Generating Self-Pride and Cultural Respect the Goal for Kin
Meeting during their time as students at the University of Southern California, Kameni Ngahdeu and Kwabena Osei-Larbi were mission driven from the start of their friendship and found comfort in their shared cultural backgrounds.
Mohamed Amin Dadabhoy, AST Sportswear Inc. Co-founder, 62
Mohamed Amin Dadabhoy, one of the pioneers in manufacturing T-shirt blanks domestically, died of a heart attack on Jan. 14. He was 62.
Post-COVID Recovery Needs To Include People of Color, LAEDC Said
With COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out, economists are charting what happens after one of the most dramatic economic shocks in American history.
Hyosung Expands Regen Offerings, Aligning With Trends in Eco-Comfort
During ISPO Munich Online, which took place Feb. 1–5, the Seoul-headquartered fiber producer Hyosung introduced its expanded line of Regen, the company’s sustainable and multi-function fibers.
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Outerknown to Unveil Collection With New Denim Project
Working with sustainable manufacturers is central to the mission of Outerknown, a Culver City, Calif., fashion brand started by surfing champion Kelly Slater. It recently announced a collaboration with one of the rising stars in the community of sustainable vendors.
GAIA By Attract Magazine Pops at Westfield Century City
"Selling Sunset," a Netflix reality series, looks for the fabulous in Los Angeles’s real-estate scene. Cast member Amanza Smith and Lisa Lafferty, who also appeared on the show, are taking a dive into beauty with pop-up shop Gaia by Attract Magazine.
Celerant Introduces Stratus Analytics to Help Retailers for Business Optimization
The Staten Island, N.Y.–headquartered retail-commerce software provider Celerant is affording retailers a comprehensive business-analysis tool.
True Religion Co-Founder Kym Gold Unveils Spring Collection for Home Line
Denim heads know Kym Gold. She was a co-founder of denim brands such as True Religion. Gold has been building the homewares line Style Union Home.
Third Street Promenade, Joor and Others Unveil Black History Month Projects
Retail District Third Street Promenade and Joor, a wholesale platform, are among the fashion businesses observing Black History Month.
Simon Property Group CEO Remains Bullish on 2021
After a year when its business was battered by stores shuttering and temporary mall closures, the shopping-center giant Simon Property Group on Feb. 8 reported results for its fourth-quarter and year-end revenues.
Tukatech and FK Group Release Premium Fabric Cutter
With a mission of digitizing the apparel industry’s manufacturing capabilities, the Los Angeles–headquartered Tukatech has sought to automate one of the industry’s foundational tools—fabric cutters.
Rewash Flagship To Los Angeles’ LaBrea Avenue
After more than one year of serving as the address for Proconsul, a high-end men’s denim and fashion brand, 144 S. LaBrea Ave. in Los Angeles experienced a change of the guard.
