Stories for February 2024

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Thursday, February 22

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The Textile Show and Dallas Market Center Announce Exclusive Partnership

Trade Shows

The Textile Show, the boutique trade event for the textile industry, and the Dallas Market Center have announced a new strategic partnership via the creation of The Textile Show Dallas, scheduled to take place Oct. 22–24 at the DMC.

Thursday, February 8

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A Shipping Tipping Point

Industry Voices

2024 is starting off with a bang. The daily attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the most severe drought in the history of the Panama Canal, the looming expiration of the East and Gulf Coast ports...

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New York’s January 2024 Textile-Event Roster Attracts Attendees Keen on Green

Trade Show Reports

New York City was the destination for apparel professionals across different categories Jan. 17–25 as the 2024 sourcing event calendar began with a full roster of shows.

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Co-located Collective Shows Lead Buyers Through the Latest in Swim, Active

Trade Shows

Emerald’s Collective Shows—Active Collective and Swim Collective—hosted the Jan. 16–17 edition of its semiannual Southern California event at the Huntington Beach, Calif., Paséa Hotel & Spa.

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Cautious Optimism at January Edition of L.A. Market Week

L.A. Market Week

This edition of L.A. Market was upbeat yet cautiously optimistic following a strong 2023. Buyers looked for unique pieces for Spring/Summer and received first looks at Fall.

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Impressions Expo Delivers With Innovations, Technology and Trends

Trending Tech

Impressions Expo, the leading trade show and conference dedicated to the decorated-apparel and imprinted-products industry, was held Jan. 18–21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.

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Environmental Damage in the Details: Why Is Fashion Missing the Eco Mark?

Industry Focus: Sustainability

California Apparel News asked sustainability experts in the fashion industry: What is the most overlooked or underrated component of sustainability that brands, manufacturers and suppliers must prioritize to move the fashion industry forward toward a more sustainable industry?

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The Next Stages in Fashion Tech Will Prove AI Is a Friend, Not a Foe

Industry Focus: Technology

California Apparel News asked technology experts: As AI continues to thrill technology enthusiasts, how do you feel it will advance this year to drive innovation in the fashion industry?

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In Her Latest Collection, Catherine Gee Has Fun With Summer ’24 Designs While Maintaining Core Style

Calculated Risks

For her Summer ’24 collection, Catherine Gee stepped out of her comfort zone with bright, unexpected prints and silhouettes that provide fresh looks to her luxury brand. These new designs and colorways illustrate how Gee’s evolution as a designer has afforded a window into her playful side.

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Fashion Seeks Financial Relief From the Fed in 2024

Industry Focus: Finance

California Apparel News asked industry leaders: When thinking about the potential for the Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2024, thereby moving inflation closer to the agency’s 2 percent goal, what does this mean for the fashion industry?

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Hi-Tech Meets Perennial Classics Somewhere in Middle Earth

Textile Trends

In ancient times, those who could see the future were personified as female diviners called “fates” who ceaselessly wove the great tapestry of reality as it slowly came into being, able to see the past...

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Informa Markets Fashion Transitions to MMGNET Group and Launches MMGNET, the New Portfolio Parent Brand and B2B Fashion Industry Resource

Industry Issues

Informa Markets Fashion has announced its transition to the MMGNET Group, a new insights- and resources-powered parent brand designed to support the wider fashion industry and...

Monday, February 5

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Curated Event The Textile Show Returns to L.A.

Trade Shows

Textile design and innovation find their intersection once again at The Textile Show, which kicks off 2024 with its Los Angeles edition Feb 27–29 on the 11th floor of the Cooper Design Space.