Friday, June 13
Learning By Design
Runway: Los Angeles
For over two centuries educating students in fashion design, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Otis College of Art and Design, and Woodbury University have celebrated their design students at graduation fashion shows, and this year was no exception. Drawing inspiration in a range of categories, this season’s offerings lit up the runway.
Thursday, June 12
Name Brands, Collaborations and Big Business at Las Vegas Licensing Expo
Trade Show Report
The Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas was the pop-culture mecca for Informa Markets’ annual Las Vegas Licensing Expo, held May 19–21.
Otis Enters the Realm of the Kaleidoscope at Its Annual Fashion Show
Fashion
Otis College of Art and Design held its annual fashion show on May 10 in the campus commons in Los Angeles before an audience of over 4,000. The 2025 theme, “Kaleidoscope,” flaunted designs with sparkling patterns and vibrant colors intertwining with a variety of fabrics and their movement across the runway.
LATTC Celebrates 100 Years of Fashion at Gold Thimble Fashion Show
Fashion
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College hosted its spring 2025 Gold Thimble Fashion Show on May 30, presented by the Design & Media Arts Pathway.
Woodbury Students Design to Their Own Voices
Fashion
Woodbury University honored its talented fashion-design students with the “La Reverie”–themed runway show May 8 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, Calif.
Authenticity, Community Lead Second Edition of Here|After
Events
Here | After returned to NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles May 8, welcoming denim insiders for an evening of cultivating meaningful community connections. The event was produced by industry veterans Erin Barajas, formerly of Kingpins, and Denim Dudes, the denim consultancy and forecasting firm founded by Amy Leverton.
Kornit and MAS Holdings Form Strategic Partnership
Technology
Kornit Digital Ltd. recently announced a strategic partnership with MAS Holdings through its subsidiary MAS ACME USA, a holistic supply-chain hub serving sustainable apparel brands.
Efficiency, Sustainability, Technology at Forefront of Techtextil, Texprocess
Trade Show Report
The 2025 editions of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas were held May 6–8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Every biennium the shows unite to give attendees the chance to see both sides of the show floor. This year’s event focused on innovation in the textile industry.
Continuing Responsible Manufacturing Amid Tariff Confusion
Industry Focus: Sustainability
California Apparel News asked experts in apparel sustainability: What steps can designers and manufacturers take to remain aligned with their sustainable goals amid the current uncertainty surrounding tariffs, sourcing and supply chains?
