The Doneger Group Appoints Michelle Evans to New EVP of Merchandising Role
Manufacturing
Fashion- and retail-strategy firm The Doneger Group announced the appointment of Michelle Evans to the newly created role of executive vice president of merchandising.
New Executive Vice President of Sales at Jerry Leigh
Manufacturing
Jerry Leigh, the Los Angeles apparel manufacturer and brand-management company, announced the promotion of Michelle Roback to the role of executive vice president of sales, juniors and the David Lerner brand.
LA Textile Offers an Experiential Show to Generate Buyer Interest
An Experiential LA Textile
This season, the LA Textile show blended experiences with business to make the event more than a showcase for materials and manufacturing.
The Sustainable Fashion Forum Provides a Tech Focus for Green Apparel Manufacturing
Sustainable Fashion Tech
Working toward a cleaner and greener apparel industry was the mission of the Sustainable Fashion Forum, held at the California Market Center on March 7during the March 6–8 run of the LA Textile show.
Disappearing Rains Help Buyer Traffic at LA Market
LA Market Brightens Up
A Los Angeles winter of heavy rains and unprecedented cold weather lifted for buyers attending the March 11–13 LA Market Week.
The Compassion Project Gala Brings Out Fashionable Brands and Celebrities
PARTIES
The Compassion Project Gala, hosted by the AH&W Foundation with Animal Hope in Legislation, included a cruelty-free fashion show and silent auction.
Salesforce Releases ‘Trends in Retail and Consumer Goods Marketing’ Report
Technology
Marketing professionals in retail and consumer goods are harvesting tons of data to monitor consumer habits, but that data often remains unorganized and unused.
Entrupy Expands Its Reach to Combat Counterfeit Goods
Technology
With counterfeit goods estimated to carve out $461 billion in global trade, technology firm Entrupy has an anti-counterfeiting solution that proves authenticity for luxury resale outlets and decreases return fraud.
Measuring Omni-shopper Habits Brings Together Nielsen and The NPD Group
Technology
Shifting consumer behavior has left many retailers and brands wondering how to develop the perfect formula for successfully engaging shoppers.
Deckers Brands to Close Camarillo Distribution Center and Lay Off Nearly 100 Employees
Manufacturing
Deckers Brands—parent company of footwear-and-lifestyle brands Ugg, Koolaburra by Ugg, Teva, Hoka One One and Sanuk—will permanently close its Camarillo, Calif., distribution center by Aug. 31.
The Frances Austen Brand Elevates Ecologically Sound Classics to a Heritage Level
Responsible Heritage
Launched by Margaret Coblentz in 2017, the Frances Austen brand was founded in San Francisco to provide responsibly crafted, classic cashmere pieces to consumers who are concerned about how their clothing is made.
Intimates Company ThirdLove Completes a $55-million Fundraising Round
Manufacturing
San Francisco direct-to-consumer women’s intimate-apparel company ThirdLove announced the completion of a $55-million round of fund-raising.
Smartrac Brings Its Green Tag Program Initiative to LogiMAT
Tags & Labels
Following the January announcement that it would invest in producing greener products, Amsterdam-based RFID-product and IoT-solutions provider Smartrac,while exhibiting at the17th edition of LogiMAT, unveiledits plan to add environmentally friendly tag options to its offerings.
Edouard Macquin Appointed President of Lectra Americas
Manufacturing
Lectra, the French information-technology and digital-solutions leader that produces software and hardware to facilitate fabric cutting, appointed Edouard Macquin as its new president of Lectra Americas.
Haggar Names Zachary Hall as the Winner of FIDM SuperLab Menswear Design Competition
FASHION
Following a selection process that began in August 2018, Dallas-headquartered Haggar Clothing Co. awarded Zachary Hall the top prize in the inaugural FIDM SuperLab menswear-design competition.
Vans Collaboration Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Led Zeppelin Debut Album
FASHION
Joining forces with legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, Vans is celebrating the golden anniversary of the group's release of its self-titled, debut album.
