CMC 2015 LA Majors Market and LA Textile Show Dates

CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER ANNOUNCES 2015 LA MAJORS MARKET AND LA TEXTILE SHOW DATES

WHAT: California Market Center announces dates for 2015 LA Majors Market and LA International Textile Show (Spring/Summer 2016), in addition to other Markets & Tradeshows, including LA Fashion Market, LA Kids Market, SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow, TRANSIT LA Shoe Show, and LA Gift & Home Market. WHO: California Market Center is the hub of the style industries in Los Angeles, located in the heart of downtown's Fashion District. As home to a mix of premier Fashion, Textile, Gift and Home Decor resources found throughout hundreds of permanent showrooms, the CMC offers a true lifestyle marketplace that is unparalleled on the West Coast and is open year-round to the trade. As one of LA's leading event venues, the CMC is host to an annual calendar of industry-renowned Markets, Tradeshows and special events. WHY: The CMC is announcing confirmed 2015 Markets & Tradeshows dates so that buyers & vendors may start planning travel and exhibit space. WHEN:  JANUARY 11-14 | Sun-Wed LA FASHION MARKET | Summer 15 11-14 | Sun-Wed LA KIDS MARKET | Summer 15 + Pre-F/W 15 12-14 | Mon-Wed SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow | Summer 15 12-14 | Mon-Wed TRANSIT | LA Shoe Show 21-26 | Wed-Mon LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Winter Market 15 MARCH 02-04 | Mon-Wed LA International Textile Show | Spring/Summer 16 15-18 | Sun-Wed LA FASHION MARKET | Fall 15 15-18 | Sun-Wed LA KIDS MARKET | Fall/Winter 15 16-18 | Mon-Wed SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow | Fall 15 16-18 | Mon-Wed TRANSIT | LA Shoe Show 29-31 | Sun-Tue LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Spring Market APRIL 07-09 | Tue-Thu LA MAJORS MARKET | Fall 15 JUNE 7-10 | Sun-Wed LA FASHION MARKET | Fall II/Holiday 15 7-10 | Sun-Wed LA KIDS MARKET | Fall/Winter 15 8-10 | Mon-Wed SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow | Fall II/Holiday 15 8-10 | Mon-Wed TRANSIT | LA Shoe Show JULY 15-20 | Wed-Mon LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Summer Market 15 AUGUST 02-05 | Sun-Wed LA FASHION MARKET | Holiday/Resort 15 02-05 | Sun-Wed LA KIDS MARKET | F/W 15 + Pre-Spring 16 03-05 | Mon-Wed SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow | Holiday/Resort 15 03-05 | Mon-Wed TRANSIT | LA Shoe Show SEPTEMBER 27-29 | Sun-Wed LA GIFT & HOME MARKET | Fall Market 15 OCTOBER 05-07 | Mon-Wed LA MAJORS MARKET | Spring 16 11-14 | Sun-Wed LA FASHION MARKET | Spring 16 11-14 | Sun-Wed LA KIDS MARKET | Spring/Summer 16 12-14 | Mon-Wed SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow | Spring 16 12-14 | Mon-Wed TRANSIT | LA Shoe Show Note: All dates subject to change.

WHERE: California Market Center (CMC), 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90079 MORE INFORMATION: www.californiamarketcenter.com | 213.630.3600

K-Way Collaboration with Abercrombie & Fitch

The internationally acclaimed outerwear brand K-Way, announced today the launch of an exclusive collaboration with renowned American retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch. K-Way’s esteemed and trusted outerwear will combine with Abercrombie & Fitch’s authentic style to offer up to 25 unique jackets across Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids.

The K-Way with Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids collections will feature K-Way’s trademark packable jackets infused with Abercrombie & Fitch’s classic, contemporary style. The jackets will come in the same waterproof, windproof and breathable nylon material that K-Way is internationally respected for and will feature a color and pattern mix to match A&F’s seasonal assortment.

Matt Feigin, Brand Manager for K-Way stated - “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with such an iconic American brand. K-Way is known worldwide for our superior-quality essential jackets and we felt strongly that Abercrombie & Fitch’s unmistakable All-American style made this the perfect partnership.”

“We know that our consumer will love the K-Way collection for its reputable brand quality and distinctive style,” said Gillian Galner, Group Vice President of Abercrombie & Fitch. “We can’t wait to add the exclusive patterns and color palettes we designed with K-Way to our fall assortment.”

