Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA Develop Efficient Virtual Trade-Show Formula
Exchanging its space at New York City’s Javits Center for a virtual model, Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA hosted its inaugural digital event July 21-23.
Fashion Designer Organizes Clean Up South Central
Dime Jones designs a women’s contemporary line called Nior. She’s also gaining notice for non-profit Clean Up South Central.
Disney Launches Myriad of Mickey & Friends Products
Disneyland has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’ll be seeing more of the major Disney cartoon characters.
Los Angeles Apparel Reopens After Public-Health Closure
The Los Angeles County Public Health department gave a green light for Los Angeles Apparel to reopen after the blanks manufacturer had been officially closed for a few weeks.
Surf Expo Announces Virtual Trade Show After Canceling September Event
Surf and action-sports trade show Surf Expo announced that it will cancel its upcoming September event, which was scheduled to run Sept. 10-20 in Orlando, Fla., but in its place a new platform will emerge.
Elysewalker Announces New Store
After more than 20 years of serving as a fashion tastemaker and running the self-named Elysewalker boutiques, Los Angeles retailer Elyse Walker is opening another store.
SecChic, a New Digital Retailer, Opens Its Virtual Doors
Asian e-commerce brand incubator Handu Group introduced the new U.S. digital emporium SecChic on July 23.
Levi Strauss & Co.’s Anna Walker to Chair USFIA
Anna Walker, vice president of public affairs at Levi Strauss & Co., was elected as chair to the United States Fashion Industry Association, said Julia K. Hughes, president of the Washington, D.C., trade group, on July 27.
Ascena Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Announces Closures of Justice, Ann Taylor and Others
Ann Taylor and Justice brand’s parent company, Ascena Retail Group, Inc., is the latest specialty retailer to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
U.S. Apparel Trade Associations Condemn Forced Labor in China
Leading apparel trade associations in the United States made a joint statement July 23 condemning forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China. The group also stressed that it is a priority to guarantee that products made by forced labor do not appear in U.S. supply chains.
Kingpins Announces Cancellation of October Amsterdam Event
After announcing the cancellations of its May Hong Kong event and April Amsterdam edition, followed by the rest of its early and mid-2020 on-site event calendar, denim-industry event producer Kingpins hoped to return to on-site shows by October, but on July 23, the brand’s founder Andrew Olah announced that the denim world would have to wait.
Paul Smith Opens DTLA Store, Area Boutiques Reopen
After a long wait, a Paul Smith store opened on 844 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.
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New lines and showrooms
From Rio With Love, Bromelia Shares Its Vibrancy in Colorful Swimwear
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Bromelia Swimwear maintains its Carioca roots after a move to Los Angeles, as customers seek joy in bright colors with fun patterns to elevate the summer mood.
Hitting the Virtual Sand, Swim Trade Events Go Digital
As the swimwear industry’s most-anticipated annual event, Miami Swim Week’s absence from the fashion calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic left retailers, manufacturers, brands and event organizers wondering, “When will we meet again?”
