EVENTS
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.
FASHION SHOOTS
TRENDS
NEWS
Spring/Summer ’17-18 Essential Swimwear Silhouettes by Trendstop
Global fashion-forecasting agency Trendstop gave us its expert lowdown into the major swimwear trends for Spring/Summer ’17–’18—from key silhouettes to fabrics and finishes.
FCI’s Fashion Culture Fall ’16 Show
A sexy tribute to music star Prince’s often-risqué vision followed a fashion collection inspired by religious modesty.
LA Swim
Swim and lingerie labels hit the runway at Los Angeles Swim Week as Miami Swim Week was closing.
Old Fame Tries Something New
After starting a career in fashion design and leading a surfwear company called Old Fame, Steven Esterley was dying to try something different.
Swim Trends: The Beach Scene—Cruise 2017
Swimwear designers are turning up the heat as they head to Miami to debut Cruise ’17.
Waterwear Cruise 2017: Rainforest Retreat
Inspired by exotic vacations to locales from the Amazon and Southern Yucatan to Indonesia and sub-Saharan Africa, the tropical rainforest serves as the backdrop for innovative and beautifully designed swimwear.
Fall/Winter ’17-18 Key Denim Directions by Trendstop
Denim is transcending its workwear roots. Global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop gave us the lowdown on the major denim trends for Fall/Winter ’17/’18—from key silhouettes to surface finishes.
Showroom Profile: Anonymous 213
The Anonymous 213 showroom in the Cooper Design Space is a work in progress. Co-owner Eric Wheeler is building a shoe wall, adding a kitchen area with a sliding door and renovating an outdoor patio to make a tranquil seating area with white walls and green plants.
Showroom Profile: Salt & Pepper Sales
Moving to a new showroom has been an energizing experience for Emmalena Bland and Bea Gorman, who make up the Salt & Pepper Sales showroom.
Showroom Profile: Mattson Showroom
For three years, Mattson Global has had a large showroom at the Academy Awards Clothing building at 817 S. Los Angeles St. But when more room was needed to show its collections, the company turned to the California Market Center to set up a secondary showroom.
Spring/Summer ’17 Key Athleisure Directions by Trendstop
Athleisure is big news. If you’ve been wondering where this major trend stems from and how to incorporate it into your own ranges, read on for an expert lowdown brought to us by global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop.
Trend Forecaster Barbara Fields Retires
After 35 years tracking trends, Barbara Fields is retiring and closing her Barbara Fields Buying Office at the California Market Center in Los Angeles.
The Way We Wore’s Doris Raymond Takes Vintage Online
The Way We Wore owner Doris Raymond has launched a new e-commerce site featuring vintage and more recent pieces.
AAFA Names Joseph Abboud ‘Person of the Year’
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has named Abboud the 2016 “Person of the Year.” The award is being presented to the designer at the AAFA’s 38th annual American Images Awards in New York on May 24.
