New Exhibitors and Diverse Mix at Fashion Market Northern California
Trade Show
There were several new exhibitors and a range of products from made-in-America apparel and accessories to European collections and moderately priced lines at the Jan. 25–27 run of Fashion Market Northern California at the San Mateo Event Center.
Popkiller Shutters First Shop Started in Retail Chain
This Man Goes Pop
Ricky Takizawa is starting up a new division called Popfactory, which he forecasts will serve as the back office and the business support for a creative community of artists who can upload their designs to the website.
Men’s Gets Its Own New York Fashion Week
Fashion
After many years of womenswear getting its place on the runway, menswear is now getting its own chance to walk down the catwalk.
New President at the Helm of Michael Stars
Retail | Manufacturing
After 30 years as president of contemporary clothing label Michael Stars, Michael Cohen has stepped down as the head of the company, turning the job over to his wife, Suzanne Lerner. His title is now chairman of the board.
More Chassis May Not Solve Peak Port Congestion Problem
Traffic Jam
This month, four companies are starting a “gray,” or neutral, chassis pool at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, which should be fully operational by March.
Denim Technology and Innovation on Display at Kingpins New York
Trade Show
With representatives from retailers and brands such as Levi Strauss & Co., Target, Urban Outfitters, VF Corp., Express, Marc Jacobs, Bonobos, Gap, Citizens for Humanity and Tommy Hilfiger, the Jan. 20–21 run of the Kingpins denim trade show put the focus on denim innovation and technology.
Spanish Brand Encuentro Moda Centralizes Operations with YuniquePLM
Technology
Barcelona-based fashion label Encuentro Moda is using YuniquePLM to streamline its product lifecycle management and provide a centralized platform for its operations in retail, design and manufacturing.
BM Merchandising Selects Simparel Enterprise Solution
Technology
BM Merchandising Co. Ltd., maker of the Royal Blue brand of men’s and juniors denim and knit apparel brands and a private-label producer, is replacing its legacy business system and software tools with Simparel Enterprise Solution.
Petit Bateau Selects Lectra Fashion PLM
Technology
To help streamline product development and improve speed-to-market, French label Petit Bateau selected Lectra Fashion PLM.
Chinese New Year Starts at Malls
Here’s more proof of the growing importance of dollars from Chinese tourists, as well as Americans of Chinese heritage. Some of Southern California’s big malls are holding major events to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Lockout Nears for West Coast Ports With No New Longshore Worker Contract
Import & Export
Vessel operations are suspended for Feb. 12, Lincoln's Birthday; the weekend of Feb. 14-15; and on Feb. 15, President's Day.
Sex Tape – The Fragrance
For the past decade or so, Bohemian Society label concerned itself with dressing stylish outsiders, now the downtown Los Angeles label is jumping into a game that is often the domain of mature lifestyle collections; fragrance.
‘Old’ is New at Selfridges
fashion exhibition
British department store Selfridges typically kicks off the year with it’s Bright Young Things exhibition of new design talent. But this year, the retailer is turning the concept on its head with the launch of Bright Old Things, a showcase of works created by “mature” designers ranging in age from mid-40s to 80s.
A List Sample Sales’ New Home
After more than a decade of doing pop-up shops and fashion events in backyards, Caroline Bray’s A List Sample Sale has found a permanent home.
Bringing Back Broadway’s Boutique Connection
Crowds of people took to downtown Los Angeles’ Broadway thoroughfare Jan. 31, all to watch acrobats, magic shows and short films at the up-and-coming thoroughfare’s ornate 1920s movie palaces during the Bringing Back Broadway street fair. For the boutiques on the formerly blighted street, it was a chance to show their stuff.
Urban Taps Capsule for its Stylish Champions
Fashion Collab
Urban Outfitters has a new fashion collab with a lot of fashion—and an extra dose of collaboration.
Mall Rats + Gym Rats Unite - Does It Motivate Ya?
Here’s a manifesto from Tracy Anderson, star fitness trainer and Gwyneth Paltrow pal. “ Mall Rats + Gym Rats Unite!” It was on a T-shirt for Anderson's Mass Workout Classes at the Westfield Century City and Westfield Topanga on Jan. 28.
Sears to Close at Westfield Topanga
Retail
In December, Sears announced that it will close 235 locations around the country.
