GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
Events
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
Triarchy Family Legacy: Responsible Stewards of the Planet
The Trailblazers
At Triarchy, denim making is nothing less than a family affair. Helming the company are the three Taubenfligel siblings, who describe the brand as “Responsible Denim.” Together they weave and breathe a collective passion, purpose and intentional living into the denim fiber of their daily lives and business as responsible stewards of the planet.
Coast to Coast, Textile Shows Usher in 2026
2026 Textile Shows
For over two weeks, textile shows provided attendees and exhibitors alike with the shape, color, texture and innovation of things to come.
Fashion’s AI Adoption Drives Progress in the New Year
Industry Focus: Technology
California Apparel News asked fashion-technology experts: How will fashion companies apply technology to lower costs and increase productivity in 2026?
LATTC Honors Giorgio Armani at Fall 2025 Gold Thimble Fashion Show
Honoring Armani
The Fall 2025 edition of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College’s Gold Thimble Fashion Show took place at its downtown Los Angeles campus with student designers creating pieces under the theme “Titan of Fashion: Giorgio Armani.” The venerated Italian designer passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 91.
Art Hearts Fashion Wows Shanghai Audience With Debut Showcase
Asian Fusion
In keeping with its global expansion plans, Art Hearts Fashion debuted its Shanghai edition before closing out 2025. “Our debut in Shanghai represents the next step in connecting the world’s most innovative designers with audiences who appreciate boundary-pushing art, culture and fashion,” said Erik Rosete, founder and president.
Bowers Museum Celebrates India’s Textile Revolution With a Continuing Bash
Textile Revolution
"Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution” is the current exhibition at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif., bringing to life the dazzling story of Indian chintz, painted and printed cotton textiles that revolutionized the way the world dressed and drove the development of the modern industry.
Maintaining Best Financial Practices From 2025 to Ensure a Successful 2026
Industry Focus: Finance
California Apparel News asked financial leaders in the apparel business: Amid continued economic uncertainty, which initiatives used in 2025 by your clients resulted in the greatest success and will continue for Q1 of 2026?
Remaining Committed to Denim Progress and Success in 2026
Industry Focus: Denim
California Apparel News asked denim-industry experts: What sustainable, transparency, philanthropic, financial, manufacturing, technology or social commitments are you strictly adhering to during 2026 and in what other areas of the denim business will you be more flexible?
Mallorca Calls Catherine Gee to Spain for Spring/Summer ’26
Balearic Radiance
Mallorca provided the canvas and Catherine Gee’s “greatest hits” the inspiration for the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The print that still sings to her is the paint swirl and the silhouette of the Daria Blouse. A sketch of the ocean with palm tree led to the introduction of a sweatshirt.
ViX Paula Hermanny Taps Into Surf Culture for Water Sports Capsule
Swimwear
San Diego–headquartered swim brand ViX Paula Hermanny recently released its limited-edition Water Sports Capsule, nodding to the founder’s upbringing in Brazil’s surf culture with silhouettes in black and white and pieces with UV protection and neoprene trim.
Hale Bob Reveals ‘Layers of Luxury’ at WeHo Boutique Event
Layers of Luxury
There is a luxurious side to Los Angeles brand Hale Bob, which is known for its bohemian-chic garments in flowing silhouettes. The label unveiled its Fall 2025 collection during a Nov. 13 “Layers of Luxury” event to showcase its evolution toward a more refined look.
Top Stories of 2025
Year-End Review
California Apparel News revisits and recaps our most-popular stories of the year that also made the largest impact as 2025 winds to a close, and the fashion industry looks toward the new year armed with lessons from the last 12 months and hope for a successful 2026.
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Art Hearts Fashion Captivates Los Angeles Fashion Week
Art Hearts Captivates
Stunning collections from California-based and global designers were presented at Los Angeles Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion, held at The New Mart downtown fashion building Oct. 16–18.
L.A. Market Draws Buyers Seeking Special Holiday Pieces and SS ’26 Inspiration
Trade Show Report
Los Angeles Market Week led buyers and brands to downtown Los Angeles, where The New Mart, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space and Lady Liberty Building welcomed attendees Oct. 6–9 to discover last-minute holiday items and look forward to Spring/Summer 2026.
CMC Hosts LA Textile Show as Creatives Seek Sustainable Domestic Options
Trade Show Report
Designers and fashion creatives traveled to downtown Los Angeles Oct. 7–9 for the LA Textile Show at the California Market Center.
Maintaining Trade-Show Brand Voice as Collaborations Increase
Trade-Show Q&A
California Apparel News asked trade-show insiders: How are producers ensuring individual shows’ foundational elements remain undiluted?
