Conlogue Win An Upset at Vans US Open of Surfing
There was a comeback and an upset at the 2018 Vans US Open of Surfing, which wrapped up Aug. 5 in Huntington Beach, Calif. The Swatch brand held court at the Open with a brand tent.
AG Decamps To Le Box Blanc
The AG brand traveled to downtown Los Angeles’ South Park neighborhood recently for a denim and cocktails party at independent boutique Le Box Blanc.
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Levi Strauss Commits to Greener Supply-Chain Process With 2025 Target
Not only has Levi Strauss & Co. made a commitment to invest in energy-saving operations at its own properties, but it has also announced that it is approaching its supply-chain partners to commit to more sustainable practices.
Apparel Would Benefit From Propose U.S. Free-Trade Agreement With EU
After months of talking about slapping tariffs on various imports from China, Canada and Mexico, the Trump administration announced it would like to start negotiations with the European Union to eliminate tariffs between the two regions.
Cotton Inc.'s New Anti-Wrinkle Technology
To meet consumer demand for apparel that fits within a modern lifestyle, Cotton Incorporated recently introduced its patent-pending Purepress resin finish.
Tanner Goods Says Farewell to DTLA
A downtown Los Angeles boutique pioneer, Tanner Goods, closed its boutique recently.
Los Angeles City Council Considers a Ban on Fur Sales
Retailers are prohibited from selling fur in the California cities of West Hollywood, Berkeley and San Francisco. Los Angeles may be next.
Marciano Collection Goes for Chic Look
Sophistication was in the air for the Marciano brand, which recently launched its Fall 2018 campaign.
FIDM Names New Co-Chairs of Fashion Design Program
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has named two designers and longtime school supporters to become the co-chairs of FIDM’s fashion design program, which encompasses four campuses.
Large Asian Contingent Populates Texworld USA Despite Tariff Threat
Tariffs and the threat of a trade war with China have been making headlines. But did they make an impact at the Texworld USA trade show?
Both Buyers and Exhibitors Make the Most of a Quiet Los Angeles Fashion Market
Summer is the time to be on vacation, and that seemed to be the case for buyers at the recent Los Angeles Fashion Market, where traffic was much sparser than at other shows.
The Real Real Brings Its First West Coast Location to West
With a lot more space than its New York City flagship store, which opened in November, luxury consignment company The Real Real opened its first West Coast bricks-and-mortar location on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, Calif.
ReMode Adds More Speakers to Discuss Responsible Fashion
Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, the founder of the fashion-sustainability event called ReMode,announced an additional list of speakers participating in his inaugural event scheduled for Nov. 13–14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Instagram and Social Media Make a Stronger Play for Fashion
Could Instagram become the shopping mall of the future?
