ISS offers timely and relevant topics which are continuously updated to reflect new developments and ensure you have up-to-date information and skills. Classes provide the know-how you need to improve efficiency and profitability and the insight you need to survive and thrive.

Every program features new seminars on the latest products and processes to keep you on the leading edge of industry developments. These are led by acknowledged leaders in their fields to provide you with the information and insight you need to succeed.

ISS is the place to be to test drive the latest products, services and technologies driving the growth of this dynamic industry. It also provides many networking opportunities to enhance your business.

The Imprinted Sportswear Show will be held February 19-21, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. For more information you can contact General Customer Service. Phone: (800) 933-8735. Fax: (770) 777-8700. Email: customer.serviceatlanta@nielsen.com. You can also visit their website at http://www.issshows.com/orlando.

In January 2010 Direction by Indigo and Premiere Vision Preview New York will join forces at Metropolitan Pavilion to give designers, manufacturers and product developers everything they need to create and design their collections all under one roof. New York buyers will be the first to see the Spring 2011 season. You will be able to view and buy designs and forecasts, survey Indigo trends and Premiere Vision colors, develop fabrics with the world’s best mills and start your collections.

This show will have a brilliant global exhibitor base that covers fabric, trims, textile and surface design, forecasters and business services, insightful seminars, and fashion information for buyers and designers planning and preparing their own collections. Direction by Indigo will feature: a selection of designs presented by the exhibitors: the Exhibitors’ Trend Wall, the TV display; the Indigo fashion information for Surface Design one month before the Indigo show in Paris; First Vision colors for the Spring 2011 season: Wall Color and Color Card.

Direction by Indigo 2010 will be held January 12-13, 2010 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18^th Street, New York, NY 10011. For more information you can visit their web site at http://www.indigo-salon.com or contact them at P.O. Box 115, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Email: info@directionshow.com. Telephone: (973) 761-5598. Fax: (973) 761-5188.

ASR draws top national and international retail buyers in surf, skate, fashion and streetwear, from a unique range of specialty stores, sporting goods stores, chain apparel stores and department stores representing billions in buying power. More than 18,000 attendees from over 60 countries are expected. More than 750 manufacturing exhibitors representing 700 brands will contact be on hand. Over 7,000 buyers and distributors of surf, skate, swim, snow, footwear, fashion and youth lifestyle products will be there.

ASR offers you the chance to witness brand launches and the unveiling of the latest product innovation. You can identify the brands that are creating a buzz on the show floor, getting the attention of consumer media, industry leaders and buyers. Go to the skate ramp to see what athletes are wearing. Attend a movie to see what boards surfers are riding. Go by the ASEC green room to understand the latest environmental campaign and what brands are advocating for it.

ASR will be held February 3-4, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information you can contact ASR at 31910 Del Obispo, Suite 200, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Telephone: (949) 226-5744. Or visit their web site at http://www.asrbiz.com.

Curve NY promises stylish productions and out of the box initiatives. It will provide the best opportunity to connect with your current vendors and discover new ones. You will be able to discover a wide range of products to optimize the merchandising of your store as well as discover the latest trends and make informed purchase decisions.

Collections showcased will include fashion intimate apparel, foundations, lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, daywear, shapewear, hosiery, maternity, plusize, swimwear, beachwear, active wear, beauty care, home accessories, delicate wash, men’s underwear, men’s swimwear, men’s sleepwear, men’s loungewear, special needs, and footwear.

A specialized educational program will keep you on top of the latest retail techniques. There will also be a breakfast get-together to meet and network with retail participants.

Curve NY will be held at the Galleria in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 24^th Street, New York, NY 10001. The show will run from August 2^nd through 4^th, 2009. For more information you can contact CURVExpo at 1171 East Putnam Ave., Suite 1B, Riverside, CT 06878. Telephone: (203) 698-7470. Fax: (203) 698-7471. Email: info@CURVEXPO.com. For registration and information you can also visit their web site at http://www.curvexpo.com/new-york/show-info.php.

