Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Amid Unrest and Uncertainty, California Retail Still Looks to Reopen
The killing of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers set off weeks of protests across America and the world. With cities still in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers and fashion brands that were set to reopen suffered a setback.
Within a Shelter-in-Place Environment, Otis Students Complete Mentorship Program
The future looks bright for Otis College of Art and Design graduating seniors who unveiled works from their mentorship experiences as they make the grade with a new vision.
MII Launch Affords a Central Unifier for Greener Materials Development, Sourcing
Transitioning into a mainstream rather than a specialty segment, ecologically sound approaches to apparel manufacturing can be found in brands that claim full sustainability and others that launch capsule collections based in greener practices. With each of these important steps toward manufacturing clothing that leads toward a healthier planet, advancements in producing materials that contribute to a sustainable supply chain are crucial.
A Time for Real Change—Not Just an Instagram Post
“Momma” ... this is one of the final words that George Floyd uttered as life was crushed out of him by a white police officer who held his knee on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes, 46 seconds. When we are young, our mothers mean everything to us. They hold us when we scrape our knees, rub our heads when we are racked with fever and teach us our bedtime prayers.
RAW: natural born artists Starts National Arts Drive
One of the many casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic is live performances, art shows and the creatives who make their livings by performing or creating a piece of fine art.
Vans Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community with Love Letters to Skateboarding
The LGBTQ+ community is celebrated during Pride Month in June. Vans' YouTube series "Love Letters to Skateboarding" will air segments on LGBTQ+ skateboarders and their lives.
FWSD Announces Virtual “Art and Beauty Behind Fashion” with Sotheby's and ARC
As part of its virtual approach to fashion exhibition, Fashion Week San Diego officially announced that it will host “Art and Beauty Behind Fashion” in July through a partnership with Sotheby's and the Art Renewal Center.
Elyse Kroll Brings From Fashion With Love to L.A.
Fashion biz veterans probably remember Elyse Kroll.
Inherent Clothier Aims To Stake A Claim For Suiting
In a fashion world increasingly governed by casual clothing, Taylor Draper found inspiration in the suiting styles best represented by Cary Grant, the 20th-century Hollywood icon who mixed an effortless cool with tailored suits.
Nina Fuhrman Named Chief Merchant for JustFab and ShoeDazzle
TechStyle Fashion Group announced the appointment of Nina Fuhrman to Chief Merchant of its digital membership-based brands JustFab and ShoeDazzle.
Reformation, Dolls Kill and Other Fashion Companies Apologize for Insensitivity
Public discussion during the protests over racial disparity and murders of African American citizens in the United States has been raw and emotional, which has created upheaval at prominent retailers and brands that serve a Millennial and Generation Z audience.
Muralist Brightens Up Little Tokyo Retail Street After Looting
Downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood was hit by looters who took advantage of peaceful George Floyd protests last week. Artist Kent Yoshimura painted murals over plywood on boarded-up shops.
IMC To Reopen Trade Show Buildings To Public
International Market Centers, an operator of prominent showroom buildings for the furniture, gift, home décor, rug and apparel businesses, announced that it reopened its exhibition spaces AmericasMart Atlanta and Atlanta Decorative Arts Center on June 8.
Retailers Announce Sales Results During Pandemic
Some of the fiscal toll from the COVID-19 pandemic was detailed in earnings reports from prominent retailers last week.
