Stories for September 2018

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Friday, September 28

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Photographer Melanie Pullen's 'Unseen Stories' at the Leica Gallery

Photography and Fashion

Excitement was in the air at the Leica Gallery in West Hollywood for the opening night of Melanie Pullen's latest photo series, "Unseen Stories."

Thursday, September 27

MAFI Award Will Be Presented to Designer Elie Madi at LA Fashion Week

News

Accounting and consulting firm Moss Adams LLP will be presenting the 2018 Moss Adams Fashion Innovator Award, also known as the MAFI Award, to Elie Madi.

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Hawn and Hudson’s First Collaboration Benefits MindUP Through Fabletics Capsule

FASHION

Working together for the first time, mother-and-daughter actors Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson launched a Fabletics x MindUP capsule collection of activewear to benefit MindUp.

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Nordstrom Local Ready To Open Brentwood, DTLA Spaces

A year ago, Nordstrom Inc. introduced the Nordstrom Local concept. Currently, Nordstrom Local is being rolled out to two more Los Angeles area locations.

New Lines for Los Angeles Fashion Market Week

Manufacturing

New Lines

California Market Center Outlines Events for October

Events

The California Market Center has a number of textile, apparel and footwear trade shows and events taking place in October for the Spring/Summer 2019 season.

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Textile Trends

Shades of Autumn

Fall Textile Trends

How Tariffs on Chinese Products Are Affecting the Manufacturing and Retail Community

Import/Export

Now that the Trump administration’s $200 billion of additional tariffs have gone into effect on thousands of Chinese imports, the apparel and retail industries are figuring out what to do next. Covered in this round of tariffs are buttons, bobbins, yarns, embroidery, textiles, handbags and leather. Apparel is not part of the equation yet.

Court Tells Dov Charney to Pay Nearly $20 Million to Hedge Fund

Manufacturing

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld an early court ruling that Dov Charney, the founder of American Apparel, must repay $19.5 million to Standard General, a New York hedge fund.

n:Philanthropy Launches First West Coast Showroom at Cooper Design Space

Manufacturing

After launching her Los Angeles brand n:Philanthropy in 2014, Yvonne Niami has finally opened her first West Coast showroom at the Cooper Design Space in downtown Los Angeles.

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Sanctuary Creates Smarter Sustainable Manufacturing for Spring ‘19 Collection

Sanctuary’s Sustainable Spring

Ahead of its Spring 2019 launch, Los Angeles women’s lifestyle brand Sanctuary announced its “Smart Creation” production process, which will build the brand’s reputation for environmental and social responsibility.

Road Twenty-Two, a T-shirt Line With a Message, Closes Its Doors

Manufacturing

Road Twenty-Two, a socially conscious San Francisco brand, announced that after four years it is shutting down its business.

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What’s Checking La Brea Avenue: Still Eclectic After All These Years

What’s Checking: La Brea

Since the mid-1980s, Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue has been a fashion street.

Wednesday, September 26

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Never Mind Shoes, Vans Does Its 1st Apron

Better known for its sneakers and apparel, Vans teamed up with Hedley & Bennett to make...an apron!

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Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh Named The Visionary 2019 by NRF

EVENTS

Recognizing the innovative efforts of Chip Bergh, Levi Strauss & Co.'s president and chief executive officer, the National Retail Federation named the leader as the recipient of "The Visionary" award for 2019.

The U.S. Economy Cruises Along But With Speed Bumps Down the Road

Could the U.S. economy be partying like there’s no tomorrow only to be faced with a hangover in two years?

Tuesday, September 25

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South Coast Plaza's Gala Autumn Harvest Festival

Millions of people are celebrating Autumn Harvest festival holidays across Asia. South Coast Plaza observed the festival Sept. 23 with food, dance, costume and dignitaries.

Monday, September 24

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Charlie Matthews: The Big Shoot for Guess? and How To Make It in Modeling

Guess? Model Charlie Matthews talks about moving from shooting photos for the label's e-commerce channel to a main event; the Fall '18 campaign.

Friday, September 21

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Rent the Runway Opens First Stand-alone Store in San Francisco

RETAIL

Expanding its bricks-and-mortar store presence, Rent the Runway opened the doors to the its first stand-alone location in San Francisco on Sept. 18.

