There’s Stylish, and Then There’s Army Stylish.
Authentic Apparel is launching a collection of “army style” clothing, which is officially licensed by the U.S. Army.
John Varvatos' Rock 'n' Roll Confidential
Rock 'n' roll fashion has been called everything from highly influential to sexy and a minor eyesore. Designer John Varvatos catalogs the whole hullaballoo of rock fashion in his new book
Shop & Dine: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas, Las Vegas
Restaurant and boutique suggestions for your next trip through the trade-show circuit.
Service Minded: Trade Shows Gear Up to Draw Attendees to the 2014 Shows
With a recovering economy underway, trade shows are poised to see increased attendance in 2014. California Apparel News checked in with several trade show organizers to see what new programs they have in place to attract new and returning attendees. Some are expanding their buyer amenities and incentive programs. Others are offering retailers more opportunities to research the market before the show. And some are highlighting their seminar programs and entertainment offerings, or remerchandising the show floor and adjusting the schedule.
New California Swim Trade Show Riviera by CurvExpo to Launch in 2014
California is getting a new swimwear trade show next year when Eurovet, the European trade show organizer and owner of CurvExpo, launches Riviera by CurvExpo in August.
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Ström: Model Turned Designer Launches New Denim Line
Erika Stromqvist set out to create a clean and simple denim line.
Meehan Joins Volcom as New President of North America Region
Leading boardsports brand Volcom has created a new executive position. On Oct. 31, the company announced the appointment of Kevin Meehan as the inaugural president of Volcom’s North America region.
Nike Names New VP of Action Sports
Beaverton, Ore.–based athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike Inc. named Scott LeClair its new vice president of Action Sports, which oversees the action-sports category and Nike division Hurley International LLC.
British Designers Return to LA to Show at London Show Rooms
The British Fashion Council returned to Los Angeles.
October Sales Stronger Than Expected
“Sales trends are seemingly back on track,” said economist Michael Niemira regarding business in October.
USA-ITA Changes Its Name After 24 Years
When the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel was launched in 1989, the United States had only one free-trade agreement and apparel was made mostly in this country.
Surf Industry Veteran Lian Elyse Murray, 54
Surf-industry pioneer Lian Murray passed away at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., Nov. 3 after suffering from a severe asthma attack, according to a statement from her family. She was 54.
Gap Inc. Names New Head of Global Supply-Chain Division
Gap Inc. has promoted Sonia Syngal as head of the company’s global supply-chain division, replacing Colin Funnell, who is retiring.
Buhler’s Werner Bieri, 60
Textile executive Werner Bieri died on Nov. 2 after a long battle with leukemia. He was 60.
