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Operating as usual
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/mar/02/la-textile-inspires-ss2024-designs-through-resourc/
The California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles hosted its Spring/Summer 2024 edition of LA Textile Feb. 22–24 to showcase sourcing options from farm to fabric and patternmaking to packaging.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/mar/02/viva-las-vegas/
Two superstars of the fashion world—industry icons Billy Porter and Karl Kani—took to the MAGIC Las Vegas stage for a citywide celebration of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
As Web3 elements such as blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse and gaming gain traction, how will they affect the apparel industry?
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/mar/02/cala-mens-show-highlights-comfort-and-style-fall-2/
From soft coats to chunky sweaters, an array of men’s elevated Fall looks were displayed at the CALA Men’s Show, held at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., Feb. 19–20.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/mar/02/art-hearts-fashion-celebrates-decade-nyfw-roster-g/
Art Hearts Fashion began its 10-year anniversary of producing shows during New York Fashion Week with a Feb. 9–12 run at the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Apparel News 3/3/23 edition!
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https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/02/manufacturers-retailers-consumers-enter-caution-wh/
With lackluster holiday 2022 sales signaling a slowdown in consumer spending on goods, what new challenges can the apparel industry expect, and how can businesses in this sector navigate the resulting economic hurdles?
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/09/prompt-fashion-designed-ai/
Fashion is experiencing a digital renaissance and poly-crisis at the same time. There is a fresh world of opportunity called the metaverse and a threat to human creativity called Artificial Intelligence.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/09/sustainability-and-body-positivity-resonate-swim-c/
Buyers descended on Huntington Beach, Calif., for Emerald’s Swim Collective, held Jan. 19–20 at The Paséa Hotel & Spa, to shop for swimwear with substance.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/09/fmnc-brings-together-new-and-veterans-its-latest-s/
In fashion, context is everything: Resortwear demands flowing shapes and carefree colors while nights on the town can showcase tailored jackets. And for the middle-aged consumer, comfort is just as important as style.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/09/artistic-milliners-partners-levis-bring-more-organ/
Levi Strauss & Co. recently announced a new partnership with Artistic Milliners, founded in 1949 and one of the world’s leading producers of denim.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/09/active-collective-serves-buyers-who-want-versatili/
Active Collective welcomedbuyers to The Paséa Hotel & Spa as they searched for the latest trends in activewear and active-lifestyle products at the Huntington Beach, Calif., show, held Jan. 17–18.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/09/embracing-responsibility-while-building-profitable/
How are denim businesses aligning the need to sell products while also manufacturing more responsibly made, longer-lasting goods and encouraging consumers to make repairs that give new life to secondhand pieces?
Apparel News 2/10/23 edition!
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https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/02/l-market-rings-2023-new-lines-and-innovation/
Art and fashion converged at Los Angeles Market Week with a burst of creativity Jan. 15–19. The creative energy uplifted spirits, and the mood was positive and buyers motivated as they prowled the market’s primary venues. Here are some highlights of the buzz-generating brands.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/feb/02/its-not-easy-being-green-transparency-within-texti/
With sustainable messaging ubiquitous within the apparel industry, what actions can companies take to relay a true commitment to ecological responsibility?
Apparel News 2/3/23 edition!
https://www.apparelnews.net/documents/2023/feb/02/california-apparel-news-print-edition-feb-03-2023/
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https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/22/indigolast-takes-its-place-alongside-nydjs-other-e/
NYDJ—formerly known as Not Your Daughter’s Jeans—has unveiled a new eco-friendly wash called IndigoLast that will take its place alongside the brand’s BlackLast and BlueLast eco-friendly collections.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/23/timothy-snell-shares-details-whitney-houstons-asce/
Following an intimate screening of the Whitney Houston biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” the artist’s former stylist, Timothy Snell, shared fond memories of the icon. Black Design Collective co-founder Kevan Hall sat with Snell to discuss Houston’s style preferences and the secrets behi...
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/22/chanel-west-coast-launches-eco-friendly-body-posit/
Coasty Swim has made its debut with a capsule collection consisting of three bikinis and an “ocean breeze” skirt hailed as the perfect coverup. The bikinis are priced at $130 per suit, and tops and bottoms can be purchased individually for $65.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/05/republic-business-credit-acquired-renasant-bank/
Renasant Bank closed 2022 with the announcement that it has acquired Republic Business Credit, formally known as Continental Republic Capital, in an all-cash transaction.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/05/color-pattern-and-texture-fabrics-come/
Inside, you’ll find a fount of textile inspiration to draw on, an eclectic mix of color and pattern capable of expressing every mood and moment for the complex age we live in.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/05/kewpie-x-onch-collection-celebrates-diversity-and-/
Kewpie and ONCH launched a limited-edition jewelry collaboration in December at the art-inspired boutique In Heroes We Trust in West Hollywood, Calif.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/05/id-supply-kane-brown-team-affordable-rue21-line/
ID Supply, in partnership with Futureshirts, has launched a collaboration with country singer Kane Brown.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/05/relaunch-daily-blue-godfather-denim-will-never-ret/
Adriano Goldschmied, the pioneering Italian premium-denim designer, is coming full circle with his Daily Blue line. The new looks are a take on his early ’70s venture into jeans.
Apparel News 1/6/23 edition!
https://www.apparelnews.net/documents/2023/jan/06/california-apparel-news-print-edition-jan-06-2023/
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2022/dec/01/inflation-supply-chain-and-what-it-means-manufactu/
The three biggest challenges facing the industrial sector today are labor, supply chain and uncertainty of where we are and where we are going, according to panelists at a Nov. 10 webinar hosted by the New York–based U.S. national accounting and advisory firm Marcum LLP.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2022/dec/15/lycra-publishes-goals-be-reached-2030/
Lycra has taken a giant leap into the stratosphere of environmentalism with the recent unveiling of its first-ever Planet Agenda Report, which outlines the company’s strategies to become a more sustainable organization by the year 2030.
Harry Styles, 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 pop up.
Fans, fanatics and fashionistas waited patiently in line, day after day, from, Nov 26 - Dec 23rd, to get their hands on a piece of Harry Styles "style" at the PLEASING pop up store, in partnership with AMEX, on Abbot Kinney in Los Angeles.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2022/dec/15/gold-thimble-fashion-show-lattc-celebrates-madonna/
The Queen of Pop Madonna was the inspiration for student designers showcasing their original collections at the semiannual Gold Thimble Fashion Show at the Fashion Center of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Dec. 9.
https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2022/dec/15/top-stories-2022/
From technology to trade shows, finance to fashion, the top stories of 2022 included the industry experts and innovations paving the way into 2023.
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The finale of the Maaji show at Miami Swim Week.
A little sample from the Luli Fama show in Miami Beach. We're at the Miami Swim Shows and will be posting runway show and news throughout the event.
We're in Miami for the Swim Shows! Here's a little clip from the Gottex show.
May Day protest for immigration reform: How clever is this poster of a giant resident alien ID card?
