Joe's Jeans Launches Fall Winter '18 Campaign
Premium denim brand Joe's Jeans launched its Fall Winter 2018 campaign, which was shot by Mike Rosenthal with model Sara Sampaio wearing the brand's fresh pieces.
Diamond Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Basquiat Collection
Fashion
For its 20th anniversary, Diamond Supply Co. wanted to create a line that celebrated the rebellious street spirit of the skate world and found inspiration in the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
According to The NPD Group, Athleisure Is Here To Stay—For Now
Manufacturing
A recent report by The NPD Group shows that 24 percent of total apparel sales are made in the athleisure segment.
FIDM Unveils the Art of Television Costume Design Ahead of Emmy’s 70th Anniversary
Art of T.V. Costuming
The art of TV costume design was the focus of a new exhibition that opened at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles. Many of the costumes are up for Emmy awards.
WWIN Does Well for Boutique Business
Trade Shows
Reporting more than 500 first-time attendees, the Aug. 13–16 Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) show at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino connected retailers with exhibitors from misses and contemporary brands.
More Moves Toward U.S. Resources During Sourcing at MAGIC
Trade Shows
At the Aug. 12–15 edition of Sourcing at MAGIC, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the aisles that led through international suppliers seemed quiet this year.
Bargain-Basement Prices Bring Orders to Offprice
Trade Shows
Discounters, retailers and boutiques were looking for below-wholesale steals during Offprice, which ran Aug. 11–14 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
WWDMAGIC Creates Experiences for Bricks-and-Mortar to Align With Online
Trade Shows
As buyers and exhibitors grow increasingly interested in blending business with new experiences, organizers are expanding the reach of WWDMAGIC by offering more ways for buyers to learn and connect.
The RealReal Reveals Top Luxury Resale Brands
Fashion
Offering insight into the rapidly growing luxury resale market, The RealReal released its "State of Luxury Resale" mid-year 2018 report Tuesday, showing marketplace trends, most popular brands and the segment's emerging designers.
Anti-You Adds Artistry to Apparel During Sourcing at MAGIC
Trade Shows
During Sourcing at Magic--which was held Aug. 12-15 in Las Vegas--artist Michelle Ganani painted original designs and recreated famous works of art on denim jackets at a booth within the Denim District.
Hyosung to Bring High-Performance and Sustainable Technologies to Munich Fabric Start
Textiles
During the Munich Fabric Start fair, which will be held Sept. 4-6, creora brand manufacturer Hyosung will launch its new line—creora Fit2.
A Better Economy Means Better Orders at the Las Vegas Trade Shows
Leaving Orders in Las Vegas
The conglomeration of apparel, footwear and accessories trade shows, which twice a year invade this city in the middle of the desert, filled the town with thousands of visitors from all over the world under a blistering sky where the temperatures reached up to 105 degrees during the day.
Marilyn Monroe Costumes on Display Before Auction
EVENTS
Beginning August 18, The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills will display a collection of Marilyn Monroe's costumes and artifacts until September 30, which precedes an October auction of the items.
Fashion Week Organizers Keep Los Angeles on the Fashion Map
Fashion
Fashion Week is always a hectic time in Los Angeles, especially with all of the different forces around town organizing runway shows in disparate locations.
The Store and On:Line Launch to Enhance Buying Experience in Las Vegas
Trade Shows
Visitors to the UBM-produced Las Vegas shows WWDMAGIC and Curve Las Vegas will find new shopping experiences for women’s apparel during the Aug. 13–15 run of the shows.
Style Fashion Week Is Growing Into a Global Fashion Portfolio
Fashion
After launching more than eight years ago at the Vibiana event center in downtown Los Angeles, Style Fashion Week has become a global brand of luxury fashion shows that includes productions in New York, Palm Springs, Miami and Dubai, with more cities on the way for 2019.
A Label of Love at Erik Rosete’s Art Hearts Fashion
Fashion
The concept of organizing Art Hearts Fashion began, in some ways, as a fluke for Erik Rosete, who for many years had been a manager at IMG, the agency behind numerous fashion-show events around the world.
