11:00AM - 11:45AM 

Fall-Winter 2026-2027: Color & Inspiration Trends

ENCHANTED LIVING FROM PECLERS PARIS

Join Peclers Paris at the LA Textile Show as we unveil the key creative directions shaping FW26-27. This exclusive presentation highlights four distinctive seasonal narratives crafted to ignite imagination and guide innovation across industries.

As daily life increasingly overlaps with fantasy, our perception of reality is reshaped. Communities are revisiting heritage, mythology, cultural memory, and pop icons as sources to reinvent the world ahead. Out of this interplay emerges fresh opportunities and contemporary stories that infuse everyday living with depth, poetry, and a visionary spirit.

Through our four prospective themes, we decode the drivers of change and transform them into tangible design inspiration, offering actionable insights for product development, visual identity, and brand storytelling.

Presented by Gaia Prado, Peclers Paris | Business Development Manager, Trend Researcher, and Curator for Peclers Paris, deciphering the major societal and cultural changes that drive and transform your consumers’ lifestyles and desires

1:00PM - 1:45PM    

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

Join Jennifer Evans, Founder and CEO of The Evans Group (TEG), for an in-depth seminar designed to guide emerging fashion brands through the process of manufacturing their collections domestically. Whether launching your first line or expanding an existing independent 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) | Jennifer Evans is the Founder & Owner of The Evans Group (TEG), the manufacturing facility with locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco. For nearly twenty years, TEG has been the gold standard for fashion development, providing best-in-class services at every stage of launching a fashion line - from the industry’s premier pattern makers, to expert fabric sourcing, and everything in between. TEG is dedicated to the highest ethical, environmental, and transparency standards, creating jobs that keep garment workers employed at a living wage all year round.

2:00PM - 2:45PM       

Brand Building & how to engage an audience even before you have a product

Learn how to craft a compelling brand, build an online presence, and grow a loyal audience— before your product launches. Join Anna Livermore as she covers storytelling, content strategy, and early engagement tactics to help you create buzz from day one.

Presented by Anna Livermore, V.Mora | Anna Livermore is the founder and CEO of V. Mora, a fashion consulting firm. Established in 2008, V. Mora is a fashion business and production consulting company that works one on one with independent designers. They offer hands-on help with everything from pattern making to sourcing to production management and marketing. V. Mora is a one-stop-shop for success with a wide range of services and a talented team of experts focused on bringing fashion dreams to life.

3:00PM - 3:45PM      

Sense and Sustainability: Eco-friendly & Ethical Decisions for 2026 - PANEL DISCUSSION

The fashion industry has faced grueling challenges during 2025, from unpredictable tariff policies to shifting consumer behavior, and these issues threaten placing sustainable efforts on the back burner at a time when ecological and ethical awareness are crucial to progress. Discover how to navigate through the fashion challenges that will impact the industry in 2026 while remaining committed to responsible fashion during this panel discussion with Dorothy Crouch, contributing writer with California Apparel News.

Moderated by Dorothy Crouch, Apparel News | Dorothy Crouch is a contributing writer at California Apparel News where she focuses on textiles and technology. Dorothy began her apparel-industry career working with fabric importers and designer showrooms in New York City’s garment district. During her career, she has covered sustainability in other industries and brought this experience to California Apparel News upon joining the 80-year-old news outlet.

Panelists:

Karri Ann Frerichs, Circular Fashion LA / SPC | Karri has worked in the fashion industry (both entrepreneurially and for major corporations like Zara and Bebe) since 2005 in all sectors including retail management, wholesale distribution, apparel manufacturing, product development and e-commerce. She has also been a university professor of the Business of Fashion since 2010 for City College San Francisco, Academy of Art University and, now, Woodbury University in Burbank, Calif. Using both her breadth of experience and disgruntlement for the massive problems caused by the fashion industry (including pollution, waste, over-consumption and labor exploitation), she founded Circular Fashion L.A. in 2019 to develop more circular solutions for our wardrobing needs. Karri is an Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy Pioneer, as well as the volunteer organizer of the Circular Economy Club Los Angeles Chapter—a multi-industrial group of changemakers and business owners working to advance the circular economy in Los Angeles and beyond.

Emmanuelle Rienda, Ethical Luxury Group / Vegan Fashion Week® | Emmanuelle Rienda is a French Creative Director, Ethical Luxury Expert, and Founder of Vegan Fashion Week. With over a decade at the intersection of fashion, culture, and art, she has shaped the global ethical fashion movement across 30+ countries, generating 3,000+ features in top media including Vogue, WWD, and NY Times. She has curated important cultural moments and was recognized by the City of Los Angeles for hosting Ukrainian Fashion Week, driving a future where luxury and ethics co-exist.

11:00AM - 11:45AM 

Built to Last: Intentional Storytelling & Sustainable Growth in Fashion

In a world of fast trends and fleeting attention, what does it take to build a fashion brand that stands the test of time? This conversation explores how intentional storytelling, transparency, and a commitment to education shape brands that evolve with integrity. Join leading voices in fashion as they share how values-driven narratives, honest communication, and sustainable strategies can create brands built not just for now—but for the future.