This event will help you reach hundreds of buyers from the New England area. You will be able to meet with thousands of attendees, establish a framework for long term buying relationships, reach buyers who determine how and where their money will be invested in the coming months, and connect with the best cross-section of participants from textile screen printing, embroidery, manufacturing, sporting goods, and much more.

This year’s show will feature an extended seminar by veteran industry leader, Jimmy Lamb of Hirsch International. He will discuss How to Start an Apparel Decoration Business. Learn all of the aspects of starting an apparel decoration business from home or a commercial location. You will be able to evaluate the business opportunities and learn what steps to take to lay the foundation for successful embroidery, screen printing, or digital garment decoration.

ISS New England will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903 from July 10-12, 2009. For more information you can contact General Customer Service: Phone: (800) 933-8735; Fax: (770) 777-8700; Email: customer.serviceatlanta@nielson.com. You can also visit their web site at http://www.issshows.com/new_england.

One of the runway shows to be presented will be Space Couture, a sampling of the highly creative winning designs of a series of competitions. This fashion show will be held on Sunday, February 15^th.

Leading French-Lebanese fashion designer Dany Atrache will make his debut at Couture Fashion Week. He is considered to be one of the leading fashion trendsetters in MEA. Award-winning Catalin Botezatu of Romania will also be presenting his most recent collection of innovative creations. He is one of the few major fashion designers who directs and styles his own shows and makes all of his own accessories. He caters to politicians, socialites, VIPs, entertainers, and celebrities as well as to every woman looking to bring out her femme fatale side. Many other leading fashion designers will be on hand to showcase their latest creations.

Gold Medal winner at the Paganini International Violin Competition, Alexander Markov will be on hand to provide top notch entertainment. He is considered one of the most captivating musicians in the world today.

Also on hand will be British born violinist Jane Hunt, also known as the “Violin Venus.” She is becoming one of the most talked about violinists in the UK and USA. She made her debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007 and has soloed at Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Cannes Film Festival, and Sir Elton John’s Lifeball Concert. Ms. Hunt is an eclectic high-energy performer combining the beauty and refinement of classical music with the energy of folk and jazz.

These are just a couple of the world-class entertainers who will be performing during the Couture Fashion Week to make this event enjoyable and exciting.

Couture Fashion Week 2009 will take place February 13-15, 2009 at the Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022. For more information you can fax: (212) 202-4604; e-mail: info@usafashionshows.com; or visit their web site at: http://www.couturefashionweek.com.

Texworld USA is designed for fabric buyers, designers, and professionals in every facet of the fabric industry. It is an ideal event for retailers, manufacturers, trading companies, wholesalers, buying offices, and agents. It is an opportunity for fabric manufacturers to connect with the top buyers in the U.S. market and beyond and to see the latest trends in fabrics and accessories.

Texworld USA will showcase a product range covering the entire fabric spectrum including textiles of innovative structures, material mixes, and surprising color palettes. Product groups will include cotton, denim, embroidery, fibers, functional fabrics, knitted, lace, linen, silk, silky aspects, wool, and accessories.

Seminars will be presented with such topics as the following:

· Finishing Jeans: Present and Future Trends and Technologies in Denim

· Reliable, Current and Credible Sources for Eco Information

· How US Retailers and Brands can Reengineer Their Supply Chain

· Eco-Metrics: Measuring the Environment Impacts of Textile Production

Texworld USA will be held February 3-5, 2009, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34^th Street, New York, NY 10001. For more information contact Messe Frankfurt, Inc., 1600 Parkwood Circle, Suite 615, Atlanta, GA 30339. Telephone: (770) 984-8016 ext. 411. Fax: (770) 984-8023. E-mail: twusainfo@usa.messefrankfurt.com. Website: http://www.texworldusa.com.