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I should be the last to complain, The weather is warming up nicely , But why April 15h? I avoid this section of New York on the last day to file taxes. However since I need to cover this in preparation for our Brooklyn Fashion Week, I guess I will be in the area.
THE FUTURE CAFÉ
Each season Koncept and Printsource host The Future Café, a global
overview of fashion and home textile trends by the world's leading
forecasting services. The presentations are regularly attended by
standing-room-only crowds. Presenters have included Peclers, Promostyl,
Trend Union, The Doneger Group, Cotton Inc., Jo-An Jenkins, Dupont,
Paul Pelssers, Andrea dall'Olio, Carlin International, d.cipher-FM, ESP
Trendlab and others.
With The Future Café, Koncept and Printsource New York provide a
comprehensive overview of each season's color direction and main
trends. The seminars are offered to fashion designers and
merchandisers, product developers, design directors and merchandise
managers.
THE FUTURE CAFÉ. A
COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF FASHION AND HOME TEXTILE TRENDS BY THE
WORLD'S LEADING TREND FORECASTERS.
THE FUTURE CAFÉ - SUMMER COLLECTIONS 2009
Seminars fee is $100 per person for the entire seminar series.
Pre-registration required. (Click on REGISTER at left). $125 per person
at the door, cash only.
Photo I.D. and pass required at the door. Pass is personal and non-transferable. Seating is on a first-come basis.
TUESDAY - APRIL 15, 2008
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Key Points for Lingerie and Swimwear Trends, Summer 2009
Andrea Praet, Trend Consultant, Promostyl America |
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10:30 am
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Key Points for Childrenswear Trends, Summer 2009
Jeanine Pesce, Trend Consultant, Promostyl Americas |
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11:30 am
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WGSN, the leading global online trend analysis service, will present
global trend directions for spring/summer 2009 including directional
influences, color, textile and styling for menswear and
womenswear. Seminar will be conducted by Helen Job, US director of
content, recognized for her expertise in trend analysis and
forecasting. Ms. Job is also a professor on the fashion marketing AAS
program at Parsons School of Design. |
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12:30 pm
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WGSN, see above. |
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1:30 pm
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Lifestyle Trends for the Home, 2009
British trend forecasting consultancy, Trend Bible presents the latest
social, cultural and consumer trends set to affect home ware for 2009.
This presentation will include colour, pattern and styling directions
for all aspects of the home, including textiles, wall coverings,
ceramics, tableware, home electronics and appliances.
Nick Paget, Trend Consultant, Trend Bibl |
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2:30 pm
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Kid's Lifestyle Trends, 2009
British trend forecasting consultancy, Trend Bible preview their Kid's
Lifestyle Trends publication with a unique presentation, comprised of
key lifestyle influences for children’s home products, toys and
electronics.
Nick Paget, Trend Consultant, Trend Bible |
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3:30 pm
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“From a Design Director’s Perspective…What You Need to Know About Summer 09”
Fran reviews the key points carrying over from Spring and what is new
for the second quarter, including updated retail photos from London and
Paris. Ladies Apparel.
Fran Yoshioka, Consultant |
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 16, 2008
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9:30 am
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Emerging
trends in Color, Surface Design and Materials and their influences on
the Home Décor, Decorative Accessories and Gift Markets for the
upcoming season.
Patti Y. Carpenter, President + Creative Director, Continuum Home, Inc. and Carpenter + Company
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10:30 am
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Carlin International Spring 2009 Childrenswear Trend Forecast
Nicki Gondell, Trend House |
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11:30 am
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Trend House Home Interiors 2009 Trend Forecast (color, fabrics, styling and key items)
Nicki Gondell, Trend House |
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12:30 pm
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Carlin International Fall 2009 General Trend Overview (mood, color, print/pattern)
Nicki Gondell, Trend House |
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1:30 pm
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Lifestyle Trends for the Home, 2009
British trend forecasting consultancy, Trend Bible presents the latest
social, cultural and consumer trends set to affect home ware for 2009.
This presentation will include colour, pattern and styling directions
for all aspects of the home, including textiles, wall coverings,
ceramics, tableware, home electronics and appliances.
Nick Paget, Trend Consultant, Trend Bible |
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2:30 pm
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Key Points for Lingerie and Swimwear Trends, Summer 2009
Andrea Praet, Trend Consultant, Promostyl |
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
8:45 am Tuesday and Wednesday
There is a separate charge for this presentation, payable at the door only.
$35.00 cash or company check.
Registration - 8:30 am
PRINT, PATTERN AND SURFACE DESIGN TREND OVERVIEW FOR THE APPAREL AND INTERIORS MARKETS.
Start
your shopping by seeing our first-ever overview presentation
specifically for print, pattern and surface design with images from the
exhibiting studios.
Patti Y. Carpenter, President + Creative Director, Continuum Home, Inc. and Carpenter + Company
Patti
Y. Carpenter, an international design, color and trend
consultant/merchandiser for the contemporary home decor industry, is
the principal/creative director of Continuum Home, Inc. and Carpenter +
Company. With a career that spans more than 30 years, she has worked
with designers such as Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Cynthia Rowley,
Adrienne Vittadini, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren. Patti now works with
indigenous craftspeople around the world on her collection of hand made
textiles that are fairly traded and traditionally produced. She is
recognized for the success of her work in developing global designs for
the American, Asian and European markets.
Fran Yoshioka, Consultant
Fran
Yoshioka, is an independent consultant specializing in providing
merchandised trend direction to creative product teams for apparel,
home, and fashion related businesses.
Utilizing her
well-established international trend forecasting network, Ms. Yoshioka
selects the points that will look new and compelling to the customer
from a deep understanding of how fashion trend evolves. She has worked
for major manufacturers and retailers as their design and creative
director, and her clients include major retailers, catalogue companies,
product development teams, and specialty stores.
Stay
tuned for Ms. Yoshioka’s website which will soon be available to view
and work with her services, fashion updates, and new ideas.
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