Opok Introduces GOTS Certfied Boxer Briefs
MANUFACTURING
We’ve seen organic denim, T-shirts and dresses. San Francisco-headquartered brand Opok recently released an organic boxer-brief line. The boxers are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and organic dyes.
Rose Bowl Flea Market Goes Virtual
EVENTS
Looking for inspiration and treasure hunting at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, Calif., has been a rite of passage for almost every creative in Los Angeles fashion.
Skechers Flagship Opens on Rue de Rivoli in Paris
RETAIL
Sneaker-and-lifestyle brand Skechers recently announced the opening of its Paris flagship on the city's Rue de Rivoli.
Fashion to Rally After COVID-19 but Must Make Changes, Report Says
RETAIL
PreciseTarget, a data-science and machine-learning market-research company headquartered in Bethesda, Md., recently released a forecast that predicted a recovery pathway for the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the study also forecasted that the pandemic would force the fashion business to make big changes.
July Retail Sales Up
RETAIL
Retail sales showed some momentum last month. The U.S. Census Bureau released numbers Aug. 14 that found overall retail sales during July increasing 2.7 percent in a year-over-year comparison and 1.2 percent compared to June.
Michael Relich to Helm PSEB, PacSun and Eddie Bauer Operator
RETAIL
Michael Relich was named interim chief executive officer for PSEB LLC, the operating company for Eddie Bauer LLC and Pacific Sunwear. Relich served as PSEB’s chief operating officer.
Lucky Brand Acquired by Group Including ABG and Simon Property
RETAIL
After a month following downtown Los Angeles–headquartered Lucky Brand Jeans' LLC’s chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the stalking-horse bidders Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group completed a deal to acquire the prominent jeans brand and retailer, according to an Aug. 14 ABG announcement.
With Fall/Winter 2020 Campaign, Michele Morrone Named the Face of Guess Men's
FASHION
With the launch of its Fall/Winter 2020 campaign, Guess? announced actor and singer Michele Morrone as the face of Guess Men's.
CFF and BDC to Host Inaugural Seminar Supporting Fashion’s Black Community
FASHION
Two Los Angeles–based fashion organizations have joined forces to create a program that will support business development within the fashion community’s Black population.
ADNAS Receives Notice of Allowance on Cotton-Tagging Technology Patent
SUPPLY CHAIN
Advancing its reach into authentication technologies to thwart the counterfeit-goods trade and provide increased transparency in fashion, Applied DNA Sciences announced that it received a notice of allowance regarding its tools, which afford DNA tagging of cotton fibers during the ginning process.
European Designers Craft Their Takes on L.A. Styles
MANUFACTURING
For more than 60-years, Los Angeles style has been deeply influential in jeans and T-shirts, and the city continues to make a deep impression for two European designers who spent a lot of time in L.A. and recently released fashion lines.
Cotton Heritage Teams Up With Tukatech for 3D Digital Design
TECHNOLOGY
In May, Los Angeles–headquartered fashion-technology firm Tukatech Inc. introduced its latest version of the TUKA3D Designer Edition. Tukatech recently announced that the premium-blanks company Cotton Heritage, headquartered in Commerce, Calif., was working with the 3D visualizer.
Lululemon To The Bloc in DTLA
RETAIL
Technical athletic company Lululemon Athletica recently opened a pop-up shop at The Bloc retail center in downtown Los Angeles.
Rubin Schubert, 74: L.A. Textile King Passes Away Leaving a Legacy of Sustainable Sourcing
OBITUARY
The old saying “legends never die” might be true, but the recent passing of downtown Los Angeles Ragfinders founder Rubin Schubert proves that legendary fashion personalities take a piece of all who know them when they leave.
Lawsuit Against S.F. Fur Ban Goes Another Round
LEGAL
A challenge to a fur ban in the city and county of San Francisco petitioned for a new day in court.
Acquiring Custom Gateway, Kornit Digital Expands Its Cloud-Software Reach
TECHNOLOGY
Digital-printing technology provider Kornit Digital announced that it has acquired the United Kingdom–based cloud-software workflow-solutions company Custom Gateway.
Levi’s New XX Chino Cargo Pant
MANUFACTURING
Levi’s released its XX Chino line earlier this year. The venerable denim brand decided to continue the collection for Fall/Winter 2020. New looks include an ergonomic cargo-pocket style.
Chicago’s High-End Miracle Mile Neighborhood Looted
RETAIL
Some 100 people were arrested in Chicago Aug. 10 for charges including looting high-end boutiques of the city’s Magnificent Mile neighborhood.
Macy's Rolls Out Macy's Backstage Shops
RETAIL
As Macy’s reopens stores, it continues to rollout locations for its offprice Macy’s Backstage sections located in its department stores. On Aug. 8, it opened 11 Macy’s Backstage stores within stores, with two of these shops located in Southern California.
Guess Originals Fall 2020 Relies on Retro '90s Inspiration
FASHION
Retro elements from Guess? reappear in the Fall 2020 Guess Originals collection that is inspired by the brand's 1990s style.
