Monday, February 20
Viva Italia
Fashion
When Antonino Laspina joined the Italian Trade Agency in 1981, dawn was just breaking on the designer era and fashionistas could sip their morning cappuccinos with the proud knowledge that they knew who Giorgio Armani was and that with any luck he’d never become a common household name.
Wednesday, February 15
Texworld NYC Returns to the Javits Along With New and Old Partnerships
Trade Shows
Texworld Evolution New York City, the largest sourcing event on the East Coast, made its return to the Javits Center Jan. 31–Feb. 2 with a lively Winter 2023 edition featuring 3,500 attendees and thousands of textiles and garments from 330 global manufacturers and suppliers representing 17 countries.
Thursday, February 9
Artistic Milliners Partners With Levi’s to Bring More Organic Cotton to the Supply Chain
Fiber & Fabric
Levi Strauss & Co. recently announced a new partnership with Artistic Milliners, founded in 1949 and one of the world’s leading producers of denim.
The Color, Pattern and Texture of Things to Come
Textile Trends
Before any garment is given shape—long or short, baggy or slim—it begins as a piece of fabric with color, pattern and texture.
FMNC Brings Together the New and the Veterans at Its Latest Show
Trade Shows
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.
Impressions Expo Long Beach Delivers Next-Generation Game-Changers
Trade Shows
Attendance was robust at the Impressions Expo, held Jan. 19–22 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
Sustainability and Body Positivity Resonate With Swim Collective Buyers
Sustainability
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.
Active Collective Serves Buyers Who Want Versatility in the Studio and Outdoors
Trade Shows
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.
Prompt Fashion Designed by AI
Industry Voices
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.
Triarchy Resort 2023 Shines With Elevated, Responsibly Constructed Denim
Elevating Denim
Triarchy’s Resort 2023 collection elevates denim to a luxury level with classic silhouettes and elegant details while aligning with the brand’s lofty, sustainable expectations.
Informa, Fashion Snoops Unveil 2023 Retail Trends During Fashion Tech Series
Retail
Informa Markets Fashion and Fashion Snoops hosted “The Evolution of Retail,” the first session in its Fashion Tech Series—educational online events to showcase innovations that will build a more efficient, agile and leaner fashion industry.
Embracing Responsibility While Building a Profitable Business
Industry Focus: Denim
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?
Thursday, February 2
Johnny Was Updates Its Bohemian Roots Through a Colorful Rhapsody of Optimism
Bohemian Rhapsody
Inspired by a return to enriching life experiences, Johnny Was held on to its colorful bohemian roots while taking an innovative approach to activewear.
THREADS for Meaningful Change in 2023 and Beyond
Industry Voices
2022 saw an unprecedented level of policymaking that affected, and often targeted, the apparel and footwear industry. 2023 is shaping up to be an even busier year.
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Hosts Largest Market in Its History
Trade Shows
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that was certainly the case at the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, which ran Jan. 10–13. The 5 million–square–foot World Trade Center broke all records with the expansion of exhibitors and the addition of The Goods by Brand Assembly.
At Shrine of Hollywood, Everybody Is a Rock Star
Rock Star Style
Perhaps nowhere more than in the rock star do life and art blend so harmoniously—with amps turned up to 10, of course.
As Manufacturers, Retailers, Consumers Enter With Caution, What Will 2023 Bring?
Industry Focus: Finance
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?
Chensvold Joins California Apparel News as Associate Editor
News
Christian Chensvold has taken the position of associate editor at the California Apparel News after 20 years contributing to the paper in roles ranging from retail editor to lead special-sections writer.
L.A. Market Rings In 2023 With New Lines and Innovation
L.A. Market 2023
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.
It’s Not Easy Being Green: Transparency Within the Textile, Apparel Industry
Industry Focus: Sustainability
With sustainable messaging ubiquitous within the apparel industry, what actions can companies take to relay a true commitment to ecological responsibility?
