Industry Focus: Technology—As 2021 draws to a close, what types of technology should apparel businesses consider investing in to successfully navigate 2022?
With the new year arriving in a couple of weeks, a sense of opportunity and new beginnings has been felt as businesses look back on the progress made and lessons learned during 2021. Entering 2022, the apparel industry is looking toward a fresh start. To support this optimism that has been cultivated through overcoming challenges and applying hard work, businesses will need to continue to invest in technologies that allow them to remain agile, ready to shift direction with solutions when an obstacle lands in their path.
Public Enemy Collaborates With Defend Brooklyn and Rue 21 for New Collection
Iconic hip-hop group Public Enemy has collaborated with clothing brand Defend Brooklyn for a new limited-edition streetwear collection, Public Enemy x Defend Brooklyn for Rue 21.
Foot Locker Workshop Calls on Creative to Build Community Together
In celebration of the new All City by Just Don collection, created in partnership by Foot Locker and streetwear designer Don C, Foot Locker held several workshops for creatives and designers to come together and build a community of people who want to help each other succeed.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Book Inspires Change in the Fashion Industry
Leaders from across the fashion industry have joined together with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to create a new book that aims to inspire a transformation of the fashion industry.
Soorty Launches Newest Denim Laundry Innovation
Pakistan-based denim company Soorty has announced its newest innovation, Zero Stone, which aims to revolutionize traditional denim stonewashing.
Tukatech Introduces New Version of TUKA3D
Fashion-technology-solutions provider Tukatech has announced the release of its latest version of TUKA3D, the company’s popular 3D system that is used by operations around the globe.
BAFA Buy Black Bazaar Affords Alternative to Traditional Black Friday
This year's Black Friday saw many shoppers return to stores in person, but the social-justice group Black Allies for Our Advancement hosted an alternative event in Los Angeles' Leimert Park neighborhood Nov. 26 to encourage patronage of Black-owned businesses.
Cerqular Secures Early-Stage Investment to Launch Sustainable Commerce Platform
Cerqular, the quickly growing e-commerce platform with a focus on sustainable and ethical brands, has announced the successful close of its pre-seed round of financing.
Poshmark Launches NFT to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, social marketplace Poshmark announced the launch of its first collection of nonfungible tokens.
Pantone Creates New Color for COTY 2022
Inspired by creativity and the spirit of invention, Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri has been announced as the color authority’s Color of the Year 2022, with the tone resembling a periwinkle blue that features a violet-red undertone.
The Women In Denim Converge in L.A., Discuss State of Industry and Muses For Education
When The Women In Denim hosted its intimate brunch last month in Los Angeles, members of the collective discussed their own journeys within the industry, in addition to a new initiative that can help support others.
Lids Opens First European Stores
Leading sports retailer Lids has expanded its brick-and-mortar retail footprint by opening its first set of standalone stores in Europe.
Outerknown Launches Project Vermont
Inspired by Bernie Sanders’s viral sweater mittens from President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony in January, sustainability-focused brand Outerknown has launched Project Vermont, a collaboration with a community of Vermont handcrafters, led by Lise-Anne Cooledge.
TravisMathew Cloud Collection Expands With His & Her Line
Entering the women's category, lifestyle and performance brand TravisMathew introduced its His & Her Cloud Collection made of micro fleece.
Newsmakers 2021
During 2021, the apparel industry forged through the wake of COVID-19 from 2020, emerging stronger with many lessons learned. California Apparel News highlights the work of some of the innovators, visionaries and veterans who fortified the industry this year.
