Kids Apparel Fit & Sizing Workshop: Birth to Young Adult | NYC
October 16th 2024 / New York CityKids Apparel Fit & Sizing Workshop: Birth to Young Adult
Address:
NEW LOCATION:
307 W. 38th Street,
Studio 1401, on the 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018, USA
Meet the Global Consultants
Lorraine Reynolds
Global ConsultantLorraine Reynolds joined Alvanon in 2022. Her career in garment fit, design, and construction for apparel manufacturing, film and theatre spans over 25 years. She has guided numerous technical design teams through challenging transitions and real-world obstacles, fostering growth and development. She has worked with brands of all sizes, from start-ups to the large mass retailers. Her industry experience is incredibly diverse: from fitting olympic athletes to flight attendants, from down parkas to intimate apparel. Known for pushing boundaries and her out-of-the-box thinking, Lorraine consistently introduces sustainability, innovation, and fresh perspectives into the apparel product development process.
Elizabeth Maginot
Technical Consultant, Global Blocks & Grading, AlvanonElizabeth “Liz” Maginot brings over a decade of experience in Product Development to her role at Alvanon. She combines her in-depth knowledge of 3D software with hands-on industry experience to deliver tailored solutions in fit, sizing, and standardization for clients worldwide. Liz’s expertise in Digital Product Creation, Technical Design, Pattern Making, Fitting, and Grading allows her to connect with clients on a practical level, addressing their unique needs with customized solutions. Her creativity, tact, and passion for helping others drive her success in integrating 3D tools into product development processes.
Oct 16 (Day 1) and Oct 17 (Day 2) | AGENDA
Kids Apparel Fit & Sizing Workshop: Birth to Young Adult
From Infants to Toddlers, Tweens to Juniors, or even in Gender Neutral apparel, children’s fit and sizing is complicated! Answering a call to demystify kidswear, this brand-new workshop has been specifically designed to help people navigate the challenges of kidswear fit & sizing.
Led by Alvanon’s global consulting team, renowned for their extensive experience in kid’s apparel, the workshop will cover a wide range of topics essential to creating apparel for children of different ages and sizes.
Alongside enhancing your technical expertise, the workshop offers a unique opportunity for you to connect and collaborate with fellow industry professionals. It is designed to foster an open learning environment, allowing us all to share knowledge and provide guidance on the challenges we all face.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the first iteration of our brand-new workshop!
Alvanon will conduct a 3-part event over 2 days in New York City.
1:30 pm
October 16th 2024
SESSION ONE
- Understanding Target Market and Merchandising Objectives
- The Psychology of Childrenswear
- Using Data to understand Growth Patterns & Standardization Trends
- Market Perspective/Observation – Infants & Toddlers
- Best Practices for Technical Size Groupings – Infants & Toddlers
- 3D Applications
9:00 am
October 17th 2024
SESSION TWO
- Market Perspective/Observations – Big Boys & Big Girls
- Best Practices for Technical Size Groupings – Big Boys & Big Girls
- 3D Applications
- Age Correlation & Size
- Youth/Uniform Strategies
- Alpha/Numeric Considerations
1:30 pm
October 17th 2024
SESSION THREE
- Specialty Ranges – Tweens/Juniors
- Market Needs for Slim, Plus & Husky
- Inclusive/Extended Sizing: Unisex Considerations
- Interpreting Leading Indicators for Change
- Navigating Change of Standards & New Strategies
- Implementation & Executing for Consistency
