MARKET CALENDARWOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES MARKET..

MARKET CALENDAR
WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES MARKET, JAN. 18-22, 2001, INTERNATIONAL APPAREL MART

Daily Events

New Buyer Orientation Apparel Mart
9 a.m. & 2 p.m., Thursday – Monday, fourth floor, front lobby balcony.

Buyers’ Lounge
Open Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fourth floor, front lobby balcony. All buyers welcome.

International Hospitality Suite
Friday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fourth Floor, back lobby balcony.

Wednesday, Jan. 17
Ready on Wednesday Select showrooms open at 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Appointments are suggested but not required. Look for Ready On Wednesday signs placed near each showroom entrance.

Friday, Jan. 19
Spring-Summer 2001 Color, Fabric and Silhouette Trends 9 a.m., Location to be determined.
Presented by Tamela Scribner of Cotton Incorporated. Scribner will present color and fabric direction for spring-summer 2001 to be used in women’s, men’s and children’s wear. This presentation will focus primarily on key silhouette items for the season as well as print, pattern and embellishment. Spring-summer 2001 color strips will be available along with the “top 10 colors for spring-summer.” Handouts will be provided to recount the current trends in the market along with retail reports.

Saturday, Jan. 20
Sensational Displays on a Sensible Budget 2 p.m., Independence Room
Presented by Larry Leather. Learn how to attract your customers’ attention with minimal cost using these techniques and a little imagination.

Sunday, Jan. 21
Monday, Jan. 22*
Showroom Hours
8:30-6 p.m.
*Many showrooms close at 3 p.m., Monday. Please make appointments.

Tuesday, Jan. 23
Select showrooms open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
While many showrooms are open, appointments are suggested if you need to review an entire line. Qualified retailers are invited to purchase off-season samples from participating showrooms. Please look for the green sample signs placed near each showroom entrance that indicate samples are for sale.