Innovator Keith Hufnagel Eulogized With a Memorial Gallery Show
The skateboarding and action-sports world grieved at the untimely death of Keith Hufnagel at age 46 from brain cancer last month.
Levi’s and Star Stylist Karla Welch Continue Collaboration
Levi’s continued its collaboration with Karla Welch, a star stylist who has dressed performers ranging from Justin Bieber to Tracee Ellis Ross.
3D-Focused Discussions Deliver Optimism and Education at PI Apparel EU
As the apparel trade-show industry continues to incorporate virtual experiences into major events and smaller productions, many of the major players in this arena have returned to the calendar in some capacity.
As Golf Interest Booms, Kinona Welcomes Women to the Green
As golf enjoys a skyrocket in popularity due to its outdoor, socially distanced structure, for its Fall 2020 campaign Kinona welcomed new players and remained authentic to the seasoned athletes who seek a female presence in the sport by featuring real golfers, such as Cindy Lohman, pictured above.
Transformers Foundation Releases Report That Reveals Supplier Challenges
Established early in 2020, the Transformers Foundation was launched by Kingpins founder Andrew Olah of Olah Inc. to support denim supply-chain professionals by affording them opportunities to engage in discussions of creating more-responsible manufacturing.
Retail-as-a-Service Business Re:store Acquired by b8ta
Expanding its retail-as-a-service reach into a heavier fashion presence, San Francisco–headquartered b8ta announced its acquisition of Re:store.
Sustainable Fashion Forum’s Frank Talk on Diversity and Environment
Fashiondex, a New York–headquartered source-book publisher and consulting company, recently produced a series of Sustainable Fashion Forum panel discussions at the Oct. 7–9 virtual edition of the LA Textile trade show called CMC Uploaded.
SML Group To Put Trims on a 3D Spotlight
Virtual showrooms have been increasingly popular since the COVID-19 pandemic put in-person meetings and events on hiatus. The SML Group has developed another way to virtually browse a garment’s details with its recently released Digitiz3D platform; however, its service will specifically focus on trims, labels, tags, buckles, buttons and packaging.
Spirit Jersey Aims To Write a New Chapter in Love Letter to Los Angeles
After making signature tops for partners such as Disney, various top tourist destinations, as well as college sororities for more than two decades, the Los Angeles–based Spirit Jersey opted to make a solo project inspired by its hometown.
High & Mighty Plans to Elevate Big-And-Tall
In the past few years, advocates of women’s plus-size fashions have demanded respect for their fashion category. Swet Tailor, a Los Angeles–based knits brand, has similarly demanded equal time for the men’s big-and-tall category.
Basketball Player Alex Stepheson Aims For Slam Dunk With El Crew PE
Alex Stepheson has shot hoops for the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies National Basketball Association teams as well as several overseas sports leagues. He has also started a clothing brand, El Crew PE, a label that doesn’t venture too far from his life on and off the court.
California Proposition 15 Roils Retailers
Gabrielle Zuccaro has guided her contemporary boutique Bleu through times of harsh economic downturns and, in May, a time of civic unrest. However, the veteran boutique owner has been particularly wary of the ballot measure Proposition 15, on which Californians will cast their vote Nov. 3.
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Nordstrom To Open Two More Nordstrom Local Shops In Southern California
Nordstrom Inc’s omnichannel concept Nordstrom Local is on a roll.
IMC Unveils a Slate of In-Person Trade Shows
Showroom-space operator International Market Centers, announced a slate of in-person trade shows for 2021.
