Citizens of Humanity T-shirt Initiative Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Research
With a history of showing its support for different organizations and movements, Citizens of Humanity has donated more than $180,000 to aid a variety of organizations over the last year.
Mark Bruno Named Managing Director of Wealth Management at Informa Connect
Informa Connect announced Mark Bruno as the managing director of wealth management on May 4.
Shapeways Digital-Manufacturing Software Merges With Galileo to List on NYSE
A definitive merger agreement for a merger transaction has been announced between digital-manufacturing platform Shapeways, Inc., and Galileo Acquisition Corp., the publicly traded special-purpose acquisition company.
Kida the Great Debuts New Collection With True Religion
Kida The Great came full circle with his newest limited capsule collection with True Religion, which debuted last Thursday.
Experiential Collective Free Market Playa Vista Opens
The much-anticipated Free Market Playa Vista experiential collective of boutiques, restaurants, and event spaces opens May 1 as a retail center and brand incubator.
Project Announces Fresh Focus to Its Debut at New July Event in Miami
Informa Markets Fashion’s contemporary men’s show Project will debut a fresh merchandising strategy, including the addition of women’s, during the new Project: Miami, which will be hosted at the city’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach July 10–12.
AG's Launch of The Jean Of Tomorrow Offers Biodegradable Denim Pieces
With its latest release, The Jean Of Tomorrow, AG is offering 100 percent biodegradable denim to observe the brand's 20 years of sustainable manufacturing.
Trina Turk Docks Its Swim Line at Lunada Bay
As the swim season draws near, Trina Turk looks forward to new beginnings this summer while consumers seek the brand’s stylish options to enjoy sunny days.
Sanuk Collaborates With Surfrider Foundation on Footwear Capsule
A new capsule collection named Sanuk x Surfrider We Got Your Back brings together the Goleta, Calif., footwear brand with its longtime non-profit environmental partner.
Port of Los Angeles, Oakland Report Record Cargo Surge
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Oakland both reported a record cargo surge in March.
Asesina Designs Looks to Lift Fashions for Woman Athletes
In the past few years, more media attention has been paid to women’s sports and leading female athletes such as Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe and Naomi Osaka, who have become mainstream celebrities. Osaka has inked deals to represent leading fashion and beauty brands. Williams and Rapinoe have developed their own fashion lines.
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Liberty Fairs, LA Men’s Market Announce New Liberty Fairs: Los Angeles Event
A new on-site trade-show experience is on the calendar with Liberty Fairs: Los Angeles, which will take place Aug. 4–5 with Liberty Fairs and LA Men’s Market rolled into a single show. The fresh event will take the place of Liberty Fairs’ semiannual appearance in Las Vegas, with the Los Angeles show also planned for February 2022.
Silq Smooths Out Transparency Issues Within the Apparel Supply Chain
Supply-chain management continues to evolve and, at the forefront of that evolution, San Jose, Calif.’s Silq leads the way. Founded in March 2020 by Ram Radhakrishnan, the company’s chief executive officer, and Kate Alexander, vice president of operations, the company serves as a manager of production, extending the reach of a client brand’s sourcing and merchandising abilities by utilizing the expertise of local industry professionals in India; Guangzhou, China; and Ho Chi Minh City.
