Monday, November 29
Browzwear and Fashion Snoops Partner to Create True-to-Life 3D Designs
FASHION IN 3D
Browzwear, a 3D digital-solutions provider for the fashion industry, and global trend-forecasting agency Fashion Snoops have announced a partnership that will create and showcase a variety of designs from the upcoming season in 3D.
Intermix and Cotton Incorporated Launch Collaborative Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
Intermix, a leader in women’s fashion, is launching a cotton collection with Cotton Incorporated that features a chic mix of cotton-based vacation silhouettes.
Thursday, November 25
Otis Announces Creation of New Scholarship
FASHION CARES
Otis College of Art and Design has announced the creation of a new scholarship named after artist and scholar Charles White, who taught at the school from 1965 until his passing in 1979.
Z SUPPLY Launches Z SUPPLY Foundation
FASHION CARES
Z SUPPLY, an apparel company founded in 2013, has announced the launch of its new organization, Z SUPPLY Foundation.
Wednesday, November 24
Thrilling Unveils Fall/Winter 2021 Outerwear Collection
ONLINE RESALE
With its focus on reuse and resale, the online vintage marketplace Thrilling recently released its Fall/Winter 2021 collection, which focuses on outerwear.
South Coast Plaza General Manager David Grant Announces Retirement
RETAIL
David Grant, general manager of South Coast Plaza and the company’s longest-tenured employee of 44 years, has announced his retirement from day-to-day operations.
Supacolor Opens Third North American Factory
DIGITAL PRINTING
Supacolor, a leader in the garment-decorating industry, has announced the opening of its third United States location, in Atlanta, Ga.
Tuesday, November 23
thredUP Releases ‘Thrift for the Holidays’ Report
RESALE MARKET
thredUP, one of the largest online-resale platforms, has released a “Thrift for the Holidays” report that shows more consumers are turning to thrift options for their holiday shopping.
Monday, November 22
FARFETCH and Phaidon Premiere “The Men’s Fashion Book”
FASHION
Following the release of the best-selling “The Fashion Book,” publishing company Phaidon has partnered with FARFETCH to release “The Men’s Fashion Book”, a comprehensive guide to key players in the Men’s fashion industry over the past 200 years.
eBay Completes Majority Sale of eBay Korea
FINANCE
eBay announced it has completed the transfer of an 80.01 percent stake in its Korean businesses for approximately $3 billion to E-mart, a South Korean retail chain.
Nikki Reed and LØCI Announce Second Collaboration
SUSTAINABILITY
Footwear brand LØCI has announced the release of its second collaborative effort with actress, designer and environmentalist Nikki Reed.
Thursday, November 18
Trade-Show Q&A: What shifts or advancements in trade-show production are you most looking forward to over the coming year?
Trade-Show Voices
During 2021, the apparel industry saw it all as the devastation of 2020 was followed by hope and recovery. Now, as the fashion business ends this year, there is a continued atmosphere of hope as the industry looks back at COVID-19 in the rearview mirror—it’s still present, but the distance from it continues to grow.
Fleeting Aims to Change the Trucking Industry
Import/Export
A new platform is aiming to push the trucking industry forward by pairing independent truck owners with licensed drivers to create a scalable fleet.
KEEN Footwear and Points of Light to Launch Largest Volunteer Resource
SUSTAINABILITY
Ahead of Giving Tuesday, footwear brand KEEN has announced a partnership with Points of Light, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that inspires and mobilizes people to take action to change the world.
Entering the Denim Market, Pangaia Introduces Nettle-Cotton Blend
SUSTAINABILITY
Continuing its mission toward a more sustainable apparel industry, materials-science company Pangaia has entered the denim category with fresh fabrications.
Wednesday, November 17
Wrangler Launches New Collection in Collaboration with TV Series Yellowstone
DENIM
Denim brand Wrangler and ViacomCBS Consumer Products have announced a new pop-culture collection collaboration with Paramount Network and 101 Studios television series, "Yellowstone."
Holiday Retail Sales Predicted to be Highest Ever Recorded
RETAIL
Despite congestion at major ports and labor shortages around the country, holiday spending is expected to shatter previous records according to the National Retail Federation.
Tuesday, November 16
VNTANA Announces Latest Funding Round, Expansion in 3D and AR E-commerce
TECHNOLOGY
VNTANA, which provides 3D content-management software, has announced its latest round of funding, which will be used to scale and continue recruitment of talent across the organization.
Monday, November 15
talkshoplive Announces “Stars Shop Small Business”
RETAIL
Live-streaming and social-selling network talkshoplive has announced its “Stars Shop Small Business,” a dedicated week where celebrities will feature their favorite small businesses while these independent operations will be spotlighted on the platform.
Friday, November 12
Sanuk and Grateful Dead Collaborate on New Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
Footwear brand Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced its fifth collaborative effort with iconic rock band the Grateful Dead.
