Marine Layer Uses Old T-shirts for New Collection
Recycled T-shirts
To combat the scourge of apparel-manufacturing waste, San Francisco brand Marine Layer is working with consumers to produce a new collection of shirts produced completely from recycled T-shirts.
Clothing Manufacturer Three Dots Closes Doors
Manufacturing
After nearly 25 years in business, Three Dots, a Southern California contemporary knit tops and womenswear company launched in 1995 by Sharon Lebon, has ceased operations.
Gentle Monster Unveils New Store Decor
Retail
Gentle Monster, the eyeglass-store chain from South Korea, freshens up its decor to keep its downtown L.A. outpost relevant.
Promising 'Less Waste' and 'Lower Impact,' Everlane to Launch Tread Sneaker Collection
MANUFACTURING
Tackling one of the most difficult fashion pieces to make sustainable, retailer Everlane will launch a new sneaker that it says is a greener option for consumers.
CMC Observes Earth Day With Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Shop
EVENTS
Observing Earth Day 2019 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles included a pop-up shop showcasing ecologically sound brands that prioritize quality.
Fashion Market Northern California Sees Big Business for Immediates
Immediates at FMNC
Exhibitors at Fashion Market Northern California at the San Mateo County Event Center in San Mateo, Calif., said retailers were buying closer to season as Immediates made up a good part of orders placed during the show.
Informa Unveils New LVCC Floorplan for August MAGIC Show on Single Campus
Trade Shows
For its Aug. 12–14 show in Las Vegas, MAGIC has unveiled its new ONE MAGIC floor plan, which houses exhibitors in one location at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Late Tax Returns Affect Retailers Counting on a Shopping Boost
Finance
The U.S. economy is expected to cruise along at a moderate speed this year after whizzing past the speed limit last year.
Fashionistas Flock to the Desert to Show Off Their Trendy Togs
Desert Dressing
Fashion and parties are an integral part of the Coachella Festival, where the Southern California desert becomes inundated with music fans and partygoers.
CALA Announces Las Vegas Show to Launch During August 2019
Trade Shows
Contemporary-apparel trade-show brand CALA Shows Inc. announced it will add a Las Vegas edition to its schedule, which currently holds events in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center and in Denver at the Denver Mart.
Founders of Époque Évolution Bring Classic Style and Ease to Responsible Manufacturing
An Époque Évolution
During a trip to Morocco, Hannah Franco admired her friend Nancy Taylor’s ability to pack necessary clothing items that were stylish yet functional into a single backpack and wear them without the need for pressing or washing.
Black Design Collective Passes the Torch to a New Face in Fashion
Events
The Black Design Collective held its inaugural scholarship celebration at the downtown L.A. campus of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where the red carpet at the FIDM Museum was filled with celebrities and public figures,.
Aloha Brand Reyn Spooner Charts New Waters in Los Angeles
Manufacturing
Since the late 1950s, the Reyn Spooner brand aimed to be an Aloha shirt that defied stereotypes.
Obituary: Silvia Kremer, Co-founder of Kremer Group
News
From 1975 to 2008, Silvia Kremer represented a number of denim brands, streetwear styles and preppy looks from her Kremer Group showroom at the California Market Center. She was one of the showroom building’s veteran tenants. On April 10, she died of a heart attack at the age of 71, said her son, Jim Kremer.
Vegan Scene Unveils Pop-Up Vegan Marketplace
Amy Rebecca Wilde of Vegan Scene wanted her Venice shop to live up to its name. She started a pop-up market for other vegan designers.
Haley Solar Parties for New Brand Name
Haley Solar makes sustainable fashion at her self-named shop Hayley Solar.
Coachella Parties, Indie Fashion and Big Brands Make A Splash
The first weekend of the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival made headlines.The festival’s satellite parties made their own waves.
The Imprinted Sportwear Shows Change Name
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows will get a name change.
The North Face Launches "Explore Mode" to Encourage Engagement With the Outdoors
EVENTS
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, The North Face today launched "Explore Mode," an initiative that encourages consumers to unplug digitally and connect with the outdoors.
