Vince Shows Softness in Second-Quarter Sales
Manufacturing
Vince, the contemporary womenswear company born in Los Angeles and now headquartered in New York, reported some disappointing financial results for its second quarter.
August Sales Show Slowness
Retail
Many retailers missed their forecasts for their August comp-store sales. Sales for U.S. retailers were down 0.9 percent in an index compiled by Retail Metrics, a Boston-area market-research company.
Banana Republic and CFDA Supporting Emerging Designers Who Produce in the U.S.
Fashion
Banana Republic and the Council of Fashion Designers of America are ramping up a program that supports emerging designers in the United States who create and manufacture their collections in their local cities.
Mara Hoffman Launches Activewear
Getting Active
Known for her colorful, signature prints and mystical aesthetic, Mara Hoffman has added activewear to her evolving lifestyle brand.
British Company Acquires Majority of Urban Expositions
Trade Shows
Urban Expositions, the trade-show organizer that recently acquired the WomensWear in Nevada event, revealed that a majority share of its venture was acquired by Clarion Events, a nearly 70-year-old enterprise based in London.
Re/Done: Denim Repurposed
Manufacturing
Last July, founders Sean Barron and Jamie Mazur spearheaded Re/Done vintage denim.
Spring/Summer Trends for 2016 Pop With Newness
Fashion Trends
The 1980s are already nudging their way onto the runways for Spring/Summer 2016, said Jaclyn Jones, the womenswear editor for WGSN, also known as Worth Global Style Network, the British trend-forecasting firm.
Bridal Trade Show Makes Second Appearance in Los Angeles
Wedding Belles
Los Angeles has had a scarcity of big bridal shows for store owners until last year when New York–based The Knot launched its Couture: Los Angeles Bridal Market with scores of exhibitors showing everything frilly and lacy.
Eco-Friendly Activewear: Wear It to Heart
Manufacturing
The opportunity to interact directly with the activewear community provided Los Angeles–based activewear brand Wear It to Heart valuable customer feedback, which helped the company launch its wholesale business.
Is Quiksilver Shopping for a Buyer?
Manufacturing
Over the last few years, the beleaguered California surfwear company Quiksilver has been bleeding massive amounts of money.
Say Goodbye to Magnetic Stripe Credit Cards in October
Retail
Going out of style soon: credit cards with magnetic stripes.
Threads 4 Thought: Activewear Made Out of Plastic Bottles
Manufacturing
The market for clothes made for yoga, running and the gym grew 21 percent to become an $18.5 billion business in the 12-month period ending in June 2015, according to market-research company The NPD Group
Mélange Fashion Tech Trade Show Takes a Bow at The New Mart
Trade Shows
With e-commerce, m-commerce and a new trend in wearable technology, fashion has embraced business models invested in the digital world.
Street Style: O.C. Swim Style
Swim/Surf
This summer, Southern California saw two swimwear trade shows touch down in beachside cities: the longstanding Swim Collective and newcomer Cabana.
Venice Rani: Outfitting Independent Venice & L.A. Woman
Swim/Surf
Venice Rani: Outfitting independent Venice and LA women
2016 Swim Shorts Resources
2016 Waterwear
Caribbean Joe, Dara inc., Hyosung, Penbrooke and more waterwear resources.
Bloggers Face Off For $1,000 Sprees at Beverly Center
Beverly Center produced its Third Annual Show Us Your Style Challenge. Competing bloggers assembled outfits and fall looks for $1,000 shopping sprees at the luxe shopping center.
Surfwear Stoked On Bowling
Last month Surf Industry Manufacturers Association raised funds for non-profits with its Waterman's Ball. On Sept. 15, SIMA will produce another fundraiser - this one is called StokesMe Bowl-a-Rama.
