Thursday, February 12
Impressions Expo Goes Beyond the Basic Blank
Trade Show Report
The Jan. 21–24 edition of Impressions Expo in Long Beach, Calif., reflected an industry evolving beyond “basic blanks” toward premium foundations, vertically integrated manufacturing and decoration technologies that enable speed and customization.
Preface, Re/Assembly, Here|After, Denim Dudes Form Practical Pathways
Trade Show Report
Preface, Re/Assembly and Here|After partnered with Denim Dudes to host an event in Los Angeles Jan. 28–29 to explore how fashion can move from sustainable concepts to sustainable production.
Functional Fabric Fair Colocates with PGA Show
Trade Show Report
With much anticipation, Functional Fabric Fair—powered by Performance Days successfully launched its winter edition colocated with the PGA Show, the world’s largest global business gathering for the golf industry, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 21–22.
Kingpins New York Cultivates Storytelling in Denim
Trade Show Report
Nearly 70 high-caliber and innovative mills, manufacturers and suppliers in the international global denim supply chain exhibited at Kingpins New York, held at Pier 36/Basketball City Jan. 21–22.
Global Innovation and Technology Featured at Texworld NYC
Trade Show Report
Thousands of global textile and apparel professionals braved the winter storm for three days of sourcing, discovery and industry exchange at the winter editions of Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC and the colocated Printsource, held Jan. 20–22 at the Javits Center.
New York Fabric Show Provides High-Quality Offerings
Trade Show Report
A who’s who of designers, costumers, event planners, online and bricks-and-mortar fabric stores from over 35 states attended the New York Fabric Show (produced by The Fabric Shows) Jan. 12–13 at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan.
Trends and Innovation at Première Vision New York
Trade Show Report
A globally vibrant mix of over 2,100 professionals from the fashion and textile industries came together at Première Vision New York Jan. 13–14 at Tribeca 360°.
GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
Events
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
Triarchy Family Legacy: Responsible Stewards of the Planet
The Trailblazers
At Triarchy, denim making is nothing less than a family affair. Helming the company are the three Taubenfligel siblings, who describe the brand as “Responsible Denim.” Together they weave and breathe a collective passion, purpose and intentional living into the denim fiber of their daily lives and business as responsible stewards of the planet.
Coast to Coast, Textile Shows Usher in 2026
2026 Textile Shows
For over two weeks, textile shows provided attendees and exhibitors alike with the shape, color, texture and innovation of things to come.
Fashion’s AI Adoption Drives Progress in the New Year
Industry Focus: Technology
California Apparel News asked fashion-technology experts: How will fashion companies apply technology to lower costs and increase productivity in 2026?
