Gap Inc. Reveals Plans for Omni-Channel and Asia Expansion
Retail
In the next three years, Gap Inc. hopes its sales in China will reach $1 billion as it expands the number of stores located there and pumps up its omni-channel offerings.
Edwardian Evolution
Sue Wong
Los Angeles designer Sue Wong found inspiration in the Edwardian era and the Jazz Age for her Fall ‘14 collection, which she showed in her Mid-City studio.
Lazr Trade Show Opens Pop-Up Shop and HQ in Downtown L.A.
Trade Show
Footwear trade show Lazr has a new home and a permanent pop-up shop in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
How This Year’s Economy Will Affect Apparel Sales
Finance
After a harsh winter put a chill on the national economy, warmer weather is putting a spring back into consumer activity, which should translate into higher retail sales and apparel purchases for the rest of the year.
Buyer Focus at Fashion Market Northern California
Trade Show Report
Now in its 50th year, Fashion Market Northern California showcased Fall 2014 styles from international brands and domestic labels during its April 11–13 run at the San Mateo County Event Center in San Mateo, Calif.
New Chef Fashion Adds Tukatech Cutter
Technology
NewChef Fashions Inc. has added a Tukatech Tukacut cutting machine to keep up with demand for domestic production of uniforms for hotels, casinos, restaurants, cruise lines, country clubs, culinary schools, the military and the White House kitchen staff.
Levi’s Taps Walmart Exec to Conquer Omni-Channel
Technology
The San Francisco–based apparel giant announced it has appointed Marc Rosen as the company’s new executive vice president and president of global e-commerce.
Eton Introduces Android-Based Production Solution With Quick Implementation
Technology
Alpharetta, Ga.–based Eton Systems will release a new mobile application designed to help apparel manufacturers collect real-time production information to help them manage the factory floor.
Avery Dennison Expands RFID Offerings
Technology
Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions has unveiled a new line of RFID (radio frequency identification) products to help retailers maintain inventory accuracy for products such as jewelry, cosmetics, healthcare, housewares and footwear, as well as a new solution for apparel.
Bringing Production Back to the U.S.
Karen Kane
When Lonnie and Karen Kane established the Karen Kane clothing line in 1979, everything was manufactured stateside. Economic shifts that took place during the 1980s forced the Kanes to look overseas.
The/End Clothing
A New Beginning in Menswear
The Los Angeles–based The/End offers a fresh perspective to classic menswear silhouettes with attention to detail, fabrics, texture and form.
Mina + Olya
Finding A Sustainable Luxe
Designers Mina Yazdi and Olya Dzilikhova believe that they have found a way to connect fabulous, luxe style with environment-loving materials.
Hudson Jeans Shifting Production from U.S. to Mexico
Import/Export
The Los Angeles premium-jeans maker was recently acquired for $98 million by Joe’s Jeans, another LA-based denim-pant maker.
Apparel Imports Slow from China and Grow from Vietnam
Import/Export
As wages rise for apparel factory workers in China, less and less clothing is being imported from that country into the United States.
Artisan-Driven Boutique Production in Coastal Mexico
The Quality Skills Center
It was never Amber Sellers’ dream to have her own accessories and apparel factory—until she discovered what she could do with it.
Match Your Swimsuit to Your Headphones
Fashion
Woodbury University students work with Velodyne to develop stylish headphones that match students' swim collections.
J. Crew’s Love of LA is in Their Jeans
Point Sur Denim
New York–based J. Crew has written a love letter to Los Angeles in the form of its website announcing its new Point Sur Denim collection.
Under the Gunn: We Have a Winner
Fashion Competition
Project Runway: Under the Gunn, the fashion reality competition that pairs designer/contestants with mentors, wrapped last night with a winning designer and mentor named. Don’t click if you don’t want to know who won.
Undefeated Takes on Galaxy
It's an alternative look for the logo of one of Los Angeles' great sports teams; the LA Galaxy. Streetwear, fashion brand Undefeated developed new logo for the Galaxy emblem in capsule collection LA Galaxy x Undefeated.
