Trinidad Jame$ Launches First Sneaker Collaboration With Saucony
SNEAKERS
Rapper Trinidad Jame$ and global running brand Saucony have announced the release of their new collaboration, the Hommewrk x Saucony Jazz 81.
MySize Partners with GK Software
AI SOLUTIONS
MySize Inc., a provider of AI-driven measurement solutions, has announced an innovation partnership with GK Software, provider of retail-sector software.
Lee and Pendleton Partner on Limited Capsule Collection
DENIM
For the first time, the iconic denim and apparel brand Lee has collaborated with Pendleton Woolen Mills, the family-owned Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand, on a curated capsule collection that celebrates American craftsmanship.
Jay J. Ku Appointed EVP and CCO at Nogin
CaaS
CaaS platform Nogin recently announced the appointment of Jay J. Ku as executive vice president and chief commerce officer.
Fashion Institute of Technology Launches Award Program With Robert Fisch
FASHION CARES
The Fashion Institute of Technology announced that Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of rue21; award-winning author of “Fisch Tales: The Making of a Millennial Baby Boomer”; and Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation director, has launched the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program.
Luxury Reseller Rebag Opens Beverly Hills Location
LUXURY RESALE
Unveiling its 800-square-foot Brighton Way space, luxury-goods reseller Rebag opened its Beverly Hills location close to Rodeo Drive.
Gucci Loves Hollywood
FASHION
Transforming a portion of Hollywood Boulevard into a runway, Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele debuted Love Parade, a collection that spoke to the glamour of the Los Angeles neighborhood and its western region, while blending the style house's Italian fashion sensibilities.
ISKO and Soorty Officially Launch New Collection
DENIM
ISKO and Soorty have announced the launch of their first collaborative collection, ISKO Future Face by Soorty.
Anthropologie Announces Philanthropic Partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
FASHION CARES
Lifestyle brand Anthropologie has announced Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals as their exclusive charitable partner for the 2021 holiday season.
Unifi Elects Rhonda Ramlo to Board of Directors
TEXTILES
Unifi Inc., the recycled and synthetic yarn innovator, has announced the election of Rhonda Ramlo to its board of directors.
Evrnu Raises $15 Million in Series B Financing
TECHNOLOGY
Textile company Evrnu announced the raising of $15 million in Series B financing to scale and meet the increasing demand for its fiber-regeneration platform, NuCycl, as a solution to the textile-waste crisis.
Poshmark Allows Big Brands to Sell on Its Platform Through Brand Closet
E-COMMERCE
Poshmark, a leading social marketplace, has announced its new Brand Closet program, an expansion of its social-commerce capabilities that allows brands to sell directly to customers for the first time in Poshmark’s history.
Sprayground Releases Richie Rich Collection
STREETWEAR
Known for its vibrant colors, bold messaging and playful collaborations, artistic streetwear brand Sprayground has returned with the "poor little rich boy," Richie Rich.
PacSun Partners With BitPay to Accept Cryptocurrencies
Technology
Recently,Anaheim, Calif.–based PacSun announced a partnership with leading blockchain payment provider BitPay that will allow the Southern California–lifestyle brand’s customers to pay for their purchases with cryptocurrency.
Kingpins24 Hosts Virtual Global Event for Denim Community
Manufacturing
During the Oct. 19–21 edition of Kingpins24, the global denim-community fixture Kingpins sought to again connect the industry through a virtual platform.
Vegan Fashion Week Returns to Los Angeles Event Roster
Cruelty-Free VFW
With the rising popularity of vegan and cruelty-free products over the last few years and greater emphasis on these goods during the past 18 months, Vegan Fashion Week produced its autumn show in downtown Los Angeles. Following a COVID-19–induced hiatus, which impacted most on-site fashion events around the world, Vegan Fashion Week hosted two days of runway shows and produced a marketplace showcasing cruelty-free items.
Silent Panda Gives a Designer’s Voice to Samuel Taylor
A Panda’s Voice
The road to fashion greatness was a winding path for Samuel Taylor, founder of the elevated luxury streetwear and wearable-technology brand Silent Panda.
FABSCRAP Expansion Includes Opening of Philadelphia Location
Manufacturing
Following the May announcement of its partnerships with URBN and Nordstrom, which afforded it extensive funding, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit FABSCRAP has opened a location in Philadelphia. In addition to bringing the group’s services to Philadelphia, FABSCRAP’s new location will allow the New York City–headquartered nonprofit to serve the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Southern New Jersey.
Logistics-Industry Expert Talks Current Supply-Chain Issues
Import/Export
As part of its “Q&A With the Experts” series, the California Fashion Association hosted an event with Robert Krieger, president and chief executive officer of Krieger Worldwide, who spoke on the current issues within the supply chain and the effects of these problems on the apparel industry.
