'House of Gucci' Exhibition at FIDM Museum 'Completes Picture'
FASHION
On display at the FIDM Museum until Dec. 4, a selection of costumes from the film "House of Gucci" tie together the dramatic tale of the venerated heritage Italian fashion brand.
Virgil Abloh, Fashion Designer and Innovator, 41
OBITUARY
On Nov. 28, the global fashion world was stunned to learn of the passing of Virgil Abloh, Off-White founder and artistic director and Louis Vuitton men’s artistic director.
Browzwear and Fashion Snoops Partner to Create True-to-Life 3D Designs
FASHION IN 3D
Browzwear, a 3D digital-solutions provider for the fashion industry, and global trend-forecasting agency Fashion Snoops have announced a partnership that will create and showcase a variety of designs from the upcoming season in 3D.
Intermix and Cotton Incorporated Launch Collaborative Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
Intermix, a leader in women’s fashion, is launching a cotton collection with Cotton Incorporated that features a chic mix of cotton-based vacation silhouettes.
Otis Announces Creation of New Scholarship
FASHION CARES
Otis College of Art and Design has announced the creation of a new scholarship named after artist and scholar Charles White, who taught at the school from 1965 until his passing in 1979.
Z SUPPLY Launches Z SUPPLY Foundation
FASHION CARES
Z SUPPLY, an apparel company founded in 2013, has announced the launch of its new organization, Z SUPPLY Foundation.
Thrilling Unveils Fall/Winter 2021 Outerwear Collection
ONLINE RESALE
With its focus on reuse and resale, the online vintage marketplace Thrilling recently released its Fall/Winter 2021 collection, which focuses on outerwear.
South Coast Plaza General Manager David Grant Announces Retirement
RETAIL
David Grant, general manager of South Coast Plaza and the company’s longest-tenured employee of 44 years, has announced his retirement from day-to-day operations.
Supacolor Opens Third North American Factory
DIGITAL PRINTING
Supacolor, a leader in the garment-decorating industry, has announced the opening of its third United States location, in Atlanta, Ga.
thredUP Releases ‘Thrift for the Holidays’ Report
RESALE MARKET
thredUP, one of the largest online-resale platforms, has released a “Thrift for the Holidays” report that shows more consumers are turning to thrift options for their holiday shopping.
FARFETCH and Phaidon Premiere “The Men’s Fashion Book”
FASHION
Following the release of the best-selling “The Fashion Book,” publishing company Phaidon has partnered with FARFETCH to release “The Men’s Fashion Book”, a comprehensive guide to key players in the Men’s fashion industry over the past 200 years.
eBay Completes Majority Sale of eBay Korea
FINANCE
eBay announced it has completed the transfer of an 80.01 percent stake in its Korean businesses for approximately $3 billion to E-mart, a South Korean retail chain.
Nikki Reed and LØCI Announce Second Collaboration
SUSTAINABILITY
Footwear brand LØCI has announced the release of its second collaborative effort with actress, designer and environmentalist Nikki Reed.
Trade-Show Q&A: What shifts or advancements in trade-show production are you most looking forward to over the coming year?
Trade-Show Voices
During 2021, the apparel industry saw it all as the devastation of 2020 was followed by hope and recovery. Now, as the fashion business ends this year, there is a continued atmosphere of hope as the industry looks back at COVID-19 in the rearview mirror—it’s still present, but the distance from it continues to grow.
Fleeting Aims to Change the Trucking Industry
Import/Export
A new platform is aiming to push the trucking industry forward by pairing independent truck owners with licensed drivers to create a scalable fleet.
KEEN Footwear and Points of Light to Launch Largest Volunteer Resource
SUSTAINABILITY
Ahead of Giving Tuesday, footwear brand KEEN has announced a partnership with Points of Light, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that inspires and mobilizes people to take action to change the world.
Entering the Denim Market, Pangaia Introduces Nettle-Cotton Blend
SUSTAINABILITY
Continuing its mission toward a more sustainable apparel industry, materials-science company Pangaia has entered the denim category with fresh fabrications.
Wrangler Launches New Collection in Collaboration with TV Series Yellowstone
DENIM
Denim brand Wrangler and ViacomCBS Consumer Products have announced a new pop-culture collection collaboration with Paramount Network and 101 Studios television series, "Yellowstone."
Holiday Retail Sales Predicted to be Highest Ever Recorded
RETAIL
Despite congestion at major ports and labor shortages around the country, holiday spending is expected to shatter previous records according to the National Retail Federation.