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Puma Takes Inspiration from the Fashion District and Other DTLA Spots

Fashion and Footwear

Puma develops a line of limited-edition boots taking inspiration from the Fashion District, the Jewelry District and the Flower District in downtown L.A.

Thursday, September 20

Findings & Trimmings

Textiles

Findings & Trimmings

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The Hundreds Does Looney Tunes

No screwy rabbits. No suffering succotash. The Hundreds does a collection around Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

Textile Trends

Textiles

Textile Trends

The Many Ways 3-D Technology Is Changing Fashion

Technology

The IHL Group, a global research and analysis company, has reported a loss of $8.4 billion annually for fashion and retail due to returns for wrong sizing and fit. This makes 3-D technology for fashion and retail one of the fastest-growing technologies, with proven value for design and product development as well as consumer engagement.

H&M Launches Collection With Recycled Cashmere, Velvet and Eco-Conscious Fabric

Manufacturing

With sustainability the buzzword for responsible fashion, H&M has launched a collection for Fall/Winter 2018 that incorporates recycled textiles, which include cashmere and velvet made from recycled polyester.

Academy of Art University Students Shake It Up During NYFW

Fashion

The fashion students from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco hit the runway during New York Fashion Week, showing their avant-garde and creative collections for both Spring and Fall 2019 at Pier59 Studios, located on the Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

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Los Angeles Designers Show at Art Hearts Fashion During New York Fashion Week

Art Hearts Fashion at NYFW

A handful of Los Angeles designers stepped onto the runway during Art Hearts Fashion’s five days of runway shows held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation building, originally built in 1849 as a neo-Gothic Jewish synagogue on the Lower East Side.

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Intimate Environment Rules at the OC.Mix Show

OC.Mix’s Intimate Vibe

You won’t get lost at the OC.Mix Show, a compact trade event organized twice a year by apparel company Z Supply at its company headquarters in Irvine, Calif.

Huf Introduces a Collection for Women

Manufacturing

Huf made its reputation as a men’s skate and streetwear brand, but since its very first day women have been wearing its T-shirts and hoodies.

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L.A. Retail Real-Estate Scene Outpaces Some Parts of the U.S.

Retail Vacancies Low

E-commerce business has been skyrocketing, but judging from retail vacancies in Los Angeles County, bricks-and-mortar retail is still a contender.

German Trade Show Producer to Buy a Stake in Liberty Fairs

Trade Shows

Berlin-headquartered trade-show company Premium Group announced it is buying a minority stake in the U.S.-based Liberty Fairs Fashion Group.

Gap Inc. Introduces New Menswear Line: Hill City

Manufacturing

In mid-October, Gap Inc. is scheduled to release a new clothing brand called Hill City, a men’s performance-wear label geared toward the active guy who exercises, bikes, runs or just likes to hang out in athletic wear.

Creating Thread DNA to Ensure Apparel Authenticity

Textiles

To decrease the threat of counterfeit products in different industries, Applied DNA Sciences has introduced a biochemistry-based innovation in apparel authentication.

Liz Muñoz Appointed CEO of Torrid Inc.

Retail

Torrid Inc. announced the appointment of Liz Muñoz to lead the fashion retailer as chief executive officer.

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Fashion Domino Knocks Down E-Commerce Roadblocks for Apparel Manufacturers

E-Commerce for Manufacturers

The importance of e-commerce continues to grow as manufacturers seek tools to fortify their relationships with buyers.

Ariana Gomez to Depart L.A. Fashion District BID

News

After seven years of working with the L.A. Fashion District Business Improvement District, the organization’s director of marketing and external relations, Ariana Gomez, will leave on Sept. 21 to pursue other career interests in content strategy with an unnamed swimwear brand.

Wednesday, September 19

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Guess Inc. Partners With J Balvin on Tour Merchandise Capsule

FASHION

Los Angeles-based apparel brand Guess? Inc. launched a partnership with J Balvin, as the Latin Grammy Award Winner kicks off his Vibras tour today in Fresno, Calif.

Tuesday, September 18

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Wildfang to Los Angeles

The Wildfang brand of Portland, Ore., made a splash for outfitting the tomboy. By Oct. 1, it is scheduled to open in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles City Council Votes to Ban Fur Sales

Retail

Los Angeles has become the largest city in the United States to take a big step toward banning the sale of fur. Sales of vintage and used fur are exempt.

