DESIGNER PROFILE
Fashion Snoops: Denim’s Craft Revival
By Patricia Maeda Director of Womenswear at Fashion Snoops, and Nia Silva Director of Materials at Fashion | June 30, 2022
For decades, crafted denim was a topic for a niche audience of denim connoisseurs—inside knowledge that felt foreign to the average consumer. Today, an increasing awareness of sustainability and rising consumer interest in heritage and tradition are influencing a denim renaissance that honors the process of creation, putting the focus on the journey of design itself as much as the end result.
Shalom Cultural Peace Project: Peace, Fun and Streetwear
Shalom Cultural Peace Project plans on proving that peace can be promoted along with having fun.
Las Vegas Resource Guide
Alvanon, BBCN Bank, Bibby Financial Services, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space, Dallas Market Center, Designer Fabric Warehouse, Dragonfly Clothing/Fender, Fashion Patterns, etc.
Vintage-Inspired, Designed for All
Lauren Moffatt is a brand known for its vintage-inspired garments, with retro prints that hone in on a seasonal vibe.
Make Smith Leather Co.
California leather craftsman and designer Steven Soria didn’t have to look very far when it came to finding inspiration for crafting leather accessories as founder and owner of Make Smith Leather Co.
Amma Design: From Sarajevo to Made in LA
Amila Malovic walks past the rows of brightly colored fabric that make up her print-driven tunics, tops and dresses sold under her label, Amma Design.
Tadashi Shoji Charts the World of Fashion to Stay Successful
At the end of his recent runway show at New York Fashion Week, when the last model had sashayed down the catwalk, Tadashi Shoji’s first thoughts were, “What will I be doing for the next season?”
Michael Stars: Balancing 'Made in LA' With 'Made in Peru'
Michael Stars takes pride in its buttery soft cotton T-shirts and tops renowned for their quality and comfort.
Freedom Artists: Wearable Art on a Tee
Imagine going to a cool art-gallery opening—except instead of canvases and glossy prints hanging on the walls of a white room, it’s T-shirts with the photographs, paintings, illustrations and collages printed on them.
The Return of St. Pucchi
Rani Totman’s retail business has a good sense of timing. In 2007, she let the lease run out for the flagship of her St. Pucchi bridal line. Subsequently, she ducked some of the pain of the Great Recession.
LuxSwim: Understated Elegance
Designer Nicole Vaughn is looking to incorporate an understated elegance with her LuxSwim collection.
Venus Williams' EleVen Is Made in LA
Venus Williams, who turns heads as much with her flair for style as her 125-mph serves, believes if you don’t look good, you won’t play well. The tennis pro contends that looking good even enhances athletic performance.