Artificial Intelligence Overarching Theme at NRF’s Big Show
NRF’s Big Show
The National Retail Federation’s 2018 Retail’s Big Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Jan. 14–16 was bigger than ever with 35,000-plus walking the aisles.
Color and Fabric Trends Highlight Première Vision Textile Show
Trade Shows
Color trends and the push for local manufacturing were two of the main themes at the 36th edition of the Première Vision New York international textile show.
National Stores Discloses Data Breach
Technology
National Stores Inc., the parent company of more than 300 value stores, disclosed Jan. 22 that its computers had been the subject of a malware attack.
Improvisation Leads to Polymer
Manufacturing
Eric Basangan was short of room in his house in Long Beach, Calif., when relatives showed up to attend his daughter’s high-school graduation last year.
ISS: Serving Boutique Biz at Crowded Show
Printing Ideas
Designers Freddie Rojas and Tina Rani walked the recent Imprinted Sportswear Show at the Long Beach Convention Center to research machines that could tailor their printing services to boutique lines.
Rachel Feinstein Reimagines the Victoria's Secret Models
Fashion and Art
Artist Rachel Feinstein does her interpretation of the Victoria's Secret models.
Anrealage's Fabric Puts on a Show
There are performance fabrics, but what about fabric that puts on a performance?
Skateboarding Is Not A Fashion!
Talk about mixed messages. Vans celebrated the release of the Versa Hoodie DX on Jan. 18. It also celebrated the new book Skateboarding is not a Fashion by SkateboardMuseum Berlin.
Exhibit of Man Ray's Photographic Works Highlights His Hollywood Period
Fashion
In his early days, Man Ray often worked as a fashion photographer.
Wolk Morais Unveils Collection 6
Towering above the streets of Hollywood, the independent Wolk Morais label produced a runway show for its Collection 6 on the rooftop of the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel on Jan. 17.
NoMad Hotel to Open in Downtown L.A.
Downtown Los Angeles continues to a collection of giant construction projects. But on Jan. 21, one of those big productions will be unveiled. Boutique hotel NoMad will open in the ornate Bank of Italy building at 649 S. Olive St.
Stance to Open Shop in Remodeled Irvine Spectrum
Retail
The Irvine Company recently announced a $200-million remodel of the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, Calif.
Customs Confiscates Thousands in Fake Nike Air Jordans
Import/Export
U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspected that the Nike Air Jordans inside seven parcels that landed as air cargo near Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, D.C., weren’t the real thing.
Fashion That Fits
Technology
Fashion has a fit problem, and it’s a $62 billion–plus apparel- and footwear-return problem annually and growing, according to the Franklin, Tenn.–based global research and advisory IHL Group.
Steady Traffic at Typically Small January Market
Trade Shows
The January LA Fashion Market ran Jan. 15–17 and is typically one of the smaller of the five LA Fashion Markets, which take place in downtown Los Angeles.
Booming Economy in 2018 Means Smart Retailers Will Profit
Retail
With tax cuts in place and unemployment at a record low, 2018 is shaping up to be a banner year for the economy.
Epson Introduces Next-Generation DTG F2100 Printer
Technology
Five years ago, when Epson America Inc. introduced its first purpose-built, direct-to-garment (DTG) printer, the Epson SureColor F2000, it intended to set a new standard in the industry by enabling screen-print shops of all sizes to print high-quality graphics on fabrics ranging from 100 percent cotton to 50/50 fabric blends at production speed in a simple, user-friendly format.
Banner Day: A T-Shirt Alternative
Alternative Tees
Plenty of first dates never turn into second dates, but Kate Ciepluch’s first date with Grahm Sisson in July 2014 was the start of much more than dinner and a movie.
Swim Collective and Active Collective Unveil New Home
New Swim/Active Location
After eight years of exhibiting in Huntington Beach, Calif., across the street from the Pacific Ocean, Swim Collective and its sibling show, the 4-year-old Active Collective, moved their digs to the Anaheim Convention Center, not far from Disneyland.
Ashton Michael Closes off Street for Mercy Collection
The Ashton Michael does runway shows guerrilla style; just add flower petals and motorcycles
