TOMBOGO Pop-Up Shop Allows Guests to Customize Clothing
Fans of TOMBOGO can now personalize their favorite pieces at a customizable workshop called Assembly Required by TOMBOGO.
Wonder Woman Initiative Honors Women During ‘Back to Eden,’ Miami Swim Week
The Wonder Woman Initiative will curate its new production during Miami Swim Week at the Kimpton Angler’s hotel on July 10.
Torrid Closes Above IPO Price as Body-Positivity Movement Grows
Following the initial public-offering price of $21 per share, the City of Industry, Calif., expanded-size brand Torrid closed at $24.15 per share on July 1, up $3.15, for a 15 percent increase on its first day of trading.
Tukatech-Sowtex Partnership Affords Digital Design-and-Development Platform
Fashion-technology firms Tukatech and Sowtex have joined together on a collaboration, which will yield a 3D visualizer and design-lab solution that will reduce the time devoted to sampling processes. Launched July 8 throughout Asia, this digital platform allows all supply-chain members to work together through real data.
Thr3efold Launches With a Mission to Cultivate a Responsible Fashion Industry
Ethical fashion manufacturing is at the core of Jessica Kelly’s Thr3efold software-as-a-service business-to-business platform, which affords access to responsible supply-chain partners and invaluable guidance for apparel and soft-accessory brands.
Leigh Fibers Partners With Tidal Vision to Produce Bio-based Textile Treatments
Solving issues of the toxicity that could result from traditional textile treatments, Leigh Fibers and Tidal Vision have announced a partnership that will rely on sustainable, ecologically sound resources to improve this segment of the industry.
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Duer Forges Ahead Post-Pandemic With New Los Angeles Location
After a year of shuttering stores and a decline in retail numbers, Duer is betting on bricks-and-mortar as the way to go. The performance-apparel brand recently announced that it would open its newest location in early September.
ISKO, Soorty Team Up for Unique Collaboration
ISKO and Soorty have signed a landmark technology-licensing agreement that partners the two competitors on the production of fabric and garment collections.
PacSun Ventures Into Resell Market With PS Reserve
PacSun is diving into the resell market with its first-ever resale initiative—PS Reserve.
Fashion-Forward Golf Apparel Continues to Become the Standard
Within the past year, the sport of golf has seen an extraordinarily high increase in players hitting the links to enjoy the activity as a fun outdoor hobby. Brands are updating traditional golf apparel to feature fashionable and playful takes on classic styles, while maintaining the comfort and function players expect.
Santa Monica College Student Designers Featured in LA Mode Virtual Event
Upon completion of their 2-year fashion coursework, Santa Monica College student designers showcased their collections during the “LA Mode 2021: Distance in Design” exhibition, which was unveiled virtually this year.
SB 62 Moves to Appropriations Committee Following Passage by Assembly Panel
The Garment Worker Protection Act, also known as SB 62, which was sponsored by California State Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), recently passed through the state’s Assembly Judiciary Committee. The 8–3 vote, announced June 22, now sees the bill moving toward the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
American Giant Teams Up With Samuel Adams on Fourth of July Collection
Proud of its commitment to domestic production, San Francisco made-in-America apparel brand American Giant has joined Boston brewer Samuel Adams to release products complementing the beer brand's limited-edition American Crafted that has been released to coincide with the July 4 holiday.
SKATIE Launches Swim Pieces for Fourth of July
SKATIE’s new Fourth of July capsule is ready to celebrate the holiday’s bold colors.
