March 2022 Conference Recap
DAY 1
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
MORNING TOURS-
8:45 AM Welcome Andy Ward & Lisa Kesselman
9:00 AM to 9:25 AM Caroda Ida Law
9:30 AM to 9:55 AM R.Kaye Ltd. Richard Korenstein
10:00 AM to 10:25 AM Apparel Production Barbara/Teddy Sadaka
10:30 AM to 10:55 AM Four Seasons Tony Singh Kevin
11:00 AM to 11:25 AM Ramdat Ramdat Harihar
11:30 AM to 11:55 AM Sunrise Studio Peter Chan
12:00 PM to 12:55 PM LUNCH-- Digital Fashion week Metaverse Fashion Show
AFTERNOON SESSION-
1:00 PM to 1:40 PM Sell Thru, Markdowns, and Markdown Dollars- This seminar will provide a general understanding of the math behind markdowns; why markdowns are taken, how much markdown is taken, and how vendors provide markdown dollars to make retailers profitable. Andy Ward
1:45 PM to 2:25 PM Understanding Cut, Make and Trim (CMT) Production- This seminar will provide an understanding of how the production process works in NYC and the requirements for designers and brands who manufacture locally. We will explore how to find pattern and sample shops, production shops, embroidery and trim providers, pleaters, marking and grading services, and all the additional services providers you'll need to facilitate a local production run. Andy Ward
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Manufacturers Seminar - Quick Turn Production Strategies - How can we help the designers and brands we work with increase turnover, eliminate inventory, and provide the end customer with fresh products in weeks. Andy Ward
3:35 PM Wrap- Up Andy Ward & Lisa Kesselman
DAY 2
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
MORNING TOURS-
8:45 AM Welcome Andy Ward & Lisa Kesselman
9:00 AM to 9:25 AM V Mora Ana Livermore
9:30 AM to 9:55 AM Alan Handbags Angel Z
10:00 AM to 10:25 AM Nat Leather Nick Kamali
10:30 AM to 10:55 AM Atelier Amelia Zhu Ru Chen
11:00 AM to 11:25 AM Wing and Weft Katie Sue
11:30 AM to 11:55 AM HD Perfect Design Inc Helen Lee, Ibrahim Ndoye
12:00 PM to 12:55 PM LUNCH- Digital Fashion Week Metaverse Fashion Show
AFTERNOON SESSIONS-
1:00 PM to 1:40 PM 6 Month or Seasonal Planning for Retailers - Understanding what a six-month plan does and how this somewhat simple tool can help any size retailer understand their inventory needs and plan their purchases at cost and retail by month/week. Andy Ward
1:45 PM to 2:25 PM The Production Calendar - Understanding a production calendar for any wholesale or retail business that produces multiple deliveries within a season is mission-critical if you want your merchandise delivered on time. Setting benchmarks for each delivery and understanding when you need lab dip approvals, prototypes, salesman samples, and bulk fabric deliveries is where a good production calendar can help you manage all the balls you are juggling. Andy Ward
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Ask the Manufacturer - this is an open forum for attendees to ask a panel of NYC Fashion Manufacturers any questions they may have about local manufacturing that may not have been addressed by the virtual tours. TBD Andy Ward
3:35 PM Wrap-up Andy Ward & Lisa Kesselman
DAY 3
Thursday, March 3, 2022
9:15 AM Welcome Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Break-Out Sessions
Marketing-- Dalia Strum- Rethink Connect
Merchandising and Sales-- Danielle Licata- Curio-NY
Working with a Garment Center Factory-- Boaz David- Human B Designer
Pitching your Business-- Sandra Holtzman- Marketing Cures
9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Other Garment District Alliance Grant programs
11:00 AM to 11:55 AM Open Forum with Mentors
12:00 PM to 12:55 PM LUNCH-- Digital Fashion week Metaverse Fashion Show
AFTERNOON SESSION-
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM The Secret to Designing and Producing Fashion Accessories in NYC -- Rob Price- Founder of Price Design NYC and Principal at Luxury Global Access
2:15 PM to 2:45 PM A Chat with Gary Wassner- CEO Hilldun Corporation
3:05 PM to 4:00 PM Panel
4:00 PM Wrap- up Andy Ward and Lisa Kesselman
Check out the Virtual Gallery and other resources at CitySource.fitnyc.edu