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I had to write about this bag accessories company after seeing nothing more than a picture and hearing the name…it just stands out! Cinnamon Roll Gang

The bags are so different I really couldn’t classify them into one category of clothing accessories, because I can truly say I could see everyone from the street wear womens culture to high fashion taking a liking to some of what Cinnamon Roll Gang has to offer I’m not to fond of the name, but it is different.

Their designs are based around dolls that are created from strap fabrics into bags that take on a doll like appearance, but are very colorful with an collage effect pieced together with vintage materials. Their prices aren’t bad at all either with most bags ranging from $20 -$70. Visit their online store and take a look at what they have to offer.

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This is a very short definition used within textiles and dyeing fabrics. Usually caused by badly dyed fabric. Basically describes how dye rubs off on skin or other fabrics when they come in contact usually as a result of incomplete penetration of the dye into the fabric. I’m pretty sure your pants have destroyed your shoes from the dye rubbing off onto the tongue.

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Outerwear manufacturer New Division (Great Coats) has an open design and production internship position. They’re looking for someone interested in learning all aspects of the industry from design to production. No experience requirements were intact so this should be good for all newbies to the industry.

Daily Duties:

• presentation preparation
• mood boards
• organization and up keep of fabrication
• leather libraries
• Also attending sourcing and product meetings

This definitely sounds like one of the better internships of the bunch, because you will actually be learning skills that are critical to your success when starting a clothing line and venturing out on your own.

If you’re interested please forward your resume and availability to rdepeiza@great-coats.com for consideration.

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This should make for a good show within the textile industry considering Pakistan is one of the top 10 textile exporting countries in the world and fairs well on a global scale.

At Instyle Pakistan you will find the top international buyers meeting with their Pakistani trade partners under one roof. More than just a trade show Instyle Pakistan features an extensive conference programme to facilitate the knowledge needs of both, local as well as international audiences. Expect top brand owners and international fashion designers to be in attendance discussing the different needs of global textiles and the garment industry.

Types of exhibitors:

• dyed & printed fabric
• knitwear fabrics
• linen fabrics
• linings
• kitchen linen
• drapery & upholstery
• threads & yarns
• ladies
• men’s
• children’s wear
• bags & purses
• laces
• zippers
• hangers
• belts & buckles
• labels
• elastics

Instyle Pakistan is held at the Karachi Expo Centre in Pakistan, but the next show date has changed and has not been announced as of yet. For more information visit their website.

ATF is one of the leading apparel, textile, and footwear exhibitions in South Africa the main idea is to offer manufacturers, suppliers & exporters an effective marketing opportunity to re-enforce business contacts within the domestic market, and for international visitors to establish new buyers in Africa and to explore various other global trade opportunities.

With over 3300 buyers in attendance at the last ATF, within the fashion, textiles, footwear, & machinery industry and over 150 exhibitors from 13 countries it makes for a good show with an international appeal.

Exhibitors on display will include: clothing and home & interior textiles, fabrics & yarns, footwear, fasteners & trims, fashion accessories, service suppliers, dyestuffs and chemicals.

ATF is hosting their next event on November 6-8 in South Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and if you would like to pre-register click here.

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This is another Dobizo Question and Answer session from a readers question posted on the Dobizo Answer aka FAQ page. This question also sparked an idea in my mind for a good series of articles explaining the role of each position within the apparel industry. If you work in the apparel industry in a specific role I would love to interview you and have you write a guest post email fred@dobizo.com with your position in the apparel industry and contact information.
JOSE ESTELA Asks:

“HELLO I HAVE QUESTION I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER HERE BUT CANNOT FIND IT. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A PATTERN MAKER AND WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM AND A SAMPLE MAKER I?M ALITTLE CONFUSED WONDER IF I NEED BOTH OR JUST ONE THANKS HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU”

Great question Jose and I did a quick check with the search tool and found a couple of articles with pattern and sample makers within the context, but none exclusively on the subject of either/or.

This is the weekly forum wrap up, which is when I post the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Global Fashion Network Industry forum. If you would like to be part of the Global Fashion Network Industry Forum than join here today.

Here are some of the stand out post of the week:

Do you know some Hip Hop Magazines & NET30 producers?

Sales reps pay

Do You Make This Mistake With Your Fashion Label?

Meeting with a buyer

About making your manufacturer sign a confidential contract.

Whats The Best Emboidery Machine And The Cost

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I wonder if this will lower the price on booths and admission so exhibitors can get more bang for their buck? If not than I really see nothing to get excited about.

Fred Stollmack, president of Weatherproof Garment Co is pressing MAGIC International to decrease the number of days in the Las Vegas apparel trade show from 4 to 3 and if they keep at it MAGIC just might make that change, being that they’re already considering it.

Vice president of MAGIC Christopher McCabe says there will be questioning in the form of feedback from multiple vendors and manufacturers before any concrete decision is made, because pleasing the majority is the solution.

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If you remember the article earlier this month about Jay Z’s Rocawear brand losing out on naming the New Jersey Nets Airline Arena after his clothing brand, than you will know the reason for the article title.

PVH (Parent Company of Izod) sees this as a chance for a multi-faceted marketing effort across its whole brand channel, not just Izod. Brands under PVH include Calvin Klein, Izod, Van Heusen, and Arrow. The renaming of the arena and the debut of the change will be this Wednesday Halloween also to kick off the season for the New Jersey Nets basketball team.

This is definitely a major branding effort that Rocawear missed out on. According to PVH they have many things in store for the branding efforts of the Izod brand for the new Izod arena that include logo staff member attire, branded cups, seats, scoreboards, pillars, elevators, way-finding signs, and much more.

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Jeans made by Levi Strauss before 1971 where the “E” on the LEVI tab was a capital letter opposed to the tab on today’s jeans. (I checked a pair and it is true) Below are pictures of both:

Big E tab:

Current Tab:

I’m not sure if it was a mistake by Levi and consumers caught on to it and branded them the Big E jeans or what, but nonetheless I thought it was interesting.

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The 807 law allows fabric to be cut in the United States, and than garments to be assembled in Mexico, Caribbean and Central American countries and returned to the United States with tariffs assessed only on the added value from assembly. Their actually used to be a convention in the Caribbean named 807 Mart–The Perfect Match that focused on doing business in the region under 807.

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Source It China is an ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) event co-organized with Messe Frankfurt, in order to strengthen the global reach of the garments, textiles, accessories and designs made in ASEAN countries.

The show wants to provide the easiest access to resources within Southeast Asia including apparel and textile manufacturers and suppliers.

Countries represented include:

• Cambodia. The country enjoys robust garment trade with the west, accounting for USD2.5 billion in 2006 ? a 17% increase over 2005.
• Laos. The country produces many woven and knit products, primarily for export to the EU, and provides many manufacturing facilities to other countries such as Thailand.
• Malaysia. Textile and apparel manufacturing is Malaysia?s second largest employment sector and earned USD2.71 billion in exports in 2005. Manufacturers are vertically integrated with a reputation for reliability and the country has a very developed infrastructure for export.
• Philippines. Manufacturers in the Philippines own the licenses to produce many international brands and the country is a major supplier of childrens wear. Philippine manufacturers are well known for producing complicated styles and intricate embroideries.