Friday, October 29
Sprayground Releases Richie Rich Collection
STREETWEAR
Known for its vibrant colors, bold messaging and playful collaborations, artistic streetwear brand Sprayground has returned with the "poor little rich boy," Richie Rich.
Thursday, October 28
PacSun Partners With BitPay to Accept Cryptocurrencies
Technology
Recently,Anaheim, Calif.–based PacSun announced a partnership with leading blockchain payment provider BitPay that will allow the Southern California–lifestyle brand’s customers to pay for their purchases with cryptocurrency.
Kingpins24 Hosts Virtual Global Event for Denim Community
Manufacturing
During the Oct. 19–21 edition of Kingpins24, the global denim-community fixture Kingpins sought to again connect the industry through a virtual platform.
Vegan Fashion Week Returns to Los Angeles Event Roster
Cruelty-Free VFW
With the rising popularity of vegan and cruelty-free products over the last few years and greater emphasis on these goods during the past 18 months, Vegan Fashion Week produced its autumn show in downtown Los Angeles. Following a COVID-19–induced hiatus, which impacted most on-site fashion events around the world, Vegan Fashion Week hosted two days of runway shows and produced a marketplace showcasing cruelty-free items.
Silent Panda Gives a Designer’s Voice to Samuel Taylor
A Panda’s Voice
The road to fashion greatness was a winding path for Samuel Taylor, founder of the elevated luxury streetwear and wearable-technology brand Silent Panda.
FABSCRAP Expansion Includes Opening of Philadelphia Location
Manufacturing
Following the May announcement of its partnerships with URBN and Nordstrom, which afforded it extensive funding, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit FABSCRAP has opened a location in Philadelphia. In addition to bringing the group’s services to Philadelphia, FABSCRAP’s new location will allow the New York City–headquartered nonprofit to serve the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Southern New Jersey.
Logistics-Industry Expert Talks Current Supply-Chain Issues
Import/Export
As part of its “Q&A With the Experts” series, the California Fashion Association hosted an event with Robert Krieger, president and chief executive officer of Krieger Worldwide, who spoke on the current issues within the supply chain and the effects of these problems on the apparel industry.
Art Hearts Fashion Showcases Design Love From California and Beyond
Love in L.A.
Returning to The Majestic Downtown, Art Hearts Fashion celebrated fashion week in Los Angeles with a full roster of international and California designers including Willfredo Gerardo.
Wednesday, October 27
H&M Launches PETA-Approved Animal-Friendly Fashion Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
H&M has announced the launch of Co-Exist Story, an animal-friendly collection that is entirely approved by the animal-rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
SNKRHUD Launches Sneaker Rater in Partnership with ESPN
SNEAKERS
SNKRHUD, an online community for sneakerheads that allows them to immortalize their collections online in the form of digital collectibles, has announced the launch of their new digital platform, Sneaker Rater.
Tuesday, October 26
REVOLVE and Recover Launch New Sustainable Denim Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
Fashion retailer REVOLVE has partnered with Recover, a leading producer in recycled cotton fiber, to launch a new sustainable denim collection with REVOLVE-owned brand Lovers and Friends.
NILIT Joins The Ocean Foundation’s Blue Resilience Initiative
SUSTAINABILITY
Nylon brand NILIT has partnered with The Ocean Foundation on its Blue Resilience Initiative, which aims to reestablish and safeguard essential ocean meadows and other coastal habitats.
Friday, October 22
Kornit Digital Introduces Presto MAX
ON-DEMAND FASHION
Kornit Digital, a market leader in sustainable, on-demand production technologies, has announced the release of its newest system, Kornit Presto MAX.
Esports Organization Dignitas Launches Collaboration with VIRUS International
TECHNOLOGY
North American esports organization Dignitas has announced a new collaboration with athleticwear brand VIRUS International. Through the partnership, VIRUS International will become the official Game Day Apparel Partner of Dignitas.
Thursday, October 21
John Lobb Opens Beverly Hills Location
RETAIL
Luxury bootmaker and leather-goods brand John Lobb recently unveiled a new location in Beverly Hills, Calif., as part of its expansion.
Kendu Brings on Daniel Cortazar as Managing Director
TECHNOLOGY
Kendu, the in-store visual-solutions provider, announced that Daniel Cortazar has joined the company as managing director. In his new role, Cortazar will oversee all business operations in the United States and Latin America.
Wednesday, October 20
Housing Works’ Annual ‘Fashion for Action’ Benefit Returns as Four-Day Event
FASHION CARES
Housing Works, the New York City–based nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, support and life-saving services to those impacted by homelessness and HIV/AIDs, will hold its 18th annual Fashion for Action fundraiser Nov. 10–13.
Tuesday, October 19
Foot Locker Unveils New Apparel Line
ATHLEISURE
Foot Locker recently announced the launch of its new apparel line, LCKR by Foot Locker.
Friday, October 15
H&M Collaborates with Iconic '90s Brand No Fear
COLLABORATIONS
For Fall 2021, H&M has announced a collaboration with iconic American skate and streetwear brand No Fear to release a new capsule that pushes for inclusion and equality.
Thursday, October 14
IMF’s MAGIC Announces 2022 Show Dates and New Addition to Event Roster
Trade Shows
Apparel-industry trade event MAGIC recently announced its 2022 schedule to help buyers plan for next year while also adding a new show to its calendar—MAGIC Nashville.
