Forever 21 Appoints Winnie Park New CEO
Retail
Forever 21 recently announced that Winnie Park has joined the fast-fashion brand as the new chief executive officer.
DL1961 Partners with Recover on Joint Sustainability Initiative
DENIM
New York-based denim company DL1961 has partnered with Recover on a joint sustainability initiative to create the world’s first high-performance circular jean.
Etnies Expands RAD Collection With New Apparel and Footwear
COLLABORATION
Action-sports footwear-and-apparel brand etnies and BMX film “RAD” have announced a new collection that expands on the first-ever official “RAD” apparel and footwear collection launched last year.
Hudson Jeans Announces Two-Year Partnership with NBA Player Tyler Herro
DENIM
Premium-denim brand Hudson Jeans has announced a new ambassador partnership with professional basketball player Tyler Herro, who becomes the first professional athlete to officially work with the brand.
Coach Introduces Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program
FASHION CARES
Coach has introduced the Coach (Re)Loved Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program, a new one-year leather craftsmanship skills and training program designed as part of the brand's commitment to helping create a better-made future through better-made things.
Vans Custom Culture High School 2022 Launches in Honor of Late Company Founder
FASHION CARES
The 13th-annual Vans High School Custom Culture competition has been announced, with this year's event honoring the Costa Mesa, Calif., action-sports brand's late founder Paul Van Doren who passed away in May.
FashionGo Week Palm Springs Announced for May Debut as On-Site Show
EVENT LAUNCH
Business-to-Business wholesale online marketplace FashionGo announced it will debut a new edition May 3-5 when it launches FashionGo Week Palm Springs.
Quiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule Celebrates Female Surf Community
SWIM/SURF
Celebrating the female surf community, the QQuiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule was recently released as a collaboration between the Huntington Beach, Calif., brand and the global organization of ocean lovers.
New California Workplace Laws Impact Both Workers and Employers
Legal
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of new bills into law in 2021, with a number of workplace and labor laws that began on Jan. 1, bringing changes to employment practices and workplace safety.
Dallas Market Center Exhibitors, Buyers Report Strong Business
Trade Shows
Continuing to report growth with each new edition, the Dallas Market Center’s most recent Apparel & Accessories Market saw increased traffic, enthusiastic visitors, new buyers and a refreshing interest in bright trends that afford hope to a recovering industry.
SA&M Expands Fashion Legal Representation With Hire of Brutzkus and Rozanzky
Legal
Los Angeles legal firm Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, recently welcomed two of fashion’s legal experts to its roster as it announced the hiring of Mark Brutzkus and Nick Rozanzky as partners.
William Murray Golf Designs Its Styles to Reach Beyond the Course
Beyond a Birdie
Channeling their family bond and golf heritage, the Murray brothers—including actor Bill—helm the William Murray Golf brand for comfort and style beyond the game. =
Ruby Ribbon Debuts New Swim Collection
Swim/Surf
Reentering the swimwear market after a hiatus, women’s intimates, shapewear and athleisure brand Ruby Ribbon recently debuted its new collection in the category.
Levi’s Expands Stony Creek Plant-Based Dye Partnership in Fashion for Good
Sustainable
During its quest for achieving greater sustainability in denim, industry pioneer Levi Strauss & Co. has expanded its work in plant-based, pre-reduced indigo development as it continues its efforts with Stony Creek Colors and reported progress from its recent partnership with Fashion for Good.
ABS by Allen Schwartz Acquired by Five Oak Brand Management Advisors
Finance
Celebrating his brand’s 40th anniversary, designer Allen Schwartz announced the acquisition of his Los Angeles label by New York–headquartered Five Oak Brand Management Advisors.
Active Collective and Swim Collective Set the Tone for a Positive Year
At Swim + Active
The Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., was the site of the Swim Collective and Active Collective shows Jan. 10–11.
Pantone Releases the Fashion Home + Interiors Paper Traveler
Textiles
Pantone has announced the release of the latest edition of the Pantone Fashion Home + Interiors Paper Traveler, which aims to help provide a better experience for teams and designers and allows them to work and create from anywhere.
MycoWorks Raises $125 Million in Series C Funding
Sustainability
San Francisco–based biomaterials company MycoWorks announced it has secured $125 million during its latest funding round.
New E-Commerce Platform JuniperMarket Opens for Business
Technology
JuniperMarket, a new multi-line B2B e-commerce platform, opened for business on Jan. 6 and provides shoppers a wide selection of gift, home and lifestyle products.
