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FashionGo’s Dynamic Net Terms Solution Provides Three Levels of Yes

FashionGo’s Dynamic Net Terms Solution Provides Three Levels of Yes

The California Apparel News sat down with Paul Lee, CEO of NHN Global, owner of FashionGo, to learn the details of...

L.A.’s Downtown 7th Street Beautification Project Completed

L.A.’s Downtown 7th Street Beautification Project Completed

Improvements to the 7th Street corridor in downtown Los Angeles were celebrated on March 15 by members of the Los Angeles City Council District 14 and leaders from the Business Improvement District.

Union Rescue Mission Opens Store in DTLA’s Fashion District Gerry Building

Union Rescue Mission Opens Store in DTLA’s Fashion District Gerry Building

On April 4 the Union Rescue Mission will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in the Gerry Building at 910 S. Los Angeles St. The store will sell only new merchandise, with proceeds going to help the unhoused population of Los Angeles.

What’s Trending in the Apparel Sector? As It Turns Out, Beauty Isn’t Just Skin Deep

What’s Trending in the Apparel Sector? As It Turns Out, Beauty Isn’t Just Skin Deep

As 2024 picks up steam, consumer habits that came to the forefront during the holiday shopping season continue to manifest.

Lights, Camera, Costumes at ASU FIDM Museum Exhibit

Lights, Camera, Costumes at ASU FIDM Museum Exhibit

Just in time for the Academy Awards on March 10, brilliantly detailed costumes are on display at the annual ASU FIDM Museum “Art of Costume Design in Film” exhibit, which opened March 5 and is running through April 20. Included are Best Costume Design nominees “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” “Napoleon,” “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things.”

What the Apparel Industry Should Know to Navigate Some Choppy Seas

What the Apparel Industry Should Know to Navigate Some Choppy Seas

The California Apparel News recently checked in with Robert Krieger, president of logistics company Krieger Worldwide—“a kind of travel agent for cargo,” as he puts it—to give us the outlook on shipping as it relates to the apparel industry and the challenges that lie ahead.

Textile Shows Draw Quality-Minded Attendees for SS2025

Textile Shows Draw Quality-Minded Attendees for SS2025

Downtown Los Angeles’ textile-event roster is expanding from the more-than-30-year veteran LA Textile at the California Market Center to additional productions—The Textile Show at the Cooper Design Space, The Fabric Show Los Angeles at The New Mart and A Fabric Affair.

Sourcing at MAGIC Makes Global Connections

Sourcing at MAGIC Makes Global Connections

Held Feb. 13–15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC Las Vegas drew 800 exhibitors from 40 countries including African nations, Brazil, China and the United States.

What Was New, Now and Next at Project

What Was New, Now and Next at Project

Over 500 contemporary men’s and women’s brands were showcased at Project Las Vegas, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 13–15.

MAGIC Brings Back the Big, the Bold and Westernwear

MAGIC Brings Back the Big, the Bold and Westernwear

The influence of westernwear was making a comeback, partially due to fashion icon Beyoncé. Fringe and patchwork were seen throughout the aisles at MAGIC Las Vegas, held Feb. 13–15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where 700 brands launched their Fall/Winter ’24 collections.

Business Comes Back Big Time at OFFPRICE

Business Comes Back Big Time at OFFPRICE

Buyers enjoyed quality merchandise in the latest styles and trends at the value-based OFFPRICE Show, held Feb. 13–16 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center.

WWIN Delivers Combos of Casual and Classic

WWIN Delivers Combos of Casual and Classic

The Womenswear In Nevada show, held Feb. 13–15 at the Expo at World Market Center, celebrated its inaugural co-location with Las Vegas Apparel by providing buyers and exhibitors with amenities, pop-up giveaways and a Gal-entine’s Day party.

Las Vegas Apparel Celebrates Synergy and Success

Las Vegas Apparel Celebrates Synergy and Success

ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel celebrated its inaugural co-location with Womenswear in Nevada at the Expo at World Market Center Feb. 13–15.

Ukraine Fashion Forward Set to Exhibit at The New Mart

Ukraine Fashion Forward Set to Exhibit at The New Mart

Despite the hardships of war, Ukraine’s creative spirit shines on and will blend with the California sunshine as Ukraine Fashion Forward brings nine select Ukrainian fashion brands to exhibit at LA Market Week, March 11–14.