Monday, September 17

Trump Administration to Impose $200 Billion in New Chinese Tariffs

Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods as of next week.

Thursday, September 13

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3D Designs Become Wearable With Julia Daviy NYFW Collection

FASHION

Bringing more ethical manufacturing to fashion, Julia Daviy unveiled The Liberation Collection—a line of 3D-printed clothing—during New York Fashion Week.

Informa Exhibitions Appoints Mark Temple-Smith as Managing Director of Fashion Exhibitions Business

Trade Shows

Informa Exhibitions has appointed Mark Temple-Smith to the role of managing director of its fashion exhibitions business, a segment that includes WWDMAGIC, Coterie, Project and Project Womens.

Clarion UX Brings Aboard Susan Milano to Manage WWIN Key Buyer Initiatives

Trade Shows

As it expands its key-buyer program with new initiatives for its Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN) trade show, Clarion UX has hired Susan Milano to manage its key accounts.

Founder of Downtown Center Business Improvement District Is Retiring

News

After 20 years of leadership as the founder of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID), Carol Schatz will retire on Sept. 30.

American Giant Enters the Made-in-America Denim Segment

Manufacturing

Since its 2011 inception, American Giant has made a big impression on fans of premium basics. The San Francisco–based, primarily e-commerce apparel company founded by Bayard Winthrop has become known for its high-quality hoodies made in Los Angeles.

Surf Expo Avoids the Perfect Storm This Year

Trade Shows

A year after officials closed the Surf Expo show as Hurricane Irma fast approached, the show welcomed eager retailers from throughout the Southeast and the Caribbean—many of whom have weathered more than just storms since then.

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Los Angeles Designers on the Runway at Style Fashion Week in New York

LA Designers at NYFW

Los Angeles designers were front and center during New York Fashion Week when they showed at Style Fashion Week, a fashion and art–oriented event founded by Veronica Welch-Kerzner, whose first runway shows were held in downtown Los Angeles.

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Tadashi Shoji Shoots for the Moon at NYFW

Celestial Bodies

The stars and the heavens above were the inspiration for Tadashi Shoji’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection, seen on the runway on Sept. 6 during New York Fashion Week.

Tariff Threat Pushes Importers to Bring in Cargo Early

Import/Export

There is nothing like the prospect of tariffs on Chinese goods to nudge importers to bring in their merchandise a little early to avoid a hefty increase in prices.

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New Los Angeles Retail District to Be Unveiled Near the Ocean

Caruso's Retail Plan

When Caruso, a well-known Los Angeles developer, unveils Palisades Village in a week, it will answer the question about whether the high-flying company behind the game-changing The Grove shopping mecca still has its magic touch.

Macerich and Simon Join Forces to Develop an LA Outlet Mall

Retail

Two major shopping-center developers are getting together to construct a big outlet mall that will be located south of Los Angeles and not far from the new Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers football stadium.

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Forever 21 Introduces Its Kodak Collection

Fashion

Kodak teams up with Forever 21 for a collection of clothing that will be in 600 stores.

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Lili Bridals at 60

Lisa Litt’s grandmother Lillian Green started Lili Bridals 60 years ago.

Wednesday, September 12

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Paul Smith’s Selfie Friendly Shop Defaced

For years, people have crowded the Paul Smith flagship’s parking lot to take selfies in front of the store’s idiosyncratic Pepto-Bismol colored pink wall. On Sept. 12, act of taking a selfie was crudely satirized.

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Tory Sport Runs To Rodeo

Tory Burch's performance line Tory Sport recently parked into a permanent shop-in-shop at the Rodeo Drive Tory Burch flagship.

Tuesday, September 11

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NYFW Launch for Tanesha Awasthi's Girl With Curves x Lane Bryant Collaboration

FASHION

During New York Fashion Week, San Francisco fashion blogger and stylist Tanesha Awasthi launched her Girl With Curves x Lane Bryant collaboration to great acclaim.

Monday, September 10

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David Lerner Pops at Alfred Melrose Place

Melrose Place is the address to elegant designer flagships. David Lerner NY recently opened a pop-up there.

