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GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | February 12, 2026
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
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JOOR Integrates Proprietary AI Tool Into Shoppable Fall ’26 Women’s Trend Report
JOOR, the fashion industry’s leading wholesale platform, has added a new, exclusive AI tool to its human curation process.
Adriano Goldschmied, 82, ‘The Godfather of Denim’
Denim leader Adriano Goldschmied—known as “the godfather of denim”—passed away April 5 after fighting cancer. He is survived by his wife, Michela, and three children, Glenda, Marta and Sara.
Sanctuary Enters Owned Retail With Beverly Hills Flagship
After nearly three decades as a wholesale- and D2C-driven contemporary label, Sanctuary has entered owned retail with the debut of its first flagship, on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 27.
Triarchy Family Legacy: Responsible Stewards of the Planet
At Triarchy, denim making is nothing less than a family affair. Helming the company are the three Taubenfligel siblings, who describe the brand as “Responsible Denim.” Together they weave and breathe a collective passion, purpose and intentional living into the denim fiber of their daily lives and business as responsible stewards of the planet.
LATTC Honors Giorgio Armani at Fall 2025 Gold Thimble Fashion Show
The Fall 2025 edition of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College’s Gold Thimble Fashion Show took place at its downtown Los Angeles campus with student designers creating pieces under the theme “Titan of Fashion: Giorgio Armani.” The venerated Italian designer passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 91.
Art Hearts Fashion Wows Shanghai Audience With Debut Showcase
In keeping with its global expansion plans, Art Hearts Fashion debuted its Shanghai edition before closing out 2025. “Our debut in Shanghai represents the next step in connecting the world’s most innovative designers with audiences who appreciate boundary-pushing art, culture and fashion,” said Erik Rosete, founder and president.
Bowers Museum Celebrates India’s Textile Revolution With a Continuing Bash
"Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution” is the current exhibition at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif., bringing to life the dazzling story of Indian chintz, painted and printed cotton textiles that revolutionized the way the world dressed and drove the development of the modern industry.
Mallorca Calls Catherine Gee to Spain for Spring/Summer ’26
Mallorca provided the canvas and Catherine Gee’s “greatest hits” the inspiration for the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The print that still sings to her is the paint swirl and the silhouette of the Daria Blouse. A sketch of the ocean with palm tree led to the introduction of a sweatshirt.
Art Hearts Fashion Captivates Los Angeles Fashion Week
Stunning collections from California-based and global designers were presented at Los Angeles Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion, held at The New Mart downtown fashion building Oct. 16–18.
Pacsun Launches Initiatives Aimed at Gen Z, Gen Alpha
Los Angeles–based Pacsun continues to steer youth culture as it celebrated the debut of “The Youth Report by Pacsun” and Pacsun Youth Advisory Council during its inaugural Pacsun Purpose Partner Summit, held Sept. 18 at Rolling Greens in downtown Los Angeles.
Hellmann’s Collection Makes NFL Debut Styled by L.A.’s Kyle Smith
Condiments brand Hellmann’s recent move into denim with its House of Hellmann’s collection included an NFL debut by New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, designed by Zero Waste Daniel and styled by Los Angeles–based stylist Kyle Smith.
Swim Week Las Vegas Dazzles With Flash and Makes History
A host of California designers including Christian Audigier delivered distinctive styles, creative visions and unforgettable runway moments to Swim Week Las Vegas Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Aug. 15–17 at AREA15 in Las Vegas. Lively celebrations were also held poolside and into the night during the three-day event.
Johnnie-O Drives It Forward, Celebrates 20 Years
From just wanting to manufacture “a great polo” to a full line of golf apparel and gear, the California-based premium lifestyle brand Johnnie-O marked its 20th anniversary this year with limited-edition releases, standout collaborations and new category launches, including womenswear.
Learning By Design
For over two centuries educating students in fashion design, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Otis College of Art and Design, and Woodbury University have celebrated their design students at graduation fashion shows, and this year was no exception. Drawing inspiration in a range of categories, this season’s offerings lit up the runway.
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