Nick Verreos and David Paul's Nikolaki Collection at FIDM
Red Carpet Runway
In anticipation of the March 2 Academy Awards red carpet, designers Nick Verreos and David Paul hosted a red-carpet runway presentation of their Nikolaki collection
Amy Adams Among Honorees at Event in Beverly Hills
Costume Designer Gala
The Costume Designers Guild celebrated its 16th awards ceremony with a Beverly Hills gala Feb. 22 featuring plenty of celebrities and costume designers—and plenty of shared jokes between the two.
Positive Mood at Las Vegas Trade Shows
Trade Show
The outlook is encouraging after the recent run of apparel, accessories and sourcing trade shows in Las Vegas, where many exhibitors reported upbeat buyers ready to place orders for Immediate through Fall deliveries.
Established lingerie brands and start-up lines at CurveNV
Trade Show
Amid the more than 130 lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear brands exhibiting at theCurveNV Las Vegas show Feb. 17–18 at The Venetian were 30 new companies.
Upscale Merchandise at MRket, Accessories the Show at Stitch
Trade Show
Buyers looking for upscale menswear, womenswear and accessories turned out for the Feb. 17–19 run of MRket, Stitch and Accessories The Show at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.
WWDMAGIC draws returning, new and international retailers
Trade Show
Exhibitors at the Feb. 18–20 run of WWDMAGIC at the Las Vegas Convention Center reported upbeat retailers from across the country and the world turning out to place orders for Immediate, Summer and Fall deliveries.
James Campbell Brands Acquired by Hampshire Group
Finance
Los Angeles–area menswear maker James Campbell Brands has been acquired by New York–based Hampshire Group Ltd. from Maverick J LLC, a Rick Solomon Co.
Infor Introduces New PLM Solution for Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers
Technology
New York–based business application software provider Infor has launched Infor Fashion Product Lifecycle Management to help apparel makers connect all product development functions along the supply chain.
Italian Brand Imperial Expands With Lectra PLM
Technology
Bologna, Italy–based men’s and women’s collection Imperial has been on a growth track since its launch in 1978 by Adriano Aere and Emilia Giberti.
Gerber Launches New Leather Cutting System
Cutting Technology
When field testing its newly introduced Taurus II leather-cutting system, Gerber Technology found the system improved yield results by as much as 10 percent over manual or die cutting.
Busy Start to Las Vegas Shows
Show Coverage in Las Vegas
Domestic and international retailers navigated the more than 20 events held across the city at this week's Las Vegas apparel, accessories and sourcing shows.
Première Vision Acquires Leather and Fur Show Cuir à Paris
Textile Trade Show
Première Vision S.A. is growing its portfolio of upscale textile and trim trade shows, which includes Première Vision, Indigo, Expofil, Modamont, Tissu Premier and Fatex, with the addition of leather and fur trade show the Cuir à Paris.
T-Shirt Comedy Hour
Spotted on the Showfloor
Los Angeles brand Sub_Urban Riot recently got a nice shout out for one of its new T-shirt styles when Beyonce posted a Twitter selfie wearing Sub_Urban Riot’s “Kale” shirt.
Cone Serves Up Denim With Ketchup and Mustard
Recycled Textiles
Cone Denim is in Las Vegas this week with the latest in its lineup of denim made from recycled plastic bottles.
Put on Your Pantone
Colorful Launch
Color forecaster Pantone unveiled a new line of menwear called Pantone Colorwear during the recent New York Fashion Week.
Changes at the the Fashion Bookstore at the CMC
New Ownership
Fashion Bookstore founders Bill and Linda Golant sold the business to longtime employees Yolanda Bragg and Rina Castro.
T-Chip: Transparency at the Textile Chemical Level
Textiles
Brands and retailers looking at the transparency of their supply chain often hit a stumbling block when it came to their chemical suppliers.
Federation Design Studio: Premium Fashion Made Here, Not There
Premium Fashion Made Here, Not There
The Federation Design Studio outline the new company’s Made-in-America ethos
CGS Releases New POS Application
Technology
New York–based Computer Generated Solutions has introduced a new point-of-sale application for Microsoft Dynamics AX Retail, which is compatible with Apple iPod and iPhone mobile devices.
La Tres Lingerie: Bringing a Feminine Touch to Downtown LA
La Tres Lingerie
When Tray Hayslette decided to open a lingerie store in Southern California, she chose a space on Main Street in downtown LA.
Styku Predicts This Will Be a Perfect Fit
Apparel Tech
Los Angeles tech company Styku has a Fit Visualizer widget, which retailers can add to their existing e-commerce site to help consumers "visualize" the correct size and fit of a garment.
Simparel Hires John Robinson as SVP Sales and Marketing
Technology
New York–based business solutions provider Simparel Inc. named fashion-industry veteran John Robinson as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
German Denim Brand Mustang Taps Centric for PLM
Technology
German denim brand Mustang Jeans has selected Los Gatos, Calif.–based Centric Software Inc. for its new product lifecycle management system.
Lectra Names Macquin to Executive Committee
Technology
French technology solutions and equipment provider Lectra named Edouard Macquin to its executive committee.