University of Maryland Researchers Create Fabric With Environment-Dependent Insulation
Technology
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a new fabric that would make your body cooler when the weather warms up.
PI Apparel’s L.A. Conference Dispels Tech Fears and Promotes Innovation Collaboration
PI Apparel L.A.
Bringing its Apparel World Series brand conference to Los Angeles for the second year, event-and-conference producer Market Key invited apparel-and-footwear industry leaders to its Product Innovation Apparel (PI Apparel) event to discuss how the future of the business will be shaped by technology.
Planet Rehab Shows How Working Together Benefits the Planet
Textile
If it takes a village to raise a child, the same could be said about creating a sustainable capsule collection.
Polartec to Increase Recycled and Biodegradable Materials Across Entire Product Line
Polartec Goes Green
Building upon its Eco-Engineering process, which produces high-performance sustainable fabrics, Polartec has launched a new campaign to utilize recycled and biodegradable materials throughout its entire product line.
ATSM Changes 2019 Dates to Coincide with Miami Fashion Week
Trade Shows
Affording greater opportunities to apparel-industry professionals, organizers of the Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show announced the event will now take place May 28–30 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, which is one week later than originally scheduled.
Sustainable Fashion Forum Will Examine How to Help the Environment
Trade Shows
A one-day Sustainable Fashion Forum looking at solutions for designers, manufacturers, factories and retailers to reduce their environmental impact, cut waste and maximize their profits will be held March 7 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Serena Williams Appointed to Poshmark's Board of Directors
FASHION
Social-commerce platform Poshmark announced the appointment of tennis champion and entrepreneur Serena Williams to its board of directors.
An Exciting NYFW for John Elliott Includes Unveiling of Lexus Partnership
FASHION
During New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles designer John Elliott had an exciting Fall/Winter 2019 show, which included the unveiling of the Lexus X John Elliott partnership.
Curve Las Vegas Launches New Section for Emerging Lingerie Brands
Trade Shows
At Curve Las Vegas, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, organizers wanted to bring sexy back. With the addition of the Kinky Korner—an area devoted to showcasing luxurious, provocative lingerie from international and emerging brands—organizers introduced collections that did not have a booth at the show.
Xabi Jeans Helps Factory Focus on Rebuilding Local Denim Industry
Delivering L.A. Denim
After leaving Mexico for the United States in 1987, Javier Marquez spent 19 years learning about Los Angeles’ local denim industry.
Stitch Offers Eclectic Mix to Buyers, But Exhibitors Want More Traffic in 2019
Trade Shows
During this February’s Stitch @ Project Womens, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, buyers encountered an array of ready-to-wear offerings.
Conscious Fashion and Emerging Brands Reign at Project Womens
Trade Shows
While Project Womens was held much earlier than previous February editions of the show, buyers didn’t seem to mind the Feb. 5–7 dates for the event, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Show organizers said registration was up 2 percent over last year.
Camaraderie Among IFJAG Members Brings In Buyers to Las Vegas
Trade Shows
Exhibitors at the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group (IFJAG) show, held Feb. 2–5 at the Embassy Suites in Las Vegas, were able to meet with buyers on a more intimate and personal level.
Pool Promotes Independent Brands with an Array of Unique Offerings
Trade Shows
The eclectic mix of goods available during Pooltradeshow, held Feb. 5–7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, excited buyers who were looking for unique items and artisan-crafted goods.
Beyond Yoga Hires Lynsey Cole to Lead Sales Strategy
Manufacturing
Athleisure brand Beyond Yoga announced the hire of Lynsey Cole as the director of key accounts and sales strategy.
NYFW to Feel SoCal Beach Vibes with Hola Swim 2019 Resort Debut
FASHION
Fresh off of its win as 2018's San Diego CityBeat Bestie Awards for "Best Swimsuit Shop in San Diego," swimwear brand Hola Swim, will debut its 2019 Resort Collection Feb. 10 during New York Fashion Week.
