Bleu Rod Beattie Resort 2021 Reflects on 35 Years as the Designer Looks to the Future
While discussing the past seven months of extraordinary change in the fashion industry, Rod Beattie relays his gratitude for having a bit of luck.
Global Angel: In the Long Haul To Change the World With Style
Amber Dawn Shopay started lifestyle brand Global Angel in 2018 to help raise funds to support relief from the Woolsey Fires which devastated parts of Malibu, Calif., and Ventura County, Calif.
Oaklandish Brand Joins Class Action Suit Against Insurer for Denying COVID-19 Claim
Known for its T-shirts and apparel, the Oaklandish brand made a business out of producing clothing bearing slogans of civic pride for the San Francisco Bay Area city Oakland, Calif., however, Angela Tsay, the brand’s chief executive officer and creative director, said that the 20-year-old company’s ability to cheer for its hometown may be hobbled by its insurance company.
Curve Cancels Its New York Lingerie Event
As a number of important apparel trade events cancel their on-site summer and fall editions, Eurovet Americas’ Curve lingerie brand announced the cancellation of its September 2020 show.
Offprice Show Cancels Upcoming Las Vegas Edition
Prominent trade event the Offprice Show announced that it is joining other marquee shows such as Informa Markets Fashion and Liberty Fairs, by cancelling in-person editions in Las Vegas that were originally scheduled to take place this summer.
New Esports Team Xset Unveils Diverse Merch Program
Competitive video gaming, or esports, has been growing in prominence with high-stakes prize money, $30.4 million for the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals, and influential esports-investors such as NBA legends Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. Selling team merchandise is a big deal for this sports venture.
Bleu, A Veteran Boutique, To Los Angeles' Beverly Boulevard
After 22-years of selling contemporary women’s fashion on Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue, the boutique Bleu moved a short drive away to 7378 Beverly Blvd.
IMC To Keep Permanent Showrooms Open, But Suspends Temporary Trade Show
Following a series of cancellations for prominent in-person trade shows such as the Informa Markets Fashion events in Las Vegas and SwimShow in Miami, International Market Centers announced it was canceling temporary trade show features for its events scheduled in August for Atlanta and Las Vegas, but would keep its permanent showrooms in those cities open.
Artistic Milliners Takes Denim Production From the Earth to an Ecologically Sound Dye
An innovator in the sustainable category of denim making, Artistic Milliners unveiled its most-recent advancement in ecologically sound practices.
Senreve's Campaign for Black Lives Matter
San Francisco-headquartered Senreve, a direct-to-consumer luxe-accessories brand, hopes that its latest offering will support Black Lives Matter and shape a positive racial identity for children of color.
CMC Uploaded to Be Introduced for August Market
During the June run of L.A. Fashion Market, Moriah Robinson, the events director for the Los Angeles–based California Market Center, announced that the CMC would introduce a larger digital presence.
Faire, an Online Marketplace, Seeks To Be Help Hub During COVID-19 Crisis
Faire started out in 2017 as an online platform for small, independent retailers. Since the COVID-19 crisis, Faire has sought to also serve as a resource for retailers to navigate the crisis.
SwimShow Cancels October On-site Edition
The Swimwear Association of Florida revealed that its previous plans to host an October edition of SwimShow in Miami have been canceled.
After Health Dept. Closure, L.A. Apparel’s Charney Answers Critics
Los Angeles Apparel Founder Dov Charney sought to defend himself, answer critics and reassure customers during an Instagram live talk on July 14.
Retail Crime At All Time High, According to NRF Survey
Retail crime, such as theft and online fraud, rose to $61.7 billion in 2019, an increase from the previous year when it was $50.6 billion, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey, which was released by the Washington, D.C., trade group National Retail Federation.
