Las Vegas Apparel and Footwear Shows Announce Big Location Moves
Trade Shows
MAGIC and WWIN announce big moves.
Sourcing at MAGIC Kicks Off in South Hall of Convention Center
Sourcing at MAGIC returns to its old location in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Verte Luxe Produces a Sustainable Market
Vegan Fashion Week was not the only sustainable fashion event going on in Los Angeles last week.
Dept. of Good Takes A Bow
Venice, Calif. -based Dept. of Good will run an online market where consumers can find sustainable and fair-trade businesses.
Charlotte Russe to Close Approximately 94 Stores in Voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan
RETAIL
Charlotte Russe Holdings Corporation filed a voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
21 Savage Named the Face of F21 x Honda Moto-Streetwear Collection
FASHION
Through a partnership with Honda, Los Angeles-headquartered retailer Forever 21 developed a moto-streetwear-inspired line, which features 21 Savage as the face of the collection.
Hurley and Carhartt Launch Collection to Outwork The Water
FASHION
Celebrating the spirit of people whose passions and careers rely on bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes, surf brand Hurley and workwear manufacturer Carhartt launched a new line of clothing.
The Ins and Outs of Fashion Designers’ Innovations
Fashion
Creativity in the fashion industry comes in many forms. It pops up when a designer sees an incredible movie or travels to an exotic destination. It emerges when they look at old photos or see someone walking down the street in a vintage dress.
Sustainability Dominates Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA
Trade Shows
Sustainability and ethical production were key themes at Texworld USA, held alongside Apparel Sourcing USA, at the Javits Center.
Monique Lhuillier Unveils Her Pre-Fall Collection for Ready-to-Wear
Fall Colors by Monique Lhuillier
In 1996, Los Angeles designer Monique Lhuillier launched her self-named company with a line of wedding dresses that had a more modern feel to them.
Fashion Market Northern California Runs Into Some Competition
Trade Shows
A confluence of trade shows and an early date for the apparel and textile trade shows in Las Vegas put a damper on the latest edition of Fashion Market Northern California.
How to Tackle the China Trade-War Challenges
Finance
In the past year, it has become increasingly more challenging to be an apparel manufacturer, importer or retailer in the United States as uncertainty surrounds trade with China.
The Wolk Morais Designers Get Their Newest Inspiration from California
Fashion
It was five years ago that Brian Wolk and Claude Morais made the move from New York to Los Angeles to find more creative freedom.
Michael Costello Goes from ‘Project Runway’ to His Own Design Studio
Fashion
Fashion designer Michael Costello is known for his elegant evening gowns, which have been worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry.
What’s Checking: The Arts District Keeps Its Roots in Independent Fashion
Retail
No place in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District has changed as much as the space that is now the Rogue Collective boutique.
Apolis to Reopen Its Arts District Flagship
Retail
Apolis: Common Gallery, a pioneer of high-end retail in Los Angeles’ Arts District, is scheduled to reopen its flagship store this summer, which might further cement the district’s reputation as a place to shop.
Ashley Mason Rolls Out a New Denim Line
Manufacturing
Michelle Mulleneaux started her Ashley Mason clothing company more than three years ago with her sights set on growing the venture with new lines and innovations.
Wiser Wash Provides Cleaner Production Opportunities for Denim Brands
Denim Wiser Wash
While Los Angeles apparel-industry veteran and Tortoise Denim founder Kevin Youn is now dedicated to cleaning up the jeans-manufacturing industry, his long-term plan after graduating with a degree in Latin American literature from the University of California, Berkeley, didn’t include denim.
Amour Vert Brings a Green Side to Local Manufacturing
Green Manufacturing
Before domestically made, sustainable apparel manufacturing became a major trend, San Francisco–based Amour Vert provided women with well-made clothing that combines style with sustainability, and it has ever since it was founded in 2010.
