SPESA L.A. Event Accents Worker Value as Technologies Advance
The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas hosted its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference April 11 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles, aiming to shift demand toward nearshoring options.
Growing Sustainability Trends in Swim Continue to Shift the Category
California Apparel News asked swim-industry experts: From eco-friendly initiatives to body positivity, what aspects of sustainability resonate most with your customers for 2024 into 2025?
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Weaving Stories & Dreams Tour Celebrates Filipina Artisans and Craftsmanship
Los Angeles–based brand KINdom presents the Weaving Stories & Dreams Tour, which stops in Los Angeles May 10–14.
Outdoor Retailer x Collective Shows Set to Debut for Winter Editions Co-located in Salt Lake City
Outdoor Retailer and Collective Shows have announced a collaboration at this year’s winter show, taking place Nov. 6–8 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
SwimShow, Paraiso Miami Swim Week to Present Summer Fashion Summit
Summer comes early this year as the swimwear market in Miami shifts to June, a month earlier than previous years.
Concurrent ANDMORE Markets Draw New Buyers From 42 States and 10 Countries
ANDMORE presented overlapping markets, Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets, April 9–12 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
Functional Fabric Fair Highlights New Exhibit Based on NASA Technology
Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS wrapped up another successful show for product sourcing, networking, innovation and education April 17–18 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland,
MAGIC Nashville Show Brings the Latest Trends With Local Emphasis
Nashville continued to prove it’s known for more than just—come on, you know what it’s known for—as MAGIC Nashville swooped into town to the tune of a country two-step.
L.A. Fashion Weekend Hosts Official Launch, Announces New Plans
L.A. Fashion Weekend recently launched atop the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s seventh floor I|O rooftop space and was sponsored by Style House Hollywood.
Creativity for Good
With an increasing number of consumers expecting brands to be facilitators in consuming while doing better for the environment, what appeared as forward a couple of years ago now is a prerequisite.
Art Hearts Fashion Continues Ukraine Support During LAFW at New Mart
Los Angeles–based Art Hearts Fashion produced its latest edition March 21–24 at The New Mart in the heart of the city’s fashion district, where it showcased Los Angeles fashion, global designers and brands from Ukraine.
55th NAACP Image Awards Highlights Black Artistic Excellence
Ahead of the 55th NAACP Image Awards, the civil-rights organization hosted the complementary NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show, also in its 55th year. Black Design Collective co-founder and veteran fashion designer Kevan Hall was the show’s executive producer, and Ainsley Connell was co-producer.
Johnny Was Imbues Its Bohemian Spirit Into New Denim Collection
Founded 30 years ago, Johnny Was swiftly became the torchbearer for all things “bohemian.” In its newest collection, the brand has finally—seamlessly—blended that ethos with its first denim line. Using ultra-soft indigo Tencel and organic cotton across six silhouettes, all are made utilizing natural-wear patterns and dye processes free from harmful chemicals.
Live From Los Angeles!
From the Oscars red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to L.A.’s Fall market week—all roads led to fashion March 11–14.
