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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?

Remaining Committed to Denim Progress and Success in 2026

California Apparel News asked denim-industry experts: What sustainable, transparency, philanthropic, financial, manufacturing, technology or social commitments are you strictly adhering to during 2026 and in what other areas of the denim business will you be more flexible?

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Mallorca Calls Catherine Gee to Spain for Spring/Summer ’26

Mallorca provided the canvas and Catherine Gee’s “greatest hits” the inspiration for the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The print that still sings to her is the paint swirl and the silhouette of the Daria Blouse. A sketch of the ocean with palm tree led to the introduction of a sweatshirt.

ViX Paula Hermanny Taps Into Surf Culture for Water Sports Capsule

San Diego–headquartered swim brand ViX Paula Hermanny recently released its limited-edition Water Sports Capsule, nodding to the founder’s upbringing in Brazil’s surf culture with silhouettes in black and white and pieces with UV protection and neoprene trim.

Hale Bob Reveals ‘Layers of Luxury’ at WeHo Boutique Event

There is a luxurious side to Los Angeles brand Hale Bob, which is known for its bohemian-chic garments in flowing silhouettes. The label unveiled its Fall 2025 collection during a Nov. 13 “Layers of Luxury” event to showcase its evolution toward a more refined look.

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Art Hearts Fashion Captivates Los Angeles Fashion Week

Stunning collections from California-based and global designers were presented at Los Angeles Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion, held at The New Mart downtown fashion building Oct. 16–18.

L.A. Market Draws Buyers Seeking Special Holiday Pieces and SS ’26 Inspiration

Los Angeles Market Week led buyers and brands to downtown Los Angeles, where The New Mart, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space and Lady Liberty Building welcomed attendees Oct. 6–9 to discover last-minute holiday items and look forward to Spring/Summer 2026.