If you’re a designer at market week you probably have no time to read this post. However, if you’re aspiring to do a L.A trade show in the near future…it’s time for you to go out and see if one of these shows may eventually be for you. So get you pad…your pen and your best outfit of course and head downtown.

Take notes on how buyers are shopping (Do they seem very directed…or wandering). Do you see buyers carrying any promotional items (tee shirts, bags, pens…what stands out?). Are there any seminars you could benefit from attending? What booths look the most inviting? Are a lot of people writing orders? What are sales reps or designers doing that may turn a buyer off…or on for that matter.

If you’re serious about starting your line now is the prime time to do your homework. Just don’t be too obvious….for the most part if you’re not a buyer or member of the press other designers aren’t necessarily thrilled at your presence.

Contact the sales offices of the Major trade shows going on this week such as Brighte–Contemporary, Transit–Shoes and Designers and Agents which focuses on contemporary as well as new designers.

Shows start today. Check www.californiamarketcenter.com and www.designersandagents.com for more information.