Obituary: Paul Schnell, Designer for Don Loper, Ernst Strauss, Da-Rue of California, 90
Fashion
Designer Paul Schnell died earlier this year at the age of 90. Best known as the designer for Ernst Strauss, a Los Angeles–based manufacturer of high-end women’s apparel in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, Schnell’s last job in the industry was as designer at Da-Rue California Inc., the maker of upscale updated apparel.
FBI’s Harder Among the New Team at Yonduur
Technology
Frances Harder has a new gig. The founder and president of Fashion Business Inc., the fashion nonprofit that recently shuttered after nearly 20 years, has joined the board of advisors at Yonduur, an online marketplace for closeouts, overstock and excess inventory.
Nifty Genius: Menswear and Retail for All Seasons
Nifty Genius
The Nifty Genius menswear label takes the term “lifestyle brand” very seriously.
Groceries Apparel Looks to Build a Natural Dyehouse in Southern California
Manufacturing
In a rapidly changing fashion market, Matt Boelk and Rob Lohman basically want to build a new segment from the ground up.
Z Supply Taps Maui and Sons for Icons of Culture
Icons of Culture
After taking a look at classic surf heritage brands Ocean Pacific and Gotcha, Irvine, Calif.–based Z Supply LLC has unveiled the next brand in its Icons of Culture series: Maui and Sons.
Lucky Brand Expands Into Home Collection
Retail
Lucky Brand is offering a home collection that sells at Macy's.
AG Parties for its Fall 2017 Looks
At an Aug. 28 party for its Fall 2017 collection, the AG brand decamped to Skybar in West Hollywood.
ComplexCon Announces N.E.R.D & Gucci Mane in Concert
ComplexCon returns the weekend of Nov. 4 – 5 in Long Beach, festival goers will be treated to sounds from hitmakers such as Pharrell Williams' N.E.R.D and Gucci Mane.
Enze To Abbot Kinney
An independent boutique, Enze, recently opened on high end retail street Abbot Kinney.
Abercrombie & Fitch's New Concept Store
Abercrombie & Fitch's new concept store took a bow at Westfield Century City mall on Aug. 25. A&F promises that it will be more fashion in a smaller space.
Pool Provides a Showcase for Up-and-Comers and Indies
Trade Shows
UBM’s Pooltradeshow has always been a venue for independent and up-and-coming apparel and accessories brands. The Aug. 14–16 show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center returned to its prime location next to Project near the shuttle bus drop-off.
Sourcing at MAGIC: Focus on Vietnam
Trade Shows
At the vast Sourcing at MAGIC show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it was around the world in more than 2,000 booths, not around the world in 80 days.
Offprice: Even Discount Retailers Feeling the Pinch
Trade Shows
Bargain hunters should feel right at home at the Offprice show in Las Vegas, held Aug. 12–15 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
WWDMAGIC: A Trade Show with a Party Ambience
Trade Shows
Attending WWDMAGIC, held Aug. 14–16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is much like going to a disco nightclub. The cacophonous vibes of various soundtracks emanate from booths displaying the latest in juniors and young-contemporary fashions.
WWIN: Retailers From Across the Country Crowd into the Show
Trade Shows
Visitors at the Women’sWear In Nevada Show at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino were greeted by a long hallway lined with displays of women’s fashions being represented at the biannual show.
Project: Big Show Drives Biz Through Small “Neighborhoods”
Trade Shows
During a time of great change for retail, Project continued to be a big show.
Liberty Expands Quest Section
Trade Shows
Change was on the mind of Sam Ben-Avraham, founder of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs.
Capsule; New Styles, New Floor Layout
Trade Shows
High-end streetwear, fashion, denim and environmentally sustainable fashions for men and women were among the categories on display at the Aug. 14–16 run of Capsule at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Agenda: Show Floor Debuts & With Look To Future
Trade Shows
The Aug. 14–16 run of Agenda at the Sands Expo and Convention Center featured debuts and some new fashion styles. There also was a promise of change, said Aaron Levant, the show founder.
Bustling at Stitch
Trade Shows
For the second season, Stitch, UBM Fashion’s show for upscale women’s apparel and accessories, was located next to Project Womens at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The location proved to be ideal for many of the exhibitors at Stitch, who were steadily busy throughout the Aug. 14–16 show.
