Louis Vuitton x Urs Fischer Capsule Makes a Debut
The Louis Vuitton fashion house started off 2021 by releasing a capsule handbag line reflecting its latest collaboration—Louis Vuitton x Urs Fischer.
Viva LA! Brand Makes a Debut
Pop artist Andre Miripolsky’s work has graced murals in the Los Angeles area, as well as logos and graphics for bands such as The Rolling Stones. His latest venture, a brand called Viva LA!
Wonder Woman-style Shoe Complements "Wonder Woman 1984" Release
A collaboration between Warner Bros. Pictures Group and Biion Footwear has led to the release of a Wonder Woman-inspired shoe that aligned with the movie's Dec. 25 release.
As New Workplace Rules Go Into Effect, SB 62 Is Introduced
As the year ends, the California legislature started on a new round of bills for the 2021–2022 session, which includes SB 62, a bill that could change the way garment workers are compensated.
Supreme Acquisition Completed by VF Corporation
Denver-headquartered VF Corporation, which owns Vans, Timberland, The North Face and Dickies announced Dec. 28 that it had completed its acquisition of New York-headquartered street-and-skatewear brand Supreme.
Fashion-Tech Startup StyleScan Aims to Disrupt Fashion Photography
After two years in development, the Los Angeles–headquartered fashion-technology startup StyleScan will officially emerge from stealth mode and make a debut in the business-to-business market, said Larissa Posner, the company’s founder.
Anderson Munger Family YMCA and FIDM Host Clothing Distribution
This holiday season, the Anderson Munger Family YMCA located in Los Angeles’ Koreatown distributed more than 2,000 new pieces of cold-weather clothing following a donation from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s FIDM Scholarship Foundation.
Yarn Movement to Host Sip N' Stitch Sessions
Through launching the Yarn Movement Sip N' Stitch virtual sessions, which will begin Dec. 27, founder Shantelle Brumfield—also known as S.LadyBug is hoping to encourage people everywhere to crochet.
Digital-Commerce Gains Through Passport and Whatnot Funding
For two California digital-commerce companies, the year is ending with venture-capital funding.
IMC Reveals Plans for February Atlanta Apparel Market
As trade-show producers begin to emerge from a year in which many events were postponed or canceled in favor of virtual editions, International Market Centers’ Atlanta Apparel Market is looking toward 2021 with great optimism.
Businesses Chart Next Steps After Congress Approves Stimulus Bill
After months of wrangling, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief stimulus bill Monday, which will include $600 checks sent to individuals earning less than $75,000 annually and a second round of payment protection plan funds for small businesses.
Lakai X Black Sabbath
Skatebrand Lakai started business in 1999, the year pioneering metal band Black Sabbath produced an important comeback tour. About 21 years later, Lakai and Sabbath are collaborating.
Canada Goose Pops Up at The Grove
The Canada Goose brand cultivated a reputation for making outerwear to take on harsh Canadian winters. But it is showing outerwear and goods made for Los Angeles weather.
Informa Markets Fashion and NuOrder Provide Trade-Event Summary
After ending its inaugural, exclusively digital trade event, which was hosted Sept. 1–Nov.1, Informa Markets Fashion and its e-commerce platform partner NuOrder revealed important insight derived from its metrics.
Newsmakers 2020
While a global pandemic shook the world and a sensitive political climate shaped the United States, the fashion industry answered the call to support essential workers by creating personal protective equipment and engaging in new methods of conducting business. California Apparel News looks back at the awe-inspiring and newsworthy stories from 2020.
