The California Market Center (CMC) will be presenting thousands of Summer 2013 collections to buyers, Monday-Thursday, January 14 – 17, 2013, for Los Angeles Fashion Market, also open on Sunday, January 13 for Preview.  Resources will be featured throughout hundreds of the CMC’s showrooms, in addition to special exhibit areas SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow, TRANSIT The LA Shoe Show, and FOCUS Apparel & Accessories Show, plus the Gift & Home Showcase.  To complete the Market experience, buyers and industry guests are invited to attend various special events, including an Opening Night Reception, hand and neck massage station at FOCUS, and a variety of hospitality perks throughout each day.

The CMC will be bustling with new resources debuting this Market, including Panfame, Korner Showroom, Biosun, Nu Label Clothing, Nouvelle Mode, Her Story, Emerald Sundae, Core Out Fitness, and Rolling Moon Sushi, among others. Additionally, new lines for this Market include Tricots Jean Marc, Sen Timental NY, White, Coatology, Castle, Yumi Los Angeles, Estelle & Finn, Aryeh, Andree by Unit, LA Air Line, Joy & Co., Lizou Collection, Liz Soto Handbags, Hail Mary Jewelry, Evos, Gotta Flurt, Monsoon, Botkier, In Things Corp, Buco, The News, Y Cross Spearers, YAY, Bebe Handbags, Cotton Emporium, Socialite, 25th Street, Thread Market, Sleek & Chic, My True Love, Dry Mama, Kensie Intimates, Eileen West, Haute Mama, Ooh by Linda, Breakfast in Tokyo, Indria, Red Beans & Rice, Cabo Capes, Margaret M, Stiletto, Stop Staring Plus Size, COTE Table, Sunfish Sales, Art Plates, Zoofy International, AT Storrs, Candy Cakes Company, MK & Company, Bamboo 54, Dandy Cotton Candy, Funky Chunky, Lynn Haney Collection, Gold Leaf Design Group, plus many more.

Running concurrently with LA Fashion Market, SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow will be taking place in the Fashion Theater, Main Lobby on Monday-Wednesday, January 14-16.  “We are looking forward to another successful presentation, featuring an unmatched mix of apparel and accessories for this upcoming Summer 13 edition,” says Olivia Reyes, Show Manager of SELECT.

This edition of SELECT, buyers can expect to find brands such as Magaschoni, Dana Robinson Jewelry, Theia Jewelry, Minor Plains, Sonera Group, Jim Barnier Shoes, Salpy Shoes, Hayden Reis Bags, Azaara, ADA Collection, Beagle House NY, Boutique 9, Casting, Deepa Gurnani, Enzo Angiolini, GIGIchic, Gillian Julius, Marcia Moran, Minnie Rose, Monserat de Lucca, Mystique, Remi & Reid, Streets Ahead, Adina Reyter, Ally Rose Toppers, and G-Lish, to name a few.

Also featured Monday – Wednesday are TRANSIT LA’s Shoe Show, and FOCUS Apparel & Accessories Show, both presented in the CMC’s Penthouse, 13th floor.  TRANSIT is LA’s renowned footwear show, boasting notable exhibitors including Pierre Dumas, Toscanella, Luisa D’orio, Italian Comfort, Shoes Like Pottery, Tsukihoshi, Modern Vice, Obsession Rules, Penny Sue, Angeles Shoes, Estee & Lilly, Bernie Mev, Medici, Calvin Klein Jeans, Lucky Brand Footwear, Cape Robbin Collection, Nicole, Madeline, Madeline Girl, Axiom, OTBT, Luichiny, ABS Allen Schwartz, Report Footwear, Vince Camuto, VC Signature, Calvin Klein Womens and Mens, BCBG Max Azria, BCBGeneration, Coconuts, Damiani, Dimmi, Ella Moss, Giraffe Walk, Jay Adoni Collection, Envy Footwear, Jessica Simpson, Matiko, Me Too, Adam Tucker, MIA Limited Edition, Michael Antonio, Michael Antonio Studio, MTNG, Sixty-Seven, Not Rated, Naya, Olem Shoes, Old Friend, ONEX, Peace Mocs, Mixx Shuz, Sbicca of California, Volatile, Report Signature, SMAC, C Label, Envy Collection, G.O. Max, Tommy Hilfiger, Yellow Box, Naughty Monkey, Splendid, Kelsi Dagger, Frye Boot Company, Seychelles, BC Footwear, Aerosoles, Chinese Laundry, CL by Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Franco Sarto, Matisse, MIA, NYLA Shoes, Rampage, G by Guess, Sugar, Rocket Dog, Naturalizer, Poetic License, Betani, plus many more.

FOCUS will offer a handpicked showcase of contemporary and young contemporary brands that best reflect the West Coast lifestyle. Noteworthy participating brands include Jeffrey Campbell, Super Brand Apparel, Alexa Rae, Castellini Design, Brit Boy Fashions, LockaMe Designs, Lisa Mele Rare Gems, Mon Bijou, Vivienne Kelly, Akola Jewelry, Cassidy Lange Handbags, Craig Nadeau, Exalted, Fiiera, Human DigniTees, Jess Kay Designs, Joie De Vuvre Life, Sandrose, Pitusa, Play Clothes, Sam Rogers, Soleil de Mer, Suggest It Showroom, The Moon, The Real Truth, Time & Silence, Wabi Collection, Will and Fame, Notio, Souza Welch, Lina Lemus Bendiat Seas, Ximena Valero, Sixter, Stacy Sterling Jewelry & Accessories, Subiza Apparel, and many more. Furthermore, there will be professional masseuses on the FOCUS Show floor Monday – Wednesday, from 10:00am – 2:00pm each day providing complimentary hand and neck massages as an added perk for all attendees.

Monday evening, buyers and industry guests are invited to the LA Fashion Market Opening Night Reception from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in the CMC Main Lobby. The reception will feature complimentary Patron Tequila cocktails, an HD Photobooth station, compliments of Patron, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Amante Resturant, and live DJ, plus Dry Soda, and Honest Tea. Additionally, buyers and attendees can expect numerous perks and giveaways, including Snack and Sip stations on the SELECT and Penthouse floors, offering Luna Bars, Honest Tea, Vita Coco, and Dry Soda.

Summer 2013 Los Angeles Fashion Market takes place Monday-Thursday, January 14 – 17, 2013 at the California Market Center. Market hours are 9:00am- 6:00pm daily, with Sunday open for Preview. The next LA Fashion Market, which will be featuring Fall 2013, is scheduled to take place Monday – Thursday, March 11 – 14, 2013.