Inkover Streetwear and Luooif Studio at LAFW
LA Fashion Week started Oct. 9 with a showcase of Thai designers. On following nights it put a spotlight on some European designers during the fashion week that rolled out at the Petersen Automative Museum in Los Angeles.
Buyers Look to Spring, Along With Immediates, During L.A. Market Week
L.A. Market Week
At the final L.A. Market Week of 2019, buyers visited Los Angeles from different regions along the West and East Coasts—and areas in between. As the Holiday season approaches, exhibitors unveiled new styles for Spring 2020 and helped clients catch up through Immediates orders.
Expanding Offerings and Presence, Marcell Von Berlin Pays Homage to L.A.
Manufacturing
Designer Marcell Pustul is expanding his Marcell Von Berlin brand from couture into apparel that is usually worn undercover. Based in Berlin and Los Angeles, Marcell Von Berlin is providing a lot of love to its stateside base by introducing an underwear line that was inspired by the city and its residents.
Entrepreneur Madeline Fraser Provides D2C Fine Jewelry Through Gemist
Manufacturing
With Millennials clamoring for instant gratification through direct-to-consumer services that provide an array of products, Madeline Fraser wondered why no one had thought of a custom fine-jewelry platform. The entrepreneur, whose third company, the Los Angeles–based Gemist, offers a platform for consumers to design their own engagement, precious-stone and fashion rings, saw a need for this type of service when she and her fiancé decided to get married.
With Colorful Pieces, Wash Lab Creates Fun-to-Wear Denim
Manufacturing
Launched in 2018, Wash Lab is offering colorful denim from within the Los Angeles market. As a designer who has more than 26 years of experience, co-founder and Creative Director Lina Tsai is “funkifying” the basics.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs AB 44 to Ban Sale of New Fur Products
Retail
On Oct. 12, the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he had signed into law Assembly Bill 44, making the state the first in the United States to ban the sale of new fur products. In addition to the sale of new fur, the legislation includes a ban on the display for sale, trade, manufacture and distribution of new fur products in the state.
Responsible Sourcing Is the Foundation for the California-made Brand Reck-less October 18, 2019
Reck-less Responsibility
Increasingly, new and emerging brands are searching for supply-chain options that are outside of the big-box model. For Reck-less founder Kertu Palo, this meant taking seemingly simple shirt-dress and jumpsuit designs but recreating them in different upcycled and dead-stock textiles in a variety of colorways for a sustainable approach to manufacturing in California.
September Retail Sales Dip
Retail
Retail sales dipped 0.3 percent in September compared to the previous month, according to a statement from the U.S. Commerce Department that was released on Oct. 16. September sales marked the first time that U.S. retail sales have declined since February, when retail sales dipped 0.2 percent.
LA Men’s Market Shows Old and New Styles at Sold Out Event
LA Men’s Market
Streetwear styles have forged their own sartorial paths for years, and retailers shopping the streetwear- and fashion-focused LA Men’s Market looked for new and classic styles at the Oct. 15–16 edition at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Mercy & Loyal Marks New Season With More Casual Looks
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–headquartered contemporary men’s brand Mercy & Loyal started business in 2018 supplying casual yet sophisticated looks for men, but founder Patrick McCook found that the high-end casual looks were too formal for most men. So, the line’s high-end casual looks such as cashmere polo shirts are being phased out and sweatshirts and flannel shirts will take a more prominent role in the line, McCook said.
Elyse Walker’s 20th Anniversary Shindig
In a world peppered by news of store closings, the Elyse Walker boutiques celebrated an important milestone.
Rachelle Appelle Shows Bridal at Society Fashion Week
“It was important for me to have all sizes and diversity on all levels. No matter who you are, you deserve to look beautiful on your special day,” said Rachel Carlson, designer of Rachelle Appelle.
Stylist Sir Joe Exclusive Unveils First Fashion Line at Society Fashion Week
FASHION
Sir Joe Exclusive designed unisex loungewear. “It’s from street to sleep,” Sir Joe Exclusive said. “It’s for the well-traveled person.
The Hundreds x Obsidian Unveiled at LA City Hall on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
FASHION
The Hundreds streetwear brand produced the first fashion show in its 16-year history on Oct. 13.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs AB 44 to Ban Sale of New Fur Products
RETAIL
On Oct. 12, the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he had signed into law AB 44, making the state the first in the United States to ban the sale of new fur products.
Thai Fashion For LA Fashion Week
FASHION
In past seasons, LA Fashion Week has devoted nights to Thai designers. The Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion week is no different.
World’s First Zero-Emissions Top Handlers Introduced at the Port of Los Angeles
Technology
Increasing its commitment to combat the detrimental environmental effects of carbon emissions, the Port of Los Angeles unveiled its new Taylor ZLC976 zero-emissions top handlers, which rely on battery-powered electricity.
Retro French Pop Culture Inspires BCBGeneration FW19 Campaign
French Class
Returning to the French roots of founder Max Azria for its Fall/Winter 2019 collection, BCBGeneration incorporated pop-culture elements from the region with an air of youthful sophistication.
Fashiondex’s Sustainable Fashion Forum Addresses Solutions in Apparel Production
Trade Shows
This October’s LA Textile show, held Oct. 2–4 at the California Market Center, featured the third Los Angeles edition of the Sustainable Fashion Forum by Fashiondex.
