Saturday, July 31
Skechers’ Philanthropic Efforts for Animals Surpass $7 Million in Donations
FASHION CARES
Skechers has reached a new milestone in its philanthropic quest of giving, with more than $7 million raised for animals in need throughout the United States and Canada.
Friday, July 30
Halsey's Beauty Brand about-face Partners with Dickies
FASHION
Halsey and her makeup company about-face beauty have partnered with Dickies, the world’s leading workwear brand, for an exclusive co-branded collaboration of two limited-edition unisex bags.
Thursday, July 29
Mavi Helps Save Sea Turtles Through Indigo Turtles Project
SUSTAINABILITY
Global denim-lifestyle brand Mavi is continuing its commitment to sustainability and conservation efforts with the Indigo Turtles Project.
At Faena Forum, Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Brings the Heat
Art Hearts Miami Swim
During its run July 8–11, Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion showcased designers whose garments epitomized the atmosphere of the hot, provocative edginess for which the city is known.
With Production in L.A., Bromelia Swimwear Brings Brazilian Confidence
Bromelia Comes Home
Two years after launching her company in Rio de Janeiro, Bromelia Swimwear founder and native Angeleno Lauren Quinn decided a move to her hometown would be best for the brand and relocated after launching the swimwear line in 2018.
Port of Los Angeles Sees Record June Numbers, Sets New Fiscal-Year Mark
Freight and Logistics
The Port of Los Angeles saw another new record in the month of June with more than 875,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) processed. The TEUs represented the port’s busiest June ever and closed the fiscal year at 10,879,383 TEUs—a new record for any Western Hemisphere port. The June numbers were also a 27 percent increase over last year’s 8,560,882 TEUs.
Klarna Acquires APPRL, Expands Reach to Global Consumers
Technology
Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, has announced the acquisition of APPRL, a SaaS platform that allows content creators and retailers to work together frictionlessly to bring immersive and informative shoppable content to global consumers.
LiCi Fit Uplifts Women With Colorful, Comfortable Activewear
Manufacturing
After searching for gym apparel that would satisfy the vibrant, fun and fit needs of Liz Holtz and Cinée Goudaillier, the pair’s frustration plateaued and they decided to create their own solution—LiCi Fit.
Ruben Rojas Falls in Love With Sharing an Important Message on T-shirts
L.A. to a Tee
With a message of choosing love over fear, Ruben Rojas is cultivating his art-inspired label to grow from its Los Angeles T-shirt roots into a global brand that makes an impact.
5Loc Promotes Cotton Transparency, Traceability 'From Field to Fabric'
Supply Chain
Responsible cotton has been Brent Crossland’s passion throughout the industry expert’s nearly 40-year career. After working with a number of companies including Wrangler and Bayer CropScience—where he created the e3 sustainable cotton program that affords guidelines to farmers—Crossland recently founded 5Loc Cotton.
Wednesday, July 28
ThredUp Acquires Remix, Launches Public Offering
FASHION RESALE
ThredUp Inc., one of the largest online resale platforms for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes and accessories, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remix Global AD.
Tuesday, July 27
White Oak Forms National Retail Finance Group
RETAIL
Expanding its commitment to retail, White Oak Commercial Finance, which is an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, announced that it has formed the National Retail Finance Group.
Friday, July 23
Decades by Cameron Silver Hosts Sustainable Vintage Pop Up at Fred Segal Flagship
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Building upon the success of its pop-up experience last month at Fred Segal Malibu Village, Cameron Silver's Decades collection of luxury and premium vintage will be hosted at the retailer's flagship on Sunset Boulevard through July 30 with a focus on sustainability in fashion.
Looking Inward for Autumn/Winter 2021, Jonathan Marc Stein Seeks to Heal Others
FASHION CARES
Moving beyond designing fashion to simply create a new seasonal collection, Jonathan Marc Stein focused on looking inward to relay the importance of issues that are impacting society.
Vintage Tees Celebrate Michael Stars 35th Anniversary, Summer Tour to Follow
EVENTS
The 35th anniversary of the Los Angeles-based women’s lifestyle brand Michael Stars is being celebrated with a new line of vintage T-shirts.
Thursday, July 22
MereU Prioritizes Simplicity, Elegance With Inaugural Summer Collection
Fashion
Simple yet elegant, versatile and comfortable as well as environmentally conscious—it’s what fashion brand MereU is bringing to its inaugural summer 2021 capsule.
