L.A. Companies Make Face Masks Using Sustainable Practices
Tour Image dba UStrive received a Global Organic Textile Standard certification in November, which gave the Los Angeles–area factory one of the highest ranks in sustainable manufacturing.
Apparel Industry Finds Opportunities to Do Good Making COVID-19 Masks
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, scores of Los Angeles designers and apparel companies have shifted gears and started making nonmedical face masks.
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Amy Winehouse Anniversary of "Back to Black" Release Observed by Grammy Museum
Downtown Los Angeles' Grammy Museum is observing the 13th anniversary of the release of Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" album with an Instagram live event beginning April 30 and continuing with the virtual unveiling of organization's "Beyond Black — The Style Of Amy Winehouse" exhibition on May 1.
StockX Raffles Against COVID-19
The Detroit-headquartered company recently launched its Campaign for a Cause. Celebrities, star athletes and musicians donated items from their personal collections to raffle to benefit the World Heath Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Fashioning Beauty for the Frontline, Kevan Hall and Malena Ruth Find a New Mission
For Malena Ruth, working with fellow Los Angeles designer Kevan Hall is part of her design evolution. While Ruth counts Hall among the mentors who have helped forge her path, the two luxury designers have come together on one of their most-important collaborative projects.
Amazon’s “Making the Cut” Win Changed Edgy Designer’s Style
Downtown Los Angeles designer Jonny Cota won the first season of Amazon’s reality-competition show “Making the Cut” April 24 with a diffusion fashion line he named Metamorphosis.
Shop by Shopify Launches Consumer App
After 14 years of growing its e-commerce platform to include more than 1 million businesses, Shopify is expanding to include a consumer-facing component.
Ross Makes $1.5 Million COVID-19 Relief Donation
Ross Stores, Inc.’s fleet of 1,566 off-price apparel emporiums are temporarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Dublin, Calif.–headquartered retailer’s philanthropy is active.
Los Angeles’ Jonny Cota Wins Amazon’s Making The Cut
Jonny Cota forged a career of being on the outside. He recently was named the winner for the first season of Amazon's fashion competition reality show Making the Cut, and he might as well been officially been bequeathed the title of fashion insider.
President Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Fed Expands Main Street Program
President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package into law on April 24.
Gap Inc.’s COVID-19 Survival Measures: Stop Paying Rent
Gap Inc. disclosed that it was taking a number of extraordinary measures to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
Minimalist Costuming Brings Life to HJFilmworld's "Synthetic Souls"
A story line centered on the potential capabilities for the artificial intelligence of advanced cybernetic organisms challenges HJFilmworld to capture the creation of human-like machines along with their development into individuals that are self-aware.
Skechers Prioritizes Welfare for Shelter Animals During COVID-19 Pandemic
The increased number of employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a pleasantly surprising trend—a rise in pet adoptions and fosters.
Earth Day 50: Fashion Makes Pledges and New Products
Earth Day turned 50 on April 22. Fashion groups celebrated with promises to be better environmental citizens and introduction of sustainable styles.
