported seeing an unexpected turnout of quality buyers and new accounts, despite the Market’s close proximity to the end of February’s Vegas shows.

“I had a few great accounts come in that I could actually work and enjoy giving the special attention that my accounts need and deserve. Vegas can be overwhelming and orders sometimes are written but not thought out as well as they could have been. We wrote great orders. I also opened new accounts that would not have stopped in to review the line in Vegas,” said Mike Bowling of the Sympli Showroom in Suite A339.

“This Market was amazing because of the quality of retailers, including Revolve, Nasty Gal, Sunny Days, The Finery, Modcloth, and Sahalie,” noted David Perlman of PerlmanRep Showroom in Suite B535.

Other notable retailers in attendance included 7 For All Mankind, A Bit Unruly, A Tropical Affair, Adornments, Amazon.com, Ambiance, Balboa Bay Resort, Brentwood Country Club, Brigade LA, Burro, C.Jane, Camouflage, Canopy Blue, Clover, Costco, Details Boutique, Eighten, Emphatic - Fred Segal, Fairen Del, Forever 21 Inc, Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire, Fresh Produce, Habit Footwear & Accessories, Hip'tique, Holly Hill, Island Farm, Island Outfitters, Kaitlyn Clothing Inc, La Boutique, LF Stores, M. Fredric, Mamselle,  Manhattan Denim, Marshall Retail Group / Marshall Russo, My Sale Group, Nest, Peppermill Hotel Casino, Perspectives Inc., Phyllisophical, Pink Lagoon, Ruth Waters Fine Fashions, Seaside Gallery And Goods, Seaside Luxe, Seed People's Market, Sole Society, Solestruck, Splendid / Ella Moss, Sunny Days Retail Inc., Swirl, Terra Verde, The LBD Etc., The Red Balloon, Therapy, Tootsies, Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, Twig & Willow, Upstairs at Pierre Lafond, Verona, W Scottsdale, Wynn Las Vegas, and Zyl Collection, to name a few.

This Market also featured a soft launch for the rebranded ALT (Activewear & Lifestyle Tradeshow) in the CMC’s Penthouse.  The showcase was tightly curated to present retailers with Contemporary activewear and lifestyle collections reflective of the West Coast lifestyle.  Brands included Nux Activewear, Jala Clothing, Sthenos Activewear, Bombshell Sportswear, Cantiq LA Handmade Intimate Apparel, Pheel, Joriki, Aimee M, Bodi Bodi, Mine Label, and J.Lew Bags.  The show attracted an additional mix of fitness studios, resorts, and fashion buyers looking for crossover athleisure collections, including Barre 3, Bhody, Catalina Gear, Gypsy Den Boutique, Harmony Studios, Jag Gym, Luxe Lingerie, Mission Inn Gift Shop, Mn8 Salon & Day Spa, Montage Laguna Beach, New Leaf Skin Care, Nordic Athletes, On Your Feet / Get It Together, Outdoor & Down, Seaside Luxe, Southwestern Yacht Club, Sports 4 U, St Francis Yacht Club, Storm Sports, Studio Den, The Beauty Shack, and The Club, among many others.

“We have had a really good show this week.  Honestly we didn't know who would show up or what to expect since the major markets just passed but to our surprise there was a good flow of quality buyers who have placed nice size opening orders,” said Kristine Marks of Sthenos Activewear & Bombshell Sportswear at ALT.

Sharing space with ALT in the Penthouse, A-wing, was TRANSIT Shoe Show, the footwear resource for LA Fashion Market buyers.  Featuring key footwear brands like The Frye Company, Steve Madden, Vince Camuto, Keds, Seychelles, Matisse, this show also saw the debut of TRANSIT Kids, a new children’s footwear pavilion catering to footwear buyers and buyers visiting the LA Kids Market Showroom on the 6th floor.  Notable brands included Ash Footwear for Kids, Polo Ralph Lauren Kids, Feiyue, Emu Australia, Pedi-Ped, Robees, and others.

Across from TRANSIT and ALT in the Penthouse, B-wing, buyers found the debut of COEUR Accessories, Gifts, Home & Lifestyle Tradeshow at the CMC, featuring Contemporary accessories & lifestyle brands like Zadig & Voltaire, Philo, Jennie Kwon, Chie Mihara, Love Tanjane, and Saint Olio, plus many others.

Rounding out the Market was SELECT Tradeshow, which filled the Fashion Theater in the CMC Lobby with a curated mix of premium brands like Magaschoni, Marcia Moran, Vyda Victoria, Z&L Europe, Hobo Original Bags, Latigo Footwear, Theia Jewelry, and more.

