On Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, the California Fashion Association and CIT Trade Finance presented “Brand Building: Star Power is a Must Have” at the Las Vegas Convention Center for MAGIC. Ilse Metchek, President of the California Fashion Association began the seminar with a PowerPoint overview. Mitch Cohen, Managing Director & Western Regional Manager of CIT Trade Finance moderated the CFA panel of experts:
- Rick Cytrynbaum, CEO,Modern Vintage / House of Harlow 1960
- John Frierson, Agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
- Peter Kim, Founder & CEO, Hudson Clothing
- Nishen Radia, Co-Founder & Managing Director, FocalPoint Partners
- Greg Weisman, West Coast Chair, Ritholz Levy Sanders Chidekel & Fields LLP