Athleta Announces Partnership with Alicia Keys
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Forever 21 recently announced that Winnie Park has joined the fast-fashion brand as the new chief executive officer.
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DL1961 Partners with Recover on Joint Sustainability Initiative
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.
Etnies Expands RAD Collection With New Apparel and Footwear
Action-sports footwear-and-apparel brand etnies and BMX film “RAD” have announced a new collection that expands on the first-ever official “RAD” apparel and footwear collection launched last year.
Hudson Jeans Announces Two-Year Partnership with NBA Player Tyler Herro
Premium-denim brand Hudson Jeans has announced a new ambassador partnership with professional basketball player Tyler Herro, who becomes the first professional athlete to officially work with the brand.
Coach Introduces Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program
Coach has introduced the Coach (Re)Loved Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program, a new one-year leather craftsmanship skills and training program designed as part of the brand's commitment to helping create a better-made future through better-made things.
Vans Custom Culture High School 2022 Launches in Honor of Late Company Founder
The 13th-annual Vans High School Custom Culture competition has been announced, with this year's event honoring the Costa Mesa, Calif., action-sports brand's late founder Paul Van Doren who passed away in May.