The next Los Angeles Fashion Market is scheduled for June 6-9, 2016, and will again feature SELECT Tradeshow, TRANSIT Shoe Show, TRANSIT Kids, and the LA Kids Market.  Coeur Fall dates to be announced.  

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion industry blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Los Angeles Market Week Dates 2016

Here are the LA Market Week dates for 2016 at the California Market Center.

January 18-21, 2016  |  Summer 16

March 14-17, 2016  |  Fall 16

June 06-09, 2016  |  Fall II/Holiday 16

August 1-4, 2016  |  Holiday/Resort 16

October 17-20, 2016  |  Spring 17

Days & Hours:  Monday-Thursday   |   9am-6pm

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ALT Activewear & Lifestyle Tradeshow

WHAT: The California Market Center (CMC) is rebranding the activewear tradeshow formerly known as SHAPE and launching it as ALT (Activewear & Lifestyle Tradeshow) Los Angeles. The grand reopening will take place in conjunction with March's LA Fashion Market. SHAPE will not take place this January. For more information about ALT, please visit:  www.altshowla.com

WHO: ALT is the new showcase for brands inspired by the contemporary fashion and healthy lifestyle ethos of the West Coast. 

WHY: In order to better accommodate rapidly growing lifestyle categories such as swimwear, intimate apparel, athleisure, and accessories, the CMC will overhaul SHAPE into ALT (Activewear & Lifestyle Tradeshow) Los Angeles. The new show aesthetic will launch mid March for Fall 16 Season. 

WHEN: ALT will debut Monday-Wednesday, March 14-16, 2016 for the Fall 16 Season on the 13th Floor Penthouse. Additional dates for 2016 coincide with LA Fashion Market on June 6-8, August 1-3, and October 17-19.   

WHERE: CMC. 110 East 9th Street. Los Angeles, CA. 90079. Website:  www.cmcdtla.com 

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2016 LA Majors Market & LA Textile Show Date Changes

WHAT: The California Market Center (CMC) has revised the September 2016 LA Majors Market dates to run September 27-29 for Spring 17 Preview. The CMC also announced the September 2016 LA Textile Show dates to run September 21-23 for the Fall/Winter 17/18 Season.

WHO: Twice a year, the CMC is home to LA Majors Market which includes renowned brands in the junior, young contemporary, streetwear, kids, women's apparel, and lifestyle categories for an appointment based Market attended by the who's who of department stores, chain stores, and online retailers. In addition, the CMC also hosts Los Angeles International Textile Show and is the fashion industry's premier West Coast destination for textile, design & production resources from around the globe.

WHY: The CMC has chosen dates to best accommodate exhibitors and attendees for both Shows around the September-October holiday schedule. 

WHEN: LA Textile will run Wednesday-Friday, September 21-23, 2016 and LA Majors will run Tuesday-Thursday September 27-29, 2016.

WHERE: CMC. 110 East 9th Street. Los Angeles, CA. 90079. 

For entire list of 2016 CMC Market Dates go to http://www.californiamarketcenter.com//pdfs/calendar/CMC_2016MarketDates.pdf 

CMC Fashion Sample Sale for Holiday 2015

Holiday Shopping at the CMC.

This Friday, Saturday & Sunday:  Sample Sales + Unique LA Holiday Market!

http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/faq/samplesale.php 

Learn more about the California Market Center and Sample Sales.

It is always a good experience to shop at CMC.  See more about the CMC Holiday Sample Sales for 2015 here on the Fashion Blog.

CMC Holiday Sample Sales 2015

Holiday samples sales are taking place at CMC.  Don't miss out on the fab buying opportunities.  Pick up some fashion and accessories on the cheap.

Visit the event calendar page for more details.
http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/faq/marketdates.php 

Learn more about fashion sample sales in the United States.

Learn more about the California Market Center here on Apparel Search.

Fall/Winter 2016/17 LA Textile Show

The Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) will take place from Monday-Wednesday, September 28-30, 2015 at the California Market Center (CMC) on 9th and Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. Hosted in the Penthouse, on the 13th floor, show hours are from 9:00am-5:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 9:00am-4:00pm on Wednesday. Notable highlights will include a noticeable growth of international resources, the presence of new technology companies, and the return of trend forecasting company Promostyl Paris to curate the Show's Official Trend Forum.

LA Textile attendees will notice an increase in the number of international resources available to them. Newcomer Gordon Fabrics, is a Vancouver, Canada based family run business with over 50 years of textile sales history. "Many of Gordon Fabrics trusted customers & partners have been attending the LA Textile Show for many years," says Ayr Barnett of Gordon Fabrics. "They suggested it as strong Show to include as part of our current US Growth Strategy. The LA Textile Show will afford us the opportunity to meet a whole new segment of customers that will augment our current US customer base."

