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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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Creativity Walks Down the Runway at Woodbury University Student Show
A fresh look at fashion was seen on the runway when the students at Woodbury University displayed their design skills at the 52nd annual Envision Fashion Show at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles.
Textile Trends
Textile Trends
T-Shirt Trends for Fall 2016
From LA to London, T-shirts are a “go-to” fashion staple. And this Fall, juniors can look for plenty of new styles to update their wardrobe.
Rodeo Drive Comes to the Desert
Sophisticated looks were front and center on the runway at Fashion Week El Paseo, held April 2–9 in Palm Desert, Calif.
Anne Fontaine’s Gala South Coast Plaza Runway Show
Designer Anne Fontaine made a trip to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., for her label’s first comprehensive West Coast runway presentation.
FIDM Debut Highlights Work in Fashion, Costume Design, Textiles and Interior Design
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising hosted its annual Debut runway show and gala on April 2 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
Trendstop Fall ’16 Color Forecast
Get ahead of the competition with key color insights coming through for Fall ’16 as fashion forecast agency Trendstop presents California Apparel News readers with a taster of their trend analysis.
Barbara Fields Talks Trends for Fall ’16
Buyers who attended the Barbara Fields Buying Office’s Fall ’16 Trend Presentation will be well ahead of the retail game. The veteran buying and trend expert presented an in-depth look at the season’s key trends at her event, held April 1 and April 4–6 during LA Majors Market.
Directives West Highlights Major Trends for Fall/Winter 2016
Floppy hats, faux-fur vests, peasant tops, leather jackets trimmed with fringe, slouchy sweaters, ponchos, lacy dresses, plaid pieces and plenty of worn denim were at the top of the trend chart for Fall/Winter 2016.
Fall ‘16 Key Denim Directions by Trendstop
Get a first look at a selection of essential denim trends coming through for Fall ’16 as fashion forecasting agency Trendstop presents a taster of its expert analysis to kick-start the season.
Rosemary Brantley: Fashion Design Chair at Otis Stepping Down After 35 Years
When Rosemary Brantley walked up the stairs in 1980 to the newly established fashion design department at the Otis College of Art and Design, then located near Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park, she found only one office with a single telephone plugged into the corner and four classrooms.
Showroom Profile: the M Showroom and Michael Bush/LA-Apparel
Showroom Profile: the M Showroom and Michael Bush/LA-Apparel
Showroom Profile: Lebel Group
Showroom Profile: Lebel Group
Showroom Profile: The Park Showroom
Showroom Profile: The Park Showroom
LA Fashion Market Fall ’16 New Lines
New Lines
