April Showers Bring May Flowers
Industry Voices
Just last month, representatives Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) introduced the Pink Tariffs Study Act. This bill examines how the U.S. tariff system creates a gender bias, and we trust it will be eye-opening for their fellow legislators.
SS25 Swimwear: Fashion as Usual
Swim Trends
Swimwear keeps blurring the line between fashion and sportswear to become an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe. It’s a phenomenon that involves both the hijacking of sportswear-aesthetic codes and new ways of treating swimwear as a fashion item to be integrated into complete silhouettes.
Marcum Symposium Promotes Optimism Amid 2024 Challenges
Retail
The 2024 Consumer Products & Retail Symposium hosted by Marcum Accountants and Advisors afforded insights into planning for the most important seasons of the year, including back-to-school and holiday.
IKEA–Nigel Xavier Earth Month Collaboration Promotes Eco
Sustainability
Earth Month 2024 might be finished, but IKEA’s April Open House in Los Angeles enlisted sustainability experts from different fields, including designer Nigel Xavier, to illustrate how to apply eco-friendly initiatives every day.
SPESA L.A. Event Accents Worker Value as Technologies Advance
Technology
The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas hosted its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference April 11 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles, aiming to shift demand toward nearshoring options.
Growing Sustainability Trends in Swim Continue to Shift the Category
Industry Focus: Swim
California Apparel News asked swim-industry experts: From eco-friendly initiatives to body positivity, what aspects of sustainability resonate most with your customers for 2024 into 2025?
Weaving Stories & Dreams Tour Celebrates Filipina Artisans and Craftsmanship
Events
Los Angeles–based brand KINdom presents the Weaving Stories & Dreams Tour, which stops in Los Angeles May 10–14.
Outdoor Retailer x Collective Shows Set to Debut for Winter Editions Co-located in Salt Lake City
Trade Shows
Outdoor Retailer and Collective Shows have announced a collaboration at this year’s winter show, taking place Nov. 6–8 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
SwimShow, Paraiso Miami Swim Week to Present Summer Fashion Summit
Trade Shows
Summer comes early this year as the swimwear market in Miami shifts to June, a month earlier than previous years.
Concurrent ANDMORE Markets Draw New Buyers From 42 States and 10 Countries
Trade Shows
ANDMORE presented overlapping markets, Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets, April 9–12 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
Functional Fabric Fair Highlights New Exhibit Based on NASA Technology
Technology
Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS wrapped up another successful show for product sourcing, networking, innovation and education April 17–18 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland,
MAGIC Nashville Show Brings the Latest Trends With Local Emphasis
Trade Shows
Nashville continued to prove it’s known for more than just—come on, you know what it’s known for—as MAGIC Nashville swooped into town to the tune of a country two-step.
L.A. Fashion Weekend Hosts Official Launch, Announces New Plans
Fashion
L.A. Fashion Weekend recently launched atop the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s seventh floor I|O rooftop space and was sponsored by Style House Hollywood.
Creativity for Good
Sustainability
With an increasing number of consumers expecting brands to be facilitators in consuming while doing better for the environment, what appeared as forward a couple of years ago now is a prerequisite.
Art Hearts Fashion Continues Ukraine Support During LAFW at New Mart
Art Hearts
Los Angeles–based Art Hearts Fashion produced its latest edition March 21–24 at The New Mart in the heart of the city’s fashion district, where it showcased Los Angeles fashion, global designers and brands from Ukraine.
55th NAACP Image Awards Highlights Black Artistic Excellence
Events
Ahead of the 55th NAACP Image Awards, the civil-rights organization hosted the complementary NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show, also in its 55th year. Black Design Collective co-founder and veteran fashion designer Kevan Hall was the show’s executive producer, and Ainsley Connell was co-producer.
Johnny Was Imbues Its Bohemian Spirit Into New Denim Collection
California Dreamin’
Founded 30 years ago, Johnny Was swiftly became the torchbearer for all things “bohemian.” In its newest collection, the brand has finally—seamlessly—blended that ethos with its first denim line. Using ultra-soft indigo Tencel and organic cotton across six silhouettes, all are made utilizing natural-wear patterns and dye processes free from harmful chemicals.
Live From Los Angeles!
Live From LA
From the Oscars red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to L.A.’s Fall market week—all roads led to fashion March 11–14.
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