Additionally, the mills and agents making their debut this Show include Italian lines such as Alisei Italia, Ciabatti Srl, E. Miroglio, Lanificio Lamberto, SRL, Furpile Idea Spa, and Pacini Nello Srl; other international resourcessuch as Ankita Exports, Changzhou Sanmao International Limited, Dara, Dentelles Mery, Dentelles MC, Eastern, Ecomitize, Gordon Fabrics, Idepa, John A. Mercurio Inc., Junior SRL by Adele Zibetti, Burel Factory, Shanghair Waynex Textile Co., Ltd, Slim Silk Inc, Solid Fabric Textile, Troficolor, Valentine Textile, Inc., and Shaoxing Ditian Textile Co; and design services and technology solutions like Ecomitize, Running Stitch, Funari Fashion Consulting, and Global Printing Services.

LA Textile will also be partnering with Promostyl Paris.The four key Fall/Winter 16/17 trends provided by the renowned trend agency are Beauties, Instincts, Anticipations, Codes; Promostyl will co-curate exhibitor textiles in the Trend Forum based on the four trends. They will also be presenting a seminar on Monday at 11am in Penthouse Suite 19 called "Millennial Must Haves: A look at the key items and colors for Fall/Winter 2016/17."

"The Promostyl and LA Textile partnership is crucial for us as a global brand," says Jerome LaMaar, Trend Consultant for Promostyl Paris. "This show is very important as this is our connection to the West Coast of America. This partnership enables us to reach the clients that loves our product but may not have the time to make it to Paris. This show has the same quality as the international shows with a more applicable approach for all design industries."

This season, the LA Textile Show will be renewing its partnership with TEG International, who is sponsoring the LA Textile Lounge refreshments.They will also be presenting a seminar titled "Launching Your Line: From Inspiration through Production" on Wednesday at 1:00pm.

"TEG International is thrilled to be back at the Textile Show. It was a great success for us last season, and it proved to be a very effective event for us to reach our clients, the independent designers," says Jennifer Evans. "It is great to have a place we can connect with them directly, hear about their upcoming collections, and help them navigate the different production elements they are searching for."

Attendees and exhibitors are invited to enjoy complimentary rum cocktails courtesy of Hula Girl Cocktails at the LA Textile Tiki Bar on Monday-Wednesday from 3-5pm. It will be located in our newly renovated exhibit space outside of Penthouse Suite 19.

The Fall/Winter 16/17 edition of the Los Angeles International Textile Show will run Monday-Wednesday, September 28-30, 2015, in the Penthouse of the California Market Center.

About the Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) - LA Textile is the fashion industry's destination for premier textile, design and production resources. Offering hundreds of fabric selections and design services from around the world, the caliber of resources and fashion direction is presented with our Contemporary designer audience in mind. Our trend forum, co-curated by trend partner Promostyl, and complimentary seminar program are designed to inform and inspire. For more information, please visit www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile

