Monday, February 28
PI Apparel to Showcase Design Leaders, Challenges and Solutions
Technology
PI Apparel is set to hold PI Apparel Los Angeles 2022 March 15–16 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in downtown Los Angeles. The event brings together leaders from the fashion, apparel and footwear industries to discuss the challenges and technologies disrupting the industry
L.A.-Based Designer Debuts Pokémon Day Necklace
In honor of National Pokémon Day on February 27, L.A.-based designer ONCH released a gold Pikachu necklace in partnership with livestream shopping app NTWRK.
Friday, February 25
Hudson Jeans Launches New Collection with Stylist Brandon Williams
Hudson Jeans has announced a new collaborative collection with celebrity stylist Brandon Williams, who is known for creating looks for professional athletes.
Thursday, February 24
Las Vegas Shows See Excited Buyers Grateful to Shop the Show Floor
Trade Shows
Las Vegas Fashion Week returned Feb. 12–17 with a full deck of shows to suit everyone’s needs with new locations, amenities and offerings. According to domestic and global exhibitors and attendees alike, it was a pretty good deal.
Downtown Santa Monica and 626 Night Market Bring ‘Mini Night Markets’
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. in partnership with 626 Night Market, has announced a series of 626 Night Market Mini events, bringing the open-air food festival to Santa Monica for the first time.
Soorty Reaches Farther Into Sustainability With New Lenzing, Haelixa Partnerships
Sustainability
Beginning 2022 with fresh sustainable initiatives, Soorty, the Pakistan-headquartered denim mill, has expanded upon its vertically integrated operations in the pursuit of greener business.
WWIN Showcases Upcoming 2022 Womenswear
Las Vegas: WWIN
Bringing the latest in womenswear for the Spring and Summer seasons, with some exhibitors showing a preview of Fall, Womenswear In Nevada returned to Las Vegas Feb. 14–17 at the Caesars Forum Conference Center.
Sourcing at MAGIC Draws Attendees With Supply-Chain Resources, Education
Trade Shows
Hosted Feb. 13–16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Informa Markets Fashion’s Sourcing at MAGIC afforded supply-chain diversification, sustainable resources and educational opportunities.
Project Provides Previews of Upcoming Menswear and Womenswear
Trade Shows
Held Feb. 14–16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Project provided a look at new and upcoming trends for men’s and women’s apparel, footwear and accessories.
Buyers Seek Value and Quality at OFFPRICE Las Vegas
Trade Shows
During its Feb. 13–16 show, OFFPRICE Las Vegas welcomed attendees to the Venetian Expo to find deals on quality goods. According to Laurel Hansen, senior marketing manager at OFFPRICE parent company Tarsus Group, the show is encouraging progressive steps.
MAGIC Grows From August 2021, Increases Men’s Options
Las Vegas: MAGIC
At the Las Vegas Convention Center, MAGIC returned Feb. 14–16 to showcase the latest in trends and young-contemporary apparel, footwear and accessories for men, women and children. This edition brought more attendees than the August 2021 show, with 35 percent being new buyers.
Las Vegas Apparel Returns With Successful Second Show
Trade Shows
Taking place Feb. 12–14 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, International Market Centers’second edition of Las Vegas Apparel reported a successful show with quadruple the attendance over its August debut.
ILOE Studios—Las Vegas Lays Groundwork for Community-Building Trade Show
Trade Shows
ILOE Studios—Las Vegas made its debut Feb. 14–17 as part of the Caesars Forum Convention Center roster of shows.
IFJAG Provides Suite Opportunities for Buyers
Trade Shows
Hosted at the Embassy Suites a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip, the International Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Group held the latest edition of its jewelry and accessories trade show Feb. 12–15.
Agenda Continues to Serve the Streetwear Market With Las Vegas Edition
Las Vegas: Agenda
Catering to the streetwear community, Agenda Show Las Vegas hosted its recent edition Feb. 15–16 at Caesars Palace.
Milano Unica Unveils 34th Edition With Gains in Exhibitors, Buyers
Trade Shows
Hosted at the Fieramilano Rho Feb. 1–2, Milano Unica, the textiles and apparel-accessories marketplace in Milan, attracted an increase in buyers of 16 percent over its previous edition.
