Garment Worker Protection Act Deferred After Vote Deadline Is Missed
Legal
A constitutional deadline passed before voting could take place in the California State Assembly for SB 1399, the Garment Worker Protection Act, crushing hopes for the bill to be passed in 2020.
Wolk Morais To Debut New Collection in 'Driven,' a Fashion Film
FASHION
Wolk Morais' Collection 9 is the star of the design team's new fashion film "Driven."
Runway of Dreams Foundation to Host Virtual Adaptive Fashion Show During NYFW
FASHION
Promoting more inclusivity within fashion, The Runway of Dreams Foundation will produce an adaptive fashion show on Sept. 14 during New York Fashion Week to celebrate the lives of differently abled people and showcase fresh looks in adaptive-clothing trends.
Dallas Market Center to Build B2B Platform
TECHNOLOGY
Dallas Market Center, a 5-million square-foot campus for fashion wholesale companies, recently announced a partnership to create a business-to-business platform.
After Another COVID-19 Closure, South Coast Plaza Set to Fully Reopen
RETAIL
South Coast Plaza opened its doors on Aug. 31 after a COVID-19 closure that lasted over six weeks. The prominent Costa Mesa, Calif.–headquartered shopping center reopened a few days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued guidelines to restart the state’s economy.
Wish Looks Toward IPO in Confidential Filing
TECHNOLOGY
The e-commerce marketplace Wish announced Monday that it had submitted a confidential draft registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed public offering of its Class A common stock.
NuOrder to Work With Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
TECHNOLOGY
Recently, the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced a partnership with NuOrder, a Los Angeles–headquartered business-to-business e-commerce company, to develop an online platform for its members, said Rich Hill, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s president.
Canada’s Moose Knuckles Teams Up with L.A. Artists
FASHION
Based in Canada, outerwear brand Moose Knuckles has been running a campaign to raise funds for people suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic with its MKGAF jacket-customization tour.
Gap Inc. Beats Wall Street Forecast for Second Quarter
RETAIL
Gap Inc. reported that its online sales skyrocketed 95 percent and its same-store sales increased 13 percent for the second quarter of its 2020 fiscal year compared with the same quarter of the previous year, said Sonia Syngal, Gap Inc.’s chief executive officer.
Downtown L.A. Fashion Business Found Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Scams
LEGAL
The owner of a downtown Los Angeles apparel company agreed to plead guilty to a group of scams to avoid paying millions of dollars in customs fees and taxes, according to a statement released by the United States Attorney’s office on Aug. 26. Sang Bum “Ed” Noh and his company, Ambiance Apparel, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of a false tax return and pay over $117 million in fines and restitution.
Cotton Citizen Unveils Fred Segal Shop-in-Shops
RETAIL
With the Labor Day weekend on the horizon, Cotton Citizen, a made-in-Los Angeles, premium-garments brand, unveiled shop-in-shops at the Fred Segal Sunset flagship in West Hollywood, Calif., and the Fred Segal store in Malibu, Calif.
Snapper Rock 2021 is Bright with Sustainability in Mind
SWIM/SURF
Upon unveiling its 2021 collection, swimwear brand Snapper Rock presented new patterns and greater sustainable efforts.
Foot Locker Brings Power Store Concept to Compton, Calif.
RETAIL
Foot Locker opened its first West Coast Power Store on Aug. 26 in Compton, Calif.
NTWRK Launches Virtual Festival, Complex Networks Announces New Event
TRADE SHOWS
Aaron Levant, founder of the Agenda trade show, introduced Transfer today, a virtual culture, design and retail festival, running through tomorrow on the NTWRK platform, a video commerce channel headquartered in Los Angeles.
San Diego’s Santos Swim and Kith + Kimono Team Up For Virtual Party with the Influencer Francesca
EVENTS
On Aug. 26, there’s going to be a virtual party for San Diego brands Santos Swim and Kith + Kimono.
Epson Increases Speed, Efficiency With New SureColor Technology
TECHNOLOGY
Over the past few years, fashion manufacturers and brands have become increasingly focused on direct-to-consumer business. Epson America hopes to support this business model.
EDIT +: New Collection from Chief of The North Face Korea
FASHION
Jean Sung, an executive director and chief marketing officer of The North Face Korea, recently introduced Fall 2020 styles for a separate brand, EDIT+, an emerging global ethical and sustainable fashion label for women and men.
Giannulli and Loughlin Sentenced in College-Bribery Scam
LEGAL
One chapter in the 2019 Operation Varsity Blues college-admissions bribery scandal was closed Aug. 21 when designer Mossimo Giannulli and Lori Loughlin, his actor wife, were sentenced for their involvement.
Levi's Says 'Vote' in Public Service Announcement
FASHION
Denim giant Levi’s released a public service announcement urging voters in the United States to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
Nicholas Mayfield Helps LAMusArt Celebrate 75th Year by Donating Piece for Auction
EVENTS
Known for his illustration-style artwork, fashion design and furniture, designer Nicholas Mayfield uses his pieces in different categories to not only offer unique elements of style—he is also extending a helping hand to spread important messages. He is now working with the Los Angeles Music and Art School by donating one of his artistic works for an auction that will benefit the organization.
