Trinidad Jame$ Launches First Sneaker Collaboration With Saucony
SNEAKERS
Rapper Trinidad Jame$ and global running brand Saucony have announced the release of their new collaboration, the Hommewrk x Saucony Jazz 81.
MySize Partners with GK Software
AI SOLUTIONS
MySize Inc., a provider of AI-driven measurement solutions, has announced an innovation partnership with GK Software, provider of retail-sector software.
Lee and Pendleton Partner on Limited Capsule Collection
DENIM
For the first time, the iconic denim and apparel brand Lee has collaborated with Pendleton Woolen Mills, the family-owned Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand, on a curated capsule collection that celebrates American craftsmanship.
Fashion Institute of Technology Launches Award Program With Robert Fisch
FASHION CARES
The Fashion Institute of Technology announced that Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of rue21; award-winning author of “Fisch Tales: The Making of a Millennial Baby Boomer”; and Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation director, has launched the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program.
ISKO and Soorty Officially Launch New Collection
DENIM
ISKO and Soorty have announced the launch of their first collaborative collection, ISKO Future Face by Soorty.
Anthropologie Announces Philanthropic Partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
FASHION CARES
Lifestyle brand Anthropologie has announced Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals as their exclusive charitable partner for the 2021 holiday season.
Unifi Elects Rhonda Ramlo to Board of Directors
TEXTILES
Unifi Inc., the recycled and synthetic yarn innovator, has announced the election of Rhonda Ramlo to its board of directors.
Evrnu Raises $15 Million in Series B Financing
TECHNOLOGY
Textile company Evrnu announced the raising of $15 million in Series B financing to scale and meet the increasing demand for its fiber-regeneration platform, NuCycl, as a solution to the textile-waste crisis.
Poshmark Allows Big Brands to Sell on Its Platform Through Brand Closet
E-COMMERCE
Poshmark, a leading social marketplace, has announced its new Brand Closet program, an expansion of its social-commerce capabilities that allows brands to sell directly to customers for the first time in Poshmark’s history.
PacSun Partners With BitPay to Accept Cryptocurrencies
Technology
Recently,Anaheim, Calif.–based PacSun announced a partnership with leading blockchain payment provider BitPay that will allow the Southern California–lifestyle brand’s customers to pay for their purchases with cryptocurrency.
Logistics-Industry Expert Talks Current Supply-Chain Issues
Import/Export
As part of its “Q&A With the Experts” series, the California Fashion Association hosted an event with Robert Krieger, president and chief executive officer of Krieger Worldwide, who spoke on the current issues within the supply chain and the effects of these problems on the apparel industry.
H&M Launches PETA-Approved Animal-Friendly Fashion Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
H&M has announced the launch of Co-Exist Story, an animal-friendly collection that is entirely approved by the animal-rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
SNKRHUD Launches Sneaker Rater in Partnership with ESPN
SNEAKERS
SNKRHUD, an online community for sneakerheads that allows them to immortalize their collections online in the form of digital collectibles, has announced the launch of their new digital platform, Sneaker Rater.
REVOLVE and Recover Launch New Sustainable Denim Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
Fashion retailer REVOLVE has partnered with Recover, a leading producer in recycled cotton fiber, to launch a new sustainable denim collection with REVOLVE-owned brand Lovers and Friends.
NILIT Joins The Ocean Foundation’s Blue Resilience Initiative
SUSTAINABILITY
Nylon brand NILIT has partnered with The Ocean Foundation on its Blue Resilience Initiative, which aims to reestablish and safeguard essential ocean meadows and other coastal habitats.
Kornit Digital Introduces Presto MAX
ON-DEMAND FASHION
Kornit Digital, a market leader in sustainable, on-demand production technologies, has announced the release of its newest system, Kornit Presto MAX.
Esports Organization Dignitas Launches Collaboration with VIRUS International
TECHNOLOGY
North American esports organization Dignitas has announced a new collaboration with athleticwear brand VIRUS International. Through the partnership, VIRUS International will become the official Game Day Apparel Partner of Dignitas.
Kendu Brings on Daniel Cortazar as Managing Director
TECHNOLOGY
Kendu, the in-store visual-solutions provider, announced that Daniel Cortazar has joined the company as managing director. In his new role, Cortazar will oversee all business operations in the United States and Latin America.
Housing Works’ Annual ‘Fashion for Action’ Benefit Returns as Four-Day Event
FASHION CARES
Housing Works, the New York City–based nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, support and life-saving services to those impacted by homelessness and HIV/AIDs, will hold its 18th annual Fashion for Action fundraiser Nov. 10–13.
Foot Locker Unveils New Apparel Line
ATHLEISURE
Foot Locker recently announced the launch of its new apparel line, LCKR by Foot Locker.
H&M Collaborates with Iconic '90s Brand No Fear
COLLABORATIONS
For Fall 2021, H&M has announced a collaboration with iconic American skate and streetwear brand No Fear to release a new capsule that pushes for inclusion and equality.
L.A. Market Attracts Buyers Invested in Spring/Summer 2022
Los Angeles Market
Los Angeles Market Week took place Oct. 10–13 in downtown Los Angeles and brought with it a number of designers and brands previewing their upcoming products and collections.
SoftBank Invests $400 Million in Vuori
Finance
Activewear brand Vuori has announced a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a valuation of $4 billion. Since 2015, Vuori has established itself as a leader in the activewear market that merges techwear with a West Coast aesthetic.
Ralph Lauren and Dow Collaborate on New Process to Dye Cotton More Sustainably
Technology
Ralph Lauren and Dow are open-sourcing a new platform that aims to transform how the apparel industry dyes cotton.
