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GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | February 12, 2026
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
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Moving Beyond Denim, Midheaven Rebrands to Include Other Categories
After launching in 2017, the Kathryn Brolin–founded Midheaven Denim brand set off on a mission to create denim pieces for tall women. Standing 5 feet, 11 inches, Brolin is familiar with the struggles tall women encounter when shopping for the perfect jeans.
Pantone Creates New Color for COTY 2022
Inspired by creativity and the spirit of invention, Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri has been announced as the color authority’s Color of the Year 2022, with the tone resembling a periwinkle blue that features a violet-red undertone.
Newsmakers 2021: Kevan Hall Returns to Runway Events
Veteran fashion designer and co-founder of Black Design Collective Kevan Hall made a return to on-site runway shows this year and also expanded his creative endeavors by making his directorial debut.
Newsmakers 2021: Ilse Metchek Leads California Fashion Industry Through Guidance, Partnership
Continuing the work that has maintained her fashion-industry status as the omniscient leader of the business within California, Ilse Metchek worked to influence the position of the region’s apparel business and the policies that impact operations.
Virgil Abloh, Fashion Designer and Innovator, 41
On Nov. 28, the global fashion world was stunned to learn of the passing of Virgil Abloh, Off-White founder and artistic director and Louis Vuitton men’s artistic director.
Otis Announces Creation of New Scholarship
Otis College of Art and Design has announced the creation of a new scholarship named after artist and scholar Charles White, who taught at the school from 1965 until his passing in 1979.
Entering the Denim Market, Pangaia Introduces Nettle-Cotton Blend
Continuing its mission toward a more sustainable apparel industry, materials-science company Pangaia has entered the denim category with fresh fabrications.
Releasing Its Natural Selection Capsule, SFI Focuses on Eco-Wardrobe Staples
Unveiling its second capsule collection, Los Angeles denim factory Star Fades International announced its goal to showcase its take on the staples at the center of consumer wardrobes. Creating a complete denim wardrobe, SFI remained true to its core values of sustainable, greener practices.
Kornit Fashion Week Showed Off the Latest in Fashion Technology
An array of designers showed their latest works during the Kornit Fashion Week LA +4.0 Industry Event, which was hosted in downtown Los Angeles Nov. 2–5.
Lee and Pendleton Partner on Limited Capsule Collection
For the first time, the iconic denim and apparel brand Lee has collaborated with Pendleton Woolen Mills, the family-owned Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand, on a curated capsule collection that celebrates American craftsmanship.
Fashion Institute of Technology Launches Award Program With Robert Fisch
The Fashion Institute of Technology announced that Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of rue21; award-winning author of “Fisch Tales: The Making of a Millennial Baby Boomer”; and Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation director, has launched the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program.
Vegan Fashion Week Returns to Los Angeles Event Roster
With the rising popularity of vegan and cruelty-free products over the last few years and greater emphasis on these goods during the past 18 months, Vegan Fashion Week produced its autumn show in downtown Los Angeles. Following a COVID-19–induced hiatus, which impacted most on-site fashion events around the world, Vegan Fashion Week hosted two days of runway shows and produced a marketplace showcasing cruelty-free items.
Silent Panda Gives a Designer’s Voice to Samuel Taylor
The road to fashion greatness was a winding path for Samuel Taylor, founder of the elevated luxury streetwear and wearable-technology brand Silent Panda.
Art Hearts Fashion Showcases Design Love From California and Beyond
Returning to The Majestic Downtown, Art Hearts Fashion celebrated fashion week in Los Angeles with a full roster of international and California designers including Willfredo Gerardo.
H&M Launches PETA-Approved Animal-Friendly Fashion Collection
H&M has announced the launch of Co-Exist Story, an animal-friendly collection that is entirely approved by the animal-rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
