Betsey Johnson Forecasts Post-COVID-19 Fashion
On a tour promoting her book, Betsey. A Memoir, Betsey Johnson made a forecast on post-COVID-19 fashions.
School Project Becomes COVID-19 Memorial Mission for 13-year-old Student
Taking inspiration from the AIDS Memorial Quilt, 13-year-old Madeleine Fugate of Studio City, Calif., is determined to remember those who have passed away due to COVID-19 by creating a quilt that honors victims of the coronavirus.
Rodeo Drive Wants To Give The World A Pandemic Break
Pandemic culture has pushed everything online; meetings, shopping, there’s even been digital happy hours. To keep the world digitally engaged with Rodeo Drive, the luxe Beverly Hills, Calif.- shopping district, a new digital site Rodeo Drive Recommends was unveiled.
Childhood Dreams Lead Merlin Castell to Remain Ahead of Fashion Curve
Before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down designers' studios and fashion weeks, Merlin Castell unveiled his latest collection in New York during February's Art Hearts Fashion. His work included fantastic elements, which are now common staples for living stylishly, yet safely.
Mindfulness is at the Center of Onzie's Mask Mission
Through its Mindful Masks initiative, Los Angeles-made fitness-clothing brand Onzie is creating non-medical, reusable face masks for adults and children, while donating proceeds to benefit healthcare workers in the United States.
Maggie Barry’s COVID Couture
Pundits have been trying to figure what a Post-COVID-19 world will look like, and Los Angeles designer Maggie Barry has spent the past six weeks figuring out how the crisis will change fashion.
Catching Up With Sub_Urban Riot’s Mom Of The Year
Mother’s Day will be celebrated Sunday and downtown Los Angeles brand Sub_Urban Riot will be selling sweatshirts with the holiday-friendly slogan "Mom of the Year."
L.A. County Retailers Weigh Whether or Not To Reopen
Retailers are navigating between seemingly conflicting messages from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on when they can reopen.
Functional Fabric Fair and Other Trade Shows Postponed, Ramp Up Virtual Events
Functional Fabric Fair recently announced that it would it postpone the third edition of its New York City event, which was scheduled to run July 20-21, according to a show statement.
J.Crew Group Declares Chapter 11
Fashion brands and retailers have closed stores, furloughed staff and made SOS calls during the past six weeks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 4, J. Crew Group, Inc. became the first United States-based retailer to file for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the effects of the coronavirus on retailers.
Jack Martinez To Unveil New Eyewear Line
When Jack Martinez designed eyewear for The Black Flys label in the 1990s, he provided inspiration and UV protection to the action sports scene. He recently gave a preview of his newest eyewear project.
First Matching Mother-Daughter Active Capsule Released by Fabletics
Ahead of Mother's Day, Fabletics unveiled its first coordinating mother-daughter activewear collection, which was built on the theme that "girls can do anything."
Fashinnovation’s Virtual Event Cultivates Mindfulness in the Garment Industry
Launched April 20–21, during the first days of Fashion Revolution Week, Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 2020 was held in a virtual forum covering themes including sustainability, social impact, entrepreneurship, business and, of course, innovation.
Kingpins24 Launches as Virtual Complement to Kingpins Brand
After producing a reported 88 shows together in 10 cities including New York, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, Kingpins founder Andrew Olah and the show’s managing director, Vivian Wang, introduced the brand’s first Zoom-hosted digital event April 22–23.
Supply-Chain Executives Forecast How Technology Amid the Pandemic Can Transform Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic turned the fashion business upside down and is putting supply chains through a giant stress test, said Neil Soni, vice president of business development and strategy for Omnichain, a Los Angeles–headquartered supply-chain company.
