Buyers Navigate a Shuffled Trade Show Lineup in Las Vegas Shows
Vegas Trade Shows
Buyers returned to Las Vegas to find a newly shuffled layout during the Aug. 15-18 run of the apparel, accessories and sourcing trade shows.
Rock Style a la John Varvatos X GNR
Maybe it was you cheering your lungs out when Guns N’ Roses performed their hits like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle” in 1987. OK, if it wasn’t you, John Varvatos will give you a chance to look like you were at there at the beginning.
Messe Frankfurt Launching Upscale Off-Price Trade Show in New York in 2017
Trade Shows
New off-price show in New York will keep up for shoppers' demands for cheaper items.
The Hundreds’ Boys Get Into Restaurant Biz
Ah, to be young, talented…and to be branching out into new gigs.
Exchange a T-shirt, Change the World
Sustainable Business
Beyond the Label is hoping to turn an exchange into lasting change. The organization, founded by Taryn Hipwell, an educator and chief executive officer of EcoDivas, hosts a series of TEDx LA events and social experiments “dedicated to shifting awareness of sustainable fashion in Los Angeles and beyond.”
West Coast Longshore Workers Agree to Talk About a Contract Extension
Import/Export
With the goal of keeping the West Coast ports from being hit with another labor snafu down the road, longshore workers and their port employers have agreed to discuss extending the current labor contract that ends in 2019.
Macy's: Welcome Visitor!
Aug.11 was a tough day for Macy's Inc. However, there was some good news too.
American Rag Parties For The Brand & The Book
Sometimes you have to make up a good reason to have a party. In the case of a big gathering Aug. 10 at American Rag Cie in Los Angeles, there were a couple of good reasons.
Emerald Expositions Buys Swim Collective, Active Collective Trade Shows
Trade Shows
Swim Collective and its sister trade show, Active Collective, have a new owner. Emerald Expositions LLC, the San Juan Capistrano, Calif.–based owner of Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer, has purchased the Santa Barbara, Calif.–based show for an undisclosed amount from Shannon Leggett, the founder of Swim Collective and Active Collective.
Robert Talbott Opening Stores
Retail
Suiting and lifestyle brand Robert Talbott recently announced that it would open two new boutiques, one in Manhattan and the other at The Shops in Buckhead in Atlanta.
Sky High Rescue by Helicopter in LA's Fashion District
Flying Fire Dept.
Los Angeles Fire Department sends a helicopter to rescue a worker atop a crane in downtown LA's Fashion District.
July Sales Slow
Retail
Searching for Pokémon Go creatures may have lured some potential shoppers into stores last month, but it probably didn’t translate into sales, said Wall Street analysts such as Ken Perkins, president of Retail Metrics Inc.
Industry Voices: Can Sustainability Be Sexy?
Manufacturing
With consumers not prepared to pay a premium for more-ethical goods and services, what does the industry have to do?
Industry Voices: Avoiding A Writ of Attachment: A Buyer’s Guide to Rejecting Non-conforming Goods
Legal
The formidable Writ of Attachment is a popular tool among plaintiffs in California collection actions. A Writ of Attachment allows a plaintiff to turn its unsecured claim into a secured one by placing a judicial lien on the defendant’s assets—even before the case goes to trial.
Departed: Edgy and Elegant Menswear
Edgy and Elegant
Departed is bringing a sexy sophistication to menswear—with an edge.
Keeping It Local: JS Apparel Has Weathered Foreign Competition and Now Tackles California’s Rising Minimum Wage
Manufacturing
For years, JS Apparel was known primarily for its knit T-shirts, which currently wholesale for $9 to $15. It was the go-to factory for American Apparel when the T-shirt giant was swamped with orders. But the factory, located in Carson, Calif., south of Los Angeles, has decided it can’t survive on T-shirts alone.
American Rootswear: Tapping Into the Made-in-America Movement
Manufacturing
Although Ben Waxman grew up in a family involved in New England’s woolen fabric business, he never figured on making a living in textiles. But after a career in politics and working with labor unions, that is exactly what he is doing in his hometown of Portland, Maine.
Sensoria: Fitness Tracking Meets Smart Garments
Manufacturing
The founders of Sensoria Inc. believe that clothing can be the next wave of “ultra-personal computing” and have created a collection of apparel featuring embedded sensors that connect to an app that tracks data such as activity type, heart rate, gait and in-footwear pressure to the user.
Raffi: Art Meets Tee
Art Meets Tee
Most buyers know Raffi Mauleon from his 15 years as vice president of sales and merchandising for Los Angeles collection Citron, but the designer’s career has also included working with West Coast labels Sue Wong, L. Bates and Product by Elaine Kim.
On and Off the Court With P.E Nation
Manufacturing
Australian-born activewear brand P.E Nation was conceived as a performance line that can translate into any lifestyle. The athleisure line launched in March in Australia and recently made its U.S. debut with its third collection, titled “All Sports.”
