Indian Summer Tempers Buyers at Fashion Market Northern California
Trade Show
SAN MATEO, Calif.—Buyers were literally taking the temperature outside to see how much merchandise they needed as they visited the three-day Fashion Market Northern California show to browse Spring 2016 fashions.
Who Owns the Fashion Week Name
Fashion
The new organizers of Los Angeles Fashion Week events are creating a bit of confusion among the fashion crowd. Because Arthur Chipman has trademarked the name LA Fashion Week, fashion show organizers are wondering if they can no longer use LA Fashion Week in their title and whether that extends to the term Los Angeles Fashion Week.
How Fashion Week in Los Angeles Has Turned Into a Name Game
Fashion
Inside his spare office, located in a 1920s-era historic brick building in the heart of Hollywood, Arthur Chipman is just letting the dust settle after five days of back-to-back fashion shows produced by his company, LA Fashion Week.
Brandy Melville Adding New LA Store
Retail
Brandy Melville, the teen retailer, opening new store in November.
Otis Fashion Design School Saying Goodbye to Downtown LA
Fashion
After some 20 years of holding classes at the California Market Center, the fashion design department of the Otis College of Art and Design is leaving the large showroom building in the heart of the LA Fashion District and moving to Otis’ main campus near the Los Angeles International Airport
Shape Enters Third Season
Trade Shows
Athletic wear, yoga wear and swimwear were front and center at the third Shape show, organized by the California Market Center on the building’s 13th floor.
Hot Weather Creates Challenges and Opportunities at LA Market
Trade Shows
Unseasonably high temperatures and unusually high humidity greeted buyers and exhibitors attending the recent Spring 2016 Los Angeles Fashion Market, which ran Oct. 12–15 in downtown Los Angeles.
The Chaotic Mind and Fashion
Fashion
Woodbury University graduate Polina Zeynalian presents her collection at LA Fashion Week.
The White Collection
Fashion
Woodbury University graduate brings her collection to Los Angeles Fashion Week.
Lands' End Wants to See Old Lighthouse Restored in SF
Historic Preservation
Lands' End will help fund a study for lighthouse restoration on Alcatraz Island.
One Tough Mother Is Back
Manufacturing
The 91-year-old chairwoman of Columbia Sportswear has never been one to shy away from the camera.
Showroom Profile: HyFve
New Lines
For years, HyFve has had a large showroom at 10th and Crocker streets in the Los Angeles Fashion District, where it sold Immediate goods to store buyers.
Directives West Outlines Major Trends for Spring 2016 in Runway Show
Directives West
Store buyers packed the Fashion Theater in the California Market Center to see the semiannual trend show presented by buying office Directives West.
RevoLaze Drops Lawsuit Against Hennes & Mauritz
Legal
After filing and winning several lawsuits over a laser technology used to distress blue jeans, RevoLaze recently dropped its legal action against fast-fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz.
Betsey Johnson Recognized for 50 Years of Creativity
Fashion
Installation shows a few of Betsey Johnson's iconic looks.
Hurley Steps Down as CEO of Hurley
Manufacturing
Bob Hurley is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Hurley International.
Negotiators Reach Agreement Over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal
Trade Deal
After eight years of negotiations that took place in various cities around the world, trade negotiators from 11 Pacific Rim countries and the United States finally have agreed to a trade accord that will affect 40 percent of the world’s economy.
American Apparel Focusing on Building New Product
American Apparel
Financial woes throw American Apparel into bankruptcy court.
Vintage Fashion Expo Coming to LA
Fashion
The five-times-a-year event will be in Los Angeles in a few weeks.
Cargo Container Volumes Show Healthy Increases at the Ports
Import & Export
Southern California’s two major ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach have seen a revival of activity this summer as shippers return to the West Coast after a major port congestion problem earlier this year.
Jesse Curlee to Retire from Supima
Manufacturing
Jesse Curlee, who has had a career in the cotton industry for more than 35 years, announced he will retire as president and chief executive of Supima, a premium American cotton brand, at the end of this year.
Los Angeles International Textile Show Adds More Global Mills
Trade Shows
The Los Angeles International Textile Show is adding a number of international resources for its Fall/Winter 2016/2017 edition, which takes place in the penthouse of the California Market Center Sept. 28–30.
Macy’s to Shutter 35 to 40 Stores Next Year
Retail
In the ever-changing world of retail, Macy’s Inc. is tweaking its store lineup with plans to cut 35 to 40 stores from its fleet of 770 Macy’s outlets early next year.
Shopping Malls Fight Drought With Tech And Common Sense
Retail
California’s harsh drought has called for emergency conservation measures to save water, and some of the state’s leading retail centers have been doing their part to look for innovative ways.