The Eco Future Is So Bright, Pangaia Lab x Twelve Wants Us to Wear Shades
Sustainability
Within the last year, scientists have reported the development of a method to channel CO2 emissions into a resource that can serve as the foundation for manufacturing products including electronics, cars, clothing and accessories with the technology serving as a replacement for fossil fuel–based plastics.
Beverly Hills Lingerie’s Unabashed Approach to Streetwear-Inspired Intimates
Manufacturing
In 2017, Los Angeles-born and -raised sisters Celine and Joline Nehoray began developing a brand that would allow women to feel sexy and bold while also living these characteristics out loud and with no reservations.
Nearshoring and Sustainable Options Tick During LA Textile Return
LA Textile
During the return edition of LA Textile at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles, apparel makers and creatives were welcomed back to the trade-show floor to find inspiration following the event’s hiatus, which began after its March 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
L.A. Market Attracts Buyers Invested in Spring/Summer 2022
Los Angeles Market
Los Angeles Market Week took place Oct. 10–13 in downtown Los Angeles and brought with it a number of designers and brands previewing their upcoming products and collections.
SoftBank Invests $400 Million in Vuori
Finance
Activewear brand Vuori has announced a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a valuation of $4 billion. Since 2015, Vuori has established itself as a leader in the activewear market that merges techwear with a West Coast aesthetic.
Ralph Lauren and Dow Collaborate on New Process to Dye Cotton More Sustainably
Technology
Ralph Lauren and Dow are open-sourcing a new platform that aims to transform how the apparel industry dyes cotton.
NuOrder to Launch Enhanced Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Retailer Experience
Technology
NuOrder, a leading B2B commerce platform, is launching a new buyer experience for Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailers this fall.
LAFW Marks Return to Petersen With Lineup of Global Designers
LAFW Returns
During its Oct. 7–10 return, LAFW provided a platform to global and California-based designers, such as Nicholas Mayfield, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Tuesday, October 12
K-Swiss and Venus Williams Collaborate on Third Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
ACTIVEWEAR
Following the success of the “Glow Up” collection in May 2021, K-Swiss x EleVen by Venus Williams have once again partnered to release a third limited-edition capsule collection, “Retro by EleVen x K-Swiss.”
Monday, October 11
VOW for Girls Launches New Campaign Calling to End Child Marriage
FASHION CARES
In recognition of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, VOW for Girls launched its “Stop the Clock” campaign, which is a response to the statistic that every three seconds a child as young as eight years old becomes a bride.
Rosenthal & Rosenthal Launches New E-commerce Growth Capital Resource
Finance
Rosenthal & Rosenthal, a leading factoring, asset-based lending and purchase-order financing firm, has announced the launch of Pipeline, a new e-commerce growth capital resource tailor made for those wanting to start a business or continue the growth of their current business.
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Sponsored Story Technology
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Thursday, October 7
AG Jeans Donates $500,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
FASHION CARES
Los Angeles-based fashion brand AG Jeans is supporting the Red Cross by offering a $500,000 matching donation to disaster-relief efforts.
Supreme and True Religion Collaborate for Fall 2021
COLLABORATIONS
Streetwear brand Supreme and the iconic American apparel brand True Religion have teamed up for a collaboration available for fall.
Wednesday, October 6
G-Star RAW Partners With Nedap iD Cloud to Create Seamless Shopping Experiences
OMNICHANNEL STRATEGY
Denim brand G-Star RAW has chosen Nedap Retail and its Nedap iD Cloud platform to achieve full inventory visibility in support of their omni-channel strategy.
Financing in the Age of e-Commerce
The apparel industry was an early adopter of e-commerce. Even before COVID-19 struck, online retail accounted for 27 percent of U.S. apparel sales in 2018 and 30 percent in 2019. In 2020, that number leaped to 46 percent as consumers largely avoided stores due to health and safety concerns, according to the research firm Digital Commerce 360.
Tuesday, October 5
KEEN Footwear Launches Shoe Featuring Agricultural Waste
SUSTAINABILITY
KEEN Inc., the footwear brand on a mission to make the outdoors inclusive and accessible to all, debuted its proprietary manufacturing method that uses agricultural waste to create plant-based soles that are made without chemical solvents.
Ross Stores Inc. Appoints New CFO
RETAIL
Ross Stores Inc. has announced that Adam Orvos, the current group senior vice president of supply-chain administration, is being promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Monday, October 4
Kenneth Cole Moves E-Commerce Site to Nogin Hosted Cloud Platform
E-COMMERCE
Kenneth Cole has moved its online store to Nogin’s commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) platform. The move enables the brand to deliver the best possible e-commerce experience to its customers as well as increase sales, profits, and execute research-and-development upgrades in real time.
California Passes Law Expanding Protections for Garment Workers
SB 62
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will require garment factories to pay a minimum hourly wage in addition to giving workers additional benefits.
Friday, October 1
Macy's Century City Offers FIT:Match to Ease Shopping With Correct Fits
TECHNOLOGY
Partnering with FIT:MATCH, Macy's Century City offers the measurement-technology company's 3D, AI-powered platform to shoppers who searched for a perfect fit.