California Market Center 2015/ 2016 Event Dates

2015 / 2016 MARKET DATES at CMC

2015 SEPTEMBER 27-29 | Sun-Tue       LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Fall Market 28-30 | Mon-Wed     LA TEXTILE SHOW | Fall/Winter 16/17 OCTOBER 05-07 | Mon-Wed     LA MAJORS MARKET | Spring 16 12-15 | Mon-Thu      LA FASHION MARKET | Spring 16 12-15 | Mon-Thu      LA KIDS MARKET | Spring 16 12-14 | Mon-Wed    SHAPE Athleisure + Lifestyle Tradeshow | Spring 16 12-14 | Mon-Wed    SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow | Spring 16 12-14 | Mon-Wed    TRANSIT | LA Shoe Show 19-20 | Mon-Tue      LA MEN'S MARKET 2016 JANUARY 11-14 | Mon-Thu      LA FASHION MARKET | Summer 16 11-14 | Mon-Thu      LA KIDS MARKET | Summer 16 + Pre-F/W 16 11-13 | Mon-Wed    SELECT Better & Contemporary Tradeshow 11-13 | Mon-Wed    SHAPE Athleisure + Lifestyle Tradeshow 11-13 | Mon-Wed    TRANSIT Shoe Show 28-01 | Thu-Tue      LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Winter Market 16 MARCH 14-17 | Mon-Thu      LA FASHION MARKET | Fall 16 14-17 | Mon-Thu      LA KIDS MARKET | Fall/Winter 16 14-16 | Mon-Wed    SELECT Better & Contemporary Tradeshow 14-16 | Mon-Wed    SHAPE Athleisure + Lifestyle Tradeshow 14-16 | Mon-Wed    TRANSIT Shoe Show TBD  |                    LA TEXTILE (LA Intl Textile Show) | Spring/Summer 17 TBD  |                    LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Spring Market 16 APRIL TBD  |                    LA MAJORS MARKET | Fall 16 JUNE 13-16 | Mon-Thu      LA FASHION MARKET | Fall II/Holiday 16 13-16 | Mon-Thu      LA KIDS MARKET | Fall/Winter 16 13-15 | Mon-Wed    SELECT Better & Contemporary Tradeshow 13-15 | Mon-Wed    SHAPE Athleisure + Lifestyle Tradeshow 13-15 | Mon-Wed    TRANSIT Shoe Show JULY 21-25 | Thu-Mon      LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Summer Market 16 AUGUST 01-04 | Mon-Thu      LA FASHION MARKET | Holiday/Resort 16 01-04 | Mon-Thu      LA KIDS MARKET | F/W 16 + Pre-Spring 17 01-03 | Mon-Wed    SELECT Better & Contemporary Tradeshow 01-03 | Mon-Wed    SHAPE Athleisure + Lifestyle Tradeshow 01-03 | Mon-Wed    TRANSIT Shoe Show SEPTEMBER TBD  |                    LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Fall Market 16 September 26-28, 2016 LA TEXTILE (LA Intl Textile Show) | Fall/Winter 17/18 OCTOBER 17-20 | Mon-Thu      LA FASHION MARKET | Spring 17 17-20 | Mon-Thu      LA KIDS MARKET | Spring/Summer 17 17-19 | Mon-Wed    SELECT Better & Contemporary Tradeshow 17-19 | Mon-Wed    SHAPE Athleisure + Lifestyle Tradeshow 17-19 | Mon-Wed    TRANSIT Shoe Show Note: All dates subject to change. Learn more about the California Market Center.

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Spring/Summer 2016 LA Kids Market at CMC

The Spring/Summer 2016 LA Kids Market will take place on the 6th floor A Wing of the California Market Center (CMC) August 3-6. Sunday, August 2nd will be open for showroom appointments. In addition to the debut of Spring 2016 lines, August Market will feature the opening of new showrooms, as well as the return of Kids Shoe Association.

Mayra's Collections, a new showroom, represents contemporary brands such as Mini Rodini, Akid, Young Soles, Rock Your Baby, Bang Bang Copenhagen, and more. "We received so many inquiries from stores on the West Coast needing more brands like ours," says Mayra Cano, Owner of Mayra's Collections. "It was something we knew we had to do. The CMC is the only place we would want to be showing. It's the best; there was never any other option for us."

Buyers cannot only expect to see new lines, but full, unedited collections of well-known and designer brands from across the world. For example, European showroom, Group Zannier, will be showing Spring/Summer 2016 collections of Catimini, 3Pommes, IKKS, Jean Bourget - as well as Junior Gaultier, Paul Smith Jr, Kenzo Kids, and Tartine et Chocolat.

"August Market is a major show for many reasons," says Stephanie LaRussa of Group Zannier. "The first is that being a European showroom, we begin our selling season early (July) and need to submit all orders for early production that begins in the Fall. The second is that we showcase our Spring/Summer collections, which are very important to our region where the warm-weather months dominate the colder ones."

In conjunction with LA Kids Market, the Kids Shoe Association (KSA) will return and host an incredible list of Kids footwear brands in one easy to shop location for buyers. KSA will take place on the 6th Floor C Wing Monday and Tuesday, August 3 and 4.

"We are looking forward to developing a regular customer base and their understanding that we will be here every Market, making it a destination show for their buying needs," says Kim Kenson of KSA. "The exhibitors loved the space and layout at the last Show, as did our retailers. We also had a significant number of cross-over buyers stop in from different markets taking place in the building."  

"Our hope is that these retailers take advantage of LAKM and KSA as a resource to find additional products and brands they can add to their merchandise assortment and increase their point of sale transactions," says Sandra Martinez of In Play Showroom. "In today's world, the consumer is looking for something fresh and new and I feel that the edition of KSA is the perfect opportunity to discover what that exactly that may be." 

In addition to footwear resources found in permanent showrooms throughout LA Kids Market, KSA will feature solid retuning brands- such as Saltwater Sandals, Skechers, JambuKD, Michael by Michael Kors, and Clarks Kids. Blowfish girls and Vince Camuto Kids will be joining the impressive roster as well.

LA Kids Market will take place Monday - Thursday, August 3-6, 2015 for the Spring/Summer 2016 Season.