Missteps in Seasonal Items Drag on PacSun’s Second-Quarter Sales
Retailing
Pacific Sunwear of California a decades-old retail chain that specializes in action sportswear and fashion items, had a tough second quarter.
California Relaxes Requirements for “Made in USA’ Labels
Manufacturing
One of the smallest items on a piece of clothing is the inside tag noting where the garment was made. Yet it is one of the biggest headaches in apparel manufacturing.
Hollister Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign With Echosmith
Retail
Getting the message out about bullying
Quiksilver Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Retailing
The surfwear maker hit the financial waves and wipes out.
Joe’s Jeans Reaches Deal for Major Transformation
After months of negotiations, Joe's Jeans finishes up deal to sell the Joe's brand and form a new company.
Sole Society Opens First Store
Retail
After four years of online sales only, Sole Society heads out to the mall.
Vince Shows Softness in Second-Quarter Sales
Manufacturing
Vince, the contemporary womenswear company born in Los Angeles and now headquartered in New York, reported some disappointing financial results for its second quarter.
Banana Republic and CFDA Supporting Emerging Designers Who Produce in the U.S.
Fashion
Banana Republic and the Council of Fashion Designers of America are ramping up a program that supports emerging designers in the United States who create and manufacture their collections in their local cities.
British Company Acquires Majority of Urban Expositions
Trade Shows
Urban Expositions, the trade-show organizer that recently acquired the WomensWear in Nevada event, revealed that a majority share of its venture was acquired by Clarion Events, a nearly 70-year-old enterprise based in London.
Spring/Summer Trends for 2016 Pop With Newness
Fashion Trends
The 1980s are already nudging their way onto the runways for Spring/Summer 2016, said Jaclyn Jones, the womenswear editor for WGSN, also known as Worth Global Style Network, the British trend-forecasting firm.
Bridal Trade Show Makes Second Appearance in Los Angeles
Wedding Belles
Los Angeles has had a scarcity of big bridal shows for store owners until last year when New York–based The Knot launched its Couture: Los Angeles Bridal Market with scores of exhibitors showing everything frilly and lacy.
Is Quiksilver Shopping for a Buyer?
Manufacturing
Over the last few years, the beleaguered California surfwear company Quiksilver has been bleeding massive amounts of money.
Curated Looks at Stitch, Accessories the Show and MRket VG
Stitch, AtS & MRket
Food trucks and a large teepee in the middle of the exhibition floor gave the trio of shows organized by Business Journals Inc. a more contemporary and avant-garde feeling this year.
Business Stays Consistent at WWIN
Trade Shows
A sea of clothing filled the six ballrooms of the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino for the semiannual WomensWear In Nevada (WWIN) show in Las Vegas.
Sourcing at MAGIC Moves and Grows
Trade Shows
More than 40 countries exhibited at the Sourcing at MAGIC show, growing from 2,050 booths last year to 2,700 booths this year.
Sportswear Exec Flies American Heroes' Moms to France
Apparel Philanthropy
Sportswear exec loans his private jet to ferry moms to France to see their hero sons honored by French president.
MTV Takes Over LA Fashion District's Broadway
Entertainment
One block of Broadway closes in downtown LA for a big event.
WomensWear In Nevada Trade Show Acquired by Urban Expositions
Trade Shows
WomensWear In Nevada trade show now under ownership of Urban Expositions.
Vans Issues Limited Collection to Curb Teen Smoking
Manufacturing
Vans comes out with "Weapons of Mass Ridiculousness" campaign collection of shoes and apparel.
O’Neill Partners With Cynthia Vincent on New Collection
O’Neill + Cynthia Vincent
O’Neill—the California brand known for its casual clothing, surfboards, swimsuits and wet suits—has tapped designer Cynthia Vincent for its second contemporary collaboration.
Cabana Opens Its First West Coast Swimwear Show
Trade Show
For the last two years, Cabana has been a popular trade show held in two big tents on the beach during Miami Swim Week. Buyers and vendors consistently raved about the well-curated collection of brands and the cool vibe that have kept exhibitors happy and buyers walking through the doors.
Swim Collective Buzzes With Business
Trade Show
Swim Collective is just a few years old, but already it has grown to the size of the very popular SwimShow in Miami Beach, Fla.
Buyers Navigate Changed Format at Las Vegas Trade Shows
Trade Show
LAS VEGAS—The landscape of the Las Vegas trade shows changed again as the giant UBM Advanstar, owner of the MAGIC Marketplace and Project, re-merchandised the layout of its shows.
