Offprice Marks Milestones
Trade Shows
During its Aug. 10–13 run at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, the Offprice show marked its 50th show and 25th year of providing a forum for off-price apparel, which is generally sold for 20 percent to 70 percent off retail.
Magic Men’s Mixes Diverse Looks
Trade Shows
With 600 booths, MAGIC Mens offered a wide range of men’s styles ranging from tuxedos to work boots as well as socks bearing graphics of superheroes during its Aug. 12–14 run at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Indulgent Surf-and-Swim Pieces Highlight Heidi Merrick’s Autumn/Winter 2019 Collection
Luxe Swim
Designing for a client who embraces the California lifestyle, Heidi Merrick created her Autumn/Winter 2019 collection to empower women who take care of business but also enjoy the simple pleasures of life such as the coastal beauty found in the region.
An Array of Options Brings in Buyers Ready to Shop at WWDMAGIC
Trade Shows
The big Informa Markets attraction during the August Las Vegas shows, WWDMAGIC saw buyers who wanted to see the latest trends.
Attracting Buyers to Project Womens With Unique Offerings and Timeless Pieces
Trade Shows
Boasting emerging and established women’s brands, Project Womens offered opportunities for buyers to find more-timeless pieces that afford options to customers to invest in them.
Buyers Look to Manufacturers to Uncover Accessories Trends at IFJAG
Trade Shows
Starting ahead of the Las Vegas trade-show pack, IFJAG—the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Group—hosted its event at the Embassy Suites Las Vegas Aug. 10–13.
Curve Brings in Brands That Offer Options for Buyers
Trade Shows
Hosted with its Informa Markets sibling shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 12–14, Curve Las Vegas saw buyers who looked to exhibitors for inspiration regarding swimwear and lingerie for Holiday and Resort and into Spring 2020.
CALA Draws in Buyers and Brands With Las Vegas Debut in a Comfortable Atmosphere
Trade Shows
At the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, CALA Las Vegas made its debut with a show that ran Aug. 12–13.
Gap Inc.’s 2nd Qtr Comps Down -4
Retail
Retail giant Gap Inc. announced results for its second fiscal quarter 2019 on Aug. 22. Its net sales were $4 billion, but its comparable same-store sales declined 4 percent, said Art Peck, president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc.
Finding Partners Along the Supply-Chain at Sourcing at MAGIC
Trade Shows
As the major Las Vegas supply-chain show for apparel brands and designers, Sourcing at MAGIC ran at the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 11–14.
Stitch @ Project Womens Provides Unique Pieces for the Higher End Buyer
Trade Shows
As an addition to its parent show, the Stitch @ Project Womens event whittled down womenswear offerings into better women’s and luxury apparel during its Aug. 12–14 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Buyers Value Show Experiences in Las Vegas, See Brand and Show Debuts
Las Vegas Wrap
During Informa Markets’ Las Vegas shows, hosted Aug. 11–14, buyers shopped WWDMAGIC, Sourcing at MAGIC, Curve, Project, Project Womens, Stitch @ Project Womens, MAGIC Mens, The Tents and Pooltradeshow.
Vuori Gets Big Investment from Norwest Venture Partners
Manufacturing
Encinitas, Calif.–headquartered athleticwear brand Vuori recently announced a $45-million investment from Norwest Venture Partners, said Joe Kudla, Vuori’s founder and chief executive officer.
GOAT Makes Bergdorf Goodman Partnership
Retail
The high-end Los Angeles-headquartered sneaker-resale market GOAT announced Aug. 21 a partnership with one of New York’s s most luxe department stores—Bergdorf Goodman.
At FMNC, Attendees Enjoy Comfort and Get Excited About Spring
FMNC’s Spring Biz
Held Aug. 18–20 at the San Mateo County Event Center in San Mateo, Calif., Fashion Market Northern California saw buyers placing orders for Immediates, Holiday and into Spring 2020.
18th Amendment Plans to Open California Showrooms/Unveil RTW Line
“If you can envision a table where you have Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gianni Agnelli and Lucky Luciano smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, that’s us in a nutshell,” he said.
Everlane To Open Abbot Kinney Shop
Formerly pureplay digital retailer Everlane is scheduled to open its third permanent shop Aug. 22.
Tentree Unveils Wildfire Releaf Collection to Help California Heal From Wildfires
MANUFACTURING
Sustainable-apparel brand Tentree brought its reforestation mission to California to provide relief to the region following the devastation caused by years of destructive wildfires in the state.
Guess Sport to Launch With Nod to Company's Archived Designs
FASHION
Continuing to take notes from its 1990s styles, the Guess Jeans U.S.A. division of Los Angeles' Guess?, Inc., announced the launch of its Guess Sport capsule collection, which will debut Aug. 24.
KAOHS Heads to L.A. With Beached
SWIM/SURF
Founded in 2013 in Orange County, Calif., and is currently manufactured in Los Angeles, KAOHS finally produced a runway show in Southern California. The show for Beached was produced on Aug. 15.