FMNC Opens 2022 With Strong Show and Plenty of Optimism
Trade Shows
The first Fashion Market Northern California of 2022 was held at the Embassy Suites in South San Francisco and brought the latest in women’s contemporary apparel and accessories for Spring and Summer.
Wednesday, February 23
Luxurious Loungewear Brand Noite Rose Focuses on Women's Comfort
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Launched in Oct. 2021, Black-woman-owned luxurious loungewear brand Noite Rose was conceived to offer comfortable and beautiful pieces to women at an affordable price.
Tuesday, February 22
First Citizens Completes Merger With CIT Group
First Citizens BancShares Inc. has merged with CIT Group Inc., creating a top-20 U.S. financial institution and the largest family-controlled bank in the nation.
Monday, February 21
NTX Cooltrans Removes Water From Dye Process
Sustainability
Singapore-based textile-solutions company NTX has announced the production readiness of its NTX Cooltrans waterless dyeing technology to address the apparel industry’s efforts to use less water in the production process.
Bfyne Launches With Victoria's Secret to Celebrate Diversity in Swim
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
For Maryland-based designer Buki Ade, Black History Month included the launch of the brand on VictoriasSecret.com, a campaign that allowed the artist to celebrate her Nigerian roots and artistry.
Saturday, February 19
Carve Designs Celebrates 'Mothers, Purpose + The Future' With Short-Film Series
SUSTAINABILITY
As a women-founded company, Sausalito, Calif., Carve Designs has lifted up and celebrated every woman as part of its core mission. Now, the company is highlighting women and mothers who are living in harmony with nature through its "Mothers, Purpose + The Future" short-film series.
Friday, February 18
Californians Revisits Retro Golden State Culture With Mindfully Made Footwear
SUSTAINABILITY
Relying on mindful practices that focus on sustainable, ethical manufacturing, Californians Footwear engages in methods, which breathe a new responsible breath into domestic production.
Thursday, February 17
Atlanta Apparel Breaks Attendance Records in First Market Event of 2022
TRADE SHOWS
Atlanta Apparel’s first market of the year brought the largest number of exhibitors and retailer attendees to a February show since 2016. The event also showcased the largest-ever number of temporary exhibitors and showrooms as well as buyers sourcing an increased amount of product for the Fall season.
Wednesday, February 16
At MAGIC, Dapper Dan and Elaine Welteroth Engage in Honest Keynote Discussion
FASHION
Opening its Feb. 14-16 edition, Informa's MAGIC apparel trade show featured icon and designer Dapper Dan and Elaine Welteroth, the first African American editor-in-chief to work at Teen Vogue, who is now The New York Times-bestselling author and "Project Runway" judge.
Saturday, February 12
Brooke Shields Stars in New Jordache Campaign
DENIM
Jordache announced actress and model Brooke Shields will star in its latest advertising campaign. With Shields, Jordache continues its legacy of featuring strong and successful women wearing denim in its campaigns.
Friday, February 11
Adidas Partners to Inspire Students from Marginalized Communities
FASHION CARES
Adidas has announced an expansion of its partnerships with the Iovine and Young Academy and PENSOLE creator Dr. D’Wayne Edwards to provide students with more opportunities to explore design and other creative hobbies as potential possibilities for their futures.
Thursday, February 10
Different by Journey Collection Celebrates Black History Month With WRNTS
Unique Journey
College student Journey Carter has the usual concerns of an 18-year-old student such as maintaining her studies and planning for a bright future, yet the freshman at historically Black university Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, is also a fashion entrepreneur and owner of The Journey Collection brand. Carter’s fashion story began six years ago when she wanted to become an entrepreneur, inspired by her mother, Dr. Holly Carter.
Textile Trends: Summer Fabrics Beckon With a Lust for Life
Textiles
It’s the most wonderful time of the year when the fashionable crowd prepares to emerge from a wintry cocoon of cozy pieces in rich textures and deep colors by taking stock of trends that are meant to be seen during the summer season. This season’s styles afford a great deal of optimism in addition to inviting designs that speak to the joie de vivre that this warmer time of year promotes.
Texworld NYC’s Virtual Shift Focuses on Sustainability
Trade Shows
Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld New York City and Apparel Sourcing New York City’s virtual editions allowed exhibitors and attendees to conduct business and join educational programming Jan. 25–27.
