With Fashion Design in Her DNA, Theresa McAllen Elevates the Johnny Was Family
Fashion
After starting with Johnny Was from its inception during the early 1990s, the company’s senior vice president of design, Theresa McAllen, continues to cultivate the brand.
From Colombia, With Love, Nathalia Gaviria Rediscovers Herself in Los Angeles
Fashion
Never forgetting her Colombian roots, Nathalia Gaviria now calls Los Angeles home, where she has a flagship store called Nathalia Gaviria: Black on Melrose Avenue.
Heidi Merrick Develops Her Own Formula for Fashion Success
Fashion
Los Angeles–based Heidi Merrick was known from the start as an artist who envisioned designs that were far beyond popular trends.
Poshmark Report Examines Trends Toward Growing Social Commerce
Technology
Social-commerce company Poshmark released its first review of the social-retail environment in a report called “A Year in Social Commerce.”
Ari to Sunset Plaza
More men’s fashion shops are coming to the Sunset Plaza shopping district in West Hollywood, Calif.
Stassie X Oh Polly’s Valentine’s Day Crush
Glasgow, Scotland-headquartered fashion label Oh Polly opened a Los Angeles office in July. On Jan 30, the retailer partied at West Hollywood, Calif. nightclub Poppy for the debut of Valentine’s Day collection Stassie X Oh Polly.
American Eagle Outfitters Leaves Hollywood & Highland
Retail
American Eagle Outfitters joins a number of retailers leaving Hollywood & Highland.
Guess CEO Unexpectedly Steps Down
New CEO at Guess has been there before.
Hong Kong Fashion Week Downsizes Amid U.S. Tariff Tiff
Trade Shows
Hong Kong Fashion Week had a subdued air this year as U.S. buyers have become more cautious about placing orders with Chinese factories, which make up the bulk of the exhibitors.
Paul Smith Rumored to Be Moving to DTLA
One of the stars of British fashion, Paul Smith will open a store adjacent to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, according to a reliable real-estate blog.
Vuori Hires First VP of Women’s Product Design
Manufacturing
Four years ago, Joe Kudla, an athlete turned model turned finance person, started Vuori as a brand that made performance wear for men.
Première Vision New York Looks Ahead to the Future of Fashion
Trade Shows
Première Vision New York offered fashion professionals an inside glimpse into the colors and trends that will imbue the Spring/Summer 2020 season in textiles and fashion.
The NRF’s 2019 Big Show Features Innovative Solutions – and Robot Attendees
Technology
The National Retail Federation’s Big Show at the Javits Center in New York, which ran Jan. 13–15, was bustling with more than 40,000 retailers and brands walking the aisles while the other prominent attendees included multiple variations of robots.
Hong Kong Designers Take an Artsy Approach to Showing Their Styles
Hong Kong Fashion Week
Traditionally, Hong Kong Fashion Week shows have been down a long catwalk surrounded by spectators interested in the latest trends.
Chinese Tariffs on Cotton Have Major Effect on Growers
Textiles
A tariff war between the United States and China is playing a big part in the health and well-being of the U.S. cotton market.
The Secret is in the Science for Saint Haven Soft
Technology
Creating a line of clothing that is nontoxic, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, soft, breathable and ecologically sound was the goal of Saint Haven’s Jacqueline Sacks, but once she researched the process of apparel production, she wanted to do more.
WWDMAGIC’s Partnership with PETA x Coalition LA Expands Into February Show
Trade Shows
With a growing partnership that kicked off last November during a vegan Thanksgiving brunch in Los Angeles, WWDMAGIC and PETA x Coalition LA are strengthening their collaboration during the Las Vegas trade show taking place Feb. 5–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Première Vision Launches New Sportswear Event With Materials Show Collaboration
Trade Shows
Global fashion trade-show brand Première Vision announced this week its launch of Première Vision Sport to elevate the athletic-apparel buying experience.
