At Faena Forum, Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Brings the Heat
Art Hearts Miami Swim
During its run July 8–11, Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion showcased designers whose garments epitomized the atmosphere of the hot, provocative edginess for which the city is known.
With Production in L.A., Bromelia Swimwear Brings Brazilian Confidence
Bromelia Comes Home
Two years after launching her company in Rio de Janeiro, Bromelia Swimwear founder and native Angeleno Lauren Quinn decided a move to her hometown would be best for the brand and relocated after launching the swimwear line in 2018.
Port of Los Angeles Sees Record June Numbers, Sets New Fiscal-Year Mark
Freight and Logistics
The Port of Los Angeles saw another new record in the month of June with more than 875,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) processed. The TEUs represented the port’s busiest June ever and closed the fiscal year at 10,879,383 TEUs—a new record for any Western Hemisphere port. The June numbers were also a 27 percent increase over last year’s 8,560,882 TEUs.
Klarna Acquires APPRL, Expands Reach to Global Consumers
Technology
Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, has announced the acquisition of APPRL, a SaaS platform that allows content creators and retailers to work together frictionlessly to bring immersive and informative shoppable content to global consumers.
LiCi Fit Uplifts Women With Colorful, Comfortable Activewear
Manufacturing
After searching for gym apparel that would satisfy the vibrant, fun and fit needs of Liz Holtz and Cinée Goudaillier, the pair’s frustration plateaued and they decided to create their own solution—LiCi Fit.
Ruben Rojas Falls in Love With Sharing an Important Message on T-shirts
L.A. to a Tee
With a message of choosing love over fear, Ruben Rojas is cultivating his art-inspired label to grow from its Los Angeles T-shirt roots into a global brand that makes an impact.
5Loc Promotes Cotton Transparency, Traceability 'From Field to Fabric'
Supply Chain
Responsible cotton has been Brent Crossland’s passion throughout the industry expert’s nearly 40-year career. After working with a number of companies including Wrangler and Bayer CropScience—where he created the e3 sustainable cotton program that affords guidelines to farmers—Crossland recently founded 5Loc Cotton.
ThredUp Acquires Remix, Launches Public Offering
FASHION RESALE
ThredUp Inc., one of the largest online resale platforms for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes and accessories, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remix Global AD.
White Oak Forms National Retail Finance Group
RETAIL
Expanding its commitment to retail, White Oak Commercial Finance, which is an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, announced that it has formed the National Retail Finance Group.
Decades by Cameron Silver Hosts Sustainable Vintage Pop Up at Fred Segal Flagship
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Building upon the success of its pop-up experience last month at Fred Segal Malibu Village, Cameron Silver's Decades collection of luxury and premium vintage will be hosted at the retailer's flagship on Sunset Boulevard through July 30 with a focus on sustainability in fashion.
Looking Inward for Autumn/Winter 2021, Jonathan Marc Stein Seeks to Heal Others
FASHION CARES
Moving beyond designing fashion to simply create a new seasonal collection, Jonathan Marc Stein focused on looking inward to relay the importance of issues that are impacting society.
Vintage Tees Celebrate Michael Stars 35th Anniversary, Summer Tour to Follow
EVENTS
The 35th anniversary of the Los Angeles-based women’s lifestyle brand Michael Stars is being celebrated with a new line of vintage T-shirts.
MereU Prioritizes Simplicity, Elegance With Inaugural Summer Collection
Fashion
Simple yet elegant, versatile and comfortable as well as environmentally conscious—it’s what fashion brand MereU is bringing to its inaugural summer 2021 capsule.
Destination: Miami by Coterie Elevates Swim Week in Joyful, Intimate Setting
Trade Shows
The vibe at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach was electric during the July 10–13 Destination: Miami by Coterie as the area heated up for a return to Miami Swim Week.
Art Meets Fashion at Project Miami
Trade Shows
During its July 10–12 debut at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach, Informa Markets Fashion’s Project Miami perfectly showcased fresh approaches to streetwear, contemporary menswear and accessories. Even though this was the first time for Project in Miami, the show brought the cutting-edge fashion atmosphere for which it is known.
Fashion Returns to Swim Week at Cabana and Liberty Fairs Miami
Trade Shows
The Miami Beach Convention Center was home to sibling shows Cabana and Liberty Fairs Miami July 10-12, where trends came straight from the runway with Cabana showcasing swimwear that spoke more closely to luxurious ready-to-wear.
SwimShow Makes a Big Splash Returning to Miami
Trade Shows
Returning to its home at the Miami Beach Convention Center July 10-13, SwimShow saw buyers who were more than ready for the upbeat atmosphere of the event and getting back to fashion business. Judy Stein, the show’s executive director, noted how buyers were eager to do business.
It's Back to the Beach as Brands, Buyers Reconnect at Miami Swim Week
Miami Swim Week
After more than a year of meeting over video platforms, the swim-and-resort categories of the fashion industry were ready to hit the sand and peruse poolside for fresh styles during Miami Swim Week. The convergence of designers, brands and buyers was a time for the industry to reunite for serious business following a year of separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
