Lee and The Hundreds Collaborate for Second Capsule Collection
Denim
Denim brand Lee has partnered with streetwear brand The Hundreds on a new capsule collection that paves the way for future trends and offers fresh takes on classic silhouettes that combine the heritage of Lee with streetwear aesthetics and bold colors.
THE ERA Debut Collection Aims to Change FestivalFashion Perceptions
Made in Los Angeles
Drawing from his previous experiences in the entertainment space, Henry Viens created THE ERA to provide a sustainable and luxurious collection of pieces for the music-festivals crowd.
Wolf & Badger Opens First West Coast Store
Wolf & Badger
U.K. fashion retailer Wolf & Badger has continued its expansion by opening a store in West Hollywood on June 3.
Calico Helps Brands Regain Control of Their Supply Chains
In an effort to tackle returns, the Toronto-based supply-chain OS company Calico aims to provide a smart solution that helps retailers streamline their supply chains, allowing them to solve the problem earlier rather than post-sale.
doors. Opens Fourth Experiential Pop-Up in Los Angeles
The innovative emerging platform for fashion, art and beauty online and experiential bricks-and-mortar retail doors. has brought its New York–based pop-up, “Metaverse, Schmetaverse,” to West Hollywood.
Baggallini Hosts Star-Studded Yoga Class and Dinner with Brooke Burke
Female-founded travel bag brand Baggallini hosted a yoga event instructed by Brooke Burke at her home in Malibu.
Gucci x Adidas Pop-Up Opens on Melrose
Gucci and Adidas have opened their first pop-up store on Melrose Avenue dedicated to showcasing the kaleidoscopic aesthetics of the adidas x Gucci collaboration.
Otis College Debuts O-Launch ’22, Showcasing Work of Graduating Class
O-Launch ‘22
To celebrate the return of in-person events, Otis College of Art and Design held O-Launch ’22 May 13–15 to showcase the future of art and design and highlight the work of the college’s graduating students.
Marcum Symposium Addresses the Future of Trade Shows
Events
After a two-year hiatus, the Marcum LLP Consumer Products & Retail Symposium returned to an in-person session on May 19 at the E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel.
Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas Showcase Latest Innovations for Textile Industry
Trade Shows
The co-located Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America shows took place May 17–19 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, returning for the first time since 2018.
GUESS Partners With J Balvin Once Again for the Amor Collection
GUESS x J Balvin
GUESS Originals has partnered with musician J Balvin for another collaborative collection. The GUESS Originals x J Balvin Amor Collection advocates for positive mental health while promoting messages of “amor y paz.”
MAGIC Nashville Goes Live With Brands, Buyers and a Festival Vibe
MAGIC Nashville
The debut MAGIC Nashville show took place May 16–17 at Music City Hall in Nashville, Tenn., exhibiting over 300 local and national brands, with 21 percent of them women-owned and 24 percent self-reporting as sustainable.
Thermore Launches New Material Using Hybrid Technology
Textiles
Milan-based Thermore has announced the launch of EVOdown Recycled, a new material made of 100 percent recycled fibers from PET bottles.
Hyosung to Present Its Ocean Protection Initiative at Outdoor Retailer
Sustainability
Hyosung will present its Ocean Protection Initiative at the summer edition of the Outdoor Retailer trade show in DenverJune 9–11.
Sita 1910 Creates a Curated, Personal Shopping Experience
Retail
In an effort to “retell how we retail” Sita 1910 provides a unique shopping experience that harkens back to a time that catered to the client and presents clothes as works of art.
Razer Announces Launch of Two Apparel Collections
Gaming technology company Razer has announced the launch of its own in-house apparel with two new collections, Genesis and Unleashed. The two collections build upon previous limited-edition collaborations with brands such as BAPE and Fossil to give more access to the brand’s apparel products.
Levi's Celebrates 149 Years of the 501 Jeans
In celebration of Levi’s 501 Day on May 20, Levi’s partnered with five visionaries whose stories embody the spirit of the 501 jeans, as well as released a limited-edition pair of 501 Shorts, an exclusive collaboration with Emma Chamberlain.
Epson Introduces First Direct-to-Fabric Printer in North America
Epson America, Inc., has announced the launch of its first direct-to-fabric printer available in North America, the Monna Lisa 8000. It combines engineering with advanced design to deliver the capabilities to print on a wide range of fabrics and is the result of over 20 years of research, development and customer feedback.
Levi's Vintage Clothing Releases Inside Out Jeans
Levi’s Vintage Clothing, a collection that revisits pieces from the Levi’s Archives, has released a limited-edition “Inside Out” pair of the classic 501 jeans.
