Thursday, June 25
Leading Through a Logistics Lineage: Q&A With Matson Logistics’ Michael T. Johnson
Import/Export
California Apparel News spoke with Michael T. Johnson, vice president of supply chain at Matson Logistics, to discuss how the company has grown and continues to evolve to support its clients through global services.
Otis Graduating Student Designers Create Runway Looks Under Mentor Leadership
Student Designers
Otis College of Art and Design hosted a showcase for junior- and senior-year fashion students during the school’s O-Launch exhibition weekend at the Westchester, Los Angeles, campus. The event, titled “Activate,” celebrated works that the pupils created through mentorship with industry leaders.
LATTC’s Spring 2026 Gold Thimble Shifts ‘Fashion Into the Future’
Fashion Into the Future
The semiannual Gold Thimble student-designer fashion show took place at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College downtown Los Angeles campus under the theme “Fashion Into the Future.”
ASU FIDM Fashion Show in DTLA Unveils L.A. Student Designs
Fashion
Grand Hope Park at ASU California Center Grand transformed into a runway space for ASU FIDM student designers to showcase their capstone collections. Students were tasked with reflecting influences from studying in Los Angeles such as media, entertainment, art and celebrity culture while also considering global impacts of sustainability, street style and craftsmanship.
Levi’s Celebrates Venice, Calif., With Abbot Kinney Pop-Up
Events
Levi’s Summer headed to Venice, Calif., recently as the brand celebrated Los Angeles creatives with a pop-up shop on Abbot Kinney.
DE:Part Denim Gives Premium Experience for Those Who Value Inclusive Sizing
DE:Signs of the Times
Long before steeping herself in the industry, Los Angelena Christina Choi reveled in growing up in the denim capital of America. Now she has brought her love of denim to DE:Part Denim but with a decidedly modern take. Mindful that not all denim wearers are created equal, she has brought a diversity of styles and sizes to her collection.
Trend-Driven Vs. Classic—How Cash-Strapped Customers Shop for Denim
Industry Focus: Denim
California Apparel News asked denim-industry insiders: As consumers feel strain on their wallets, is there greater pressure to promote, design and sell classic functional elements that nod to denim’s workwear lineage and longevity, or are trend-driven styles still in demand?
Licensing Expo Drives Brands, Retail and Big Business
Trade Show Report
Strategic, lucrative partnerships and fandom were top priorities at the 2026 Licensing Expo, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas May 19–21.
