Road Twenty-Two, a T-shirt Line With a Message, Closes Its Doors
Manufacturing
Road Twenty-Two, a socially conscious San Francisco brand, announced that after four years it is shutting down its business.
What’s Checking La Brea Avenue: Still Eclectic After All These Years
What’s Checking: La Brea
Since the mid-1980s, Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue has been a fashion street.
Never Mind Shoes, Vans Does Its 1st Apron
Better known for its sneakers and apparel, Vans teamed up with Hedley & Bennett to make...an apron!
Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh Named The Visionary 2019 by NRF
EVENTS
Recognizing the innovative efforts of Chip Bergh, Levi Strauss & Co.'s president and chief executive officer, the National Retail Federation named the leader as the recipient of "The Visionary" award for 2019.
The U.S. Economy Cruises Along But With Speed Bumps Down the Road
Could the U.S. economy be partying like there’s no tomorrow only to be faced with a hangover in two years?
South Coast Plaza's Gala Autumn Harvest Festival
Millions of people are celebrating Autumn Harvest festival holidays across Asia. South Coast Plaza observed the festival Sept. 23 with food, dance, costume and dignitaries.
Charlie Matthews: The Big Shoot for Guess? and How To Make It in Modeling
Guess? Model Charlie Matthews talks about moving from shooting photos for the label's e-commerce channel to a main event; the Fall '18 campaign.
Rent the Runway Opens First Stand-alone Store in San Francisco
RETAIL
Expanding its bricks-and-mortar store presence, Rent the Runway opened the doors to the its first stand-alone location in San Francisco on Sept. 18.
Puma Takes Inspiration from the Fashion District and Other DTLA Spots
Fashion and Footwear
Puma develops a line of limited-edition boots taking inspiration from the Fashion District, the Jewelry District and the Flower District in downtown L.A.
The Hundreds Does Looney Tunes
No screwy rabbits. No suffering succotash. The Hundreds does a collection around Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.
The Many Ways 3-D Technology Is Changing Fashion
Technology
The IHL Group, a global research and analysis company, has reported a loss of $8.4 billion annually for fashion and retail due to returns for wrong sizing and fit. This makes 3-D technology for fashion and retail one of the fastest-growing technologies, with proven value for design and product development as well as consumer engagement.
H&M Launches Collection With Recycled Cashmere, Velvet and Eco-Conscious Fabric
Manufacturing
With sustainability the buzzword for responsible fashion, H&M has launched a collection for Fall/Winter 2018 that incorporates recycled textiles, which include cashmere and velvet made from recycled polyester.
Academy of Art University Students Shake It Up During NYFW
Fashion
The fashion students from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco hit the runway during New York Fashion Week, showing their avant-garde and creative collections for both Spring and Fall 2019 at Pier59 Studios, located on the Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
Los Angeles Designers Show at Art Hearts Fashion During New York Fashion Week
Art Hearts Fashion at NYFW
A handful of Los Angeles designers stepped onto the runway during Art Hearts Fashion’s five days of runway shows held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation building, originally built in 1849 as a neo-Gothic Jewish synagogue on the Lower East Side.
Intimate Environment Rules at the OC.Mix Show
OC.Mix’s Intimate Vibe
You won’t get lost at the OC.Mix Show, a compact trade event organized twice a year by apparel company Z Supply at its company headquarters in Irvine, Calif.
Huf Introduces a Collection for Women
Manufacturing
Huf made its reputation as a men’s skate and streetwear brand, but since its very first day women have been wearing its T-shirts and hoodies.
L.A. Retail Real-Estate Scene Outpaces Some Parts of the U.S.
Retail Vacancies Low
E-commerce business has been skyrocketing, but judging from retail vacancies in Los Angeles County, bricks-and-mortar retail is still a contender.
German Trade Show Producer to Buy a Stake in Liberty Fairs
Trade Shows
Berlin-headquartered trade-show company Premium Group announced it is buying a minority stake in the U.S.-based Liberty Fairs Fashion Group.
