IFJAG Sees Growth at New Location
Energy was positive at IFJAG, The International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, held Feb. 15–18. The global source for trendsetting fashion jewelry, accessories for wholesalers and large-volume retail buyers saw an increase in attendance at its new location at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas.
Growing Out of Uncertainty - How the sewn products industry adapts and grows in the face of uncertainty
Each year SPESA releases what we call our “State of the Industry.” Often it’s timed around the U.S. State of the Union and serves as an opportunity for our team to reflect back on the year prior and look ahead to the new year we’re in.
Win-Win for WWIN
Womenswear In Nevada, colocated with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel at The Expo at World Market Center Feb. 16-19, grew 2,000 square feet since its August edition, attributed to intentional merchandising, collaboration and brands bringing buyers.
OffPrice Moves to Las Vegas Convention Center
Offprice, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, was the newest addition to the Informa lineup. It featured value-priced, excess inventory and in-season apparel, accessories, footwear, and cash & carry for customers from big box to discount chain, outlet retailers, boutiques, nonprofits and e-commerce.
Growth at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel
An increase of new brands at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, colocated with Womenswear In Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center, held Feb. 16–19, attracted more international buyers as well as crossover buyers from its Atlanta edition, who completed their buying in Las Vegas.
Sourcing Builds on Global Strength and Technology
Sourcing, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, fostered global supply-chain connections, uniting manufacturers, suppliers and fashion brands from Bangladesh, China, India, Egypt, Southeast Asia, Turkey and more.
Project Where Denim Was King
Project. held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, continued to be an inspirational hub for men’s fashion trends.
MAGIC Rocks Denim
MAGIC was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19 with an emphasis on trends in the Central Hall and young contemporary coupled with contemporary at MAGIC in the North Hall.
Sanctuary Enters Owned Retail With Beverly Hills Flagship
After nearly three decades as a wholesale- and D2C-driven contemporary label, Sanctuary has entered owned retail with the debut of its first flagship, on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 27.
Venue Changes and Growth at Las Vegas Fashion Week
The February edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week not only featured everything from denim trends to runway shows but also served up massages, martinis, bracelet giveaways, beauty treatments, networking and education. The expanded footprint had something for everyone at the Las Vegas Convention Center, The Expo at World Market Center and more..
Choosing Legitimately Sustainable Partners by Sorting Through Greenwashing Claims
California Apparel News asked apparel-sustainability experts: How do you sort through sustainable claims to expose companies that engage in greenwashing or prove legitimacy of those who follow ecological practices?
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Impressions Expo Goes Beyond the Basic Blank
The Jan. 21–24 edition of Impressions Expo in Long Beach, Calif., reflected an industry evolving beyond “basic blanks” toward premium foundations, vertically integrated manufacturing and decoration technologies that enable speed and customization.
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.