About LA Kids Market - LA KIDS MARKET showcases the industry's top Kids & Maternity brands from around the globe. Located exclusively at the California Market Center (CMC), the LA KIDS MARKET is comprised of over 50 showrooms collectively representing over 800 brands, including the largest year-round collection of Contemporary, Made In LA, and European children's fashion lines in the nation, as well as a fast growing selection of gifts, toys, and lifestyle products.

Learn more about the California Market Center here on Apparel Search.

SHAPE Athleisure & Lifestyle Tradeshow June 2015

The second, expanded edition of SHAPE Athleisure & Lifestyle Tradeshow will take place Monday-Wednesday, June 8-10, 2015 at the California Market Center (CMC) in Downtown Los Angeles during LA Fashion Market. The Show will be in the 13th Floor Penthouse from 9a-5p on Monday and Tuesday, and 9a-4p on Wednesday.

The debut Show featured brands across the athleisure industry including yoga wear, cross fit gear, gym accessories, and legging companies. The second edition is organically expanding into other categories such as men's yoga apparel, intimate apparel, and women's swimwear including SHAPE's newest exhibitor wolven | threads.

An LA based athleisure brand, wolven | threads,  featuring yoga wear, swimwear, and accessories, will show at SHAPE for the first time. "Participating in SHAPE will allow for us to connect to buyers on a personal level," said Kiran Jade, Designer & Founder. "We are excited to have the opportunity to introduce our brand to buyers in person at SHAPE, and that we get to highlight our core values of sustainability and creativity to athleisure buyers."

In addition to wolven | threads, other exhibitors include organic activewear brand LVR Fashion; eco-friendly yogawear by Balini Sports; men's yoga apparel brand Bhujang Style; Electrix, LA-based activewear brand that uses recycled fabrics; activewear accessory brand Hip Appeal; sports bras by SWINN; handmade intimate apparel, cantiqLA; eco-activewear brand Cozy Orange; and more.

"We are looking forward to returning and meeting new buyers from boutiques and chain/department stores," says Dalma Pszotka of Cozy Orange. "As a new and growing company, we are mainly looking for new business at the show and hoping to see the variety of buyers who visit the CMC during LA Fashion Market. At SHAPE, we are able to get in front of the fashion/boutique audience, which is great since activewear is now part of everyday fashion."

SHAPE Tradeshow will take place Monday-Wednesday, June 8-10 at the CMC for the Fall 15 season. 

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Men's Market April 2015 at CMC

Los Angeles Men's Market - A Men's Trade Event - will return to the California Market Center (CMC) Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 & 8, 2015. With the show's continued success and growth, the Holiday 2015 Show is moving to the 93,000 sq. ft. Penthouse on the 13th floor of the CMC, with views overlooking downtown Los Angeles. "Building upon the success of our last show," says Kellen Roland, Founder of LA Men's Market, "we have moved the show to the 93,000 sq. ft. Penthouse of the CMC.   With our new home, we will be debuting a unique show environment.  This season, brands will find themselves grouped by aesthetic and category.  We are doing this to streamline the shopping experience for our buyers.  We also partnered with Om Nom Organics, Downtown Los Angeles' premier healthy mini market, to bring fresh and convenient goods to LA Men's Market in a pop up mini market on the show floor." The participating brands include 10 Deep, Apolis, Asics, B & O Play, Brixton, Clarks, Diamond Supply, G-Shock, Herschel Supply Co, Huf, I Love Ugly, Komono, Obey, ourCaste, Publish, Rains, Stance, Woolrich, Zanerobe, and over one hundred more. Top Men's showrooms such as, The NTWRK Agency, The Foundation and The Park will also be in attendance.   Roland also states, "LA Men's Market exclusively focuses on the Holiday and Summer seasons.  We have a clear point of difference when compared to the existing trade show landscape.  This season's show will feature industry leading menswear brands from the contemporary, lifestyle, footwear and action sports markets."  Key retailers who confirmed attendance to this season's show include Active Ride Shop, American Rag, Attic 2 Zoo, Conveyor, Crsvr, Hemingway & Pickett, Jack's Surfboards, LASC, Milkmade, Moose Limited, Pac Sun, Poketo, Revolve, Sun Diego, Tank Farm, Tilly's, The Well, Val Surf, Wasteland, Wildfang, Zappos, Zebra Club, and Zumiez. In addition, prominent brands are gearing up for the show and are ready to exhibit their Holiday 15 collections. "LA Men's Market is a great platform for us to showcase our Holiday collection," says Taylor Fisher of Herschel Supply Co. "The timing and atmosphere of the Show could not be better. We are able to see retailers in a fun and productive environment." Nikki Tran of Publish echoes the enthusiasm of the other participating brands. "We are excited to be part of LA Men's Market and could not have asked for a better show to showcase our Holiday 2015 collection," says Tran. "It allows us to reconnect with existing retailers and build new relationships. We are looking forward to another successful show with LA Men's Market." LA Men's Market will continue to partner with a curated selection of some of Downtown Los Angeles' finest culinary mainstays including Stumptown Coffee & Eggslut as well as Downtown hospitality & nightlife staple, The Standard, to provide complimentary perks such as daily breakfast and coffee and an opening night party to celebrate the expansion of the Show. The curated, two-day Market event will take place Tuesday-Wednesday, April 7 - 8, 2015 on the 13th Floor B-Wing Penthouse of the California Market Center from 10a-6p daily.

