Apparel Merchandising & Management Students at ISS

Research can actually be fun for AMM students

On January 24, 2016 Apparel Merchandising and Management students from Cal Poly Pomona had the opportunity to visit the ISS (Imprinted Sportswear Show) to conduct vendor research for ApparelScapes. At the trade show students broke off into buying teams to meet the different vendors. Vendors that were present at the ISS trade show included companies such as American Apparel, Covalent, A4, Expert and Monag Apparel.

It was an amazing experience to meet and act like buyers for the day. Students asked vendors questions about order minimums, shipping date, prices, and printing. Although it was initially very intimidating to speak to vendors about placing, well imaginary orders, students had the chance to gain  valuable real world experience dealing with companies in the fashion industry. 

AMM students will have another opportunity to test their networking and buying skills in the MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas, February 16-18.