Destination: Miami by Coterie Elevates Swim Week in Joyful, Intimate Setting
Trade Shows
The vibe at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach was electric during the July 10–13 Destination: Miami by Coterie as the area heated up for a return to Miami Swim Week.
Art Meets Fashion at Project Miami
Trade Shows
During its July 10–12 debut at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach, Informa Markets Fashion’s Project Miami perfectly showcased fresh approaches to streetwear, contemporary menswear and accessories. Even though this was the first time for Project in Miami, the show brought the cutting-edge fashion atmosphere for which it is known.
Fashion Returns to Swim Week at Cabana and Liberty Fairs Miami
Trade Shows
The Miami Beach Convention Center was home to sibling shows Cabana and Liberty Fairs Miami July 10-12, where trends came straight from the runway with Cabana showcasing swimwear that spoke more closely to luxurious ready-to-wear.
SwimShow Makes a Big Splash Returning to Miami
Trade Shows
Returning to its home at the Miami Beach Convention Center July 10-13, SwimShow saw buyers who were more than ready for the upbeat atmosphere of the event and getting back to fashion business. Judy Stein, the show’s executive director, noted how buyers were eager to do business.
It's Back to the Beach as Brands, Buyers Reconnect at Miami Swim Week
Miami Swim Week
After more than a year of meeting over video platforms, the swim-and-resort categories of the fashion industry were ready to hit the sand and peruse poolside for fresh styles during Miami Swim Week. The convergence of designers, brands and buyers was a time for the industry to reunite for serious business following a year of separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AII Announces California-based Sustainability Program
Manufacturing
Following its work to promote scalable environmental solutions in apparel sectors within countries including China, Vietnam and India, the Apparel Impact Institute announced the launch of its research to introduce its Clean by Design program, which works with clothing manufacturers to increase efficiency and renewables, into Los Angeles.
Fashion Tech Works Launches With Resources for Apparel Businesses
Technology
In the heart of the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District, at the New Mart building, Fashion Tech Works affords a new space for cultivating creativity blended with innovation. The fashion-focused space serves as a digital design center, content studio, event space and coworking site for designers and brands large and small.
Lenzing Makes Strides in Fiber Identification Within Its E-Branding Service
Textiles
Known for its commitment to sustainable-fiber cultivation, Lenzing has announced the expansion of its identification capabilities within the company’s E-Branding Service.
Swim Week Is Back
Swim Week Is Back
After a challenging year, the return to in-person events at Miami Swim Week felt like a fresh dose of good news for the swimwear industry.
A Diverse Range of Brands and Representation at Paraiso
Return to Paradise
The Paraiso Miami Beach celebration of swimwear and resort fashion returned to its on-site schedule during Miami Swim Week, as industry insiders welcomed a long-awaited return to the beachside runway to become immersed in sun, surf and the business of selling swim.
Archive Resale Uses a Brand-Centered Approach to Redefine Digital Resale
Technology
While sites that cater to consumers who want to bid adieu to their old clothing in exchange for a bit of cash have dominated the online resale space, Archive Resale has introduced a model that benefits both brands and sellers. Founded in 2020 by vintage-clothing enthusiast, Google alum and now Archive Resale Chief Executive Officer Emily Gittins and Ryan Rowe, the company’s chief technology officer who is a design, data and user-experience expert, the platform is quickly gaining traction to fill a void in the market.
FMNC Buyers and Exhibitors Welcome a Return to Business as Usual
Trade Shows
Fashion Market Northern California, a marketplace for contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, was held June 27–29 at the Embassy Suites in South San Francisco. “It went very well,” said FMNC Executive Director Mary Taft. “Buyers who attended were there to buy so exhibitors were successful.”
Pol’ Atteu Rises to Reclaim Success With Celebrity Clientele Following Challenging Year
FASHION DESIGN
At Pol' Atteu Beverly Hills, business is beginning to boom for the 28-year-old boutique, following a year that included shifting from creating custom gowns for a discerning clientele to making COVID-19 face masks, in addition to recovering from the destruction due to civil unrest that took place during May 2020.
Wednesday, July 21
PacSun Launches First Collection With A$AP Rocky as Brand’s First Guest Artistic Director
GUEST DESIGNERS
PacSun and critically acclaimed performer and fashion icon A$AP Rocky recently came together to work on a fashion partnership.
Tuesday, July 20
Rockstar Original Launches Men’s Sneaker Collection, Adds Women’s Plus-Size Clothing
BRAND EXPANSIONS
The full-lifestyle fashion brand Rockstar Original has released its first original sneaker collection for men and plus-size clothing for women.