NuOrder to Launch Enhanced Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Retailer Experience
Technology
NuOrder, a leading B2B commerce platform, is launching a new buyer experience for Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailers this fall.
K-Swiss and Venus Williams Collaborate on Third Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
ACTIVEWEAR
Following the success of the “Glow Up” collection in May 2021, K-Swiss x EleVen by Venus Williams have once again partnered to release a third limited-edition capsule collection, “Retro by EleVen x K-Swiss.”
VOW for Girls Launches New Campaign Calling to End Child Marriage
FASHION CARES
In recognition of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, VOW for Girls launched its “Stop the Clock” campaign, which is a response to the statistic that every three seconds a child as young as eight years old becomes a bride.
Rosenthal & Rosenthal Launches New E-commerce Growth Capital Resource
Finance
Rosenthal & Rosenthal, a leading factoring, asset-based lending and purchase-order financing firm, has announced the launch of Pipeline, a new e-commerce growth capital resource tailor made for those wanting to start a business or continue the growth of their current business.
AG Jeans Donates $500,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
FASHION CARES
Los Angeles-based fashion brand AG Jeans is supporting the Red Cross by offering a $500,000 matching donation to disaster-relief efforts.
Supreme and True Religion Collaborate for Fall 2021
COLLABORATIONS
Streetwear brand Supreme and the iconic American apparel brand True Religion have teamed up for a collaboration available for fall.
G-Star RAW Partners With Nedap iD Cloud to Create Seamless Shopping Experiences
OMNICHANNEL STRATEGY
Denim brand G-Star RAW has chosen Nedap Retail and its Nedap iD Cloud platform to achieve full inventory visibility in support of their omni-channel strategy.
KEEN Footwear Launches Shoe Featuring Agricultural Waste
SUSTAINABILITY
KEEN Inc., the footwear brand on a mission to make the outdoors inclusive and accessible to all, debuted its proprietary manufacturing method that uses agricultural waste to create plant-based soles that are made without chemical solvents.
Ross Stores Inc. Appoints New CFO
RETAIL
Ross Stores Inc. has announced that Adam Orvos, the current group senior vice president of supply-chain administration, is being promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Kenneth Cole Moves E-Commerce Site to Nogin Hosted Cloud Platform
E-COMMERCE
Kenneth Cole has moved its online store to Nogin’s commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) platform. The move enables the brand to deliver the best possible e-commerce experience to its customers as well as increase sales, profits, and execute research-and-development upgrades in real time.
California Passes Law Expanding Protections for Garment Workers
SB 62
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will require garment factories to pay a minimum hourly wage in addition to giving workers additional benefits.
Vans Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with So Much More Project
FASHION CARES
Vans has partnered with four Latinx visual artists from across the country to launch the So Much More initiative, which aims to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and shed more light on the Latinx identity.
Fashion Index Aims to Be a One-Stop Industry Resource
Technology
Fashion Index is a one-stop service that wants to serve every aspect of the apparel industry by connecting apparel professionals and companies to a variety of industry resources on one streamlined platform.
DUER Opens Its Second U.S. Store
Retail
Vancouver-based performance-apparel brand DUER has opened its second U.S. bricks-and-mortar location and chose Los Angeles as the site.
Gabrielle Union’s Fashion Line Relaunched by New York & Company's New Owners
FASHION LAUNCHES
Gabrielle Union announced the relaunch of her fashion line with New York & Company under the Saadia Group, a multi-category product manufacturing, wholesale, and retailing company.
Roberto Cavalli to Launch Cavalli Tower in Dubai
FASHION EXPANSION
Roberto Cavalli has announced the launch of Cavalli Tower, a 70-story skyscraper in Dubai, in a collaboration with Dubai-based global real estate developer DAMAC Properties.
Junk Kouture Enters U.S. Market
SUSTAINABILITY
Junk Kouture, a youth-oriented sustainable-fashion competition, has announced its entry into the United States market as part of its global expansion.
Fashion Nova and Afterpay Announce New Partnership
BUY NOW, PAY LATER
Afterpay and Fashion Nova have partnered together to offer shoppers a more flexible way to pay.
NTWRK Receives $50 Million in Funding Led By Goldman Sachs
Finance
NTWRK, the livestream shopping platform aimed at Gen Z and Millennials, raised $50 million in funding led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and the global luxury group Kering.
Riata Capital Group Announces Closing of WSS Sale to Foot Locker
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Riata Capital Group, a Dallas-based private-equity investment firm, has announced the closing of the sale of West Coast–based WSS, a premier specialty retailer of athletic, fashion, and work-related footwear and accessories, to Foot Locker for $750 million in cash subject to customary agreements.
TravisMathew Launches Eco Collection
SUSTAINABILITY
Men’s lifestyle brand TravisMathew has launched an eco-friendly collection that will lead company-wide sustainability efforts.
Moss Adams Announces Planned CEO Change
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
Moss Adams, one of the largest accounting, consulting and wealth-management firms in the United States, recently announced the selection of Eric Miles as the next chairman and chief executive officer effective April 1, 2022.
H&M Premieres Short Film in Support of Climate Week
SUSTAINABILITY
Fashion retailer H&M has revealed a new short film in support of Climate Week NYC, which runs from Sept. 20 through Sept. 26.
eBay Offering Chance to Win Rare Sneakers
EVENTS
Inspired by eBay’s sneaker buying and reselling community, the website is launching Inside Drop, an exclusive opportunity for sneakerheads to obtain rare pairs of shoes.
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