About LA Men's Market: LA Men's Market is a men's trade event where brands and buyers come together. We found our lane by focusing exclusively on the Summer and Holiday seasons. LA Men's Market takes place in Downtown Los Angeles, in the heart of the Fashion District. We proudly showcase the best menswear brands in Action Sports, Contemporary, Lifestyle, Streetwear and Footwear. You may also have interest in reading our previous blog post about LA Men's Market October 2014.

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Macy's, Continues Evolution with Changing Consumer Landscape

Merchandising and marketing to be restructured for single omnichannel view of business; Store and field organization adjustments supporting M.O.M. strategies; $140 million in savings to be reinvested primarily in technology, talent and business development.

Macy's, Inc. yesterday announced a series of initiatives to evolve its business model and invest in continued growth opportunities as consumers change the way they shop.  Actions include a restructuring of merchandising and marketing functions at Macy's and Bloomingdale's consistent with the company's omnichannel approach to retailing, as well as a series of adjustments to its field and store operations to increase productivity and efficiency.

With changes being announced yesterday, Macy's, Inc. will be increasing its workforce in some functions and locations while decreasing in others so all of the company's resources can be deployed for maximum results. In total, the Macy's, Inc. workforce is expected to remain at a level of approximately 175,000 associates.

Restructuring in Merchandising/Marketing:

Both Macy's and Bloomingdale's are restructuring their respective central merchandising and marketing functions so each brand can develop and present its assortments seamlessly across channels and provide a single omnichannel view in all product categories. Going forward, one unified merchandising and marketing organization - a hybrid of store and online buying - will support the entire Macy's business to encourage both store and digital growth. The same is true at Bloomingdale's. Previously, store and online assortments were bought and marketed by separate organizations at Macy's and at Bloomingdale's. These changes support continued growth and an enhanced shopping experience online and via mobile, as well as in stores. 

Simultaneously, Macy's will make selected changes to its merchandising-related functions in local districts (administrative grouping of Macy's stores) around the country as it continues to improve its ability to localize assortments by size, color, fabric weight, style, fit, category and brand. The company will discontinue district planner positions and reinvest in new regional teams devoted to specific themes of merchandise localization. These teams will intensify Macy's successful warm-weather strategies, as well as address topics such as meeting the needs of more traditional customers who live in northern climate zones, and better understand and support the diverse needs of multicultural customers. Macy's field team will continue to represent a significant competitive advantage in reacting quickly to changes in customer demand and in gaining market share.
These changes in merchandising and marketing are expected to affect approximately 115 associates in Macy's and Bloomingdale's central offices in New York City, as well as about 150 associates in local markets nationwide. The company is working to place as many affected associates as possible in other open positions.
Adjustments in Stores/Field
Macy's and Bloomingdale's are adjusting certain aspects of store and field operations and refocusing the staffing in each store location to facilitate growth, increase productivity and improve efficiency. Selling service and support is being modified to match business opportunity in each department. An average of two to three associates will be affected in each of Macy's and Bloomingdale's approximately 830 stores (out of an average workforce of approximately 150 associates in each store), for a total of about 2,200 affected associates nationwide. The company is working to place as many affected associates as possible in other open positions.
Also, two existing Macy's stores districts are being merged into nearby districts - thus reducing the ongoing number of stores districts to 58 from the current 60.
Growth Investments Planned for 2015
The company will reinvest savings from merchandising, marketing, store and field initiatives so it can continue to invest for growth as it focuses its resources and molds its business model around emerging customer preferences. Plans for 2015 include:

• Creating a team within the company to explore potential opportunities for a Macy's off-price business. While this exploration is in its early stages, the company believes that Macy's omnichannel infrastructure and insight could lead to innovative ways to deliver value to additional segments of the customer marketplace.

