The LA Textile Show’s complimentary educational program is designed to provide vital and actionable information to established and emerging designers and fashion brands.

Topics include: Trend Presentations, Fashion Business Tips, and Conversations about important Industry topics related to Responsible Fashion, AI, and Future Industry & Design trends.

Featuring industry partners who’ll generously share their expertise with attendees over a course of 3 days.

LA Textile Seminars are Free. Located in The Seminars Lounge on the LA Textile Show Floor.

LA Textile Registration is Required

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DAY ONE • WED, SEP 25

F/W 25/26 TREND PRESENTATION BY PECLERS PARIS

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Theatrical Sobriety: Navigating Crisis with Creativity, Technology & Poetic Minimalism

In a world of constant crises, we turn to dreams and dramatic flair to restore sensitivity and romance to our lives. Humanizing technology can bring magic and help find meaning amidst the chaos, while a touch of sobriety simplifies and infuses our everyday with soul. Join Peclers Paris in identifying the key socio-cultural influences for the season and their creative transformation into colors, materials, silhouettes, prints, and patterns.

Presented by Jennifer Karuletwa, Peclers Paris

MASTERING PRODUCTION DYNAMICS IN APPAREL

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Learn key aspects of the production process, including: Guidelines for planning a timeline, ensuring quality, acceptable tolerances, negotiating contracts and prices, and best practices for working with your manufacturer.

Moderated by Anna Livermore, V.Mora

A CASE STUDY ON REVOLUTIONARY SUSTAINABILITY

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Deep dive into a quantitative pathway for responsible stakeholders in the Fashion Industry to decarbonize manufacturing with Nuclear Power.

Presented by Rickey Ruff, Global Nuclear Concepts

NEW PARADIGMS & ENCHANTMENT: WHY TEXTILES MATTER

3:00PM - 3:45PM

For thousands of years, people have transformed animal and plant-based fiber in order to craft textiles that clothed and protected their bodies, offered decoration, and ultimately engendered a radical and disruptive transformation of the earth, cultures, and economies. This talk is a dive into a shared social practice that fosters creativity and its innate connection to the natural world that brings together local fiber, grassroots organizing, alternative economic systems, and a cross-disciplinary approach to regenerative agriculture and cultural discourse.

Presented by Lesley Roberts, Fibershed

Lesley Roberts, Fibershed

DAY TWO • thu, sep 26

MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION DOMESTICALLY: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR EMERGING & ESTABLISHED BRANDS

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Join TEG for an in-depth seminar designed to guide emerging and established fashion brands through the process of manufacturing their collections domestically. Whether launching your first line or expanding an existing brand, this seminar will offer invaluable insights on navigating the complexities and simplicities of local development and production right here in Los Angeles.

Presented by Jennifer Evans, The Evans Group (TEG)

F/W 25/26 TREND PRESENTATION BY NELLRODI PARIS

11:00AM - 11:45AM

"Rebalance": The New Watchword to Flourish Under

The Fall/Winter 25/26 season will be delivered in four stories that focus on key colors, concepts, trend influencers, and artists. Discover a global view of a season that is full of calm and character.

Presented by Jacqueline Rumohr, NellyRodi Paris

CASE STUDIES OF SUCCESSFUL BRANDS

1:00PM - 1:45PM

These Case Studies will explore the development and production journeys of successful brands: Highlighting how these brands identified market opportunities and built strong brand identities. The presentation also covers their approach to sourcing and manufacturing, maintaining quality control, and executing effective marketing strategies that contributed to their growth and success.

Presented by Marta Miller, Co-Founder, and Kyla Sayre, Director of Business Development, Lefty Production Co

Textile Upcycling & Recycling in California

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Textiles are in the top ten materials in California's waste stream. Learn about publicly funded textile recovery projects designed to lead Los Angeles into growing as a key sustainable fashion hub by giving brands and designers low-cost access to recovered materials for upcycling and recycling.

Moderated by Livia Keene, California Product Stewardship Council

Panelists:

Mariam Panasyan, LA Sanitation

Glynn Barrish-Carroll, Rag Royalty

Manny Jackson, Thread Haus

Livia Keene, California Product Stewardship Council

MADE IN LA: A GUIDE TO APPAREL MANUFACTURING IN LOS ANGELES

3:00PM - 3:45PM

Learn the essential steps and advantages of manufacturing your brand in Los Angeles, including a guide through development and production of your line.

Presented by Cyrus Nazari, Fil & Needle

DAY THREE • FRI, SEP 27

USING AI TO VISUALIZE FABRICS & BRING FASHION CONCEPTS TO LIFE

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Join Jena Nesbitt, Product Strategy Director at Pine Crest Fabrics, educator, and a pioneering voice in integrating AI in fashion design for an insightful seminar on how AI revolutionizes the visualization of fabrics and garment concepts. With over a decade of experience in product design and trend forecasting, Jena will demonstrate how AI tools can streamline the design process, enhance creativity, and bring innovative textile concepts to life. Discover practical applications of AI in fashion and explore how these technologies shape the future of design and manufacturing.

Presented by Jena Nesbitt, Pine Crest Fabrics / Portland Fashion Institute

ENTRY INTO THE BUSINESS OF FASHION: A PASSION FOR CHANGE

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Join this impressive panel of fashion industry experts as they delve into the evolving landscape of Business Realities, Variables of Current Culture, and Opportunities found within the global Fashion Industry.

Moderated by Ilse Metchek, renowned LA Fashion Industry Consultant/Advocate and Founder of California Fashion Association

Panelists:

TJ Walker, Fashion Designer & Co-Founder of Cross Colours

Jennifer Evans, CEO of The Evans Group (TEG)

*Ilse Metchek, LA Fashion Industry Consultant*

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