Applied DNA Sciences, A&E Announce New Identification Thread Technology
SUSTAINABILITY
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. and American & Efird, can authenticate a brand’s products and components with their newest thread technology.
Lightspeed Agrees to Acquire Commerce Companies Ecwid, NuOrder
E-COMMERCE
Merchant-focused platform Lightspeed announced on June 7 that it has entered into agreements to acquire two global leaders in digital commerce—Ecwid and NuOrder.
Vans Announces Winner of Custom Culture High School Competition
FASHION COMPETITION
For its 12th-annual Vans Custom Culture High School competition, the skate-lifestyle brand chose designs created by students from Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville, La. as the winning creations.
Radiant Roots by Unify the Ties Unites Swimwear and Social Good
FASHION CARES
Dedicated to helping their clients feel comfortable in their own skin, San Diego brand Unify the Ties has been engaging in work to promote inclusivity and awareness.
H&M Supports LGBTQIA+ Community With ‘Beyond The Rainbow’ Campaign
PRIDE MONTH
In support of the LGBTQIA+ community and Pride 2021, H&M launched the “Beyond the Rainbow” campaign on Tuesday.
Cycora by Ambercycle Hopes to End Waste Through Textile Recycling
SUSTAINABILITY
The Los Angeles-based brand Ambercycle is giving customers a new look into the lifecycle of their clothing.
The Black Fashion Movement to Host Inaugural On-site Event at Galleria Dallas
FASHION FORWARD
Moving from its digital presence, The Black Fashion Movement will host its first on-site designer showcase at Galleria Dallas.
Simple Retro, GoFundHer Team Up to Empower Women
FASHION CARES
Simple Retro, City Girls Big Dreams INC and GoFundHer.com have partnered to highlight the work of eight women leaders through a campaign shot in New York City.
PacSun, Fashion Scholarship Fund Select Winners of Gender-Neutral Design Competition
FASHION COMPETITION
After more than 200 students submitted designs for an original gender-neutral collection, PacSun and the Fashion Scholarship Fund named two winners.
Soorty Launches a Second Seasonless Collection
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
With a continued focus on going seasonless, Soorty recently launched its second seasonless collection.
FIS Selected to Manage, Process CEX.IO’s New Cryptocurrency Debit Cards
CRYPTOCURRENCY
With crypto-based consumer cards becoming more readily available, CEX.IO is adapting and evolving for the future by tapping FIS, a financial-technology leader in its own field, as the platform to support a new line of crypto-based consumer cards across Europe.
Kids of Immigrants Celebrates Anniversary With Vans Shoe Collaboration
Kids of Immigrants is celebrating its five-year anniversary by releasing new footwear in collaboration with Vans and Greenhouse.
Informa Announces MAGIC New York Debut for September
ON-SITE TRADE EVENTS
With Informa Markets Fashion continuing to evolve and grow its 2021 business, the trade-show producer is expanding its MAGIC event, which will debut a New York edition this September.
Ally Lending Offers New Payment Option
BUY NOW, PAY LATER
Ally Lending is giving its customers a new way to pay by offering financing through Sezzle.
The Shops at Tanforan Launches Rewards App
RETAIL APPLICATIONS
The Shops at Tanforan is making it easy for customers to find sales and earn rewards with its new app.
Yara Shahidi and Adidas Honor Changemakers Through Originals Collection
CLASSICS REDESIGNED
Building her résumé as a fashion designer, actor, producer, Harvard University student and changemaker Yara Shahidi recently partnered with the sportswear brand Adidas to create a collection that pays homage to her heritage and the next generation of those who are making an impact in the world.
Kornit Digital Unveils New MAX Technology
ON-DEMAND FASHION
As part of the FESPA Innovations and Trends series of events, Kornit Digital announced its new MAX Technology for on-demand fashion and apparel production.
Artistic Milliners and Retraced Partner to Ensure Traceability for Milliner Cotton
SUPPLY-CHAIN TRACEABILITY
Denim and garment manufacturer Artistic Milliners and blockchain-based supply-chain management-solutions provider Retraced have announced a partnership that will afford greater cotton traceability.
Texworld NYC and Apparel Sourcing NYC Partner With LA Textile
TRADE EVENTS
With the return of trade events to on-site locations, Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld New York City and Apparel Sourcing New York City are not only returning to the show floor but also expanding to the West Coast through an LA Textile partnership.
Coterie Plans New York Return for September
TRADE EVENTS
Women’s apparel, footwear and accessories event Coterie announced that it would return to New York as Informa Markets Fashion’s flagship show in the City That Never Sleeps. Coterie New York will be hosted Sept. 19–21 at the Javits Center.