Friday, September 7

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John Elliott's LA Influence at NYFW Following City of Los Angeles Partnership Announcement

Fashion

After announcing a partnership with the City of Los Angeles on Sept. 5, John Elliott unveiled his Spring/Summer 2019 collection on Sept. 6, which showed influences from the West Coast city, during New York Fashion Week.

Informa Exhibitions Appoints Mark Temple-Smith as Managing Director of Fashion Exhibitions Business

TRADE SHOWS

Informa Exhibitions has appointed Mark Temple-Smith to the managing director role of its fashion exhibitions business a segment that includes WWDMAGIC, Coterie, Project and Project Womens.

Thursday, September 6

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UK Retailer Browns Sets Up Shop at Fred Segal

For Ida Petersson, one of the best things about her job is telling the world about new, emerging fashion designers. Until recently, she’s been doing it only in Browns, an influential boutique in London.

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August Sales Strong

Retail’s Strong August

RETAIL HEALTH: After many retail chains crashed and burned, retail business is starting to improve. Retail sales for August, which includes the Back-to-School Season, were just released.

Activewear Moves to the Head of the Class Through Herbalife and FIDM Partnership

Events

This week, the apparel industry found an unlikely partner as Herbalife Nutrition—distributor of nutrition, weight-management and fitness products—unveiled an activewear competition it is sponsoring with the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles.

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Robotic Models Will Make Debut During London Fashion Week

Robot Models for LFW

When London Fashion Week starts this year, there will be something new on the runway: robots showing some of a Los Angeles designer’s collection.

WESA Will Be Dallas Bound in 2021

Trade Shows

Beginning in January 2021, the Western & English Sales Association (WESA) will host its International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Markets at its new home at the Dallas Market Center.

Finding Body Confidence in the Foundation of Sheer’s Little Black Dress

Manufacturing

Many consumers often battle personal insecurities about their bodies and make apparel purchasing decisions based on how a piece of clothing makes their bodies appear—not simply how a garment looks on a hanger.

Nubia Natalie's Approach to Activewear Reflects Appreciation for Indigenous Artisans

Manufacturing

Not simply another activewear line, Nubia Natalie celebrates the artisans of Mexico’s Huichol community, located in the country’s Sierra Madre mountain region.

Indie Source Selects Bobo Design Studio as the Winner of Sourcing at MAGIC Award

Manufacturing

Apparel manufacturing and consultancy firm Indie Source announced the winner of its Indie Fashion Contest, held during Sourcing at MAGIC, the industry trade show held Aug. 12–15 in Las Vegas.

Downtown LA Garment Factories Cited for Labor-Law Violations

Manufacturing

Six factories that allegedly were operating under one contractor’s license will have to pay $573,704 in fines for various violations cited by the state Department of Industrial Relations.

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How Three Sisters Launched a Multimillion-Dollar Business With Very Little Money

Family Business Affair

When the Kaviani sisters started their online clothing company from their parents’ home six years ago, they never imagined that their $7,500 investment would mushroom into a multimillion-dollar enterprise selling mostly simple knit basics that have been seen on celebrities including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian and her sister Kylie Jenner.

ReMode Adds Speakers to Its November Event

Trade Shows

The fashion-sustainability event called ReMode has added a number of top fashion leaders to its speaker lineup at the conference scheduled for Nov. 13–14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Face Brand Looks Into Wholesale Market Again

Manufacturing

The message of the Los Angeles streetwear brand Face begs people to look deeper into themselves.

Project Social T: Looking for a Difference

Manufacturing

In the early days, Project Social T made its reputation with women’s T-shirts, but now, in search of new business, the Los Angeles–headquartered label is introducing a line of men’s tees.

Wednesday, September 5

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Pantone Releases Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2019

Fashion

The trend report incorporates 12 trending colors and four classic hues.

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Banana Republic at 40

Banana Republic is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Tuesday, September 4

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Fashion Stylist Confidential

Last week, Brittany Diego produced a panel on what it takes to be a fashion stylist.

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Outerknown’s Rocking Party for Sustainability at Ron Herman

Jeans are one of the classics of casual looks. John Moore of the Outerknown label wants to make sure that you feel good about wearing jeans.