Fashion Digest Newsletter 

Issue 15 - April 6th, 2012 
In This Issue
Recent Event Coverage: Guatemala Seminar
Recent Event Coverage: Brand Identity Seminar
Member News
CFA in the News

 

Upcoming  Events: 

 

Apr 10: Mayor's Office - Discussion re: "Made in L.A." program

 

Apr 11: West Coast Manufacturing Conference / Biltmore Hotel  (more info) 

 

Apr 11: CFA/FIHRA Orange County Chapter Meeting / at FIDM Irvine (more info) 

 

Apr 17: Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) Board Meeting

 

Apr 19: Vernon Chamber of Commerce & Wells Fargo Seminar - Moderator: CFA: "Do You Know Where Your Brand Might Be"? / Tratorria No 25 (more info) 

 

Apr 19: Webinar: Moss Adams LLP / Spotlight Series Webcast for Apparel & Footwear Industry (more info) 

 

Apr 26: Webinar: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. / Textile & Apparel Rules of Origin: In Which Nation Was Transformation?  (more info) 

 

Apr 26-28:  Peru International Trade Show for Fashion

 

Apr 28: Woodbury University's 48th Annual Fashion Show Benefit: "A Creative Mash-up of Music & Fashion" / Millennium Biltmore Hotel

 

May 2: Webinar: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. / Customs Duty Drawback: Identifying & Receiving Duty, Taxes, and Fee Refunds (more info) 

 

May 2: Webinar: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. / Overview of Major Trends in the U.S. Apparel Market & Outlook for the Future (more info)  

 

May 3: The Professional's Club ('TPC') Networking Event / Rivera  

 

May 4: CFA Presentation / Washington DC / World's "Fair Use" Day

 

May 5: Otis College Scholarship Benefit & Fashion Show

 

May 15: CFA / 'Market Tuesday' Seminar / "Social media - a Vital Tool for Retailing" / CMC

 

May 24: Santa Monica College LA MODE 2012 / CMC


For more information of all events, please contact the CFA office. 

 
  
Guatemala Seminar - Los Angeles International Textile Show - March 27th
The Guatemala Trade Office hosted a seminar at the Los Angeles International Textile Show: "Why Guatemala? The Duty Free Sourcing Hub". The California Fashion Association ('CFA') organized the seminar; it included a renowned panel of Guatemala's industry leaders and CFA experts regarding the supply chain of services available from Guatemala. The panel, moderated by Walter Wilhelm, Chairman of Walter Wilhelm Associates, discussed speed-to-market from Guatemala's fashion-garment industry, among other benefits to sourcing from Guatemala. Guatemala plays a key role in CAFTA sourcing, and is the 'hub' for all supply chain requirements in the region, including garment testing.  
       
Panel:  Tony Malouf, CEO, Tejidos Corporativos; Sergio De La Torre, Guatemala Minister of Economy; Carlos Arias, CEO, Denimatrix Guatemala; Enrique Segarra, CEO, Accessorios Textiles; Vincent Iacopella, Managing Director, The Janel Group; Gabrielle Sempietro, Associate, Walter Wilhelm Associates

 

 For more information regarding Guatemala, contact:

JOSE. R. GUEVARA, Trade Commissioner, US West Coast Office

US & Canada: (877) 249-1247 Cell: (213) 610-5017  

 
Brand Identity Seminar -Los Angeles International Textile Show- March 28th
The CFA hosted a seminar entitled "Maximize and Expand Your Brand Identity Using Licensing, TV/Film, Video Games, & Digital Media" at the Los Angeles International Textile Show. Ilse Metchek, CFA President, made a brief visual presentation on Intellectual Property Rights, and moderated the panel. Industry experts included, Staci Riordan of Fox Rothschild LLP, Moshe Tsabag of Velvet Heart, and Todd Kaufman of Beanstalk Brand Management.


 
Member News
CFA Member Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) Names Avedis Seferian as New President and CEO 

Avedis H. Seferian, currently the Vice President of Compliance and Administration for Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) was named President and Chief Executive Officer by WRAP's Board of Directors following a three month national search.

"Mr. Seferian's experience at WRAP over the past seven years coupled with his leadership skills and educational background made him the best choice for the Board," said Charles C. Masten, Chairman of the Board.  Mr. Seferian succeeds Mr. Stephen Jesseph as CEO. Mr. Jesseph retired in December 2011. Click here for more information.
 
CFA In The News

AS SEEN IN: California Apparel News - April 3, 2012

AS SEEN IN: California Apparel News - March 30, 2012
CIT, CFA, Apparel-Industry Leaders Discuss Fashion's Hollywood Opportunity