Gap Inc. Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Results
Retail
During its third-quarter earnings results, Gap Inc. said it expects its same-store sales for the year to be flat or up slightly as some brands are thriving and others aren’t.
London Fashion Week Co-Founder Eyeing Los Angeles for New Projects
LFW Co-Founder Eyes LA
After helping to launch London Fashion Week in the 1980s and nurturing the careers of several well-known designers, British fashion-industry icon Mikel Rosen is setting his sights on Los Angeles for his next fashion projects, which could include his own version of a Los Angeles–style fashion week.
Earnings Decline for Parent Company of Hudson Jeans and Robert Graham
Manufacturing
The company that started Joe’s Jeans and now runs Hudson Jeans and Robert Graham reported that its third-quarter earnings results took a step down from last year’s result.
Avery Dennison’s Third Quarter Sales in Positive Territory
Manufacturing
Avery Dennison, the Glendale, Calif., company that makes apparel labels and tags, RFID inlays, pressure-sensitive materials and specialty medical products, reported that its third-quarter sales ending Sept. 29 increased 4.8 percent over the same period last year to $1.76 billion. Net income was up 38 percent, to $150 million.
Outdoor Retailer Launches a New Show Schedule
Trade Shows
Under clear blue skies with a forecast of snow, Outdoor Retailer did something it has never done before.
Levi Strauss Reported to Be Planning an IPO
Retail
Levi Strauss & Co., the 145-year-old blue-jeans maker in San Francisco, is headed to the stock market to raise between $600 million and $800 million with an IPO next year.
Levi Strauss Reported to be Planning an IPO
Levi Strauss & Co, the 145-year-old blue jeans maker in San Francisco, is headed to the stock market to raise between $600 million and $800 million with an IPO next year.
L.A. Designer Fashion Show Helps Raise Money to Fight Cancer
Fashionable Fundraising
Los Angeles designer Ali Rahimi organized a fashion show with evening gowns, cocktail dresses and other silhouettes for a fund-raising event to combat cancer.
Hudson Jeans Parent Company Provides Inducement to New CEO and Hires a New CFO
Manufacturing
Centric Brands, the new name of the company that now owns the Hudson, Joe’s Jeans, Robert Graham and other labels, has hired a new chief financial officer and offered its new chief executive a hefty financial incentive package to remain with the company over the next three years.
Lace and Fringe Infuse the Spring/Summer ’19 Collection by Kevan Hall
Luxe Fringe and Lace
For his latest collection, Los Angeles designer Kevan Hall introduced a new split-pant silhouette in stretch crepe for day and accented it with a tuxedo sequin stripe for night.
Differential Brands Group Now Has a New Name
Manufacturing
Differential Brands Group, the Los Angeles apparel company whose labels include Hudson, Robert Graham and SWIMS, is changing its name to Centric Brands Inc. after acquiring a significant part of Global Brands Group’s licensing business in North America.
New Tariffs on Chinese Goods Have Apparel Manufacturers Worried
Import/Export
When U.S. tariffs were levied in September on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, some apparel companies saw the writing on the wall even if they wanted to erase it.
A Movement Is Slowly Rising to Resurrect Selvage-Denim Production in the U.S.
Resurrecting U.S. Selvage
When it comes to manufacturing selvage denim in the United States, Ryan Huston could be the last man standing.
Art Hearts Fashion Delivers Four Days of Runway Shows
Art Hearts Fashion
Los Angeles designer Michael Costello freshened up his Spring/Summer ’19 collection with vibrant colors and flowing styles.
National Stores Is Closing Remaining Locations
National Stores liquidating inventory at its remaining 184 stores.
Jonathan Skow, the Designer Behind Mr. Turk and Husband of Trina Turk, Dies Following Accident
Remembering Jonathan Skow
Jonathan Skow, who started out as a photographer and stylist and branched out to designing the menswear line Mr. Turk, passed away on Oct. 12 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 55.
Los Angeles Market Week Takes Off With Some Big Changes
Changes at L.A. Market
October ushers in one of the more important Los Angeles Market Weeks when showrooms in the downtown L.A. Fashion District are unveiling their Spring/Summer ’19 lines but still filling in orders for late Fall and Resort.
Despite Tariffs, Imports Are Hitting Record Levels
Import/Export
New tariffs on nearly half the goods imported from China haven’t dampened retailers’ zeal for bringing in merchandise from overseas factories.
Levi’s Sees Solid Revenue Growth in the Third Quarter
Manufacturing
Levi Strauss & Co. has been on a roll lately, reporting its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth.
Michael Glasser, Denim Innovator, 76
Manufacturing
No one would ever say Michael Glasser was a shy man. People like to tell the story about how he was in Paris looking for design innovations when he saw a woman wearing a pair of patchwork Levi’s. He quickly chased after her.
L.A. Fashion Week Mixes the Road With the Runway
LAFW Springs Forward
For the past few years, L.A. Fashion Week has been bopping around the city, setting up runways at different locations that change from season to season.
Levi’s Sees Solid Revenue Growth in the Third Quarter
Levi Strauss & Co. shows strong results for third quarter of 2018.
Nicole Alex: A New Line That Mixes Athletic Support With Everyday Garments
Made in LA
Nicole Zabal had been in the fashion industry for some 20 years when she decided to start her own line of athleisure apparel that had something a little different—a built-in shelf bra in all her tops and dresses.
Directives West Focuses on Major Trends for Spring/Summer 2019
Spring/Summer ’19 Trends
California style was front and center for Spring/Summer 2019 trends, with designers from around the world looking to the Golden State for inspiration for their breezy styles this upcoming season.
