All-Time High Turnout at New, Expanded Venue
More than 300 vendors gathered for the Fall/Winter 2015/16 Première Vision New York and Indigo New York shows at Pier 92.
Sourcing the Supply Chain From Fiber to Fabric to Finished Garment
Visitors to Texworld USA in New York could see several components of the apparel-industry supply chain from fiber makers to yarn suppliers to apparel mills, converters and representatives. The show was held alongside the International Apparel Sourcing Show and the Home Textiles Sourcing
Uniqlo Pops at Beverly Center
A Uniqlo emporium is scheduled to open at Los Angeles’ Beverly Center on Oct. 10, but to take the sting off of the building anticipation (or perhaps to stoke it a bit more) the Japanese clothier opened a pop-up shop at Beverly Center on July 31.
Grumpy Cat Scratch Fever
The real star of the season isn’t a super model or an action star – it’s Grumpy Cat! The feline with a sour puss made an appearance at Kitson in Santa Monica on Aug. 4.
Luxury Basics and LA-Made
Lanston is a Los Angeles–based luxury basics collection made from ultra-soft fabrications.
The Edgier Side of Boho
White Crow, the contemporary collection by Irvine, Calif.–based Z Supply Inc., has always had a few graphic tees in the collection. But for Spring ’15 and beyond, the company is giving the category a featured spot in the line.
Leggings and Beyond
When Cher Park launched her Poprageous collection in 2013, she had to persuade Los Angeles factories to take her small orders. So Park purchased her own sublimation printer and press, which is housed in her new two-room studio in downtown Los Angeles.
Yoga Gear for Fashion Lovers
Established in 2010 originally just as a line of basic T-shirts, LVR has organically gained a strong following of loyal customers who embrace healthy, active lifestyles. Today, the brand offers full seasonal collections of flattering and functional yoga pants, shorts, tops, maxi and mini dresses, hoodies, wraps, and scarves.
Graphics-Driven Since the Start
Ever since sister brands Kersh and Press launched, the two collections have included graphic tees.
Customization Program Lets Customers Build Their Brand
Alstyle Apparel & Activewear, the Anaheim, Calif.–based blanks provider, is putting the focus on its custom apparel program with plans to launch a Web application to help Alstyle clientele customize their orders by fabrics, color and style.
LA Maker of Lux Tees Expands to Menswear
Michael Stars is branching out into menswear by launching a limited 34-piece collection for Fall in September and then a more extensive collection for Spring 2015.
From LeBron to the Hustlers
In a major case of beginner’s luck, basketball star LeBron James posted an Instagram picture of himself wearing a crew neck T-shirt by novice Los Angeles brand I Am Nameless in January.
New Nostalgia
A typical career trajectory in modern fashion starts with an entrepreneur introducing an apparel line and, a few years later, launching an e-commerce store. But that is not the case with Heather Lipner, founder and creative director of apparel line Clashist. She turned the typical trajectory upside down.
After PacSun, Lee Joins Wet Seal
It was announced July 31 that Christine Lee was named executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of The Wet Seal Inc., she will start working for the Foothill Ranch, Calif.–based company on Sept. 3.
How a Growing Economy Affects Financing for Apparel Manufacturers
With interest rates still hovering in single-digit territory, the cost of borrowing money should be cheap, cheap, cheap. But it’s more than low interest rates that determine how much apparel manufacturers pay for a loan.