Charlotte Russe to Close Approximately 94 Stores in Voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan
Retail
Charlotte Russe Holdings Corporation filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Feb. 3 in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
New Study Reveals Impact of Creative Jobs on L.A. County’s Economy
News
In the latest study of Los Angeles County’s creative economy conducted by the Otis College of Art and Design, the fashion industry was the only one of the creative industries that saw a decrease in employment. The decrease came even though the fashion industry has the second-largest share of creative-industry jobs in Los Angeles County.
Vegan Fashion Week Launches in L.A. With Fashion and Activism
Vegan Fashion Week
The very first Vegan Fashion Week kicked off in Los Angeles on Feb. 1 with a private event at the Natural History Museum and then two days of public events at the California Market Center.
Las Vegas Apparel and Footwear Shows Announce Big Location Moves
Trade Shows
MAGIC and WWIN announce big moves.
Charlotte Russe to Close Approximately 94 Stores in Voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan
RETAIL
Charlotte Russe Holdings Corporation filed a voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
21 Savage Named the Face of F21 x Honda Moto-Streetwear Collection
FASHION
Through a partnership with Honda, Los Angeles-headquartered retailer Forever 21 developed a moto-streetwear-inspired line, which features 21 Savage as the face of the collection.
Hurley and Carhartt Launch Collection to Outwork The Water
FASHION
Celebrating the spirit of people whose passions and careers rely on bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes, surf brand Hurley and workwear manufacturer Carhartt launched a new line of clothing.
Wiser Wash Provides Cleaner Production Opportunities for Denim Brands
Denim Wiser Wash
While Los Angeles apparel-industry veteran and Tortoise Denim founder Kevin Youn is now dedicated to cleaning up the jeans-manufacturing industry, his long-term plan after graduating with a degree in Latin American literature from the University of California, Berkeley, didn’t include denim.
Amour Vert Brings a Green Side to Local Manufacturing
Green Manufacturing
Before domestically made, sustainable apparel manufacturing became a major trend, San Francisco–based Amour Vert provided women with well-made clothing that combines style with sustainability, and it has ever since it was founded in 2010.
With Fashion Design in Her DNA, Theresa McAllen Elevates the Johnny Was Family
Fashion
After starting with Johnny Was from its inception during the early 1990s, the company’s senior vice president of design, Theresa McAllen, continues to cultivate the brand.
From Colombia, With Love, Nathalia Gaviria Rediscovers Herself in Los Angeles
Fashion
Never forgetting her Colombian roots, Nathalia Gaviria now calls Los Angeles home, where she has a flagship store called Nathalia Gaviria: Black on Melrose Avenue.
Heidi Merrick Develops Her Own Formula for Fashion Success
Fashion
Los Angeles–based Heidi Merrick was known from the start as an artist who envisioned designs that were far beyond popular trends.
Poshmark Report Examines Trends Toward Growing Social Commerce
Technology
Social-commerce company Poshmark released its first review of the social-retail environment in a report called “A Year in Social Commerce.”
The Secret is in the Science for Saint Haven Soft
Technology
Creating a line of clothing that is nontoxic, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, soft, breathable and ecologically sound was the goal of Saint Haven’s Jacqueline Sacks, but once she researched the process of apparel production, she wanted to do more.
WWDMAGIC’s Partnership with PETA x Coalition LA Expands Into February Show
Trade Shows
With a growing partnership that kicked off last November during a vegan Thanksgiving brunch in Los Angeles, WWDMAGIC and PETA x Coalition LA are strengthening their collaboration during the Las Vegas trade show taking place Feb. 5–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Première Vision Launches New Sportswear Event With Materials Show Collaboration
Trade Shows
Global fashion trade-show brand Première Vision announced this week its launch of Première Vision Sport to elevate the athletic-apparel buying experience.
WeHo-Based Epic Rights Acquired by UMG's Bravado
NEWS
Expanding its merchandising-and-branding reach, Universal Music Group's Bravado acquired boutique agency Epic Rights.
Neiman Marcus Adds CBD Beauty-and-Wellness Products to Its Offerings
NEWS
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus added to its beauty-and-wellness offerings with CBD brands available as part of the company's Trending Beauty initiative.