A Cohesive Space Spells Success for Swim and Active Shows
Swim and Active in SoCal
During the first summer installment at their new location, organizers of Swim Collective and Active Collective reported a lot of positive feedback regarding the space at the Anaheim Convention Center, with early reports of increased attendee traffic.
Ruby Ribbon Expands Its Collection Bringing Greater Comfort to Its Clientele
Activewear
Launched in 2012, Burlingame, Calif.–based Ruby Ribbon has expanded over the years from manufacturing foundation pieces to last year introducing swimwear.
Levi Strauss Commits to Greener Supply-Chain Process With 2025 Target
Technology
Not only has Levi Strauss & Co. made a commitment to invest in energy-saving operations at its own properties, but it has also announced that it is approaching its supply-chain partners to commit to more sustainable practices.
Cotton Inc.'s New Anti-Wrinkle Technology
Textiles
To meet consumer demand for apparel that fits within a modern lifestyle, Cotton Incorporated recently introduced its patent-pending Purepress resin finish.
Both Buyers and Exhibitors Make the Most of a Quiet Los Angeles Fashion Market
LA Fashion Market
Summer is the time to be on vacation, and that seemed to be the case for buyers at the recent Los Angeles Fashion Market, where traffic was much sparser than at other shows.
The Real Real Brings Its First West Coast Location to West
It’s Real
With a lot more space than its New York City flagship store, which opened in November, luxury consignment company The Real Real opened its first West Coast bricks-and-mortar location on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, Calif.
ReMode Adds More Speakers to Discuss Responsible Fashion
Trade Shows
Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, the founder of the fashion-sustainability event called ReMode,announced an additional list of speakers participating in his inaugural event scheduled for Nov. 13–14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Coalition LA and PETA Celebrate Go with the Faux Collaboration
Parties
Womenswear brand Coalition LA joined PETA yesterday to celebrate the launch of the PETA x Coalition LA Go with the Faux vegan leather jacket.
Guess? Inc. Plays the Fashion Field With LAFC
Fashion
Announced today as the official denim partner of the Los Angeles Football Club of Major League Soccer, Guess, Inc. will provide off-field custom suiting and fashion for the city's new professional men's soccer team.
Poshmark’s Launch of Posh Markets Expands Its E-Commerce Offerings
Technology
Poshmark, the social marketplace where people in the United States can buy and sell clothing, announced the launch of its new Posh Markets feature, which has added on refined shopping communities within the platform.
Poshmark’s Launch of Posh Markets Expands Its E-Commerce Offerings
Poshmark, the social marketplace where people in the United States can buy and sell clothing, announced the launch of its new Posh Markets feature, which has added on refined shopping communities within the platform.
An Intimate Setting Brings Buyers to Hammock Show
Trade Shows
Now in its eighth year, the Hammock swimwear and resort apparel show attracted buyers to Miami’s One Hotel South Beach during Miami Swim Week.
Cabana Promotes a Contemporary Resort Lifestyle on Miami Beach
Trade Shows
Organizers of the Cabana swimwear show created a lifestyle experience for the event’s sixth consecutive year.
SwimShow Generates Traffic for Big Brands
Trade Shows
At the 36th annual SwimShow, the Swimwear Association of Florida hosted established swim brands, many of whom have a long history of exhibiting at the event, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Miami Swim Week Events Draw Buyers and Brands to the Beach
Trade Shows
During Miami Swim Week 2018, SwimShow, Cabana and Hammock provided distinctive spaces for buyers who are searching for a creative approach to swimwear and resort pieces.
Wildfox Carves Out Its Own Space at Miami Swim Week
Parties
During Miami Swim Week, which officially began July 12 and will close today, Wildfox founder Jimmy Sommers opted out the shows to create a weekend experience at the Delano South Beach.
