Levi’s Expands Recycling Program
Manufacturing
Levi's, the San Francisco clothing company recently announced it has expanded its used-clothing recycling program to include all its stores instead of a limited number of outposts.
New CEO at Saban Brands
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–based Saban Brands has named Janet Hsu as its chief executive officer effective Aug. 17.
Lucky Brand Reaches Settlement With Laser Company
Technology
Lucky Brand Dungarees and RevoLaze have settled a lawsuit filed last year over a laser technology used for distressing blue jeans.
Adding Stores in California
Yogasmoga
Yogasmoga, a relatively new New York-based yogawear chain, recently announced it would be adding a small fleet of stores in California as it revs up its expansion plans.
Hammock Rolls Out New Format
Trade Shows
Formerly known as Salon Allure, the swimwear-centric Hammock trade show introduced a rebranding campaign that included a new name and a new format for the 5-year-old show.
Swimwear Companies Dive Into New Business at SwimShow
Trade Shows
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—SwimShow, the biggest North American trade show devoted mostly to women’s swimwear, made a splash in the fashion world when it ran at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
National Retail Federation Revises 2015 Forecast
Retail
National Retail Federation, a retail trade group based in Washington, D.C., has lowered its 2015 retail sales forecast to 3.5 percent growth compared with a previous growth forecast of 4.1 percent.
6 Shore Road: Funkshion Fashion Week
It was going to be her biggest fashion show, so Pooja Kharbanda started it with a prayer.
Acacia Swimwear: Funkshion Fashion Week
When Acacia Swimwear took the stage at Funkshion Fashion Week on July 19, the Hawaiian swimwear label displayed its own take on activewear.
We Are Handsome Brand's Moving To L.A. -With a Miami Pit Stop
The We Are Handsome swim brand announced on July 19 that it is moving to Los Angeles from Australia. Get ready Los Angeles.
Luli Fama's Lively Funkshion Fashion Week
Luli Fama produced a lively, festive runway show at Funkshion Fashion Week on July 18 with Native American dancers, thumping classic rock...and bikinis. Take a look.
Tori Praver: My Collection Was Ready
Yes, Tori Praver Swimwear has been gracing poolsides and beaches since 2009. Her ongoing collaboration with Target also made her prominent. But Tori decided to produce her first runway show on July 19 at Funkshion Fashion Week in Miami Beach.
Miami Swim Week Cruise ‘16
Runway Recap
The swimwear runway and trade shows kicked off in Miami Beach.
Ralph Lauren Exits Robertson Boulevard
Robertson Boulevard changed when an 11,000-square-foot Ralph Lauren boutique moved on the fashion street in 2008.The street of independent retailers had became a destination for high profile fashion houses. The street's character must be in for another change. The Ralph Lauren boutique, located at 143 N. Robertson Blvd., has closed.
Clade’s Women’s Looks Takes A Bow At Niki Schwan
Maya Reynolds’ Clade menswear line has been headquartered at her boutique, also called Clade, in downtown Los Angeles since 2011. Reynolds has been working on a women’s look for Clade. She traveled to West Hollywood to show it. On July 17, the collection took a bow at a party at the Niki Schwan boutique on West Hollywood’s Melrose Place.
Neapolitan Fashion House Isaia To Beverly Hills
Venerable Neapolitan Men's Suiting Isaia will observe a formal opening of its first US flagship on July 23. It's located in Beverly Hills, Calif. Take a look at the new shop.
eBay Inc.: PayPal Spinoff Official, Sells eBay Enterprise
retail
eBay Inc., the San Jose, Calif.–based commerce platform is scheduled to spin off its PayPal division on July 17, and the two will operate as separate companies.
Swim Collective Launching Beach Collective in August, Planning Swim Week in 2016
Swim Business
On the heels of its first standalone Active Collective trade show, Swim Collective will launch a new premium beachwear section during the upcoming Swim Collective—International Edition show Aug. 13–14 in Huntington Beach, Calif. The new section is part of a larger effort to build a week-long swimwear and activewear trade show series planned for 2016.
Cavaliers Player Kyrie Irving Designing for LA Underwear Co.
Manufacturing
This basketball player is shooting for design success.
Dreamgirl Parent Company Taps Simparel for Complete Enterprise System
Technology
Bell, Calif.–based DG Brands is replacing its existing ERP (enterprise resource planning) system and other business software with an all-in-one solution from Simparel Inc.
