FASHION
DE:Part Denim Gives Premium Experience for Those Who Value Inclusive Sizing
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | June 25, 2026
Long before steeping herself in the industry, Los Angelena Christina Choi reveled in growing up in the denim capital of America. Now she has brought her love of denim to DE:Part Denim but with a decidedly modern take. Mindful that not all denim wearers are created equal, she has brought a diversity of styles and sizes to her collection.
FASHION SHOOTS
TRENDS
NEWS
70 Years of Style
Since its inception in 1945, California Apparel News has had a front-row seat for the ever-changing landscape of California fashion. From World War II to the creation of e-commerce, California has had an enormous amount of influence on the rest of the world. Over the course of those 70 years, California Apparel News has covered all things sartorial in the Golden State, documenting and deciphering every step in the evolution of the industry.
Newsmakers 2015: Otis Fashion Design School to Leave Downtown L.A.
Many can’t imagine that the fashion design department of the Otis College of Art and Design could be any other place but in the heart of the Los Angeles Fashion District.
Holiday & Fantasy Looks with Fashion Speaks Show
After months of blazing temperatures, Southern California finally became chilly on Nov. 15. The cold was appropriate weather for Los Angeles–based label Want My Look’s holiday styles, which were part of the debut of the Fashion Speaks event at the Le Meridien Delfina Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif.
Electric Family Apparel With a Do-Gooder’s Edge
Graphic tees—specifically, street, skate and athletic wear—have had an impact on the apparel industry. Whether T-shirts are mass-produced as part of the fast-fashion trend or cut from quality fabrics, there always seems to be a place for them in the market.
Revolve Clothing Stands Up to Cancer
Fashion for a good cause was at the forefront at the Revolve Clothing Stand Up to Cancer benefit at the Paramour Mansion in Los Angeles.
Obituary: Sam Sarpong, model and actor
Sam Sarpong, a model for the Tommy Hilfiger brand, a musician and an actor, committed suicide on Oct. 26 by jumping off the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, Calif.
Spring Breaks
Southern California designer Oday Shakar was one of several local and national designers featured on the runway at the launch of Fashion Week Los Angeles at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
Who Owns the Fashion Week Name
The new organizers of Los Angeles Fashion Week events are creating a bit of confusion among the fashion crowd. Because Arthur Chipman has trademarked the name LA Fashion Week, fashion show organizers are wondering if they can no longer use LA Fashion Week in their title and whether that extends to the term Los Angeles Fashion Week.
Fashion’s Future Discussed at FWLA Debut
Disruption and sustainability in fashion were at the forefront of discussion during the Oct. 12 debut of Fashion Week Los Angeles at Union Station. Offering runway shows spotlighting local designers and a series of panel discussions, the event was open to industry members and the public.
Runway Show Producer, Style Fashion Week, Expands Into Trade Show Biz
After five runs as a solo event, Venue Trade Show’s streetwear grit set up shop with the gowns and sequins of Style Fashion Week.
How Fashion Week in Los Angeles Has Turned Into a Name Game
Inside his spare office, located in a 1920s-era historic brick building in the heart of Hollywood, Arthur Chipman is just letting the dust settle after five days of back-to-back fashion shows produced by his company, LA Fashion Week.
Otis Fashion Design School Saying Goodbye to Downtown LA
After some 20 years of holding classes at the California Market Center, the fashion design department of the Otis College of Art and Design is leaving the large showroom building in the heart of the LA Fashion District and moving to Otis’ main campus near the Los Angeles International Airport