Bebe Stores Changes a Few Board Members
Retail
Bebe Stores announced it made several changes to its board of directors.
NAFTA Turns Into a Three-Way Deal With a New Name
Import/Export
With the last-minute announcement on Sept. 30 that Canada would be joining the free-trade agreement with the United States and Mexico, there will be a new North American Free Trade Agreement covering about $12.5 trillion in trade.
Guess? Inc. Opens 50th Store in Mexico
Retail
Guess? Inc. has been on a push to open stores in Mexico.
Stitch Fix Headed for Great Britain
Stitch Fix Inc., an on-demand, personal-styling service based in San Francisco that offers online-apparel subscriptions and personal-shopping services, is headed to Great Britain next year.
FIT Students Take Up the Challenge to Design With Heat-MX
Fashion and Textiles
The world of winter apparel may start looking a little different.
MAFI Award Will Be Presented to Designer Elie Madi at LA Fashion Week
News
Accounting and consulting firm Moss Adams LLP will be presenting the 2018 Moss Adams Fashion Innovator Award, also known as the MAFI Award, to Elie Madi.
How Tariffs on Chinese Products Are Affecting the Manufacturing and Retail Community
Import/Export
Now that the Trump administration’s $200 billion of additional tariffs have gone into effect on thousands of Chinese imports, the apparel and retail industries are figuring out what to do next. Covered in this round of tariffs are buttons, bobbins, yarns, embroidery, textiles, handbags and leather. Apparel is not part of the equation yet.
Court Tells Dov Charney to Pay Nearly $20 Million to Hedge Fund
Manufacturing
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld an early court ruling that Dov Charney, the founder of American Apparel, must repay $19.5 million to Standard General, a New York hedge fund.
The U.S. Economy Cruises Along But With Speed Bumps Down the Road
Could the U.S. economy be partying like there’s no tomorrow only to be faced with a hangover in two years?
Puma Takes Inspiration from the Fashion District and Other DTLA Spots
Fashion and Footwear
Puma develops a line of limited-edition boots taking inspiration from the Fashion District, the Jewelry District and the Flower District in downtown L.A.
H&M Launches Collection With Recycled Cashmere, Velvet and Eco-Conscious Fabric
Manufacturing
With sustainability the buzzword for responsible fashion, H&M has launched a collection for Fall/Winter 2018 that incorporates recycled textiles, which include cashmere and velvet made from recycled polyester.
Academy of Art University Students Shake It Up During NYFW
Fashion
The fashion students from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco hit the runway during New York Fashion Week, showing their avant-garde and creative collections for both Spring and Fall 2019 at Pier59 Studios, located on the Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
Los Angeles Designers Show at Art Hearts Fashion During New York Fashion Week
Art Hearts Fashion at NYFW
A handful of Los Angeles designers stepped onto the runway during Art Hearts Fashion’s five days of runway shows held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation building, originally built in 1849 as a neo-Gothic Jewish synagogue on the Lower East Side.
Intimate Environment Rules at the OC.Mix Show
OC.Mix’s Intimate Vibe
You won’t get lost at the OC.Mix Show, a compact trade event organized twice a year by apparel company Z Supply at its company headquarters in Irvine, Calif.
Trump Administration to Impose $200 Billion in New Chinese Tariffs
Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods as of next week.
Los Angeles Designers on the Runway at Style Fashion Week in New York
LA Designers at NYFW
Los Angeles designers were front and center during New York Fashion Week when they showed at Style Fashion Week, a fashion and art–oriented event founded by Veronica Welch-Kerzner, whose first runway shows were held in downtown Los Angeles.
Tadashi Shoji Shoots for the Moon at NYFW
Celestial Bodies
The stars and the heavens above were the inspiration for Tadashi Shoji’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection, seen on the runway on Sept. 6 during New York Fashion Week.
Tariff Threat Pushes Importers to Bring in Cargo Early
Import/Export
There is nothing like the prospect of tariffs on Chinese goods to nudge importers to bring in their merchandise a little early to avoid a hefty increase in prices.
Forever 21 Introduces Its Kodak Collection
Fashion
Kodak teams up with Forever 21 for a collection of clothing that will be in 600 stores.
Downtown LA Garment Factories Cited for Labor-Law Violations
Manufacturing
Six factories that allegedly were operating under one contractor’s license will have to pay $573,704 in fines for various violations cited by the state Department of Industrial Relations.
How Three Sisters Launched a Multimillion-Dollar Business With Very Little Money
Family Business Affair
When the Kaviani sisters started their online clothing company from their parents’ home six years ago, they never imagined that their $7,500 investment would mushroom into a multimillion-dollar enterprise selling mostly simple knit basics that have been seen on celebrities including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian and her sister Kylie Jenner.
ReMode Adds Speakers to Its November Event
Trade Shows
The fashion-sustainability event called ReMode has added a number of top fashion leaders to its speaker lineup at the conference scheduled for Nov. 13–14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Pantone Releases Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2019
Fashion
The trend report incorporates 12 trending colors and four classic hues.
Trina Turk Reaches for Harmony in Her Resort 2019 Collection
Garden of Color
Harmony and color were front and center in the Resort collection created by Trina Turk, known for her styles that are always colorful.
Guess Stores in the U.S. Make Major Improvements During the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2019
Retail
Victor Herrero, a Spaniard who had worked for Inditex for more than a decade, came on board three years ago as the new chief executive of Guess? Inc. to turn things around.
