Downtown L.A. Designer Michael Costello Opens Pop-Up Shop
Michael Costello, a "Project Runway" alum and designer who has dressed celebrities such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, is getting back into bricks-and-mortar retail.
NuOrder Announces $45 Million in Funding
NuORDER, a Los Angeles-headquartered business-to-business e-commerce platform announced March 10 that it had raised $45 million in a round of funding led by Brighton Park Capital and Imaginary Ventures.
Grammy Winner Nas Flexes Garmento Muscles With HSTRY
Nas won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album on March 14 and he also is flexing his garmento muscles.
Poshmark Announces William Ingham as First Chief People Officer
Social marketplace Poshmark announced the appointment of William Ingham to fulfill the company’s new role of chief people officer.
August Getty Unveils Tinitus, a Virtual Couture Installation
Many runway shows went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic and August Getty, a designer who started his career in Los Angeles, has taken digital fashion events a step further.
Tailored Brands Closes $75 Million in New Investments as for Post-Pandemic Plans
Omni-channel specialty menswear retail giant Tailored Brands, Inc., announced its closure of $75 million in new financing as it positions its brands, Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores Clothing for Men and K&G Fashion Superstore, for post-pandemic business.
Public Nominations Open for Vans’ Foot the Bill Small-Business Financial-Support Program
Action-sports brand Vans is again showing financial support for the small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as it widens the reach of its Foot the Bill program.
Fashion Rallies Around International Women's Day
International Women’s Day was observed March 8 and fashion businesses put their creativity around celebrations and styles to support a day to focus on gender equity and women’s achievement.
Clubhouse, Ultra Hip Audio Social Media App, Gives Home to a Fashion Forum
Fashion-business advice comes in all shapes and sizes. Earlier this year, Syama Meagher and Edwina Kulego put together a fashion-business forum on Clubhouse, the ultra-hip, audio, social-media app. Entrepreneurs from around the world listen in on this forum.
Fillogic, a Micro-Distribution Fulfillment Hub Platform, Announces Funding
Fillogic is a New York-based platform that builds and operates micro-distribution hubs at malls for retail fulfillment. The platform redevelops underused areas at malls and stores and turns them into fulfillment centers.
Artistic Milliners, Bestseller, WOW, BSR Partner for Women’s Empowerment on HERessentials
Building upon its longstanding commitment to supporting its female workers and its existing HERhealth program, the Karachi, Pakistan–headquartered denim maker Artistic Milliners announced on March 7 its women’s-empowerment partnership with fashion company Bestseller.
Ruth E. Carter Celebrated With Walk of Fame Star
In honor of her costume-design career that has spanned four decades, the venerable Ruth E. Carter recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Industry Voices: Finance—Three Financing Must-Dos to Navigate Supply-Chain Disruptions
As global supply-chain disruptions continue to impact the bottom line of businesses across the U.S., the need for apparel companies to be creative, resourceful, and nimble carries unprecedented weight. The industry needs to be diligent in maintaining its customer base and business partnerships while sustaining longer payment terms, a shortage of available materials, and higher costs.
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Sole Purpose Hopes to Inspire Through Fashion
Kavon Massenburg was in a world of trouble a few years ago. He had been arrested for dealing drugs and had been hospitalized for a gunshot wound.
