Baja East Unveils Fall 2020 Show; Midnight at the Mojave
Baja East unveiled its Fall 2020 show, inspired by disco and the desert, in addition to lace, French terry and Swarovski crystals.
Mall Giant Simon Acquires Taubman for $3.6 Billion
Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers Inc., two titans of the American mall market, will join forces in a deal where Simon acquires Taubman for $3.6 billion or $52.50 per share, it was announced Feb. 10.
Kingpins Hong Kong 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Denim-focused trade show Kingpins announced that it would cancel its Hong Kong 2020 edition, which was scheduled for May 13-14, amid coronavirus concerns.
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Announces SIMA Awards Finalists
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association recently announced finalists for its 16th Annual SIMA Awards Feb. 11. It’s the only awards show where people in the surf biz get to honor surf-shop operators and those who design boardshorts, surfwear, and, yes, surfboards.
Tom Ford Makes Los Angeles Statement With Autumn/Winter 2020 Runway Show
Rules were broken when Tom Ford produced his Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show in Los Angeles Feb. 7.
The Webster Makes A Hollywood Party for New Beverly Center Store
On Feb. 6, the independent, multibrand retailer The Webster threw itself a party for the debut of its sprawling 11,000-square-foot space at Los Angeles’ Beverly Center.
American Contemporary Ballet Steps Into Glamour With "Astaire Dances III" Performances
For its latest performance, Los Angeles' American Contemporary Ballet revisits the glamour of jazz-infused choreography from Fred Astaire with costumes to complement the recreation of the magical movements.
Collaboration Between H&M and Ruth E. Carter Celebrates Costume Designer's Work
Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter and Swedish clothing brand H&M have partnered on a new collection of apparel that will launch Feb. 13.
Oonana To Develop New E-Platform for DTLA Manufacturers
Amazon.com has made billions of dollars in revenue by offering a direct-to-consumer marketplace for vendors and manufacturers.
Buyers Return to Las Vegas with Serious Intent, Vendors From China Sidelined by Virus
Trade-show season is in full swing, with exhibitors reporting good traffic and buyers taking their time but remaining optimistic. With a travel ban implemented on citizens coming to the United States from China due to the coronavirus outbreak, some shows experienced a fewer number of exhibitors from that country.
Kindom Plans To Expand By Making Less
For its second collection, the Los Angeles–headquartered brand Kindom decided against buying more fabric to produce the line yet adding more categories to the label.
Trinidad3 Plans to Serve Wounded Warriors With Fashion and Function
Former U.S. Marine Corps sergeant and founder of the denim brand Trinidad3, Trinidad Garcia III, recently expanded his collection with a fresh take on jeans that are beautiful to wear but also ease daily life for leg amputees such as Marine veteran—and the campaign’s latest model—Josue Barron.
Small-Business App Introduced by OneWest Bank as Company Invests in Entrepreneurs
For regional Southern California financial institution OneWest Bank, small business has inspired great investment. The retail-bank division of Pasadena, Calif.’s CIT Bank, N.A., announced last week that it had launched a small-business mobile application.
FIDM Museum & Galleries Gala Honors ‘Art of Motion Picture Costume Design’
Now in its 28th year, the annual preview of the “Art of Motion Picture Costume Design” at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s FIDM Museum & Galleries honored the work of designers from 30 films.
CALA S.F. Delivers Amid Full Trade-Show Calendar
From its San Francisco home at the Fort Mason Center, the Bay Area edition of the CALA trade show enjoyed a strong showing from buyers and attendees during its Jan. 28–29 event.
