Mohamed Amin Dadabhoy, AST Sportswear Inc. Co-founder, 62
Manufacturing
Mohamed Amin Dadabhoy, one of the pioneers in manufacturing T-shirt blanks domestically, died of a heart attack on Jan. 14. He was 62.
Post-COVID Recovery Needs To Include People of Color, LAEDC Said
Manufacturing
With COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out, economists are charting what happens after one of the most dramatic economic shocks in American history.
Hyosung Expands Regen Offerings, Aligning With Trends in Eco-Comfort
Textiles
During ISPO Munich Online, which took place Feb. 1–5, the Seoul-headquartered fiber producer Hyosung introduced its expanded line of Regen, the company’s sustainable and multi-function fibers.
Louis Vuitton Unveils Shop on Wheels, LV By Appointment
FASHION
Louis Vuitton is literally on the go.
Outerknown to Unveil Collection With New Denim Project
SUSTAINABILITY
Working with sustainable manufacturers is central to the mission of Outerknown, a Culver City, Calif., fashion brand started by surfing champion Kelly Slater. It recently announced a collaboration with one of the rising stars in the community of sustainable vendors.
GAIA By Attract Magazine Pops at Westfield Century City
RETAIL
"Selling Sunset," a Netflix reality series, looks for the fabulous in Los Angeles’s real-estate scene. Cast member Amanza Smith and Lisa Lafferty, who also appeared on the show, are taking a dive into beauty with pop-up shop Gaia by Attract Magazine.
Celerant Introduces Stratus Analytics to Help Retailers for Business Optimization
ERP SOLUTIONS
The Staten Island, N.Y.–headquartered retail-commerce software provider Celerant is affording retailers a comprehensive business-analysis tool.
True Religion Co-Founder Kym Gold Unveils Spring Collection for Home Line
INTERIOR STYLE
Denim heads know Kym Gold. She was a co-founder of denim brands such as True Religion. Gold has been building the homewares line Style Union Home.
Third Street Promenade, Joor and Others Unveil Black History Month Projects
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Retail District Third Street Promenade and Joor, a wholesale platform, are among the fashion businesses observing Black History Month.
Simon Property Group CEO Remains Bullish on 2021
RETAIL
After a year when its business was battered by stores shuttering and temporary mall closures, the shopping-center giant Simon Property Group on Feb. 8 reported results for its fourth-quarter and year-end revenues.
Tukatech and FK Group Release Premium Fabric Cutter
INDUSTRY 4.0
With a mission of digitizing the apparel industry’s manufacturing capabilities, the Los Angeles–headquartered Tukatech has sought to automate one of the industry’s foundational tools—fabric cutters.
Rewash Flagship To Los Angeles’ LaBrea Avenue
RETAIL
After more than one year of serving as the address for Proconsul, a high-end men’s denim and fashion brand, 144 S. LaBrea Ave. in Los Angeles experienced a change of the guard.
Lectra Announces Intention to Acquire Gerber Technology
Industry 4.0
Fortifying its role as an Industry 4.0 technology leader, Paris-based Lectra announced its memorandum of understanding to acquire the entire capital and voting rights of Tolland, Conn., integrated-software-and-hardware-solutions provider Gerber Technology.
Louis Vuitton Unveils Rodeo Pop-up
LUXURY RETAIL
The Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Spring Summer ’21 collection checked into Beverly Hills for an extended stay.
The RealReal Expands Resale Reach With New Locations
FASHION RESALE
Following the Jan. 26 opening of a 2,500-square-foot bricks-and-mortar location in Brooklyn, N.Y., luxury-resale operation The RealReal launched another shop in California's Orange County on Feb. 5.
Industry Focus: Finance—How Can Factoring Services Aid Apparel-Business Recovery?
Finance
Entering 2021, the apparel industry can see a bit of hope as businesses look toward maintenance and recovery from a tumultuous year. As apparel businesses examine their next steps while outlining new financial plans, they often look for guidance from experts.
Devoted to Nature, Family, Luxella Designs’ Ana Guimaraes Crafts Exquisite Jewelry
Manufacturing
With roots that have grown throughout North America, the origin story of Luxella Designs is a true American tale. Founder and owner Ana Guimaraes was born in Mexico, where she studied accounting, eventually meeting her husband in Canada. The couple started a family, living first in Toronto, where Guimaraes studied photography. They then moved to Kitchener in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and eventually to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
USFIA Panel Tackles Eco-comfort in the Outdoor-Performance Category
Textiles
During a Jan. 21 virtual presentation, “A Review of Tree Climate: A Collaborative Collection by Concept III and Tencel,” moderated by the United States Fashion Industry Association’s communications director, Shannon Brady, new fabrications for the sustainable outdoor-apparel market were introduced.