The K-Way with Abercrombie & Fitch collection will be available online at www.abercrombie.com and in global Flagship stores starting today with prices ranging from $54 - $250, K-Way with abercrombie kids will follow in September.

Thank you for taking the time to read our children's outerwear 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.

Liya Kebede on Red Carpet at Venice Film Festival

Liya Kebede in occasion of the opening ceremony of Venice film festival wore Strapless tulle black gown with chiffon feathers embellishing the corset by Alberta Ferretti.

365 Style Released Today

We wanted to share with you a sneak peek from Nicky Hilton’s first book, 365 Style! Just in case you did not receive your copy yet, here are Nicky Hilton’s Top 5 Fall Accessories:

Boy Boots-  “A distressed, worn-in look excudes tough-chic to me, and the lower heel height makes it easy to run to wherever I might need to be while being dressed up just enough”

Loafers- “Comfortable and chic, loafers are a great shoe style that works for a variety of occasions….They work with skirts, dresses, leather pants, jeans, cords – the list goes on and on –providing unlimited wardrobe options to go with your fabulous feet.”

Scarves- “Scarves are an incredibly easy way to instantly amp up, polish and tie together your ensemble.”

Crossbody bag- “Functional and fashionable, a crossbody bag ensures that we can bring all our must-haves and might-want-to-haves along, for whatever the day might bring.”

Large Envelope Clutch- “Sleek and chic, a large envelope clutch is the perfect item for just about every occasion. It can add a great pop of color to a monochromatic look or complete an ensemble because it’s that perfect goes-with-it-all accent.”

These 5 accessories are part of her 3-6-5 rule formula for creating a signature style:

• Consider the 3 main aspects of your lifestyle (i.e. work, nights out, weekends)
• Choose 6 staple items of clothing
• Identify 5 essential accessories

365 Style by Nicky Hilton

*Releases September 2^nd with Harlequin, $21.95

**You can purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, or visit www.nickyhilton.com

Nicky Hilton's new book, 365 Style,  is a go-to fashion guide full of fashion tips and tricks acquired during her many years in the fashion industry - on and off the red carpet. Curated in scrapbook form, 365 Style shares with readers not only how to dress like her, but Nicky’s tried and true methods for drawing inspiration from daily life, enabling readers to find their own personal style.

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Alessandra Ambrosio at Venice Film Festival

Alessandra Ambrosio, in occasion of the premiere of the movie 'La rancon de la gloire' di Xavier Beauvois wore a silk cady strapless dress by Alberta Ferretti.

The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the Lido, Venice, Italy. Screenings take place in the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi and in other venues nearby. It is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals and is part of the Venice Biennale (Italian Biennale di Venezia), for over a century one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world (founded in 1895).

Alessandra Ambrosio at Venice Film Festival

Alessandra Ambrosio, in occasion of the premiere of the movie 'La rancon de la gloire' di Xavier Beauvois wore a silk cady strapless dress by Alberta Ferretti.

The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the Lido, Venice, Italy. Screenings take place in the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi and in other venues nearby. It is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals and is part of the Venice Biennale (Italian Biennale di Venezia), for over a century one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world (founded in 1895).

Alessandra Ambrosio at Venice Film Festival

Alessandra Ambrosio, in occasion of the premiere of the movie 'La rancon de la gloire' di Xavier Beauvois wore a silk cady strapless dress by Alberta Ferretti.

The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the Lido, Venice, Italy. Screenings take place in the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi and in other venues nearby. It is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals and is part of the Venice Biennale (Italian Biennale di Venezia), for over a century one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world (founded in 1895).

Alessandra Ambrosio at Venice Film Festival

Alessandra Ambrosio, in occasion of the premiere of the movie 'La rancon de la gloire' di Xavier Beauvois wore a silk cady strapless dress by Alberta Ferretti.

The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the Lido, Venice, Italy. Screenings take place in the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi and in other venues nearby. It is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals and is part of the Venice Biennale (Italian Biennale di Venezia), for over a century one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world (founded in 1895).

Nieves Alvarez on Red Carpet in Venice

Nieves Alvarez in occasion of opening ceremony of Venice film festival wore  a fuchsia silk faille gown by Alberta Ferretti.

Costance Jablonsky on Red Carpet at Venice Film Festival

Costance Jablonsky in occasion of opening ceremony of Venice film festival wore an asymmetrical pale pink tulle gown with sequin inserts and tulle cut out by Alberta Ferretti.