MANUFACTURING
The Future of Apparel Manufacturing Is Already Here
| September 2, 2026
How ISAIC and TUKATECH are Building a Blueprint for Workforce Development, Demand Manufacturing, and Domestic Production
Westside Doyenne To Gritty Los Angeles St.
Elyse Walker is best known for running an influential, self-named boutique in Los Angeles’ exclusive Pacific Palisades neighborhood, but she is making news in downtown Los Angeles, which is a long freeway trip away from the Palisades. Walker recently opened a new design office and showroom for the fashion lines she designs in the rapidly changing district of downtown.
Italian Denim House Candiani Opening R&D Center in Los Angeles
Early next year, downtown Los Angeles will have a new center for denim research and development when Italian denim mill Candiani Denim opens a new showroom and office space.
Denim Maven Adriano Goldschmied Turns His Focus to Knits With Acynetic
Adriano Goldschmied’s career developing brands including Diesel, Replay, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Citizens of Humanity men’s and Goldsign has earned him the nickname “the Godfather of Denim.”
Kingpins Amsterdam Encompasses the Denim Industry From Fiber and Fabric to Design Development and Finishing
Now in its second year in Amsterdam, Kingpins organizers have determined a few keys to success in running the boutique denim-sourcing trade show.
Global Denim Awards
Innovation in fabric and design was on the runway at the second annual Global Denim Awards, a fashion competition organized by HTNK Fashion recruitment and consultancy, the House of Denim, and Kingpins and sponsored by e3.
Oaktree Capital Working on Buying Quiksilver
Oaktree Capital Management, the Los Angeles–based investment firm, is ramping up its effort to buy Quiksilver Inc. out of bankruptcy.
The Ins and Outs of Brand Building With Licensing, Investment and Social Media
Nearly 200 apparel-industry executives turned out to discuss brand-building strategies that ranged from social-media practices and licensing opportunities to gauging when to seek outside investment.
Overcoming the Challenges to Cotton
Cotton is crucial for the development of much of the world’s clothing, but a handful of groups have been warning apparel companies that a number of issues challenge the global cotton supply, and major apparel companies have been listening.
T-Shirt Trends for Spring 2016
The motto for forecasting T-shirt trends for teenagers and young women might as well be “Here today, gone tomorrow,” said Barbara Fields, president of the Barbara Fields Buying Office in Los Angeles.
Chic Arabina: Fashion Meets Modesty
When Faisal Omar was studying business in college, he noticed his mother and sisters struggled to find clothing that was both fashion-forward and modest. Omar realized there is a gap in the apparel market of fashionable options for women who want to dress modestly due to their religious beliefs.
Alternative Closing L.A. Design Lab, Vows To Stay in Calif.
For about five years, Atlanta-area basics label Alternative ran a design lab in Los Angeles’ Fashion District. However, the more than 20-person office is scheduled to close by the end of the year, said Evan Toporek, chief executive officer of Alternative.
Hurley Steps Down as CEO of Hurley
Bob Hurley is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Hurley International.
American Apparel Focusing on Building New Product
Financial woes throw American Apparel into bankruptcy court.
Quarterly Report: Baby Boomer and Millennial Impact Leads the Economic Forecast for LAEDC
The economy is gearing up for a major shift as the huge baby boomer generation enters retirement and the even larger millennial generation begins taking a greater position in the workforce.
Good Denim Co.: Keep It Simple
When consumers ask for a pair of good denim, Rob Goshen hopes they will find his new brand, called Good Denim Co. The Los Angeles–headquartered and manufactured brand will take a bow at the upcoming LA Men’s Market, scheduled for Oct. 12–13 at the California Market Center.
