Connie Cruz
Julian Prince Dash
Julian Prince Dash
Cruz is a fashion industry professional representing LA-based Lefty Productions. She has been working in the industry for over a decade in many areas. Connie loves helping clients understand fashion's complexity and how Lefty Productions works with their clients to turn an idea into a well-made finished garment. She is also working on building a made-to-order slow fashion brand. Learn more about Lefty Production Company
Julian Prince Dash
Julian Prince Dash
Julian Prince Dash
Dash is founder of Holy Stitch Factory Fellowship, a non-profit sewing school and mentorship program in San Francisco providing underserved youth with learning opportunities, especially in denim, while offering custom & alteration services. Julian has consulted and/or produced for some of the largest denim, fashion, sportswear and tech brands while providing award-winning and museum-quality garments. Learn more about Holy Stitch Factory
Lana Hogue
Julian Prince Dash
Lana Hogue
Hogue has guided hundreds of start up brands and numerous established premium brands. She helps new businesses grow exponentially, and large companies fine-tune their processes, while working ethically with their business partners. After 15 years of working with sewing factories in the US and offshore, producing for many different brands (including her own), she set about using her industry knowledge to share with others. Read More About Lana and Garment Industry 411
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Susan Power
The Resource Center
The Resource Center
Since 1989, Susan has been providing information on North American Suppliers and Service Providers. Prior to starting a B2B publishing company Susan's prior experiences include design, marketing, and production of apparel & textiles. In addition to publishing sourcing guides and AboutSources.com, she is the creator/prooducer of The Fabric Shows. The first show, dg expo, launched in 2012.
The Resource Center
The Resource Center
The Resource Center
At the AboutSources Resource Center you will information on exhibiting companies and who may best provide the product or service you are seeking. The Fabric Shows provide a welcming environment for attendees. We suggest you read our Attendee Info page for suggestions on walking the show floor gathering information and who is welcome to attend!
Past SFFS/LAFS Speakers
Sara Mosley
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie
Sara Mosley is a marketing and product development consultant with over twenty years of progressive experience in the textile industry. Much of her career was spent in textile and finished product design at Burlington Industries and Dan River. She has worked internationally as a consultant for textile mills (including USA, India, Turkey). Sara also combines her practical industry experience and love of textiles as an adjunct professor at Thomas Jefferson University (FKA; Philadelphia University and Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science).
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie is the Executive Manager at mmode, the Montreal Fashion Cluster. mmode is the non-profit that contributes to the growth, the outreach and competitiveness of Quebec’s and Montreal's fashion industry. Annually, around 250 players from all fashion sub-sectors join mmode to develop and implement promising projects for the entire industry. mmode aspires to become a world-class Cluster and to place Montréal as one of the world’s top fashion cities by promoting the industry’s know-how and talent for innovation. MMODE
Lana Hogue
Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie
Lana Hogue
Lana Hogue has guided hundreds of start up brands and numerous established premium brands. She helps new businesses grow exponentially, and large companies fine-tune their processes into a well-oiled machine, while working ethically with their business partners. After 15 years of working with sewing factories in the US and offshore, producing for many different brands (including her own), she set about using her industry knowledge to share with others. That was over 20 years ago. Read More About Lana and Garment Industry 411
Anna Livermore,
Anna Livermore,
Anna Livermore,
V. Mora is a fashion business and production consulting company that works with independent designers. We offer hands-on help with everything from pattern-making to sourcing, production management, and marketing. V. Mora is your one-stop shop for success. With our vast range of services and talented team of experts, we bring your fashion dreams to life! Visit V.Mora
Houman Salem
Anna Livermore,
Anna Livermore,
Houman Salem is the founder and CEO of ARGYLE Haus of Apparel, a premier fashion design and clothing manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary. With over 20 years of CEO-level experience in the fashion industry, and a decade leading ARGYLE Haus, Houman has positioned the company as a
Houman Salem is the founder and CEO of ARGYLE Haus of Apparel, a premier fashion design and clothing manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary. With over 20 years of CEO-level experience in the fashion industry, and a decade leading ARGYLE Haus, Houman has positioned the company as a leader in American-made clothing manufacturing. ARGYLE Haus provides a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for fashion brands and designers, guiding start-up and growth-stage brands through the entire production process.
In addition to his extensive industry experience, Houman ran for California State Senate in 2020, advocating for policies that support American manufacturing, job creation, and economic growth. His commitment to domestic production and ethical labor practices has been a cornerstone of his business philosophy, as well as his public advocacy. Houman has worked with policymakers to promote initiatives that benefit the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Passionate about sustainability and ethical practices, Houman collaborates with a wide range of local fabric and trim suppliers, reinforcing his dedication to supporting the domestic apparel supply chain. Houman Earned his BA from California State University Northridge and his MBA from Pepperdine University. Visit Argyle Haus
Trish Concannon
Anna Livermore,
Trish Concannon
Trish Concannon is a fashion industry professional with extensive experience in apparel sourcing. Her current role is Show Director for Emerald’s Outdoor Design + Innovation (ODI) trade show, co-located with Outdoor Retailer (OR). ODI is a B2B sourcing trade show, connecting key industry players across the supply chain. Previously, Tris
Trish Concannon is a fashion industry professional with extensive experience in apparel sourcing. Her current role is Show Director for Emerald’s Outdoor Design + Innovation (ODI) trade show, co-located with Outdoor Retailer (OR). ODI is a B2B sourcing trade show, connecting key industry players across the supply chain. Previously, Trish held pivotal roles, including Buyer Relations Specialist at Sourcing at MAGIC (Informa Markets Fashion) and Director of Communications at The Fabric Shows (formerly dg expo). She also served as Executive Director at Fashion Business Inc. (FBI), a non-profit business development center for start-up fashion companies and Regional Director for Fashion Group International (FGI), Los Angeles. Trish also contributes to the fashion community through speaking engagements at major industry events and serves on advisory boards of fashion departments at Cal Poly University, Pomona and Santa Monica College.