Inspiration on a Tee
Today I Can Do Anything
In 2011, Ranya Batal was working as a waitress and a struggling makeup artist.
Kurzawa Leaves Caruso to Explore Retail for DreamWorks
Brand Expansion
Paul Kurzawa, the popular chief operating officer of Caruso Affiliated, was named head of retail development and entertainment at DreamWorks Animation, it was announced July 31.
Where You Can See a Vintage Chanel Dress from the 1920s..for Free
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising opens a display of 1920s-era fancy frocks.
Photo Shoot for the World Records
Models! Models! Models!
36 Hours, More than 250 Models, World Record?
New CEO Named at True Religion
M&A
At a July 29 special meeting, True Religion shareholders approved the company’s acquisition by TowerBrook Capital Partners at $32 a share, or $824 million.
The Rise in Long-Term Interest Rates and Its Effect on the Apparel Industry
Industry Focus: Finance
The recent jump in long-term mortgage rates and bond rates means that short-term interest rates will be seeing their own increases down the road as the economy improves. The question is how much more will manufacturers and retailers be paying to borrow money, and when will that happen?
The Hundreds Celebrates 10 at Agenda Emerge
A bomb of an anniversary
Streetwear Brand The Hundreds Shares Story of Success, But Not Anniversary Cake
Nike Announces New VPs
Manufacturing
Niike Inc. promoted Craig Cheek to vice president of men’s training, overseeing the Beaverton, Ore.–based athletic-apparel company’s training, baseball and football sectors, including managing Nike’s relationship with the NFL.
Factory 413: Only Serious Customers Need Apply
Retail
Factory 413 opened the store way off of the beaten track
Leatherwork With a Local Approach
Accessories
West Coast designers carve out a niche for handcrafted leather
Exhibitors and Attendance Up at Texworld USA
Texworld
The July 16–18 run of Texworld USA in New York saw a nearly 25 percent increase in exhibitors and a more than 14 percent increase in attendees over last July.
Miami Swim Week Bows With New Trade Shows and Expanded Schedule
Trade Show
More, more, more” seemed to be the theme at Miami Swim Week
Lagerfeld Takes La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
Fashion's Film P.O.V.
Fashion Icons And Designers State Case On Film
Calvin Klein and Christy Turlington Together Again
Ad Campaign
Calvin Klein Underwear just released its biannual women’s Fall 2013 global advertising campaign featuring Christy Turlington Burns.
See Part Two of Open Runway in Hollywood
Four emerging designers on the runway in Hollywood this Saturday
American Eagle Outfitters’ Tech Executives Set Up Shop in San Francisco
Omnichannel
American Eagle Outfitters has opened its first corporate offices in San Francisco to reinforce the company’s omni-channel strategy.
New Agenda Show: New Caps
What the VIPs Will Be Wearing At Agenda
The Latest In Agenda's Tradition of Caps for its Trade Show
