Big Growth at Materials Shows
Trade Shows
Two big trade shows that display raw materials and components for footwear, fashion, high-tech and the automobile industries have grown by 25 percent over the last year.
New President Named at Mountain Hardwear
Manufacturing
After more than six months of searching for a new president, John Walbrecht has been appointed to take over the top job at Mountain Hardwear.
Call it a Comeback
Two years ago, former financier Jacob Harrison Long set out to revive a shuttered 19th century textile mill in Connecticut with the hopes of launching a collection of American-made woolen fabrics.
Capsule: Forum for Emerging Style
Trade Shows
Before the Capsule trade show started its run Feb. 15–17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, two of the show’s vendors gained some fashion-industry buzz.
Offprice Busy
Trade Shows
Activewear styles, plus sizes and medical scrubs were important categories at the 43rd Offprice show, which was held on the first level of the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Good Biz at Curated Liberty Show
Trade Shows
The Diesel and Will Leather Goods brands made their debut at the recent run of the Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs trade show, which ran Feb. 15–17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Curve@MAGIC Debuts New Format for Lingerie/Swim
Trade Shows
This season, rather than show in an enclosed space next to WWDMAGIC at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Curve@MAGIC was held within WWDMAGIC in an area easy for buyers to spot with large signage, balloons and strings of pastel panties between the booths.
Agenda: Streetwear Rebound
Trade Shows
Streetwear and art brand 7th Letter made a return to Agenda after a three-year hiatus. In 2013, the brand opened the 7th Letter Gallery on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue, where it also exhibits art.
Pool Relocates Within Project
Trade Shows
After several seasons moving around the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the Pooltradeshow has a new home within the Project show at Mandalay Bay.
Busy at Stitch, Accessories The Show, MRket
Trade Shows
Exhibitors at the trio of shows organized by Business Journals Inc. were generally happy with the wide aisles, ample space and airy ambience at the event, but that great environment didn’t prevent retailers from riding a wave of caution.
With New Owners, WWIN Stays Consistent
Trade Shows
Even though the Women’s Wear In Nevada show has a new owner, not much changed at the jam-packed event, where women’s clothing and accessories filled six ballrooms and two large meeting rooms at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino.
Bright Lights and Music at WWDMAGIC
Trade Shows
The energy was high at the WWDMAGIC show held Feb. 16–18 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Show Floor Expands at Sourcing at MAGIC
Trade Shows
More than 40 countries from around the world set up booths in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the Sourcing at MAGIC trade show, held Feb. 15–18.
Diverse Mix at Project, Project Womens, The Tents and The Collective
Trade Shows
Buyers visiting the Mandalay Bay Convention Center had a lot to see during the Feb. 16–18 run of trade shows produced by MAGIC and Project parent UBM Advanstar.
SIMA Image Awards Names Roark Revival ‘Breakout Brand’
SIMA Image Awards
Roark Revival was named the Breakout Brand of the Year at the SIMA Image Awards.
Fred Segal, Barnabas to Move Into New Tech Enclave in Playa Vista
Retail
Major tech companies such as Facebook and Google already have offices in Los Angeles’ Playa Vista district. Now it is time for fashion boutiques.
Print Technology Meets Design at Epson Fashion Week Event
Epson Fashion Week
Epson taps 11 designers for second annual show at N.Y. Fashion Week.
Brazilian Pop-Up Shoe Store Coming to L.A.
Retail
Schutz is opening its very first pop-up store in the United States.
