A Budding Trade War Could Harm a Growing U.S. and California Economy
Despite rumblings of a trade war, the U.S. economy is marching forward at a nice pace as the U.S. unemployment rate hits a low not seen for almost 50 years.
We Are HAH: Looking for Sexy in Sustainable
After 13 years of helming lingerie and swim departments for brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Guess, Sharleen Ernster wanted to make her own design statement.
Ookioh: Fun & Sustainability
Vivek Agarwal joined a swimwear club he wishes weren’t so exclusive.
Siren by Seven ‘til Midnight Lingerie Brand Launches Swimwear for Any Hour
For Seven ’til Midnight, the third time is the charm when manufacturing swimwear. The lingerie manufacturer introduced a boutique swimwear line years ago, but the company’s focus was forced to shift when the economy crashed.
Mary Jane Swim: Making a Statement Through Swimwear
After moving to New York from Stockton, Calif., Diane Walker studied design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. A 15-year career in creating private-label designs for brands gave Walker a solid foundation for launching the swim and activewear company Sweenie Manufacturing Corp. with Stacey Demar, a membership director at theChelsea Piers Sports Center.
Nayali Challenges Swimwear’s Accessibility Issue
As an active woman who has a larger bust size, Shilpa Rajpara’s mission was to create swim styles for women who need supportive, attractive designs. Reflecting on her career spanning 14 years, she remembers trying to introduce designs that would make women more comfortable in swimwear.
The Natural Connection to Cotton-Seed Selection
The apparel and textile industries are under a lot of pressure these days.
Lunada Bay Swimwear Catches Another Wave After New Leadership Carries On
With a new chief executive at the helm, Lunada Bay is stepping out with some new labels in the mix as the Southern California company continues to grow.
Swim Textiles
Swim Textiles
Endless Summer on the Beach
California Apparel News Contributing Photographer Tim Regas checked out the sandy scene to capture the latest looks in beachwear.
Cruise '19—The Swimwear Look Designer’s Point of View
From feminine frills to sportswear-inspired cover-ups, designers are delivering the hottest trends for Cruise ’19.
Textile Trends
Textile Trends
Polartec Introduces Upgrade to Its Insulation
Polartec, the textile company known for its synthetic materials, recently introduced its new Polartec Power Fill.
Approaching Eco-friendly Denim With Artisan Cloth and Lenzing
During a recent “Innovation Celebration” event at Artisan Cloth’s downtown Los Angeles showroom, founder Brad Alden Mowry—who co-owns the company with his wife, Danielle—explained that he and his partners were interested not in sales but showcasing their sustainability options
Nordstrom Local Coming to The Bloc in DTLA
Nordstrom Local will set up shop at the remodeled The Bloc shopping center.
