Forever 21 Acquired by ABG, Simon and Brookfield
Retail
Forever 21 is now owned by the Authentic Brands Group, the Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners, it was announced on Feb. 19.
Carl's Atelier Makes Art Splash With Susan Kleinberg
Susan Kleinberg exhibited some of her sculpture at the Frieze Art Fair recently. Kleinberg also took her art out of a gallery format.
WWIN Attracts an Array of Buyers From Bricks-and-Mortar to Social-Commerce Sites
Trade Shows
Hosted at the Rio Convention Center for its final show in the space, Womenswear In Nevada saw business from buyers who value personalized attention during its Feb. 3–6 run.
Sourcing at MAGIC Exhibitors From Around the World Report Traffic After China Ban
Trade Shows
Hosted in a tent across from the Mandalay Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC opened one day earlier than its sibling Informa-produced trade shows when it began on Feb. 4.
Finding a Wholesale Fix at Stitch
Trade Shows
As the sibling show to the larger women’s show, Stitch @ Project Womens afforded options in resort and contemporary lines.
Consumer Demand Is Queen at Project Womens
Trade Shows
At the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Feb. 5–7, Project Womens saw buyers searching for unique goods that would draw in their customers.
MAGIC Mens Aims to Complete Every Man’s Wardrobe
Trade Shows
Spanning 55,000 square feet of vendor booths, the MAGIC Mens trade show ran Feb. 5 –7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Lizette Chin, president of men’s fashion for the show’s owner, Informa, said that MAGIC Men’s aimed to fulfill every facet of menswear.
IFJAG Allows Buyers to Focus on Business Through Showroom-Style Setting
Trade Shows
Hosted at the Embassy Suites Las Vegas Feb. 2–5, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group’s most-recent show attracted buyers who were interested in serious business without the hassle of competing for the attention of buyers.
Liberty Works With New Schedule and Other Changes
Trade Shows
The 14th season of the Liberty Fairs trade show was shaped by change when it ran Feb. 4–6 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Bargains Attract Buyers to Offprice
Trade Shows
Providing options for discount buyers, the Feb. 3–6 edition of the Offprice show saw attendees from around the world at the Sands Expo Convention Center.
Pooltradeshow Features Debuts From Established and Emerging Brands
Trade Shows
Pooltradeshow was conceived as a forum for emerging and art-inspired brands, but the trade show, which ran Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, also serves as a forum to unveil new lines.
WWDMAGIC Mixes Sizzle and Business
Trade Shows
WWDMAGIC flexed its entertainment muscles when the sprawling show focusing on juniors and young contemporary styles ran Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Daniel Patrick Hits the Court with New Adidas-James Harden Collaboration
FASHION
The Los Angeles-headquartered Daniel Patrick brand has worked with street, military and fashion inspirations. For his next collection, Daniel Patrick is trying basketball with the Houston Rockets star James Harden.
Project Rolls Out Denim Room
Trade Shows
Project rolled out the 12,000-square-foot Denim Room section at the Feb. 5–7 run of the contemporary trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Baja East Unveils Fall 2020 Show; Midnight at the Mojave
FASHION
Baja East unveiled its Fall 2020 show, inspired by disco and the desert, in addition to lace, French terry and Swarovski crystals.
Mall Giant Simon Acquires Taubman for $3.6 Billion
RETAIL
Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers Inc., two titans of the American mall market, will join forces in a deal where Simon acquires Taubman for $3.6 billion or $52.50 per share, it was announced Feb. 10.
Kingpins Hong Kong 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
TRADE SHOWS
Denim-focused trade show Kingpins announced that it would cancel its Hong Kong 2020 edition, which was scheduled for May 13-14, amid coronavirus concerns.
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Announces SIMA Awards Finalists
EVENTS
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association recently announced finalists for its 16th Annual SIMA Awards Feb. 11. It’s the only awards show where people in the surf biz get to honor surf-shop operators and those who design boardshorts, surfwear, and, yes, surfboards.
Tom Ford Makes Los Angeles Statement With Autumn/Winter 2020 Runway Show
FASHION
Rules were broken when Tom Ford produced his Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show in Los Angeles Feb. 7.
The Webster Makes A Hollywood Party for New Beverly Center Store
RETAIL
On Feb. 6, the independent, multibrand retailer The Webster threw itself a party for the debut of its sprawling 11,000-square-foot space at Los Angeles’ Beverly Center.
