The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) will again partner with SOURCING at MAGIC, the largest and most comprehensive sourcing event in North America. Offering unmatched access to over 40 countries representing the world’s most important markets, SOURCING at MAGIC showcases more than 800 apparel, accessories and footwear resources, conveniently merchandised by country and category: contract and original design manufacturers; fabric, trim and component suppliers; and service and technology providers.
In addition to visiting our booth in the Sourcing Resources Center--where you can chat with our staff about trade policy questions and learn more about membership and our events--we hope you'll also join us at the seminars throughout the week. You can find select seminars featuring USFIA and our members below, or visit www.magiconline.com/sourcing for a full schedule of events.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Denim Made in the Americas: Creative + Sustainable + Innovative
Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, Level 2, Room S231
Denim is one of the leading product categories in apparel and one of the most interesting when it comes to sourcing innovations. As we seek to move production closer to end-markets, denim brands continue to move production to the Americas, where efficiencies, fashion creativity, and sustainable production options are leading the global evolution.
Moderator:
Edward Hertzman, Editor, SOURCING JOURNAL
Panelists:
Rolando Sierra, Latin America Director, JEANOLOGIA
Vasco Pizarro, Marketing Director, PIZARRO
Kutay Saritosun, Senior Marketing Executive, ISKO
Peter Kim, CEO & Founder, HUDSON JEANS
Jeff Shafer, Founder, AGAVE DENIM & BLUER
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Looking Forward: From the Western Hemipshre to Africa: Pros & Cons
Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, Level 2, Room S231
Shifting your sourcing strategy, reducing regional presence, uping the social and environmental options...as your company looks to evolve your sourcing footprint, our panel will share the challenges and benefits of various global options. Update your team on U.S. trade preference programs and look at the impact of reshoring on the apparel supply chain.
Moderator:
Julia K. Hughes, President, U.S. FASHION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Panelists:
Bill McRaith, Chief Supply Chain Officer, PVH
Steven DiBlasi, VP Global Sourcing & Product Development, LANIER CLOTHES
Tom Travis, Managing Partner, SANDLER TRAVIS & ROSENBERG
Monday, August 18, 2014
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) Presents: Footwear Trade, Classification, & Customization: Understanding Your Footwear Duty Profile
Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall Level 2, Room S224
With over 150 footwear classifications and more than 15 pending or current free trade agreements and duty preference programs, how on earth does a footwear company manage its duty profile? Learn directly from industry experts as FDRA hosts this interactive footwear sample review and update on trade agreements and their impact on footwear duties. Want a real-time classification of your samples? Bring them to the session for a quick and definitive review and walk out with duty clarity and tangible savings.
Speakers:
Greg Tunney, President & CEO, RG BARRY BRANDS
John Pellegrini, FDRA & USFIA Customs Counsel, MCGUIRE WOODS LLP
Matt Priest, President, FDRA
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Cheaper Is Not Enough: Sourcing for an Accountable Future
Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
Fast fashion, low-cost "disposable" fashion, and apparel production worldwide comes at a price to the planet and the people who are working int he factories. When is "chasing the cheapest" factory price going to evolve, and how? Relaying the message to the consumer and engaging them int he movement is key. Brands and major retailers the world over are looking at how they can improve, change, and innovate their supply chains to work toward an affordable yet accountable fashion industry.
Moderator:
Karen Kyllo, Vice Preisdent, SGS CONSUMER TESTING SERVICE
Panelists:
Bill McRaith, Chief Supply Chain Officer, PVH
Mary Cally, Director of Manufacturing & Sourcing, KAHN LUCAS
Clay Hickson, Director of Strategy & Business Development, WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE ACCREDITED PRODUCTION (WRAP)
Nadiyah Spencer Bradshaw, BRADSHAW CONSULTING GROUP (Sourcing Consultant to SUNO NY)
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Denim: Trends for the World's Favorite Fashion
Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
Join Cotton Inc. and explore the latest in denim trends, showing us where the world's most loved fashion category will be heading this year. From new fabric and dye innovations to the latest in styling, discover where denim is headed.
Moderator:
David Early, Senior Director of Supply Chain Marketing/Global Supply Chain Marketing Division, COTTON INC.
Panelists:
Abigail Cook, Fashion Trend Forecaster/Denim Specialist, COTTON INC.
Shanna McKinnon, DENIMHUNT.COM