Buyers Make Smart Choices at OFFPRICE
Trade Show
OFFPRICE by Informa, held Aug. 10–12 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, offered margin-building collections for women’s, men’s and kids. The show continued to be lucrative for Los Angeles–based ORIGINAL USA.
Classics, Denim and Golf at PROJECT
Trade Show
Men’s contemporary, classic, golf, performance and street collections were featured at PROJECT by Informa, held in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 10–12.
Women’s Apparel, Denim at MAGIC
Trade Show
Aug. 10–12, MAGIC by Informa merged all women’s trend, contemporary, young contemporary and denim collections into the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
MAGIC Launches Business Solutions Center and Fashion Tech
MAGICal Business Solutions
A new Business Solutions Center was created on the show floor to help retail buyers navigate game-changing technology in the fashion landscape at MAGIC, held Aug. 10–12 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
SOURCING Reinforces Its Global Allure
Trade Show
Key sourcing elements for the global apparel industry were represented at Sourcing by Informa, held Aug. 10-12 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
IFJAG Sets Jewelry Trends
Trade Show
Statement necklaces and chunky pieces were in demand by wholesalers and large-volume retail buyers at IFJAG, The International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, held Aug. 8–11 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas.
Men’s Edit Builds Momentum
Trade Show
Men’s Edit at WWIN, held at The Expo at World Market Center Aug. 9–12, featured men’s brands from head to toe.
WWIN Provides a Wealth of Inspiration
Trade Show
Comfort, color and prints could be found throughout the show floor at Womenswear in Nevada, held Aug. 9–12 and colocated with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel at The Expo at World Market Center.
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel Offers Playful Looks
Trade Show
Light knits and colors were displayed as new exhibitors joined ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, colocated with Womenswear in Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center Aug. 9–12.
aligrace x Tatyana Lafata Features Reworked Vintage Denim
aligrace x Tatyana Lafata
Upcycled-denim brand aligrace’s recent collaboration with beauty influencer Tatyana Lafata brought the label’s fresh reworked pieces to Abbot Kinney in Venice, Calif., during a launch party for the aligrace x Tatyana Lafata collection.
Next Steps in Fashion Tech: How New Tools Support Creative Work
Industry Focus: Technology
California Apparel News asked the fashion industry’s technology leaders: How are advancements in technology supporting creativity and artistry in fashion?
The Central Components of Building a Sustainable Brand
Industry Focus: Sustainability
California Apparel News asked fashion insiders: What are the core elements that brands and designers must focus on when building and growing their sustainability initiatives in the current fashion-business climate?
Las Vegas Fashion Week Inspires and Educates
It’s A Wrap
The August edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week didn’t disappoint, with something for everyone. From astrology readings, cocktail parties and massages to runway shows, education, inspirational styles and material sourcing, buyers saw resortwear, boho and whimsy, vintage, western, mix-and-match fabrics with layered details, and a high demand for comfy, cozy and soft items.
Collective Shows Expands to Miami — Introducing the East Coast's New Home for Luxury Active, Swim & Resort
Press Release
A more intimate, elevated swim and active market is coming to Miami. Collective Shows, the curated, intimate, upscale trade show for swim and activewear brands operated by Forge, is officially adding a Miami edition, debuting April 13–14, 2027 at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove.
The Future of Apparel Manufacturing Is Already Here
Press Release
How ISAIC and TUKATECH are Building a Blueprint for Workforce Development, Demand Manufacturing, and Domestic Production
The History Of CAD/CAM In The Apparel Industry
Technology
One of the Last Living Pioneers Shares the Story Behind the Technology That Changed Fashion Forever
Introducing Working Capital Finance at First Citizens Bank
Press Release
CIT Commercial Services will become Working Capital Finance at First Citizens Bank.
L.A. Sourcing, Textile Shows Provide Greater Options
Trade Show Report
As July wound down, Los Angeles welcomed a roster of apparel textile and sourcing shows across categories. Messe Frankfurt hosted its summer Los Angeles Texworld and Apparel Sourcing L.A. editions July 21–23 at the California Market Center in downtown’s fashion district to showcase supply-chain resources from textile providers to apparel manufacturers.
Louis Verdad Revisits Classics to Create Empowering Fall ’26 Collection
Urbane Legend
With By Louis, the moniker for the celebrated Louis Verdad’s newest collection, the designer dug deep into his archives to reimagine them with today’s trends in mind. “It’s oxygen for people like me,” Verdad said. “It’s the desire of continuously creating. It’s the idea that every day you come to a place and make something new.”
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