Thursday, January 27
Etnies Expands RAD Collection With New Apparel and Footwear
COLLABORATION
Action-sports footwear-and-apparel brand etnies and BMX film “RAD” have announced a new collection that expands on the first-ever official “RAD” apparel and footwear collection launched last year.
Hudson Jeans Announces Two-Year Partnership with NBA Player Tyler Herro
DENIM
Premium-denim brand Hudson Jeans has announced a new ambassador partnership with professional basketball player Tyler Herro, who becomes the first professional athlete to officially work with the brand.
Tuesday, January 25
Coach Introduces Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program
FASHION CARES
Coach has introduced the Coach (Re)Loved Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program, a new one-year leather craftsmanship skills and training program designed as part of the brand's commitment to helping create a better-made future through better-made things.
Saturday, January 22
Vans Custom Culture High School 2022 Launches in Honor of Late Company Founder
FASHION CARES
The 13th-annual Vans High School Custom Culture competition has been announced, with this year's event honoring the Costa Mesa, Calif., action-sports brand's late founder Paul Van Doren who passed away in May.
Friday, January 21
FashionGo Week Palm Springs Announced for May Debut as On-Site Show
EVENT LAUNCH
Business-to-Business wholesale online marketplace FashionGo announced it will debut a new edition May 3-5 when it launches FashionGo Week Palm Springs.
Quiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule Celebrates Female Surf Community
SWIM/SURF
Celebrating the female surf community, the QQuiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule was recently released as a collaboration between the Huntington Beach, Calif., brand and the global organization of ocean lovers.
Thursday, January 20
New California Workplace Laws Impact Both Workers and Employers
Legal
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of new bills into law in 2021, with a number of workplace and labor laws that began on Jan. 1, bringing changes to employment practices and workplace safety.
Dallas Market Center Exhibitors, Buyers Report Strong Business
Trade Shows
Continuing to report growth with each new edition, the Dallas Market Center’s most recent Apparel & Accessories Market saw increased traffic, enthusiastic visitors, new buyers and a refreshing interest in bright trends that afford hope to a recovering industry.
SA&M Expands Fashion Legal Representation With Hire of Brutzkus and Rozanzky
Legal
Los Angeles legal firm Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, recently welcomed two of fashion’s legal experts to its roster as it announced the hiring of Mark Brutzkus and Nick Rozanzky as partners.
William Murray Golf Designs Its Styles to Reach Beyond the Course
Beyond a Birdie
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. =
Ruby Ribbon Debuts New Swim Collection
Swim/Surf
Reentering the swimwear market after a hiatus, women’s intimates, shapewear and athleisure brand Ruby Ribbon recently debuted its new collection in the category.
Levi’s Expands Stony Creek Plant-Based Dye Partnership in Fashion for Good
Sustainable
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.
ABS by Allen Schwartz Acquired by Five Oak Brand Management Advisors
Finance
Celebrating his brand’s 40th anniversary, designer Allen Schwartz announced the acquisition of his Los Angeles label by New York–headquartered Five Oak Brand Management Advisors.
Active Collective and Swim Collective Set the Tone for a Positive Year
At Swim + Active
The Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., was the site of the Swim Collective and Active Collective shows Jan. 10–11.
Pantone Releases the Fashion Home + Interiors Paper Traveler
Textiles
Pantone has announced the release of the latest edition of the Pantone Fashion Home + Interiors Paper Traveler, which aims to help provide a better experience for teams and designers and allows them to work and create from anywhere.
MycoWorks Raises $125 Million in Series C Funding
Sustainability
San Francisco–based biomaterials company MycoWorks announced it has secured $125 million during its latest funding round.
New E-Commerce Platform JuniperMarket Opens for Business
Technology
JuniperMarket, a new multi-line B2B e-commerce platform, opened for business on Jan. 6 and provides shoppers a wide selection of gift, home and lifestyle products.
First L.A. Market of 2022 Reveals Latest Spring and Summer Styles
L.A. Market
The first Los Angeles Market Week of 2022 took place Jan. 16–19 in downtown Los Angeles, where bright colors and flashy prints contrasted against the overcast January sky.
Wednesday, January 19
André Leon Talley, Fashion Icon and Journalist
OBITUARY
Fashion mourned the loss of icon André Leon Talley on Jan. 18 as the world learned of the journalist and former Vogue creative director’s unexpected death at the age of 73 in White Plains, N.Y.
