Preface, Re/Assembly, Here|After, Denim Dudes Form Practical Pathways
Preface, Re/Assembly and Here|After partnered with Denim Dudes to host an event in Los Angeles Jan. 28–29 to explore how fashion can move from sustainable concepts to sustainable production.
Functional Fabric Fair Colocates with PGA Show
With much anticipation, Functional Fabric Fair—powered by Performance Days successfully launched its winter edition colocated with the PGA Show, the world’s largest global business gathering for the golf industry, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 21–22.
Kingpins New York Cultivates Storytelling in Denim
Nearly 70 high-caliber and innovative mills, manufacturers and suppliers in the international global denim supply chain exhibited at Kingpins New York, held at Pier 36/Basketball City Jan. 21–22.
Global Innovation and Technology Featured at Texworld NYC
Thousands of global textile and apparel professionals braved the winter storm for three days of sourcing, discovery and industry exchange at the winter editions of Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC and the colocated Printsource, held Jan. 20–22 at the Javits Center.
Trends and Innovation at Première Vision New York
A globally vibrant mix of over 2,100 professionals from the fashion and textile industries came together at Première Vision New York Jan. 13–14 at Tribeca 360°.
New York Fabric Show Provides High-Quality Offerings
A who’s who of designers, costumers, event planners, online and bricks-and-mortar fabric stores from over 35 states attended the New York Fabric Show (produced by The Fabric Shows) Jan. 12–13 at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan.
GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
Triarchy Family Legacy: Responsible Stewards of the Planet
At Triarchy, denim making is nothing less than a family affair. Helming the company are the three Taubenfligel siblings, who describe the brand as “Responsible Denim.” Together they weave and breathe a collective passion, purpose and intentional living into the denim fiber of their daily lives and business as responsible stewards of the planet.
Coast to Coast, Textile Shows Usher in 2026
For over two weeks, textile shows provided attendees and exhibitors alike with the shape, color, texture and innovation of things to come.
Fashion’s AI Adoption Drives Progress in the New Year
California Apparel News asked fashion-technology experts: How will fashion companies apply technology to lower costs and increase productivity in 2026?
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
LATTC Honors Giorgio Armani at Fall 2025 Gold Thimble Fashion Show
The Fall 2025 edition of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College’s Gold Thimble Fashion Show took place at its downtown Los Angeles campus with student designers creating pieces under the theme “Titan of Fashion: Giorgio Armani.” The venerated Italian designer passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 91.
Art Hearts Fashion Wows Shanghai Audience With Debut Showcase
In keeping with its global expansion plans, Art Hearts Fashion debuted its Shanghai edition before closing out 2025. “Our debut in Shanghai represents the next step in connecting the world’s most innovative designers with audiences who appreciate boundary-pushing art, culture and fashion,” said Erik Rosete, founder and president.
Bowers Museum Celebrates India’s Textile Revolution With a Continuing Bash
"Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution” is the current exhibition at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif., bringing to life the dazzling story of Indian chintz, painted and printed cotton textiles that revolutionized the way the world dressed and drove the development of the modern industry.
Maintaining Best Financial Practices From 2025 to Ensure a Successful 2026
California Apparel News asked financial leaders in the apparel business: Amid continued economic uncertainty, which initiatives used in 2025 by your clients resulted in the greatest success and will continue for Q1 of 2026?
