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/planning/calendar/magic-market-week/seminar/2014-02-17 for the full schedule of events.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Ethical Sourcing 2.0: What's Next?
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S231
Following the tragedies in Bangladesh factories, this session will discuss what companies both large and small are doing today and planning for tomorrow to support Ethical Sourcing.
MODERATOR:
Julia K. Hughes, PRESIDENT, US FASHION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
SPEAKERS:
Clay Hickson, SR. DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE ACCREDITED PRODUCTION (WRAP)
Edward Hertzman, FOUNDER & PUBLISHER, SOURCING JOURNAL
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The Ins & Outs of Current Trade Negotiations: From TPP to AGOA and Europe
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
The continuing negotiations for TPP, updates and renewals for current agreements such as AGOA and the launch of new trade negotiations with Europe will all have a profoud impact on the apparel sourcing world over the next five to ten years. This session will focus on "what you need to know" as you manage your current and future sourcing matrix.
MODERATOR:
Julia K. Hughes, PRESIDENT, US FASHION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
SPEAKERS:
Sylvia Reyes, APPAREL & TEXTILES DIRECTOR, USA, PROEXPORT COLOMBIA
Steve DiBlasi, VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL SOURCING, LANIER CLOTHES
Stefanie Rotta, SENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SOURCING OPERATIONS, URBN (URBAN OUTFITTERS)
Denim Wins A Battle: An Update on Exporting U.S. Jeans & Import Issues
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S224
In April 2013, the EU increased duty rates on U.S. made women’s denim by about 200%, greatly impacting sales. In December, 2013, the U.S. law firm, STR, on behalf of HUDSON JEANS, was tasked with reversing this ruling and re-opening Europe to luxury U.S. made denim. Hear why the U.S. luxury denim market was targeted, the story behind reversing this ruling, the future of U.S. exports to Europe and how to protect your imports.MODERATOR:
Tom Travis, MANAGING PARTNER, SANDLER, TRAVIS & ROSENBERGSPEAKERS:
Deborah Greaves, CEO, LABEL LAW, PLC & FORMER SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL, TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANS
Ilse Metchek, CEO, CALIFORNIA FASHION ASSOCIATION
Inspire Change: Fashion's Global Impact
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S224
Want to do more than change fashion trends? Brands linked to charitable works and Fair Trade initiatives not only improve our lives but are also successful! Companies, both small and large, in our industry are raising awareness and taking action to improve conditions of workers and communities living in poverty. Speakers from varied backgrounds have united in inspiring change. Take part in this inspirational workshop which will teach you how to impact your world.
MODERATOR:
Barbara Ende, PRESIDENT, SYCAMORE MARKETING GROUPSPEAKERS:
Jeanine Ballone, SENIOR DIRECTOR, PVH & FOUNDER, ZEROTOHERO.ORG
Evie Evangelou, PRESIDENT, FASHION-4-DEVELOPMENT
Matt Reynolds, PRESIDENT/CO-FOUNDER, INDIGENOUS.COM
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Reaching & Keeping Consumers in the Digital Age
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S224
Join the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) as it explores successful strategies to increase your sales online through enhanced visual engagement, a more interactive shopping experience and reducing returns. You won’t want to miss this important session!
MODERATOR:
Matt Priest, PRESIDENT, FOOTWEAR DISTRIBUTORS & RETAILERS OF AMERICA (FDRA)
SPEAKERS:
David Benattar, CEO, ANTEBELLUM
Nick End, FOUNDER & CXO, SHOEFITR
Beth Goldstein, FASHION FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY ANALYST, The NPD GROUP
From Shore to Shore: Making It in the US
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
As the market and consumer demand grows for American made fashion at both the artisanal/luxury and the mass marketplaces, the revival and expansion of small to major manufacturing opportunities continues to expand. From New York City to L.A. and everywhere in-between, factories, workshops and artisans are manufacturing fashion, accessories and footwear right here at home. Our panel will be drawn from government agencies to factory owners and buyers as we explore the options in this interactive session.
MODERATOR:
Barbara Ende, PRESIDENT, SYCAMORE MARKETING GROUP INC.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:
Kelli Bernard, DEPUTY MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
SPEAKERS:
Marisa Fumei-South, PRESIDENT, TWO-ONE-TWO NEW YORK
Crystal Button, VP, GLOBAL SOURCING & TECHNICAL DESIGN, OSP GROUP
Yvonne Saline, VP, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & QA, PACSUN
Matt Brodrick, CO-FOUNDER, FREENOTE CLOTH
Christina Lovejoy, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, 1928 JEWELRY CO.
Active/Sport to Fashion: Innovative Sourcing Strategies, New Fabrics & Technologies
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
What is fashion in today’s active lifestyle world? Yoga wear doubles as weekend wear, innovative fabrics developed for sport apparel entering the world of design and fashion, fashion firms launching active apparel, etc. Sourcing for this new “fashion era” is in constant flux and revolutionizing how we view the supply chain.
MODERATOR:
Katherine Stein, DIRECTOR, INT'L BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-SOFTLINES, SGS CONSUMER TESTING SERVICE-SOFTLINES
SPEAKERS:
Big Tony Alverez, SR. DIRECTOR COMPLIANCE/GLOBAL LOGISTICS/INT'L DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS, VOLCOM
Barbara McAndrews, Legal Council, QUIKSILVER
Claire Ortiz, CEO, ORTIZ INDUSTRY INC.
Faking It Is Not In Fashion: The Impact of Counterfeiting Fashion
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S224
Walk down any street in any major global city and you’ll find knock-offs of major luxury brands. We’re all tempted to purchase them but...the impact on global trade, design protection, worker’s lives in sweatshops, illegal money laundering and even financing of terrorism is enormous. At the end of the day, this impacts all of our lives. Join this amazing panel as they lay out the reasons why buying fakes is just not in.
MODERATOR:
David M. Spooner, USFIA WASHINGTON COUNSEL, SQUIRE SANDERS
SPEAKERS:
Nick Chan, PARTNER, SQUIRE SANDERS, HONG KONG
Deborah Greaves, CEO LABEL LAW PLC & FORMER SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL, TRUE
Partnering: Dynamic Sourcing Strategy
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
An interesting new strategy is popping up across the apparel sourcing landscape focusing on various types of partnership opportunities. Major branded companies are linking their sourcing programs to allow private label merchandise production for key retail clients to “piggy back” at factories. Licensing companies are partnering with major factory groups internationally for production and global distribution and brands and retailers partnering with factory owners to manage product quality and risk.
MODERATOR:
Barbara Ende, PRESIDENT, SYCAMORE MARKETING GROUP INC.
SPEAKERS:
Bryan Riviere, VP, SOURCING, LEVI STRAUSS
Crystal Button, VP, GLOBAL SOURCING & TECHNICAL DESIGN, OSP GROUP
Richard Sutton, PRESIDENT, LT APPAREL