FASHION ADVISERS US Plus Trading (US+) is a Los Angeles based firm that specializes in assisting US and international designers and manufacturers to launch, position and accelerate in the United States apparel market. pbc guides you into and through the United States apparel industry. We conduct market research for designers and manufacturers to ensure there is need and demand in the US market for their labels. We collect market intelligence and report on the US apparel market to designers and manufacturers, industry groups and governmental organizations. We source the most appropriate US sales channels for designers and manufacturers, including independent showrooms and agents, corporate sales, wholesale distribution or licensing. We provide referrals to key contacts in PR, logistics, legal, factoring, etc. We consult with and advise designers and manufacturers to ensure they are export ready. We report on the business of the worldwide fashion industry via our internationally read blog, “Whats Hot, What’s Not, What’s Next” SOCIAL MEDIA pbc can help you fully utilize the ever-evolving world of social media to get your message out to your target audience. Developing a true understanding of the common social media strategies can be difficult enough let alone the implementation of a long term approach that drives business. Whether you need to learn the social media basics or are ready to begin structuring your social media strategy to meet your goals, the need for proper, effective, sound education and guidance on social media and current social media strategies is the new marketing reality.