LG, thredUP Give Clothes a ‘Second Life’ in new Partnership
RaaS
Resale-as-a-Service platform thredUP Inc. and LG Electronics USA have partnered to help give clothes a second chance and reduce consumers’ fashion footprint.
Friday, July 16
Sharing Its L.A.-Inspired Eco Approach, Bella Dahl Pops Up at Selfridges in London
SUSTAINABILITY
Celebrating female empowerment and an ecologically aware lifestyle with a Southern California twist, Bella Dahl recently launched a pop-up shop in the United Kingdom at Selfridges in London.
'Making the Cut' Pop-Up Event Celebrates Release of Season 2
FASHION COMPETITION
To celebrate the release of season two of "Making the Cut," the Amazon Original Series, Amazon Prime Video will be debuting the ultimate fashion-forward pop-up experience in Los Angeles.
IDEO Selects Detria Williamson as Chief Marketing Officer
DESIGN
IDEO has selected Detria Williamson, who joined the leadership team in spring 2021, as its chief marketing officer.
Wednesday, July 14
Guess Marks Summer Games With Original Collection
SUMMER OLYMPICS
In honor of the Summer Olympics, GUESS has released the 2021 GUESS Original Summer Games collection.
Tuesday, July 13
Afterpay, Westfield Partner to Offer New Payment Option to Consumers
RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
The buy-now, pay-later platform Afterpay and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, owner of Westfield shopping centers across the United States, have announced an integrated, multiyear partnership to support retailers and help consumers by offering the latter a more flexible way to pay for purchases as foot traffic begins to return to stores.
Saturday, July 10
Sprayground Branches Out From Streetwear to Swim
SWIM/SURF
Streetwear brand Sprayground has launched its first swim capsule collection inspired by the art of fashion.
Friday, July 9
TOMBOGO Pop-Up Shop Allows Guests to Customize Clothing
RETAIL
Fans of TOMBOGO can now personalize their favorite pieces at a customizable workshop called Assembly Required by TOMBOGO.
Thursday, July 8
Wonder Woman Initiative Honors Women During ‘Back to Eden,’ Miami Swim Week
SWIM/SURF
The Wonder Woman Initiative will curate its new production during Miami Swim Week at the Kimpton Angler’s hotel on July 10.
Torrid Closes Above IPO Price as Body-Positivity Movement Grows
Finance
Following the initial public-offering price of $21 per share, the City of Industry, Calif., expanded-size brand Torrid closed at $24.15 per share on July 1, up $3.15, for a 15 percent increase on its first day of trading.
Tukatech-Sowtex Partnership Affords Digital Design-and-Development Platform
Technology
Fashion-technology firms Tukatech and Sowtex have joined together on a collaboration, which will yield a 3D visualizer and design-lab solution that will reduce the time devoted to sampling processes. Launched July 8 throughout Asia, this digital platform allows all supply-chain members to work together through real data.
Thr3efold Launches With a Mission to Cultivate a Responsible Fashion Industry
Technology
Ethical fashion manufacturing is at the core of Jessica Kelly’s Thr3efold software-as-a-service business-to-business platform, which affords access to responsible supply-chain partners and invaluable guidance for apparel and soft-accessory brands.
Leigh Fibers Partners With Tidal Vision to Produce Bio-based Textile Treatments
Textiles
Solving issues of the toxicity that could result from traditional textile treatments, Leigh Fibers and Tidal Vision have announced a partnership that will rely on sustainable, ecologically sound resources to improve this segment of the industry.
Duer Forges Ahead Post-Pandemic With New Los Angeles Location
Retail
After a year of shuttering stores and a decline in retail numbers, Duer is betting on bricks-and-mortar as the way to go. The performance-apparel brand recently announced that it would open its newest location in early September.
ISKO, Soorty Team Up for Unique Collaboration
Textiles
ISKO and Soorty have signed a landmark technology-licensing agreement that partners the two competitors on the production of fabric and garment collections.
PacSun Ventures Into Resell Market With PS Reserve
PacSun Enters Resale
PacSun is diving into the resell market with its first-ever resale initiative—PS Reserve.
Fashion-Forward Golf Apparel Continues to Become the Standard
Fairway Fashion
Within the past year, the sport of golf has seen an extraordinarily high increase in players hitting the links to enjoy the activity as a fun outdoor hobby. Brands are updating traditional golf apparel to feature fashionable and playful takes on classic styles, while maintaining the comfort and function players expect.
