Marketing Series: Fashion Marketing

Fashion Connections

The following list is a resource for apparel and fashion industry Web sites. Discover and explore the real world of the fashion industry by logging on to these sites:


American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)
A national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers
( http://www.apparelandfootwear.org )
Fashion Net
Daily updates on fashion news, streaming videos, runway shows, online shopping, and links
( http://www.fashion.net )
Infoplease
Fashion Timelines
( http://www.infoplease.com/spot/fashiontime1.html )
NPD Group
Sales and marketing statistics for the fashion industry
( http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_010319.htm )
Worth Global Style Network
Comprehensive news and information service dedicated to the fashion and style industries
( http://www.wgsn.com )
Fashion Biz
Fashion-industry database that lists designers, retailers, manufacturers, etc. Lists major fashion events, trends, styles, and tips
( http://www.fashionbiz.com )
Fashion Web
British site featuring show and exhibition dates; links to fashion sites; fashion-industry jobs
( http://www.fashionweb.co.uk )
Pittimmagine
Italian site featuring calendar of fairs and events, corporate and R&D news; available in Italian or English languages
( http://www.pittimmagine.com )
Fashiondex
Links to sites providing fabric, services, and trims; design studies; contractors; manufacturers; and publications
( http://www.fashiondex.com )
Children’s Wear Directory
List of retail stores, manufacturers, and representatives
( http://www.childsweardirectory.com )
Retail Source
Extensive directory of retail-specific products; local, regional, national, and international services. Also provides news, events, membership directories, and event listings
( http://www.retailsource.com )
Infomat
Fashion portal featuring more than 350,000 international fashion listings
( http://www.infomat.com )
Virtual Garment Center
Searchable database with virtual market area
( http://www.garment.com )
Visual Senses Design Group
Commercial artist services and design, corporate wardrobe consulting, crew wardrobe creations, graphic design software, and Web model management
( http://www.visualsenses.com )
American Design Intelligence Group
Vertically integrated apparel design, product development, and marketing-support company that specializes in sportswear, lifestyle, and active wear. Services include garment design, textile development, CAD services, sourcing, and production.
( http://www.adiginfo.com )
Pantone
International color standards company; provides product catalog, product support, etc.
( http://www.pantone.com )
IMEX Exchange
Trade promotion and consulting firm; publishes professional reference materials, databases, mailing lists, and other information of interest to the international trade business community
( http://www.assist-intl.com )
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Association dedicated to increasing knowledge of dye and chemical application in the textile industry, encouraging research, and promoting professional knowledge
( http://www.aatcc.org )
TC2 (The Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation)
A nonprofit consortium established to pursue more effective methods and more efficient machinery to carry the apparel industry into the future
( http://www.tc2.com )
International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)
Organization devoted to the research and teaching of apparel and textile design
( http://www.itaaonline.org )
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