L.A.’s Matrushka Construction Unveils Limited Line of Bowie-Inspired Pajamas
MANUFACTURING
David Bowie has long been a cultural touchstone and obsession, and Los Angeles' Matrushka Construction wants fans to cozy up with its pajamas that feature a sketch of the rock star's face.
Dockers Unveils New Store at Citadel Outlets
RETAIL
Levi Strauss & Co’s Dockers brand opened a 1,801 square-foot shop at the Citadel Outlets retail center on Nov. 13.
Wrangler and Adult Swim Join Forces on 'Rick and Morty' Apparel
MANUFACTURING
Denim brand Wrangler and animated adult television-programming network Adult Swim recently entered into a collaboration paying homage to the "Rick and Morty" series.
Epson Unveils Printer for Direct-to-Consumer Biz
TECHNOLOGY
The direct-to-consumer business has skyrocketed in the past few years, and, in response to this boom, the Los Alamitos, Calif.–headquartered Epson has sought to support this segment of the apparel market with new technology.
Shop Collaboré Makes A Debut
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability has been a buzzword in the fashion industry for the past few years, but its news still needs to be spread into the mainstream.
Trina Turk Reflects on 25 Vibrant Years of Design, Remains Optimistic
Trina Turk at 25
As 2020 comes to a close, Trina Turk reflects on her brand’s 25 years, discusses her new book, reveals her source of inspiration and shares her Spring 2021 collection.
What lessons have you learned through producing virtual trade events?
Trade Show 2021
After months of developing methods to bring the industry together during the COVID-19 pandemic, many apparel-trade-show producers invested in digital-platform virtual shows, while others waited to safely produce onsite events.
NRF, AAFA, RILA Trade Groups Issue Statements About the Election
Retail
National trade groups representing retailers and apparel manufacturers sent congratulations and pledges to work with the incoming Biden-Harris administration shortly after last week’s election in the United States.
Moving Toward Greener Freight and Logistics, Flexport Seeks to Offset Carbon
Freight and Logistics
For technology-focused freight forwarder Flexport, creating a more streamlined approach to global trade has been the company’s goal since the introduction of its cloud software and data-analytics platform in 2013.
3DLook Pumps Up Digital Body Measuring Technology
Technology
After winning a fashion-technology prize in 2019 from the luxury conglomerate LVMH, the parent company of Louis Vuitton, 3DLook, headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., intends to take its digital body-measuring technology a step further.
Broadway Trade Center, a Major DTLA Project, for Sale
Retail
The Broadway Trade Center was one of the most ambitious projects for revitalizing downtown Los Angeles and bringing high-end retail to a once-blighted urban center. But after COVID-19 and civil unrest, the project has been put up for sale.
Solid Holiday Sales Forecasted by NRF and Deloitte
Retail
2020 has been a year like none other in recent memory, but despite the big issues of a divisive election and an economic slowdown driven by a pandemic, economic forecasters working with the National Retail Federation and Deloitte are predicting solid business during the 2020 holiday season.
Outerknown Finds a Natural Stretch Fabric For Its Iconoclast Jean
Outerknown’s Natural Stretch
The Outerknown brand was started by surf champion Kelly Slater and creative director John Moore in 2015 to introduce a new surfwear line to a market that had been dominated by a group of major brands for years by creating a brand that was devoted to sustainability.
Michael Tomson’s Life to be Celebrated with a Paddle Out
EVENTS
Michael Tomson, a pioneer in the competitive sport of surfing and the surfwear business died last month at age 66 from throat cancer.
Beverly Center to Unveil Pop-Ups from Black-Owned Brands
RETAIL
During 2020, as calls to action were made regarding promoting equity in the United States, part of these messages included challenging major brands to become more serious about diversity and supporting Black-owned businesses.
Forever 21 Unveils Holiday Hub to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
RETAIL
Forever 21 is planning on a holiday season focused on raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Trinidad3 Drops Holiday 2020 Collection on Veterans Day
Trinidad3 Holiday 2020
As a military veteran–led brand that manufactures its goods in the United States, the Los Angeles–based denim label Trinidad3 has established itself as a source of pride in the industry and throughout the country.
Zendesk Takes Customer Relations to Social Media
TECHNOLOGY
As digital commerce has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, analysts have forecasted that doing business online will become even more important during the 2020 holiday season.
Social-Shopping Tools From Verishop Blend Social Media and E-Commerce Features
TECHNOLOGY
The social-shopping platform Verishop announced new features for its iOS application Nov. 9. The platform allows users to tag products, create and upload content to share on their own collection boards, as well as follow fellow users and brands.
