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Swedish Investment Firm Altor Acquires Renewcell
By Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | June 6, 2024
Cotton-recycling pioneer Renewcell has announced that its remaining assets have been acquired by Altor, an investment firm based in Sweden, and will now be known as Circulose.
William Murray Golf Designs Its Styles to Reach Beyond the Course
Channeling their family bond and golf heritage, the Murray brothers—including actor Bill—helm the William Murray Golf brand for comfort and style beyond the game. =
Levi’s Expands Stony Creek Plant-Based Dye Partnership in Fashion for Good
During its quest for achieving greater sustainability in denim, industry pioneer Levi Strauss & Co. has expanded its work in plant-based, pre-reduced indigo development as it continues its efforts with Stony Creek Colors and reported progress from its recent partnership with Fashion for Good.
A New Year Brings Newness in Activewear
Activewear continues to flourish as brands including Los Angeles–based Cream Yoga continue to build on the momentum of trends for comfortable yet performance-focused apparel.
Civile Leads the Way in Pickleball Culture With Message of ‘Playing Nicely’
During 2020, golf was thought of as the most pandemic-friendly sport, but enthusiasts of pickleball beg to differ.
Moving Beyond Denim, Midheaven Rebrands to Include Other Categories
After launching in 2017, the Kathryn Brolin–founded Midheaven Denim brand set off on a mission to create denim pieces for tall women. Standing 5 feet, 11 inches, Brolin is familiar with the struggles tall women encounter when shopping for the perfect jeans.
Newsmakers 2021: SFI Fortifies Los Angeles Denim Industry With Launch
After announcing its acquisition of a Los Angeles laundry earlier this year, Pakistan global denim firm Artistic Milliners saw its new West Coast arm flourish. Star Fades International hit the ground running with a blend of denim wash-and-finish veterans and design innovators.
Kinona Releases Expanded 2021 Resort Collection
Adhering to its mission of providing golfwear styles that women will want to wear on—and off—the course, Kinona recently released additional 2021 Resort pieces.
Skid Row Fashion Week Aims to Change Lives One Design at a Time
In an effort to combat the rampant homelessness in Los Angeles, one brand is trying to help by offering more than just T-shirts.
Lee and Pendleton Partner on Limited Capsule Collection
For the first time, the iconic denim and apparel brand Lee has collaborated with Pendleton Woolen Mills, the family-owned Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand, on a curated capsule collection that celebrates American craftsmanship.
ISKO and Soorty Officially Launch New Collection
ISKO and Soorty have announced the launch of their first collaborative collection, ISKO Future Face by Soorty.
Kingpins24 Hosts Virtual Global Event for Denim Community
During the Oct. 19–21 edition of Kingpins24, the global denim-community fixture Kingpins sought to again connect the industry through a virtual platform.
Silent Panda Gives a Designer’s Voice to Samuel Taylor
The road to fashion greatness was a winding path for Samuel Taylor, founder of the elevated luxury streetwear and wearable-technology brand Silent Panda.
FABSCRAP Expansion Includes Opening of Philadelphia Location
Following the May announcement of its partnerships with URBN and Nordstrom, which afforded it extensive funding, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit FABSCRAP has opened a location in Philadelphia. In addition to bringing the group’s services to Philadelphia, FABSCRAP’s new location will allow the New York City–headquartered nonprofit to serve the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Southern New Jersey.
Beverly Hills Lingerie’s Unabashed Approach to Streetwear-Inspired Intimates
In 2017, Los Angeles-born and -raised sisters Celine and Joline Nehoray began developing a brand that would allow women to feel sexy and bold while also living these characteristics out loud and with no reservations.
