First Atlanta Apparel of the Year Sees Pre-Pandemic Traffic
Trade Shows
Exceeding expectations of show producers, the Feb. 2–6 edition of Atlanta Apparel at the AmericasMart in Atlanta saw buyer traffic that equaled January 2020 numbers. With visitors from 46 states, first-time buyers comprised 20 percent of those who attended the market.
Informa Markets Fashion Welcomes Industry to MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando
Trade Shows
Ready for showtime, Informa Markets Fashion hosted its MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando Feb. 9–11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The time had come to produce an on-site show that afforded opportunities for buyers and brands to meet in a safe environment that would employ guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to Informa Markets Fashion Commercial President Kelly Helfman.
WWIN Travels Across the U.S. to Bring the Industry Together in Person
Trade Shows
As the apparel industry emerges from a 2020 that saw on-site trade events halted, the Womenswear In Nevada event moved from its home in Las Vegas to present its WWIN Orlando Showcase Feb. 9–11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Offprice Show Produces Smaller Show to Solid Traffic in Orlando
Trade Shows
The COVID-19 pandemic inspired the Offprice show, a biannual Las Vegas trade event for value-priced women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel as well as footwear and jewelry to a new town and a new situation, where it shared convention space with the WWIN Orlando Showcase and MAGIC Pop Up Orlando Feb. 9–11 in Orlando, Fla.
MICAM Americas Places Footwear Options at MAGIC Pop-Up
Trade Shows
MICAM Americas offered a footwear source at a group of trade shows that ran Feb. 9–11 as the MAGIC Pop-Up at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Footwear ran the gamut from casual shoes to fashion styles with stiletto heels. Brands exhibiting included Bed|Stü, Matisse, Tamaris and Shu Shop.
Ready to Reunite the Apparel Industry, Trade-Event Producers Host On-site Events
Back to Business
The beginning of 2021 has included a return to on-site trade shows, as producers adhere to safety measures while affording opportunities for buyers and brands to discuss business strategy.
With High-Ranking Certified B Corp Status, Frank & Eileen Becomes Mission Focused
Manufacturing
Building her brand upon a foundation of high standards for luxury shirting, Frank & Eileen founder Audrey McLoghlin had aligned her company with many of the principles required by B Corporation Certification in corporate environmental and social awareness.
Generating Self-Pride and Cultural Respect the Goal for Kin
Proud to be Kin
Meeting during their time as students at the University of Southern California, Kameni Ngahdeu and Kwabena Osei-Larbi were mission driven from the start of their friendship and found comfort in their shared cultural backgrounds.
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.