‘Shark Tank’ Coming to Vegas
“Shark Tank,” the reality show competition that pairs entrepreneurs with investors (a.k.a. “the sharks”) is heading to the WWDMAGIC show in Las Vegas later this month.
Kingpins Puts LA Show on Hiatus Until July
Trade Show
Kingpins—the boutique denim trade show with editions in New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong—is putting its Los Angeles show on hiatus while it concentrates on launching its newest show in Amsterdam.
New AAFA App Provides Industry Insight and Avenue to Share Industry Issues
Manufacturing
Members of the apparel industry are on the front line of many industry issues, such as proposed trade agreements and pending legislation, but often they have limited access to elected officials to voice concerns or share their insight. Now there’s an app for that.
Tukatech Launches 'Tip of the Week' Contest with Prizes Up to $5,000
Technology
Los Angeles–based technology solution provider Tukatech has introduced a new contest to encourage Tukatech users to visit the company’s Tip of the Week page.
Retailers, Brands Brave Snow to Scout Denim Trends at Kingpins
Kingpins
Despite inclement weather, the boutique denim trade show was held at The Tunnel in New York’s Chelsea district.
Texworld USA Draws a Crowd Amid Snowy Weather
Texworld USA
New York saw more than a foot of snowfall on opening day of the Jan. 20–23 run of Texworld USA.
Zooey + Tommy + Macy’s
Fashion Collabs
Actress and singer Zooey Deschanel has teamed up with the Tommy Hilfiger Group to create a capsule dress and accessories collection called To Tommy, From Zooey.
Collab Again: Banana Republic x Marimekko
Summer Capsule
Banana Republic will release a collection created in partnership with Finnish design house Marimekko in May.
Smell Ya’ Later
Fashion Tech
An instructor at Parsons has created a watch that tells you what time it is with smell.
Epson Introduces 64-Inch Sublimation Printer and Solution
Epson America Inc.
Epson is expanding its dye sublimation offerings with the Epson SureColor F7170.
LA Market Beats Expectation as Buyers Stock Up on Immediates and Higher-End Goods
LA Fashion Market
The recent January market exceeded expectations for many showroom owners and reps.
T&A Showroom
Showroom Profile
Tim Padilla and Alfred Davis opened their T&A Showroom more than five years ago in the 824 Building, the wholesale building located just north of the intersection of Ninth and Los Angeles in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
Loehmann’s to Close All Stores
Retail
After 93 years in business, off-price retailer Loehmann’s is closing.
Eden Eco and Little Eden: Eco-Friendly Swimwear for All
Eden Eco & Little Eden
Emily Fioravanti is inspired by her years living in Santa Cruz and surfing iconic West Coast surf spots.
Ortiz Industry: Performance Gets Professional
Ortiz Industry
Ortiz Industry has the sophisticated look of a contemporary men’s and women’s line but is engineered to perform.
The Clio Awards Get their Fashion On
Creative Competition
The Clio Awards, the international advertising, design and communications competition, will launch a new awards program just for fashion, beauty, retail and accessories.
Wearable Cork
Alternative Textiles
A Portuguese champagne cork maker has developed a process for making cork flexible enough to sew into accessories.
Reed Buys Capsule
Acquisition
Add the Capsule trade show to Reed Exhibitions’ portfolio of more than 500 events around the world, including the Agenda trade show, in which Reed acquired a stake in 2012.
NYDJ’s Leslie Singer to Head Kellwood’s New Sam Edelman Division
Manufacturing
Former NYDJ executive Leslie Singer has been named president of Sam Edelman Apparel, a new division at Kellwood Co., formed through a new partnership between Kellwood and Sam Edelman, which is owned by the Brown Shoe Co.
Cross Colours Bringing the Brand Back
Cross Colours
Carl Jones will officially relaunch Cross Colours at the Jan. 7–8 run of the Agenda trade show in Long Beach, Calif.
3-D Footwear: Custom-Fit Comedy Fodder
Fashion Tech
Shamees Aden has created a 3-D printed shoe made from a “a synthetic biological material."
2013 Year in Review: New Trade Shows and Venues in 2013, Plus Changes on the Horizon
Trade Show
It was a busy year for veteran trade show producers and start-ups alike.
Lectra Opens New Tech Center in Georgia
Technology
Lectra, the Paris-based apparel technology provider, has opened the International Advanced Technology Center (IATC) in Smyrna, Ga., and relocated its U.S. headquarters from Marietta, Ga., to Smyrna, as well.
Surf Expo Parent Company Acquired by Outdoor Retailer Organizer
Trade Show
George Little Management LLC, parent company of trade show Surf Expo, has been acquired by Emerald Expositions Inc., organizers of the Outdoor Retailer trade show.
Freenote: Denim-Driven Menswear With a Focus on Authenticity
Made-in-America
Brothers Matt and Andrew Brodrick 's menswear brand is a tightly focused concept and a 100 percent made-in-America production.
Nike Suits Up for Sochi
Fashion Tech
Nike has released its uniform designs for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia—and they’re stylish and high-tech.
