SPESA Announces Advancements Conference in Collaboration with CFA
The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas is headed out west, announcing its first-ever Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference to be held in Los Angeles at the California Market Center.
Lectra to Acquire Capital Interest in Launchmetrics
Lectra has announced it will acquire the majority of the capital of Launchmetrics, a 9-year-old developer of an innovative cloud-based SaaS platform dedicated to brand performance...
Dallas Men’s Show Returns Bigger and Better
It’s long been said that everything in Texas is big, and that certainly applies to the upcoming Dallas Men’s Show, which is set to be the largest ever.
Newly Released Report Details Retail Returns in 2023
The latest report from the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail reveals the extent to which regret haunts the apparel industry...
New Blues: The Denim Industry Heads Into 2024
As we begin 2024, what priorities in design, sourcing and/or manufacturing will determine the direction of the denim industry throughout the year?
Unapologetically Himself: David Dartnell’s Son Remembers His Father
David Dartnell, multiple winner of the California Designer of the Year award, has passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.
Making Trade-Show Displays Pop
You’re a new company wanting to make a splash in the apparel industry. Now that trade shows are back in full swing, what does a first-time participant do with a standard 10x10 booth to get noticed?
Levi’s x BEAMS Super Wide V2 Collection Inspired by 1940s Denim Style
Now in its fourth collaboration, San Francisco–headquartered Levi Strauss & Co. and Japanese retailer BEAMS have announced the launch of the Levi’s x BEAMS Super Wide V2 collection, blending design elements from the denim maker’s 1944 edition of the 501 jean with a selvage denim created exclusively for the vvglobal retailer.
Inspired by the Elements, This Year’s Trends Get Down to Earth
The dazzling colors of the holidays are over, along with the celebrations and season of joy, and now the long winter properly commences. But thanks to the California sunshine...
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Top Stories of 2023
From technology to trade shows, finance to fashion, the top stories of 2023 included the industry experts and innovations paving the way into 2024.
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Remake Receives $50K Fashion Impact Fund Grant to Support Ethical Mission
Responsible-fashion advocacy organization Remake has received a $50,000 grant from the Fashion Impact Fund to raise awareness regarding the challenges faced by garment makers.
Gold Thimble Honors ‘Immortal Fashionistas’ While Looking to the Future
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College hosted the fall 2023 Gold Thimble Fashion Show Dec. 8 at its campus in downtown Los Angeles...
Los Angeles’ Major Shopping Destinations Welcome the Winter Holidays
Many of Los Angeles’ most popular retail centers held events throughout November to mark the beginning of the 2023 holiday season...
