The Tipping Point for On-Demand Fashion
On-demand fashion continues to grow as consumers increasingly look for personalized and customizable products. In fact, indications show that this is less of a trend than it is a tectonic shift in the way the fashion industry does business, from marketing and design to product development, manufacturing and logistics.
Las Vegas Buyers Find Variety
The first week of February saw the apparel industry come together for the biannual Las Vegas trade shows. Informa-produced trade shows—led by the MAGIC brand—were hosted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Outdoor + Snow Show Unites Two Sports Segments for an Alluring Show Model
During its Jan. 29–31 run at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Outdoor Retailer’s Outdoor + Snow Show saw attendees from the outdoor and snow-sports industries who were searching for the latest products in apparel for these closely related segments.
Zadig & Voltaire Sunset Unveils Remodel
On Feb. 22, the French brand will unveil a remodel of its Sunset Boulevard store.
Stadium Goods’ Run at Fred Segal Keeps Going…and Going…This Time with Travis Scott
Earlier this month, Stadium Goods produced a section devoted to Travis Scott. The hip-hop musician will be headlining the second night of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this year.
Forever 21 Acquired by ABG, Simon and Brookfield
Forever 21 is now owned by the Authentic Brands Group, the Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners, it was announced on Feb. 19.
Carl's Atelier Makes Art Splash With Susan Kleinberg
Susan Kleinberg exhibited some of her sculpture at the Frieze Art Fair recently. Kleinberg also took her art out of a gallery format.
Pooltradeshow Features Debuts From Established and Emerging Brands
Pooltradeshow was conceived as a forum for emerging and art-inspired brands, but the trade show, which ran Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, also serves as a forum to unveil new lines.
WWIN Attracts an Array of Buyers From Bricks-and-Mortar to Social-Commerce Sites
Hosted at the Rio Convention Center for its final show in the space, Womenswear In Nevada saw business from buyers who value personalized attention during its Feb. 3–6 run.
MAGIC Mens Aims to Complete Every Man’s Wardrobe
Spanning 55,000 square feet of vendor booths, the MAGIC Mens trade show ran Feb. 5 –7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Lizette Chin, president of men’s fashion for the show’s owner, Informa, said that MAGIC Men’s aimed to fulfill every facet of menswear.
IFJAG Allows Buyers to Focus on Business Through Showroom-Style Setting
Hosted at the Embassy Suites Las Vegas Feb. 2–5, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group’s most-recent show attracted buyers who were interested in serious business without the hassle of competing for the attention of buyers.
Daniel Patrick Hits the Court with New Adidas-James Harden Collaboration
The Los Angeles-headquartered Daniel Patrick brand has worked with street, military and fashion inspirations. For his next collection, Daniel Patrick is trying basketball with the Houston Rockets star James Harden.
Sourcing at MAGIC Exhibitors From Around the World Report Traffic After China Ban
Hosted in a tent across from the Mandalay Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC opened one day earlier than its sibling Informa-produced trade shows when it began on Feb. 4.
