New Capsule Collection by Puma, Duvin Design Co. Inspired by Hobie Cat
Fashion
When Rickie Fowler turned pro in 2009, he also turned heads. The native Californian, who loved motorcycles almost as much as golf, made a style splash...
Glendale’s Iconic The Americana at Brand Turns 15 With Flair
Retail
Southern California’s The Americana at Brand is celebrating 15 years as a most distinctive and integral part of the Glendale, Calif., community...
FW2425: Sport Is Life—Every Day and Everyone’s Life
Fashion Trends
The frontier between active, athleisure and casual keeps blurring as sportswear is the inspiration behind some of the major trends to come for FW2425, mixed with casual or more-sophisticated pieces.
Trina Turk Takes Fashion Back to 1970s NYC for Fall 2023
East Meets West
For Fall 2023 California designer Trina Turk took inspiration from 1970s New York City pulling from movies, popular culture, the architecture and energy of lower Manhattan, with a nod to the street-smart glamour of the era.
Informa’s Kelly Helfman Brings Maximalism to Both Her Style and Work
Profile
There are people who work in fashion doing their own thing, and there are others whose job is to know what everyone else is doing. As president of Informa Markets Fashion, Kelly Helfman knows...
U.N. Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting Addresses Industry’s Challenges
Sustainability
Sustainable-fashion experts, brand leaders and sourcing professionals discussed the progress of Sustainable Development Goals and challenges during the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network...
Port of L.A. Receives Infusion of Grants for Infrastructure Upgrades
Supply Chain
Supply-chain woes may disappear like last year’s fashions thanks to a grant injection from state government to improve the Port of Los Angeles...
The Natural Selection Collection Boasts Three-Way Partnership
Fiber & Fabric
For 35 years Laguna Fabrics has been a Los Angeles–based, family-owned knitting mill known for quality, trend awareness and fast turnaround...
Miami Swim Week Boasts a Variety of Offerings From Distinctive Shows
Swim & Surf
An abundance of style was the common thread during the recent installment of Miami Swim Week...
ITA’s Fashion ‘Road Show’ to Culminate in Dallas
Trade Shows
“Spaghetti Western” is a term for low-budget cowboy movies made in Italy 50 years ago—several of which became cinematic classics—and now Italy and Texas are joining forces...
Messe Frankfurt Grows Its Denim Presence as Kingpins Show Shareholder
Trade Shows
The Kingpins Show and Messe Frankfurt have entered into a partnership that will allow the two brands to drive sustainability in the denim industry...
Givenchy Makes Its Debut on Rodeo Drive
Retail
Hubert de Givenchy launched his eponymous brand in 1952, five years after rival Christian Dior debuted his “new look.” But Givenchy had some innovative ideas...
Barbie x Hot Wheels x rue21 Roll Out Collaboration
Fashion
You’ve probably noticed it’s Barbie season. The new feature film based on the doll—first unveiled in 1959—is inspiring a Malibu-smooth wave of fashion collaborations...
Renewcell Launches Circulose Supplier Network
Sustainability
Like an intricate tapestry, the circular economy is expanding and strengthening its global web presence in part thanks to Renewcell.
The Times They Are A-Changin’ at L.A. Market
Trade Show Reports
The L.A. Fashion District was abuzz with systemic change, seen across showrooms and among visiting buyers at Los Angeles Market Week, held June 11–15.
Licensing Expo Highlights Trend-Driven Apparel in Latest Show
Trade Show Reports
The real money isn’t in what you create, it’s in what is created out of your creation. Namely, licensing.
SFI Continues Expansion Globally and With New Product Categories
Denim
“So near yet so far” is an age-old expression for something just out of reach, but thanks to Star Fades International so near is actually getting much nearer.
Otis College Gives ‘Artistic License’ to Design Students
Fashion
The Fashion Department at Otis College of Art and Design celebrated fashion designers of the future at its annual runway show, held May 12 on the Los Angeles school’s campus commons.