Santa Monica College Student Designers Featured in LA Mode Virtual Event
LA Mode 2021
Upon completion of their 2-year fashion coursework, Santa Monica College student designers showcased their collections during the “LA Mode 2021: Distance in Design” exhibition, which was unveiled virtually this year.
SB 62 Moves to Appropriations Committee Following Passage by Assembly Panel
Legal
The Garment Worker Protection Act, also known as SB 62, which was sponsored by California State Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), recently passed through the state’s Assembly Judiciary Committee. The 8–3 vote, announced June 22, now sees the bill moving toward the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Friday, July 2
American Giant Teams Up With Samuel Adams on Fourth of July Collection
MADE IN AMERICA
Proud of its commitment to domestic production, San Francisco made-in-America apparel brand American Giant has joined Boston brewer Samuel Adams to release products complementing the beer brand's limited-edition American Crafted that has been released to coincide with the July 4 holiday.
Thursday, July 1
SKATIE Launches Swim Pieces for Fourth of July
SWIM/SURF
SKATIE’s new Fourth of July capsule is ready to celebrate the holiday’s bold colors.
Versatility and Sleek Designs Unite With Empathy in Unify the Ties
Swim/Surf
Artist Taylor Nassar understands the importance of employing art to heal mental-health challenges. As a young woman, Nassar struggled with her mental health and body image, eventually employing her artistic talents as a method to cope. The need to create evolved into Nassar’s brand, Unify the Ties, a San Diego swimwear label that launched in 2017 and relied on the artist’s inspiration from growing up near the beach, which yielded designs based on her own artistic works.
Lectra-Gerber Deal Finalized
Technology
Lectra has finalized the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology. It completed the deal on a cash-free, debt-free basis for €175 million, or more than 207.5 million USD, in addition to 5 million newly issued Lectra shares to AIPCF VI LG, Gerber’s sole shareholder. The purchase was financed through a €140 million, or more than 166 million USD, loan and available cash.
Supreme Court to Examine Copyright Claim by Unicolors Against H&M
Legal
The Supreme Court will examine the case of Unicolors Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Maruitz LP to see if H&M is liable for an infringement award and whether an error in a U.S. Copyright Office can be invalidated without fraudulent intent.
L.A. Market Week Answers the Call for Freedom as City Reopens
L.A. Market Week
From June 13 to 16, retailers from across the country migrated west for Los Angeles Market Week, as California’s economy prepared for its official June 15 reopening.
Amazon Shines Spotlight on Private Labels for Prime Day
Prime Day Wrap-up
The annual event all Amazon Prime members look forward to every year—Prime Day—took place June 21–22. The famed, almost holy, day that launched in 2015 is rife with big deals and incredible savings on everyday items from fashion and furniture to electronics. The 2021 Prime Day began at 12 a.m. PDT on June 21 and offered more than 2 million deals in more than 20 categories of items over 48 hours of epic savings.
Joor Raises $46 Million to Grow Wholesale Capabilities, Expansion
Finance
Joor has raised $46 million in Series D funding for the company’s investment in platform innovation, payments and financing, and continued global and vertical expansion.
New Epson SureColor F570 Pro Printer Announces Its Debut
Technology
Perfect for creating promotional products, Epson America’s new 24-inch SureColor F570 Professional Edition desktop dye-sublimation printer was introduced on June 24.
Andréa Bernholtz Embraces Yacht Life With New Swiminista-Lacroix Collection
Swim/Surf
A devotion to luxury and sustainability drove Andréa Bernholtz as she launched her latest collection under The House of Christian Lacroix x Swiminista collaboration. The Yacht Life collection is a celebration of vibrancy through striking colors and flattering cuts yet maintains the Swiminista mission to ensure women feel confident when wearing the brand’s pieces.
Breaking Body-Image Boundaries, Curvy Beach Affords True Size Inclusivity
Swim/Surf
Former actor Elizabeth Taylor had seen enough resistance to sexier bikinis in the expanded-size swimsuit market to know that she wanted to change the narrative surrounding designs for curvier women.
Circling the Globe, Yarn Movement Shares Glimpses of Perfect Getaways
Summertime Sunshine
This season, the summer of 2021 will be held to high expectations as the beach bound and poolside loungers venture out for sand, surf, sun and showing off their swim fashions, such as this Yarn Movement look that was shot in Tanzania.
SFI Introduces a Denim-Fantasy Capsule Suitable for a California Daydream
Denim Daydream
Fresh off its launch earlier this year, the denim factory Star Fades International released its Denim Daydream capsule, the first collection since the Artistic Milliners–backed business opened in Los Angeles.
