Top Apparel Companies Featured in Fashion Designer Panel; “Fashion Row” and on the Show Floor
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Fashion once again is in the spotlight of the 2013 PGA Expo, Aug. 19-21, when nearly 100 top golf and resort apparel companies converge at The Venetian Resort Casino Hotel in Las Vegas and at the center of Las Vegas “Fashion Week” for 2014 apparel line introductions, designer panel discussions on the latest trends, special events and professional networking among thousands of golf, resort and activewear buyers.
Simultaneous to multiple fashion and apparel exhibitions taking place at The Venetian and nearby Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2013 PGA Expo will shine a spotlight on fashion while also offering a full schedule of golf product introductions by more than 200 top golf vendors, new equipment-testing opportunities, golf technology programming, professional development seminars, special events and networking programs during the three-day golf industry gathering.
“Las Vegas will again be the fashion capital of the world in August, and the PGA Expo will be right in the middle of Fashion Week,” said PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions Senior Vice President and General Manager Ed Several. “In addition to seeing everything that’s new in golf fashion and identifying the crossover opportunities in golf, resort and lifestyle apparel markets, PGA Professionals and retailers are able to network with representatives from virtually every major apparel label in the world.”
PGA Expo Fashion Designer Panel
The PGA Expo Fashion Designer Panel returns to the Main Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 9 a.m. to feature renowned designers Mossimo Giannulli of G/Fore, Chris Rosaasen of Travis Mathew and Tim Dally of Tom Morris. Golf Digest Fashion Director Marty Hackel and Golf Channel fashion aficionado Win McMurry once again will moderate the lively discussion of the latest trends and crossover merchandising opportunities of golf, resort and lifestyle apparel. For more information on the event and designers, please visit www.PGAExpo.com/FashionPanel.
Fashion Row
Leading apparel companies will feature their latest collections in the PGA Expo “Fashion Row”, located just outside the Venetian Grand Ballroom doors and in the spotlight for thousands of attending apparel exhibition attendees. On the Show floor, a strong showing of golf and resort apparel lines will host numerous fashion presentations while providing industry professionals with comprehensive looks at their latest lines for 2014.
AGM Summer Forum
The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) will host the AGM Summer Forum at the PGA Expo in Las Vegas on Monday, Aug. 19, featuring a new fashion-merchandising format to include a retail trends roundtable and luncheon; a Tour of Clubs (Bali Hai GC, Las Vegas Golf & Tennis); and the AGM Product Preview & Reception. Additionally, the AGM will present merchandising seminars within the PGA Expo Education Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and provide member services and networking opportunities daily on the Show floor in booth #108 and within a member networking room at the PGA Expo Industry Reception on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
The AGM Summer Forum is open to all pre-registered PGA Expo golf buyers/merchandisers and transportation will be provided from The Venetian to all AGM events. Advance registration is required at www.pgaexpo.com/AGMForum.
Top Apparel Vendors Set to Exhibit
The best names in golf, resort and lifestyle apparel are making plans to show their newest collections at the 2013 PGA Expo including:
About the PGA Expo
The PGA Expo, the industry retail springboard for golf equipment, accessories and apparel in the second-half of the golf season, returns to The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Aug. 19-21, 2013. Multiple fashion tradeshows will take place at The Venetian and in Las Vegas during the PGA Expo timeframe, providing a special synergy to golf industry apparel buyers and manufacturers.
In addition to a strong mix of golf apparel brands, the PGA Expo features leading equipment companies offering hands-on testing of their latest innovations and technology at Demo Night, and on the Show floor in the Club Performance and Testing Center, putting green, and ball flight analysis area. Additionally, a new golf technology pavilion and educational symposium on golf technology advancements will be offered.
The PGA Expo traditionally hosts thousands of golf industry leaders to source new merchandise among some 200-plus golf companies and brands, test the newest equipment and training aids, attend the industry keynote presentation, uncover the latest trends at the fashion designer panel, learn new teaching and business strategies and network among peers and industry executives.
The PGA Expo is not open to the public and is an industry professionals-only event. PGA Professionals, buyers and media can register, make travel arrangements and hotel reservations online at www.pgaexpo.com or by calling 800-840-5628.
PGA Expo Social Media – Join the Conversation
Industry professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest PGA Expo news, view photos/videos and engage with peers through a host of social media platforms including the new “Advanced Networking” feature of PGA Expo’s “My Show Planner” and the new PGA Expo Social Media Hub at www.PGAExpo.com/SocialHub.
PGA Professionals and buyers can establish and grow professional connections, before, during and after the event with “My Show Planner” at www.PGAExpo.com. Using this new networking feature allows attendees to strategically locate other industry professionals who meet specified search criteria; build a networking profile exclusive to PGA Golf Shows or by leveraging a Linked In profile; and control professional connections for contact throughout the year.
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The PGA Expo and PGA Merchandise Show are organized in partnership with The PGA of America.
Contact:
Sherry Major, PGA Golf Exhibitions 716.662.3855, smajor@reedexpo.com
Jamie Carbone, PGA of America 562.624.8446, jcarbone@pgahq.com
