INDUSTRY ISSUES
The Desktop Revolution: How xTool is Democratizing Industrial-Grade Apparel Printing
| May 1, 2026
In the traditional apparel manufacturing landscape, the bridge between a creative concept and a finished garment has long been guarded by high entry barriers, complex industrial workflows, and prohibitive costs. However, a seismic shift is occurring. xTool, which has rapidly ascended to become the world’s second-largest DTF (Direct-to-Film) brand by GMV, is dismantling these barriers.
Twin Dragon Introduces New Eco Initiatives for Denim
Gardena, Calif.–based Twin Dragon Marketing Inc. has introduced several new environmental initiatives for 2017 for the company’s denim facilities in Mexico and Asia.
Sister Act in Creating the Fenini Collection
When Fei Yang was a little girl growing up in Taiwan, she was constantly drawing on anything that had a flat surface—napkins, notebooks, newspapers and walls.
Joyce Azria: Market Upheaval Is Good Time to Launch
Joyce Azria is a child of Los Angeles’ fashion industry. Azria talked to California Apparel News on introducing a new fashion label during a time of great change, leadership and why she chose to do business with Macy’s when the retailer is cutting back.
Paula Schneider Steps Down as CEO of Three Contemporary Brands
Paula Schneider no longer CEO at 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss.
Cone Highlights New Developments and S/S 2018 Denim Trends at Los Angeles Event
Greensboro, N.C.–based Cone Denim—the heritage denim mill with operations in the U.S., Mexico and China—recently hosted an event in Los Angeles to highlight new developments and preview trends for Spring/Summer 201
Noon Goons: From SoCal Punk to High End Design
SewCal is a production company in downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District. Its founder, Kurt Narmore, moonlights as the designer for high-end men’s contemporary line Noon Goons, which is moving from an inspiration of Southern California concrete to a continental sophistication.
LRG Acquired by Mad Engine
Lifted Research Group, a popular Irvine, Calif.– headquartered urban streetwear brand was acquired by licensed apparel company Mad Engine LLC.
Azrias Lose Out in Contract Dispute With BCBG
A bankruptcy judge rules against Azrias in their contract dispute with BCBG.
Long-Term Licensing Agreement Signed With Calvin Klein
Delta Galil Industries Ltd.—the Israeli company that recently purchased the Los Angeles contemporary brands 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss—announced that its Delta Galil USA subsidiary has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Calvin Klein Inc. to develop, manufacture, produce and distribute boys’ and girls’ underwear, sleepwear and socks.
American Apparel and Los Angeles Apparel: A Tale of Two Labels Starting From Ground Zero
As part of his apparel comeback, Dov Charney recently signed an exclusive partnership with TSC Apparel in Cincinnati, Ohio, to distribute his Los Angeles Apparel collection to screen printers and embroiderers in need of well-made blanks.
TPC: L.A.’s Networking Group for Industry Professionals
It’s a group that includes factors, bankers, lawyers, certified public accountants, insurance agents and other members of the professional services community that specialize in working with apparel businesses.
One T-Shirt Line’s Trash
When Tal Mir quit a design job for a private-label company, he resolved to devote all of his creative energy to making a clothing line that would stand for quality and creativity. He called the line Trash. Its full name is Trash Los Angeles
Never Elsewhere’s Locals Only
When the Never Elsewhere brand started business in 2010, the Oakland, Calif.–based label sought to pay tribute to hot spots only locals would know about.
LAmade Among Brands Selected for Target’s LA25 Initiative
Fashion basics company LAmade was one of the brands selected to be featured in Target’s LA25 initiative.
Raj’s New VYB Collection Defies Conventions
Raj Swim’s newest collection, VYB, is set to bow this month with a Spring Break 2017 collection.
