Fashion Designer Dalia MacPhee Gives Back by Creating Blankets for Orphaned Elephants
MANUFACTURING
With a long list of celebrity clients and a knack for creating protective animal products, Los Angeles-based designer Dalia MacPhee launched a line of blankets to comfort and protect orphaned baby elephants.
Bldwn Opens Melrose Place Flagship
RETAIL
Denim brand Bldwn manufactures its jeans and runs creative office in Los Angeles. On Aug. 12, it increased its retail presence in the Los Angeles area by opening its first flagship store.
Authentic Brands Group Gets a $875 Million Investment
MANUFACTURING
The Authentic Brands Group acquired the Costa Mesa, Calif., Volcom label and media property Sports Illustrated respectively in April and May of this year.
In Its Annual Resale Report, The RealReal Reveals New Leaders and Generational Trends
Resale Gets Real
Tracking trends in luxury resale, this week San Francisco–headquartered reseller The RealReal released its 2019 Resale Report.
Macy’s Misses Forecasts During Week of Department Store Woes
Retail
Macy’s Inc. earnings disappointed Aug. 14, when the retail giant missed Wall Street forecasts and lowered its earnings-per-share guidance for fiscal 2019.
Gap Announces Renewable-Energy Partnership With New Sustainability Goals
Retail
In an effort to increase its commitment to adopting more-sustainable operating strategies, Gap Inc. announced that it has partnered with Enel Green Power North America, a segment of the Rome-based renewable-energy firm Enel Green Power.
What’s Checking in Long Beach: Boutiquing for the Boom
Retail
Approximately 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Calif., has been experiencing an uptick in construction that will remake the town, which is the seventh largest city in the state.
Steve Madden Acquires BB Dakota
Manufacturing
After a 14-year run as an independent young-contemporary label, BB Dakota, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., announced Aug. 13 that it was acquired by the footwear-and-accessories company Steve Madden.
Established Las Vegas Trade Shows on the Move, While a Newcomer Offers Alternative
Making Vegas Moves
After traveling to Las Vegas for the August 2019 trade shows, exhibitors, buyers and apparel-industry insiders discussed trends, while event producers announced major news regarding moving to new locations in 2020.
Surf Chiefs Challenged to be More Eco-Conscious at Waterman’s
Surfing Into Sustainability
Supporting environmentalism is the main goal of Waterman’s, which is the annual fund-raiser produced by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association.
Richer Poorer Talks Style at American Rag
Ramping up before its first full collection, the Richer Poorer label produced a styling panel at American Rag in Los Angeles.
From Southern California to the Bay Area, Small Bricks-and-Mortar Retailers Succeed With Unique Offerings
After years of dominance by e-commerce led by enormous online giants, the boutique retail segment is seeing a return to a bricks-and-mortar demand from consumers.
Industry Voices: Fashion with Nick Verreos
Fashion
People often forget that fashion is a business, but the two integral parts—design and business—go hand in hand; you cannot have one without the other. While the business of fashion might often be complicated, tedious and some would certainly argue not sexy, it is necessary.
Avocado Unveils Partnership with Sensil Premium Performance Nylon
Avocado held a party for a partnership with Sensil Premium Performance nylon. I
Barneys to Close 6 California Stores
Retail
Store closings for the luxe retailer Barneys New York have hit California. After much media and fashion-world anticipation, Barneys declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 6.
Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act Could Diversify Cashmere Sourcing for U.S.
Manufacturing
Following the Trump administration’s declaration of raising tariffs by 10 percent on $300 billion of Chinese goods come Sept. 1—not including the $250 billion subjected to the existing 25 percent tariff—exports from China to the United States rose according to the General Administration of Customs earlier this week.
Providing Premium Service for All Contributes to Matti D’s Longevity in San Diego
Retail
After 19 years of bringing exclusive and premium products to the San Diego–area city of Del Mar, Calif., boutique owner Jax McIntosh remains committed to the mission upon which her store, Matti D, was founded.
Cultivating a Boutique Business in Pasadena, Calif., April Blooms Continues to Grow
Retail
From a young age, April Blooms owner April Hicks was interested in fashion, but her career path led her to become a hair stylist. Her Pasadena, Calif., salon Head Trip has been open for 26 years, yet when the space next door, became available in 2016 she welcomed the opportunity to open an apparel business where she now sells brands that include Adelyn Rae and Molly Bracken.
Top Denim Messages from CR20 Collections With an Eye Toward CR21
Daring Denim
Cruise collections offer plenty of denim ideas, from updates on silhouettes to subtle details and evolved washes.
Swim Collective and Active Collective Attract Business-Focused Buyers
Trade Shows
During the summer trade-show circuit, this year’s Active Collective and Swim Collective sibling events drew buyers interested in fortifying business. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., July 31–Aug. 1, the Emerald Expositions–produced show is growing.