DETH Launches Punk-Inspired Streetwear With a Gentle Message
Promoting a humane message through the streetwear inspired by punk culture, model and real-estate entrepreneur Jordyn Weekly and La Isla swimwear founder Enrique Sanchez-Rivera introduced their line DETH (Don't Eat The Homies) this week.
ShareCloth Streamlines On-Demand Apparel Manufacturing
Technology
For New York–based technology company ShareCloth, shifting clothing manufacturing toward more efficient digital practices is at the core of its business model.
Simple Santa Barbara Luxury Inspires Catherine Gee
Manufacturing
Originally from Nashville, Tenn., Catherine Gee launched her eponymous brand two years ago with California on her mind.
An Optimistic Outlook as Fabletics Celebrates Five Years in Business
Retail
During its first five years in business, Fabletics said it has grown to become e-commerce’s fastest-growing activewear label.
Water-Repellent Textile Coating Promotes Safer Manufacturing Practices
Safety in Water Repellency
When trying to meet the demand for green apparel, manufacturers are often faced with the challenge of creating comparable eco-friendly alternatives to match the performance of products that have been identified as harmful to the environment or human health.
Shopfiction Brings eCommerce to eReaders
Fashion
With the release of her first novel, "Waiting at Hayden's," author Riley Costello allows readers to shop for the clothes worn by her characters.
Dessert Goals Shares Its Sweet Spot At Cooper
Parties
This weekend, the Cooper Design Space will be the setting for Dessert Goals Los Angeles under the theme of "Moon + Stars Edition 2018."
Welcome to the Sthenos Concrete Jungle
Manufacturing
As an artist, personal trainer, fitness model and figure competitor, it was only natural that Johanna Stavrakaki would gravitate toward starting her own activewear line after she moved from Canada to Los Angeles in 2015.
Siren by Seven ‘til Midnight Lingerie Brand Launches Swimwear for Any Hour
Swim/Surf
For Seven ’til Midnight, the third time is the charm when manufacturing swimwear. The lingerie manufacturer introduced a boutique swimwear line years ago, but the company’s focus was forced to shift when the economy crashed.
Mary Jane Swim: Making a Statement Through Swimwear
Swim/Surf
After moving to New York from Stockton, Calif., Diane Walker studied design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. A 15-year career in creating private-label designs for brands gave Walker a solid foundation for launching the swim and activewear company Sweenie Manufacturing Corp. with Stacey Demar, a membership director at theChelsea Piers Sports Center.
Nayali Challenges Swimwear’s Accessibility Issue
Swim/Surf
As an active woman who has a larger bust size, Shilpa Rajpara’s mission was to create swim styles for women who need supportive, attractive designs. Reflecting on her career spanning 14 years, she remembers trying to introduce designs that would make women more comfortable in swimwear.
The Natural Connection to Cotton-Seed Selection
Healthy Cotton Cultivation
The apparel and textile industries are under a lot of pressure these days.
Approaching Eco-friendly Denim With Artisan Cloth and Lenzing
Textile
During a recent “Innovation Celebration” event at Artisan Cloth’s downtown Los Angeles showroom, founder Brad Alden Mowry—who co-owns the company with his wife, Danielle—explained that he and his partners were interested not in sales but showcasing their sustainability options
Getty Museum Brings 100 Years of Fashion Photography to LA
Events
Through more than 180 photographs, costumes and other media, the Getty Museum reveals 100 years of behind the fashion lens during “Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011.”
FIDM Introduces Next-Gen Designers to 'The Dos and Don'ts' in a Design Career
Events
During its annual intensive-study program for high-school students, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s “3 Days of Fashion” provided opportunities for hands-on lessons, including a workshop for each participant to decorate tote bags provided to formerly homeless individuals who are now residents of the Skid Row Housing Trust.
The North Face Gets New Top Exec
Retail
The North Face, the outdoor apparel company based in Northern California, has a new vice president.
BioCellection Breaks Down Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Apparel Science
As pollution from apparel production continues to bring greater attention to clothing manufacturing, many companies are seeking more-sustainable materials to produce their goods.