DenimFWD Opens ‘World’s First Urban Factory’
Manufacturing
Denim Forward, Inc.,has unveiled its new plant, which it says is the world’s first Urban Factory, a finishing facility that implements revolutionary technologies that transform the textile-production model to an on-demand and fully sustainable process.
Flashing Back, Boyish Unveils the Spirit of the Green Pioneer for Spring 2022
Denim Trailblazers
Since its inception, Boyish Jeans has prioritized sustainability. The Los Angeles brand is celebrating denim’s eco evolution with its Green Pioneer Spring 2022 collection.
Industry Focus: Denim—What advancements and innovations within denim make you hopeful for the future of the industry, and how will these contributions create progress in the category?
Industry Focus: Denim
Textile Trends
PVNY Returns to New York to Showcase Spring/Summer ’23
Trade Shows
After its first in-person event in July 2021, Première Vision New York returned to the Center415 event space on Fifth Avenue in New York City Jan. 18–19. The two-day event brought over 1,000 attendees to showcase and shop the latest styles for Spring/Summer 2023.
Wednesday, February 9
Dippin’ Daisy’s Launches First Activewear Line
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable swimwear brand Dippin’ Daisy’s launched its first activewear line as part of the Spring ‘22 collection, Ethereal Oasis.
Tuesday, February 8
IMC Acquires Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online
TRADE SHOWS
International Market Centers announced that it has acquired Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle trade show and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform.
Saturday, February 5
Fabletics Launches Custom Tees Designed by Black Artists for Black History Month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Fabletics has released four limited-edition BHM Tees in collaboration with Melissa Koby and Rob Lewis, two artists who use their platforms and art to continue the conversation of Black representation.
Thursday, February 3
Athleta Announces Partnership with Alicia Keys
COLLABORATION
Performance-lifestyle brand Athleta has announced a new partnership with 15-time Grammy-Award winner Alicia Keys in an effort to drive awareness of and access to women’s well-being.
NRF Big Show Affords Insight, Guidance
Trade Shows
During its Jan. 16–18 run at the Javits Center in New York City, the NRF 2022 Retail’s Big Show was hosted under the theme of “Accelerate.” This 112th installment featured 190 sessions, more than 300 speakers and over 700 exhibitors, with an expanded Innovation Lab and Startup Zone, and three new pavilions.
Impressions Expo Returns to Long Beach for First In-Person Event in Two Years
Impressions Expo
The Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., was once again home to Impressions Expo, returning for its first on-site show since the onset of the pandemic, attracting thousands of attendees to see the latest offerings from manufacturers and apparel companies.
Surf Expo Brings Together Brands, Buyers, Changemakers for Good Business
Trade Shows
At its recent January edition, the Emerald-produced board- and ocean-sports show Surf Expo returned to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., welcoming buyers, brands, ocean conservationists and those who embrace the surf and beach culture.
Sustainability On Trend for Spring in Bella Dahl Resort Collection
Desert Dahls
Shooting its recent Resort 2022 campaign in a desert setting, Los Angeles–based Bella Dahl introduced pieces that promote comfort, beauty and sustainability and celebrate California sensibilities.
ShipMonk Acquires Ruby Has Fulfillment
Technology
E-commerce and technology-solutions provider ShipMonk has announced the acquisition of the third-party logistics technology company Ruby Has Fulfillment.
From Bridal to Evening, Katie May Returns to Her Elegant Looks
Fashion
Starting with a bridal-gown design shared on a Pinterest post that went viral, the Katie May brand began in 2012 from a foundation of creating garments in the United States.
Industry Focus: Finance—As the world navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic’s new variants, what advice would you offer to apparel professionals?
Industry Focus: Finance
While a new year has begun, many challenges that were experienced during 2021 remain. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world as new variants of the virus develop.
Forever 21 Appoints Winnie Park New CEO
Retail
Forever 21 recently announced that Winnie Park has joined the fast-fashion brand as the new chief executive officer.
Tuesday, February 1
DL1961 Partners with Recover on Joint Sustainability Initiative
DENIM
New York-based denim company DL1961 has partnered with Recover on a joint sustainability initiative to create the world’s first high-performance circular jean.