Moderated by Cameron Harp, SR316 / Nexus Moda | Producer of Nexus Moda and manager of SR316, Cameron Harp has quickly become an invaluable leader for a rapidly growing business. Cameron is a FIDM alum with a wide breadth of skills within design, business development, & team leadership. The balance of his creative mind and his intentional, precise vision is what paves his future and the success of his business management. As producer of Nexus Moda, his truest passion lies in building a more inclusive, ethical, and eco conscious industry.

Panelists:

Natashia Lunt, SR316 / Nexus Moda | Natashia Lunt is a visionary designer with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. A thought leader in sustainable fashion, she co-founded Nexus Moda and Showroom 316 and is the Creative Director of Lab Denim. As the founder of her namesake brand, NATASHIA, she continues to push boundaries, combining innovation with eco-conscious design with a passion to create community, support & resources for creatives around the world.

Christine Ko, Venia Collection | Christine Ko is a creative director and designer working across fashion, film, and immersive storytelling. Founder of Venia Collection and Venia.Studio, she has collaborated with Nine Inch Nails, Tinashe, Korn, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and more. Her work fuses sustainability, technology, and avant-garde design into transformative worlds that explore the hero’s journey and push craftsmanship forward through innovation and storytelling.

Rocky Deriane, Nexus Moda | Rocky Deriane is a creative visionary with a global reach. A CDG member, she has designed costumes for film and styled A-list clients. Her photography has appeared on Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour covers. She founded ReRun Archive, a private fashion rental studio, and has produced over 40 high-profile events in London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles.

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Designing Responsibly: Where AI Meets Sustainable Fashion

Fashion’s future lies in marrying innovation with responsibility. In this panel, industry leaders will explore how artificial intelligence is driving smarter, more sustainable practices across design and development. From predictive trend forecasting to waste-reducing patternmaking and on-demand production, AI is creating opportunities for brands of all sizes to reduce their footprint while enhancing creativity. Attendees will walk away with insight into real-world applications, success stories from emerging and established designers, and actionable takeaways for integrating sustainability and AI into their own practices.

Featuring:

Tirsa Parrish, Fashion Index | Tirsa Parrish co-founded Fashion Index in 2020 to bridge the gap between small to mid-sized companies and brands in the fashion industry and the resources that are scaled to work with them. Through Fashion Index, she is able to share that knowledge and industry acumen with the larger fashion community. With the tenets of Sustainability and Make-It-Local (To You), Fashion Index is an industry leading platform determined to move the industry towards an environmentally friendly future.

Mark McNaught, SeaOceanS | Mark McNaught is the President of private label company SeaOceanS and an innovator in AI-driven photo-realistic embroidery technology known as PRETtm, a patented process that uses 100% recycled fiber to create photo-realistic embroidery. He was selected as one of the top 70 entrepreneurs to present this AI innovation at #CoCreatePitch 2025 in Las Vegas.

Ram Sareen, Tukatech | Ram Sareen is the Founder and CEO of Tukatech, the Los Angeles–based fashion technology company transforming the industry for 30 years. A mechanical engineer with over five decades of global experience, Ram is recognized as a disruptor in CAD/CAM, 3D prototyping, and AI-driven pattern engineering. He pioneered affordable digital solutions, demand manufacturing, and micro-factories—helping brands and startups alike achieve “first-time right” fit. Through his TUKATALKS podcast and partnerships with fashion institutes worldwide, he continues to mentor, educate, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Topher Anderson, Arachne Labs / Textile.org | Topher Anderson, PhD, is a textile engineer, entrepreneur, and educator dedicated to advancing smart textiles and creative engineering. As founder of Arachne Labs and Textile.org, he develops innovative embroidered electronics, technical fabrics, and open-source resources that connect craft, research, and industry. With a passion for hands-on experimentation and accessible education, Topher works to make advanced textile technologies practical, inspiring, and impactful across both professional and creative communities.

3:00PM - 3:45PM

the future of textile waste recovery in la: PANEL DISCUSSION

Textiles are among the top ten materials in California's waste stream. Learn about how publicly funded textile recovery projects are transforming Los Angeles into a hub for sustainable fashion by providing brands and designers with affordable access to recovered materials that can be creatively upcycled into new products, all while supporting recycling solutions.

Moderated by Joanne Brasch, California Product Stewardship Council | Dr. Joanne Brasch holds a PhD in Textile Economics & Environmental Analysis and is the Director of Advocacy for the California Product Stewardship Council, a nonprofit leading projects that promote a circular economy through product stewardship & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) since 2007.

Panelists:

Mariam Panasyan, LASAN | Mariam is an Environmental Engineer with the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation & Environment, dedicated to zero waste education and sustainability programs.

Manny Jackson, Thread Haus | Manny Jackson is a sustainability leader and founder of Thread Haus, a circular fashion brand turning waste into high-end fashion. Through projects like StreetSleeper and R3 Remixed, he merges tech, circularity, and social impact. A Green Arrow Award winner, Manny partners on DPP innovation and is part of Grid110, LACI, and CBA cohorts. He’s spoken at COP28, TEDx, and Sustainable Fashion Week US, driving global change through design and community.