Tailored Brands Announces New Chief Technology Officer
RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
Menswear-retail holding company Tailored Brands, Inc.,headquartered in Houston and Fremont, Calif., and includes in its portfolio Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores Clothing and K&G Fashion Superstore, has announced Scott Vifquain as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer.
Heading East, California Designers Shine During NYFW
California for NYFW
As the fashionable set returned to the runway for New York Fashion Week’s Spring 2022 hybrid on-site and virtual events, California designers shone through with Golden State style during in-person shows and filmed presentations.
Fabric Alternatives PLNT FIBER and FRUT FIBER Introduced by Pangaia
PLNT-ing Good
Seeking to combat the negative impacts of pollutive textiles in the fashion industry, materials-science company Pangaia unveiled its latest innovations in the fabric space. Manufactured from plant fibers, Pangaia’s PLNT FIBER and FRUT FIBER were introduced as the company commits further to a mission of moving apparel manxufacturing away from nonorganic cotton and synthetics created from petroleum-based resources.
Buyers and Exhibitors Converge at FMNC for Immediates, Spring Styles
Trade Shows
During its most-recent edition, Fashion Market Northern California hosted its trade event at the Embassy Suites South San Francisco as buyers who value local shows met with exhibitors who were ready to take orders on Immediates and Spring. According to FMNC Executive Director Mary Taft, the show is continuing to grow with 25 to 30 new stores in attendance during each edition.
Boma Jewelry Awarded B Corp Certification
Sustainabilty
Boma Jewelry, a Seattle-based jewelry brand, was recently awarded B Corp Certification status, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Boma becomes the only jewelry brand in Seattle, as well as one of less than 20 jewelry brands worldwide, to be awarded the certification.
Resale App Sea n’ Soul Helps Environment, Users Earn Cash
Technology
Sea n’ Soul is here to help Mother Earth. As an avid surfer and environmentalist, John Kozlowski spends most of his days at the beach and in the ocean. As a professional, Kozlowski has spent years as an executive in the retail, fashion and apparel industry with roles at Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren and GQ magazine.
Tiffany Brown Designs Bring Purple to NYFW
FASHION WEEK
In a return to in-person runway shows, Tiffany Brown Designs debuted its Spring/Summer ’22 collection at New York Fashion Week showcasing a menswear and womenswear collection in 50 different shades of purple.
Kornit Commits to Water Conservation and Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions Reduction
TEXTILE SUSTAINABILITY
Digital-textile production-technology company Kornit Digital Ltd. has released its “2020 Impact and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report,” which reaffirms Kornit’s commitment to achieving specific ESG goals.
VF and Redress Announce 2021 Winner of Sustainable-Fashion Competition
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
VF Corporation, a leader in branded clothing, footwear and lifestyle accessories, in partnership with the environmental charity Redress announced the winner of the 2021 Redress Design Award, which reflects VF’s ongoing effort to innovate and drive the next generation of environmentally conscious designers.
Pacsun Launches Dedicated Gender-Neutral Collection
FASHION EVENTS
Pacsun launched its first fully dedicated gender-neutral collection, Colour Range, featuring t-shirts, sweatpants, cargo, and slim-fit pants in solid and tie-dye prints for adults and kids.
Subskription Launches Custom Product-Drop Platform for Fashion Influencers
SOCIAL COMMERCE
An innovative new platform aims to help influencers better serve and capitalize on their followers by creating custom monthly drops that bypass traditional brand partnerships.
Tukatech and FABFAD Announce Collaboration
MICROFACTORY
Fashion-technology provider Tukatech, and FABFAD, the Los Angeles-based digital and full-service microfactory, have announced a collaboration that connects TUKA3D Designer Edition to more than 100,00 unique fabric prints designed and sourced by FABFAD.
Louis Vuitton Unveils Savoir-Faire Experience in Los Angeles
LUXURY FASHION
French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton presented its savoir-faire exhibition this week in Los Angeles at Goya Studios, featuring the heritage brand's extraordinarily crafted products.
Vuori Opens Abbot Kinney Location
ACTIVEWEAR
Encinitas, Calif., Climate Neutral Certified activewear brand Vuori unveiled a new location in Venice Beach, Calif., recently, as the company experiences rapid growth.
Ava by Pol' Atteu Brings Together Disney Star and Beverly Hills Designer
COLLABORATIONS
After being postponed due to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, a collaboration between actor Ava Kolker and Beverly Hills designer Pol' Atteu was released over the summer through Ava by Pol' Atteu to bring affordable luxury to children, teens and women.
Carhartt and Metallica Join Forces to Attract Next Generation to Skilled-Trade Jobs
FASHION CARES
As Labor Day approached, workwear brand Carhartt and iconic metal band Metallica planned to collaborate to attract a new generation to enter the skilled-trade labor force.
Amazon and Affirm Announce Partnership for Pay-Over-Time Option
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
Payment network Affirm announced a partnership with Amazon that will allow Amazon.com customers to choose from more-flexible payment options during checkout.
Sprayground Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of 'How High' Starring Method Man and Redman
STREETWEAR
Known for its celebration of popular culture, Sprayground recently released a new backpack that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the cult-classic film "How High," starring Method Man and Redman.
