on Apr 10th, 2007Los Angeles Fashion Resources and Business Assistance
The following is a list of Fashion resources in the LA area
Business Services
Fashion Business Inc (501c3) provides the fashion industry with the resources and training, to support its growth and profitability. The FBI offers targeted business education, sourcing, networking opportunities, marketing and consulting services through its resource center and business partnerships. Some of the Services available are:
• Professional development, mentoring, business and management training to owners of apparel businesses.
• Opportunities for networking and introductions to industry services, resources, suppliers and products.
• Support and reinforcement of downtown Los Angeles as the center of the Apparel Industry in Southern California through real estate location services.
The Historic Downtown Retail Project provides FREE retail consulting services to any businesses wishing to locate or expand within the project area.
Services Include
• Business location / site selection
• Loan packaging and placement
• Market assessment
• Business consulting and training
Industry Associations
The California Fashion Association (CFA) is a non-profit organization established to provide information for business expansion and growth to California’s apparel and textile industries.
• To provide a forum for industry networking
• To provide information about labor law compliance
• To promote the application of apparel related technology and advanced education
• To outline global sourcing options
• To define a positive image of and economic impact for the Apparel and Textile Industry
Fashion Group International FGI is a global, non-profit, professional organization with 5000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home. They promote educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses through the creation and awarding of scholarships; establishment of internship programs; provision of career counseling services
Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) is a membership-based group of professionals engaged in textile sales, manufacturing, related products and services to the apparel industry.
Garment Contractor Association of Southern California has always been to provide education in promoting the highest quality of workmanship and business practices to contribute to the viability of our domestic garment and sewn products manufacturing industry, as well as to enhance its reputation. They have a searchable production resources database here
Business Improvement District
LA Fashion District located in downtown Los Angeles. The LA Fashion District spans 90 blocks and is the hub of the apparel industry on the West Coast. Retailers, wholesale buyers, designers, stylists, students, shoppers and residents all converge here.
They have a searchable database of businesses in the area here
Sourcing
Garment Manufacturers and Contractors Database This database contains the following information such as e.g. manufacturer, contractor, subcontractor, jobber, cutter in the LA area. As well as address a contact information.
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