Thursday, November 11
A Strong Showing for Buyers and Brands at Atlanta Apparel Market
Trade Shows
Affording access to contemporary, young contemporary, ready-to-wear, footwear and fashion accessories, Atlanta Apparel spelled success for both its exhibitors and attendees, who were excited to return to the trade-show environment.
Releasing Its Natural Selection Capsule, SFI Focuses on Eco-Wardrobe Staples
Natural Selection
Unveiling its second capsule collection, Los Angeles denim factory Star Fades International announced its goal to showcase its take on the staples at the center of consumer wardrobes. Creating a complete denim wardrobe, SFI remained true to its core values of sustainable, greener practices.
Main Street Events Announces February Launch of ILOE Studios—Las Vegas
Trade Shows
Entering the February trade-show roster, family-run Main Street Events recently announced the entrance of ILOE Studios—Las Vegas in 2022.
Following Redevelopment, Manhattan Village Brings in gorjana as New Tenant
Retail
As the elevated, predominantly open-air, mixed-use Manhattan Village, located in Manhattan Beach, Calif., continues to welcome new tenants following its $250 million redevelopment, Southern California jewelry brand gorjana announced its grand opening at the center.
Material Exchange Acquires Olah Inc. Agency
Textiles
Material Exchange, the fast-growing international virtual marketplace, announced it has acquired the agency division of Olah Inc., a New York–based firm focused on the denim and sportswear industries.
FashionGo Announces Launch of Drop-shipping Service
Technology
The B2B fashion marketplace FashionGo has announced a new service that will help businesses sell smarter, shop better and grow faster.
Skid Row Fashion Week Aims to Change Lives One Design at a Time
Skid Row Fashion Week
In an effort to combat the rampant homelessness in Los Angeles, one brand is trying to help by offering more than just T-shirts.
Kornit Fashion Week Showed Off the Latest in Fashion Technology
L.A. Runway
An array of designers showed their latest works during the Kornit Fashion Week LA +4.0 Industry Event, which was hosted in downtown Los Angeles Nov. 2–5.
Trinidad3 Observes Veterans Day With New Release
DENIM
Los Angeles-made denim brand Trinidad3 is adhering to its mission of serving veterans through its recent launch of the TANGO3 by Trinidad3 to observe Veterans Day.
Tuesday, November 9
Trinidad Jame$ Launches First Sneaker Collaboration With Saucony
SNEAKERS
Rapper Trinidad Jame$ and global running brand Saucony have announced the release of their new collaboration, the Hommewrk x Saucony Jazz 81.
MySize Partners with GK Software
AI SOLUTIONS
MySize Inc., a provider of AI-driven measurement solutions, has announced an innovation partnership with GK Software, provider of retail-sector software.
Monday, November 8
Lee and Pendleton Partner on Limited Capsule Collection
DENIM
For the first time, the iconic denim and apparel brand Lee has collaborated with Pendleton Woolen Mills, the family-owned Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand, on a curated capsule collection that celebrates American craftsmanship.
Jay J. Ku Appointed EVP and CCO at Nogin
CaaS
CaaS platform Nogin recently announced the appointment of Jay J. Ku as executive vice president and chief commerce officer.
Friday, November 5
Fashion Institute of Technology Launches Award Program With Robert Fisch
FASHION CARES
The Fashion Institute of Technology announced that Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of rue21; award-winning author of “Fisch Tales: The Making of a Millennial Baby Boomer”; and Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation director, has launched the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program.
Luxury Reseller Rebag Opens Beverly Hills Location
LUXURY RESALE
Unveiling its 800-square-foot Brighton Way space, luxury-goods reseller Rebag opened its Beverly Hills location close to Rodeo Drive.
Thursday, November 4
Gucci Loves Hollywood
FASHION
Transforming a portion of Hollywood Boulevard into a runway, Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele debuted Love Parade, a collection that spoke to the glamour of the Los Angeles neighborhood and its western region, while blending the style house's Italian fashion sensibilities.
ISKO and Soorty Officially Launch New Collection
DENIM
ISKO and Soorty have announced the launch of their first collaborative collection, ISKO Future Face by Soorty.
Wednesday, November 3
Anthropologie Announces Philanthropic Partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
FASHION CARES
Lifestyle brand Anthropologie has announced Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals as their exclusive charitable partner for the 2021 holiday season.
Unifi Elects Rhonda Ramlo to Board of Directors
TEXTILES
Unifi Inc., the recycled and synthetic yarn innovator, has announced the election of Rhonda Ramlo to its board of directors.
Tuesday, November 2
Evrnu Raises $15 Million in Series B Financing
TECHNOLOGY
Textile company Evrnu announced the raising of $15 million in Series B financing to scale and meet the increasing demand for its fiber-regeneration platform, NuCycl, as a solution to the textile-waste crisis.
Monday, November 1
Poshmark Allows Big Brands to Sell on Its Platform Through Brand Closet
E-COMMERCE
Poshmark, a leading social marketplace, has announced its new Brand Closet program, an expansion of its social-commerce capabilities that allows brands to sell directly to customers for the first time in Poshmark’s history.
