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Trend-Driven Vs. Classic—How Cash-Strapped Customers Shop for Denim
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | June 25, 2026
California Apparel News asked denim-industry insiders: As consumers feel strain on their wallets, is there greater pressure to promote, design and sell classic functional elements that nod to denim’s workwear lineage and longevity, or are trend-driven styles still in demand?
New Owners Lay Off More People at 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss
Eight months ago, Israeli-based Delta Galil acquired three Los Angeles premium brands from VF Corp. and then laid off 105 people.
Coco Cooper: Taking a New Look at Size and Fit in Premium Denim
Jillian Nelson’s career as a model and fit model—in Hong Kong, at the Columbus, Ohio–headquartered Limited Inc., and in New York—has made her a fit expert.
Denim on the Catwalk
Denim took another turn in the spotlight at the third annual Global Denim Awards in Amsterdam, where an international lineup of designers and denim mills collaborated on collections that highlighted the creative versatility of denim.
Fred by Fred Segal: Denim Rooted in Los Angeles Culture
For the first time since retailer Fred Segal opened its doors in Los Angeles in 1965, the famous Fred Segal name will appear on an apparel line: Fred by Fred Segal.
DSTLD: Building the Wardrobe One Premium Piece at a Time
When DSTLD launched two years ago, the company focused on premium denim and luxury tees. After two years of design development and brand building, the company is preparing to provide consumers with an entire wardrobe of luxury basics.
Revice: Fast Premium Denim Direct to Consumer
Founded earlier this year, Revice is aiming to be the go-to brand for premium denim for women and men, utilizing a fast-fashion format of manufacturing to offer limited quantities of each vintage-inspired style.
Daniel Patrick X T Raww 2016: Making Jeans With Hip-Hop Star Tyga
When designer Daniel Patrick expanded his eponymous streetwear label to include jeans, he wanted to steer clear of the traditional five-pocket style.
Jeanologia Touts ‘One Glass, One Garment’ at Sourcing at MAGIC
At the Aug. 14–17 run of Sourcing at MAGIC, Spanish laser-finishing company Jeanologia discusses sustainable solutions for denim makers, including the “one glass, one garment” process.
Jimtex and Denim North America Team Up to Launch Sustainable Denim Using Recycled Cotton
Denim North America and Jimtex Yarns, a division of Martex Fiber Southern Corp., have teamed up to launch a new sustainable denim collection called R3 Denim.
Goldschmied to Discuss Denim Innovation at Project
Denim designer Adriano Goldschmied is discussing the “past, present and future of denim” at an event titled “Adriano Goldschmied Unthreaded” during the Aug. 15–17 run of the Project trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Fall/Winter ’17-18 Key Denim Directions by Trendstop
Denim is transcending its workwear roots. Global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop gave us the lowdown on the major denim trends for Fall/Winter ’17/’18—from key silhouettes to surface finishes.
Rails: Contemporary L.A. to Global Lifestyle Brand
Rails launched with one hat at Fred Segal in 2008 and has since grown into a global lifestyle brand. Rooted in classic silhouettes reinterpreted with a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic, the brand takes its inspiration from the laid-back lifestyle of LA.
McGuire Denim Expands Into Sportswear
McGuire Denim is known for its glossy take on heritage denim, and this Fall, with a foray into sportswear, the brand is poised for growth.
Kristopher Enuke: A New Take on the 5-Pocket Jean
Kristopher Enuke is launching a chic new look for denim this fall. The veteran Los Angeles designer’s namesake label challenges the traditional five-pocket jean with a unique fashion and fit sensibility.
Levi’s Partners With Recycled-Cotton Start-Up
Levi Strauss & Co. has created a jean made from post-consumer recycled cotton.