• Continued progress in digital retailing, including further developing the technology, speed and customer experience of macys.com and bloomingdales.com as they are accessed via desktop, smartphones, tablets and apps. In 2015, Macy's is expected to grow its San Francisco-based digital technology organization by hiring more than 150 people.
• Advancements in business systems and information technology, including security infrastructure, to deliver the information and functionality required to support a growing Omnichannel business.
• Increasing direct-to-consumer fulfillment capacity in every full-line Macy's and Bloomingdale's store and at the five existing dedicated fulfillment centers located in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Tennessee and West Virginia. In addition, as many as 1,500 new year-round and seasonal associates will be hired this year at a new 1.3 million-square-foot direct-to-consumer fulfillment center now being built in Tulsa County, OK. Initial operations at the Tulsa facility are expected to begin in April 2015, with a total workforce of more than 2,500 associates (1,500 year-round associates and more than 1,000 holiday seasonal associates) expected in future years as the fulfillment center reaches full capacity.
• Opening new Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bloomingdale's Outlet stores as opportunities arise in new and existing markets. New stores to be opened in fall 2015, as previously announced, include a Macy's in Ponce, PR, which will employ about 275 associates, as well as a new Bloomingdale's in Honolulu, with an expected workforce of 250 associates. 

Store Closings/Openings

The company announced two new stores yesterday:

• A three-story Bloomingdale's of 150,000 square feet will be added in an expansion of Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Center in San Jose, CA. The all-new Bloomingdale's store is expected to open in fall 2017 and employ an estimated 250 associates. Westfield Valley Fair's current anchors include a Macy's women's store, a Macy's men's/home store and a Nordstrom. This will be Bloomingdale's third store in northern California, joining Westfield San Francisco Centre in downtown San Francisco (opened in 2006) and Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto (originally opened in 1996 with a new replacement store opened in October 2014).
• Macy's will build a new 155,000-square-foot store on two levels to replace its existing 136,000-square-foot Westfield Century City location in Los Angeles, CA, which was opened in 1976. The existing Macy's will be closed in January 2016 and razed to accommodate new development in the mall. The all-new Macy's, expected to open in November 2016, will be built in a highly visible location along Santa Monica Boulevard. Westfield Century City also includes an existing Bloomingdale's store which will be completely remodeled in 2016 and connected to new development in the mall.

Seven other new Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores are currently planned and/or under construction, as previously announced.

• New Macy's stores will be opening in:
  • Plaza Del Caribe, Ponce, PR (150,000 square feet; to open in fall 2015; approximately 275 associates);
  • Ka Makana Ali'i, Kapolei, HI (103,000 square feet; to open in fall 2016; approximately 180 associates).
  • Mall at Miami Worldcenter, Miami, FL (195,000 square feet; to open in fall 2017; approximately 150 associates).
• New Bloomingdale's stores will be opening in:
  • Ala Moana, Honolulu, HI (167,000 square feet; to open in fall 2015; approximately 250 associates);
  • Mall at Miami Worldcenter, Miami, FL (120,000 square feet; to open in fall 2017; approximately 225 associates).

In addition, new Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores are planned to open in Al Maryah Central in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2018 under license agreements with Al Tayer Group.

The company also is announcing that it will close the following 14 Macy's stores (out of a current total of about 790 Macy's stores) in early spring 2015. Final clearance sales will begin on Monday, Jan. 12 and run for between eight to 12 weeks.

• Metro Center, Phoenix, AZ (107,000 square feet; opened in 1973; 88 associates);
• Cupertino Square Mall, Cupertino, CA (177,000 square feet; opened in 1997; 111 associates);
• Promenade (main store), Woodland Hills, CA (192,000 square feet; opened in 1993; 112 associates);
• Promenade (furniture gallery), Woodland Hills, CA (81,000 square feet; opened in 1993; 19 associates);
• Gulf View Square, Port Richey, FL (84,000 square feet; opened in 1981; 78 associates);
• Northland Center, Southfield, MI (504,000 square feet; opened in 1954; 170 associates);
• Wendover, Greensboro, NC (141,000 square feet; opened in 2002; 83 associates);
• Ledgewood Mall, Ledgewood, NJ (73,000 square feet; opened in 1994; 79 associates);
• ShoppingTown Mall, DeWitt, NY (120,000 square feet; opened in 1993; 94 associates);
• Rotterdam Square, Schenectady, NY (120,000 square feet; opened in 1995; 98 associates);
• Kingsdale Shopping Center, Columbus, OH (108,000 square feet; opened in 1970; 115 associates);
• Richmond Town Square, Richmond Heights, OH (165,000 square feet; opened in 1998; 105 associates);
• Upper Valley Mall, Springfield, OH (156,000 square feet; opened in 1971; 79 associates);
• Southland Mall, Memphis, TN (150,000 square feet; opened in 1966; 112 associates).

