Industry Focus Finance: How Will Mergers in the Factoring Business Affect Clothing Manufacturers?
In recent months, there has been some consolidation in the factoring and banking business, with CIT Group acquiring OneWest Bank and Sterling National Bank purchasing a factoring portfolio from First Capital Corp.
L.A. Swim Week: West Coast Debut
The newly launched event was called Los Angeles Swim Week, but the organizers packed all the festivities—13 runway presentations—into one night on the roof of The London West Hollywood hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.
Cashmere Sample Sale in Santa Monica
With a move to a new office, 360 Cashmere is selling some of its samples.
Inside the '80s Modeling Wars
Cindy Crawford is developing a TV show about the modeling world in the 1980s.
Athleta Opening Fifth Store in LA Area
Athleta one of many stores opening at The Point in El Segundo.
Celebrating TV Costumes at FIDM
Actors, costume designers and fashion designers turned out on July 18 for the ninth annual “Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design” exhibition presented by the FIDM Museum at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and the Television Academy.
CIT Merging With OneWest Bank
CIT Group, the largest apparel factor in the United States, is merging with OneWest Bank in Pasadena, Calif., in a deal worth $3.4 billion.
Cruising the Swimwear Scene
The Miami Beach sands were hot with new swimwear looks shown by designers around the world for the Cruise ’16 season.
Maaji: Funkshion Fashion Week
Colombian brand Maaji sported an activewear look when it produced its July 19 runway show at Funkshion Fashion Week in Miami Beach. Check it out.
Montiel: Direct-to-Consumer Marketing and Sales
Maggie Montiel established her namesake activewear collection, Montiel, in 2013 with a mission to deliver high-quality, thoughtfully designed pieces at competitive price points.
Cotton for the Next Generation
Spanish mill Hilaturas Ferre sets its sights on the U.S. market with recycled cotton
Cabana: Busy Show Under Punishing Sun
In a couple of big tents by the Atlantic Ocean, the Cabana trade show provided a busy and easygoing forum for fashion swimwear brands during the Miami SwimShow.
Enlightened Energy-Inspired Activewear
Inspired by the Sanskrit word “dakini,” meaning sky dancer—the female embodiment of enlightened energy—Daquini was established in 2013 by Emese Antal.
