Informa Exhibitions Appoints Mark Temple-Smith as Managing Director of Fashion Exhibitions Business
TRADE SHOWS
Informa Exhibitions has appointed Mark Temple-Smith to the managing director role of its fashion exhibitions business a segment that includes WWDMAGIC, Coterie, Project and Project Womens.
UK Retailer Browns Sets Up Shop at Fred Segal
For Ida Petersson, one of the best things about her job is telling the world about new, emerging fashion designers. Until recently, she’s been doing it only in Browns, an influential boutique in London.
August Sales Strong
Retail’s Strong August
RETAIL HEALTH: After many retail chains crashed and burned, retail business is starting to improve. Retail sales for August, which includes the Back-to-School Season, were just released.
Activewear Moves to the Head of the Class Through Herbalife and FIDM Partnership
Events
This week, the apparel industry found an unlikely partner as Herbalife Nutrition—distributor of nutrition, weight-management and fitness products—unveiled an activewear competition it is sponsoring with the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles.
Robotic Models Will Make Debut During London Fashion Week
Robot Models for LFW
When London Fashion Week starts this year, there will be something new on the runway: robots showing some of a Los Angeles designer’s collection.
WESA Will Be Dallas Bound in 2021
Trade Shows
Beginning in January 2021, the Western & English Sales Association (WESA) will host its International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Markets at its new home at the Dallas Market Center.
Finding Body Confidence in the Foundation of Sheer’s Little Black Dress
Manufacturing
Many consumers often battle personal insecurities about their bodies and make apparel purchasing decisions based on how a piece of clothing makes their bodies appear—not simply how a garment looks on a hanger.
Nubia Natalie's Approach to Activewear Reflects Appreciation for Indigenous Artisans
Manufacturing
Not simply another activewear line, Nubia Natalie celebrates the artisans of Mexico’s Huichol community, located in the country’s Sierra Madre mountain region.
Indie Source Selects Bobo Design Studio as the Winner of Sourcing at MAGIC Award
Manufacturing
Apparel manufacturing and consultancy firm Indie Source announced the winner of its Indie Fashion Contest, held during Sourcing at MAGIC, the industry trade show held Aug. 12–15 in Las Vegas.
Downtown LA Garment Factories Cited for Labor-Law Violations
Manufacturing
Six factories that allegedly were operating under one contractor’s license will have to pay $573,704 in fines for various violations cited by the state Department of Industrial Relations.
How Three Sisters Launched a Multimillion-Dollar Business With Very Little Money
Family Business Affair
When the Kaviani sisters started their online clothing company from their parents’ home six years ago, they never imagined that their $7,500 investment would mushroom into a multimillion-dollar enterprise selling mostly simple knit basics that have been seen on celebrities including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian and her sister Kylie Jenner.
ReMode Adds Speakers to Its November Event
Trade Shows
The fashion-sustainability event called ReMode has added a number of top fashion leaders to its speaker lineup at the conference scheduled for Nov. 13–14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Face Brand Looks Into Wholesale Market Again
Manufacturing
The message of the Los Angeles streetwear brand Face begs people to look deeper into themselves.
Project Social T: Looking for a Difference
Manufacturing
In the early days, Project Social T made its reputation with women’s T-shirts, but now, in search of new business, the Los Angeles–headquartered label is introducing a line of men’s tees.
Pantone Releases Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2019
Fashion
The trend report incorporates 12 trending colors and four classic hues.
Fashion Stylist Confidential
Last week, Brittany Diego produced a panel on what it takes to be a fashion stylist.
Outerknown’s Rocking Party for Sustainability at Ron Herman
Jeans are one of the classics of casual looks. John Moore of the Outerknown label wants to make sure that you feel good about wearing jeans.
Revolve Celebrates Launch of Karl Lagerfeld x Kaia
Parties
Celebrating its collaboration with the Karl Lagerfeld x Kaia collection, Los Angeles-based online retailer Revolve welcomed more than 200 guests for a party to launch a pop-up shop at its Revolve Social Club last night.
Major Executive Departures at Parent Company of Men’s Wearhouse
Retail
Tailored Brands Inc., the Fremont, Calif., parent company of several menswear-store chains, said its chief executive as well as its president and chief operating officer are leaving.