Tuesday, January 18
Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky and Kids of Immigrants Collaborate for New Collection
FASHION CARES
Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky and Los Angeles-based brand Kids of Immigrants have announced a new collaboration that celebrates Hispanic American culture and heritage.
Monday, January 17
Brilliant Earth and Tacori Join Forces on Bridal Fine-Jewelry Collection
COLLABORATIONS
Two California-based leaders in fine jewelry have launched a new bridal collection ahead of a wedding season that the brands estimate to be the largest since 1984.
Friday, January 14
Ahead of Olympic Games, Shaun White Announces Active-Lifestyle Brand Partnership With Backcountry
RETAIL
Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold-medal snowboarder and recipient of the most X Games gold medals in history, announced his partnership with outdoor specialty retailer Backcountry, ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
AG Jeans Partners with Tulip to Scale Organic Customer Relationships
RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
Tulip, a provider of cloud-based retail mobile solutions, has announced a partnership with sustainable denim and knitwear company AG Jeans.
Adidas Signs CMC Lease for 107K-SF DTLA Space Following Renovation
REAL ESTATE
As the California Market Center unveiled its fresh space on Jan. 11, following a $250 million–plus renovation, property manager Brookfield Properties announced that it would welcome global athletic-apparel brand Adidas AG, which signed a lease for 107,000 square feet of space at the downtown Los Angeles site.
Thursday, January 13
Thrilling Launches Vintage Studio Services With Ruth E. Carter as Campaign Brand Ambassador
VINTAGE
The vintage and secondhand marketplace Thrilling announced its launch of Vintage Studio Services on Jan. 13 as the company welcomed Academy Award–winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter as its first brand ambassador.
Balenciaga Joins Ye and Gap’s Yeezy Gap Line
FASHION
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced an expansion of his current Yeezy Gap line by including luxury fashion brand Balenciaga.
Wednesday, January 12
Celebrating Their 10-Year Partnership, Vans and STOKED Commit to Expansion
FASHION CARES
Working together over the last 10 years, action-sports brand Vans and nonprofit organization STOKED have renewed their commitment to leading undeserved youth into action sports through mentorship.
Tuesday, January 11
DJM and PGIM Real Estate Announce Acquisition of Long Beach Exchange
RETAIL
California-based private-equity real-estate-and-development firm DJM, in partnership with PGIM Real Estate, has announced its acquisition of Long Beach Exchange.
Saturday, January 8
Saks Announces Launch of New Online Wellness Shop
RETAIL
Luxury e-commerce platform Saks has announced the launch of its Wellness Shop on saks.com The shop focuses on four key pillars of well being: fitness, health and nutrition, sexual wellness, and rest and relaxation.
Friday, January 7
New Era Japan Launches Collaboration With Takashi Murakami
FASHION
New Era Japan, the Tokyo-based operations of lifestyle-and-sports brand New Era Cap Co., announced a new collaboration with influential artist Takashi Murakami.
Thursday, January 6
Swim Is In at California-Lifestyle Brand Bella Dahl With New Launch
Bella Dahl Swim
Known for its cool Southern California style, Los Angeles women’s brand Bella Dahl took a plunge further into the Golden State culture as it launched its first swim collection.
Kevan Hall Studio Launches as Saks OFF 5th Designer Spotlight
Within a successful 2021, Los Angeles designer Kevan Hall ended a busy year by launching a collaborative Designer Spotlight collection with retailer Saks OFF 5th.
With Roots in Family and Community, Susan Lee Grows Wilder
Susan Lee’s Wilder
In her Echo Park, Calif., shop, Wilder Los Angeles, Susan Lee celebrates community through selling vintage clothing within a welcoming space, yet the roots of her store reach into different facets of the entrepreneur’s life.
Textiles Tick Toward Fresh Takes on Tradition for 2022
Textile Trends
As a new year begins, the fashion industry seeks a fresh start to move forward and create alluring styles. At the foundation of these design ambitions is the choice of the appropriate textiles to elevate garments and attract customers.
A New Year Brings Newness in Activewear
New Year, New Active
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.
SoundCommerce Launches New Solution to Optimize Profitability for Brands
Technology
Retail-data platform provider SoundCommerce has launched a new cloud solution that aims to help retailers better serve customers by using data to create shopper profiles that allow retailers to provide better offers and promotions based on shopping preferences.
Barbie and Balmain Collaborate on New Ready-to-Wear and Accessories Collection
FASHION
Toymaker Mattel Inc. has announced a new collaboration between the Barbie brand and luxury fashion label Balmain that celebrates both iconic names' impact on fashion and culture.
