Informa Markets Fashion Unveils FIT Student Showcase
FASHION
The COVID-19 shutdown inspired celebrated fashion designers to go online and produce digital runway shows. Now, student designers are following.
Crooks & Castles’ Calvero Designs Esports Teams' Merch Collection
FASHION
This summer, new esports team XSET promised to develop a merchandise program that was as strong as its prowess for electronic games such as Fortnite.
Sene Unveils Collaboration with Fighter Carlos Condit
FASHION
Martial-arts icon Bruce Lee reportedly often practiced kicks in street clothes such as jeans. But there’s a reason most martial artists work out in loose-fitting uniforms.
Lenzing and Hyosung Partner to Unveil Home Everywhere
TEXTILES
Prominent fabric companies Lenzing and Hyosung have joined forces to develop the Home Everywhere collection, which will offer more-sustainable product and textile innovations, said Andreas Guertler, Lenzing’s senior manager of global business development active sportswear.
Nordstrom Partners With HSUS and Bans Fur and Exotic-Animal Skins
RETAIL
In a Sept. 29 announcement, Seattle luxury department-store retailer Nordstrom revealed that it would halt the sale of animal-fur and exotic-animal skin products by the end of 2021.
Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon Launches Climate Pledge Friendly for Sustainable Shopping
TECHNOLOGY
While Amazon’s announcement that Prime Day would be held Oct. 13-14 occupied a lot of media buzz after the dates were revealed on Sept. 28, another bit of news from the Seattle-based company also made headlines.
Transformation by Gerber Technology Provides Guidance for post-COVID-19 Business
TECHNOLOGY
In order to support manufacturers, designers and retailers as they navigate a new business world in a post-COVID-19 environment, Gerber Technology announced the launch of its Transformation Initiative.
Obituary: Keith Hufnagel, Brand Founder, 46
MANUFACTURING
Keith Hufnagel, founder of the Huf Worldwide street- and skatewear brand, died from brain cancer, according to a Sept. 24 post on his brand’s Instagram.
To Cultivate Peace and Justice, Beverly Center Partners With Paint The City Peaceful
EVENTS
As part of an effort to unite the community, the Beverly Center in Los Angeles partnered with grassroots organization Paint the City Peaceful to create an art gallery on the retail destination's 27-foot-tall windows.
AAFA and Others Petition Against Forced-Labor Bill
IMPORT/EXPORT
After the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on Sept. 22, the American Apparel and Footwear Association and other major apparel trade groups made a joint statement urging Congress to take a different path in its efforts to protect the human rights of the Uyghur Muslim minority in China’s Xinjiang region.
Patagonia Names New CEO and Other Executives
MANUFACTURING
Ryan Gellert was named chief executive officer for Ventura, Calif.–headquartered Patagonia Works, the holding company for the influential outdoor brand Patagonia Inc. as well as separate Patagonia divisions in food, media, investments and joint ventures.
Vans Makes Footwear Line With Kids of Immigrants
FASHION
Los Angeles-headquartered collective Kids of Immigrants has designed and sold hoodies, and other clothes, bearing the word "Immigrant." This group’s styles and website have celebrated the lives of immigrants and urged people to pay attention to issues affecting this group. On Sept. 23, Kids of Immigrants announced its collaboration on a fashion line with Vans.
Ralph Lauren Announces Restructuring, Job Cuts
FASHION
Ralph Lauren Corporation announced a major company overhaul that would emphasize digital commerce and result in layoffs of 15 percent of the global workforce for the pioneering fashion brand, which made $6.3 billion in revenue for fiscal 2019, according to a company announcement.
Dockers Teams Up With Waves For Water
MANUFACTURING
Recently, Dockers, a division of Levi Strauss & Co., announced that it would partner with non-profit organization Waves for Water on a campaign named “Work Forward".
Toubassy to Help Spearhead Spotlight Brands
FINANCE
Ramez Toubassy, a Los Angeles–based executive who helped guide the retailer Wet Seal’s transition into a digitally focused fashion company, announced a new venture recently.
Mango Adds Junior Styles to Mango Kids
RETAIL
Adding to its portfolio, Barcelona's Mango is introducing to its Mango Kids line, juniors looks for preteens and teenagers aged from 11 to 15 years.
L.A. City Council Votes to Support Garment Worker Protection Act Before Bill Reintroduction
LEGAL
Just a week after a legislative timeline ran out for the Garment Worker Protection Act, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to give a statement of support to the bill.
Macy’s To Unveil The Pink Shop for Breast Cancer Research
RETAIL
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Department store giant Macy’s hopes to do its part to raise funds for breast cancer research by producing The Pink Shop.
H&M Votes x Blanks Artist Features L.A.'s Reality To Idea by Joshua Vides
FASHION
Launching Sept. 22, H&M Votes x Blanks Artist collaboration celebrates National Voter Registration Day by featuring a collection of apparel designed by artists from the United States, including Los Angeles' Reality To Idea by Joshua Vides.
Italist: From Italy with Love and a Deal
E-COMMERCE
E-tailer Italist's Italy-born chief executive officer, Diego Abba, works with more than 200 Italian boutiques to offer discounts on luxury ready-to-wear and accessories.