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Summer 2015 LA Fashion Market

Summer 2015 LA Fashion Market will take place at the California Market Center (CMC) from Sunday, January 11, 2015- Wednesday, January 14, 2015. CMC showrooms featuring apparel, accessories, lifestyle, LA Kids Market and more will be open beginning, Sunday January 11. Tradeshows featured at LA Fashion Market will open Monday, January 12, 2015 at SELECT Better Contemporary Tradeshow, TRANSIT Shoe Show, and KSA, the new Kids Shoe Show.

"January Fashion Market is the key destination for buyers looking for summer lines and trends," says CMC Events Director Brittany Carr.  "What makes the CMC unique for buyers is its comprehensive array of resources, covering every market segment from children's to updated, from men's and women's contemporary apparel to footwear, from gifts & lifestyle resources to stylish home furnishings & decor.  Additionally, the CMC's new partnership with KSA Kids Shoe Show this Market expands the selection of kids resources at the CMC, further cementing our LA Kids Market as the kidswear industry's most important marketplace on the West Coast."

Also new to the CMC is FRNCH showroom, a Parisian-inspired collection providing a unique style, contemporary yet easy-to-wear pieces. Simon Jin, CEO of FRNCH, says that in order to launch their new line, "we needed a solid and major location with a good exposure to start fresh. The CMC is a prominent and well-known building where we would like to put strong foundations for our business."

Other new resources that can be found throughout CMC showrooms this Market include Maiden, Bobo Designs, California Style, Gypsy Soule, Hedgren, Lva Scarves, Cristina Gravidi, Jade, 209 West, Moon & Sky, Belcho USA, Wear Mens, Jachs Girlfriend New York, Spharell We Are, Eon Paris, Romy and Ray, Tammy and Benjamin, Les Petits Carreaux, Black Kaviar, Two Angle, Post Game, Bass, PSSPRT, DFYNT, Quintin Co., Gods & Generals, Cloud Nine, Midori, Les Paris Petite, A. Maglia, WAPI, Lindi, Z Concept, Alice Barnabe, Jane Yoo, Jessamine, Maati, Vine Street, Natalia Sabe, Maude and more.                      

In addition to new resources, this LA Fashion Market will also feature many returning, established brands at SELECT Better Contemporary Tradeshow. Featured in the Fashion Theater, Monday-Wednesday, buyers can expect to find lines such as Brazilian designer, Marcia Moran; Northern California based jewelry designer, Leslie Francesca; women's leather accessories and handbags, Hobo Bags; leading cashmere brand, Magaschoni; luxe boots and heels by Bettye Muller; one-of-a-kind natural gemstones and organic fossil jewelry by Krysia Renau. Buyer favorite, Marcia Moran, has been participating in SELECT since 2011 and will be giving away a pair of beautiful, druzy earrings to a buyer each day during the Show.

TRANSIT, LA's longest running footwear Show, will take place in the Penthouse, Monday-Wednesday, and showcase both emerging labels and renowned brands such as Seychelles, Steve Madden, Chinese Laundry, Jeffrey Campbell, BC Footwear, Frye Company, Lucky Brand, Dolce Vita, Vince Camuto, Andre Assous, Chelsea Crew, Adam Tucker, MIA Shoes, MTNG and more.

MTNG has been participating in TRANSIT for 3 years and will be introducing a new lifestyle brand, WE ARE UNITED, at the Show. "Five shows a year keeps us in front of our California customers with regularity," says Todd Beeman, VP Sales for the brand."It also provides a good opportunity for future and immediate business based on timing of shows." MTNG will also be giving away a free pair of shoes daily to buyers who attend TRANSIT.

Additional resources coming in March include a new athletic and leisure apparel Show, called SHAPE, to coincide with LA Fashion Market, March 15-18, as well as the return of LA Men's Market, April 7-8, the successful men's contemporary and premium streetwear Show, and other special events that will be announced at a later time.

Next week's LA Fashion Market dates at the CMC are Sunday-Wednesday, January 11-14, 2015 from 9a-6p daily for the Summer 15 season. The following show dates will be Sunday-Wednesday, March 15-18, 2015.

About LA Fashion Market- Five times a year, buyers from around the globe flock to the CMC to view the season's newest collections presented by thousands of brands at LA Fashion Market. From apparel and accessories to gifts and lifestyle collections, the product array at the CMC is unmatched on the West Coast, catering to every price point and market niche. Collections are presented throughout hundreds of permanent showrooms and tradeshow areas featured throughout the CMC. For more information visit

www.californiamarketcenter.com/fashion.