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O Pioneer! Asia Hall’s Neon Cowboys Transforms Western Wear Using LED Details
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | January 9, 2025
With her Neon Cowboys brand, Asia Hall is leading the pack in fashion-tech innovation, showing how lights can be integrated into daily life for personalization or celebration.
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Lights, Camera, Costumes at ASU FIDM Museum Exhibit
Just in time for the Academy Awards on March 10, brilliantly detailed costumes are on display at the annual ASU FIDM Museum “Art of Costume Design in Film” exhibit, which opened March 5 and is running through April 20. Included are Best Costume Design nominees “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” “Napoleon,” “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things.”
Designers With California Roots Show During NYFW by Art Hearts Fashion
Designers with their roots in California made bold statements on the runway at New York Fashion Week’s Art Hearts Fashion show. Ranging from formalwear to streetwear, David Tupaz presented updated versions of classic 1980s silhouettes in vibrant living colors as well as beautifully crafted tailored dressing that made statements in black and white.
Iconic California Designer Sue Wong Celebrated in Style
Visionary California designer Sue Wong was recently honored at the third annual “Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared” charity event, held Feb. 27 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles.
In Her Latest Collection, Catherine Gee Has Fun With Summer ’24 Designs While Maintaining Core Style
For her Summer ’24 collection, Catherine Gee stepped out of her comfort zone with bright, unexpected prints and silhouettes that provide fresh looks to her luxury brand. These new designs and colorways illustrate how Gee’s evolution as a designer has afforded a window into her playful side.
Informa Markets Fashion Transitions to MMGNET Group and Launches MMGNET, the New Portfolio Parent Brand and B2B Fashion Industry Resource
Informa Markets Fashion has announced its transition to the MMGNET Group, a new insights- and resources-powered parent brand designed to support the wider fashion industry and...
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.
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...
Fashion Techworks Revives the Iconic Comic Strip Mac Divot
After debuting at the recent Los Angeles Art Hearts Fashion, Mac Divot, the iconic comic strip that ran for 22 years in some 200 papers nationwide, was revived by Tom Keefer and Cindy Ingraham-Keefer into a new line. Combining unique intellectual property with sustainable apparel manufacturing, it mixes retro with modern.
LA Fashion Week, a N4XT Experience, Pairs SS24 Artistry With Education
Spring/Summer 2024 took to the runway at LA Fashion Week, a N4XT Experience, Oct. 18–22 at NYA Studios in Hollywood. Sergio Hudson’s presentation bypassed the typical runway show in favor of models moving throughout the crowd. The 14-piece ready-to-wear capsule collection was complemented by jewelry from a collaboration with OYA Labs.
LAFW Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Celebrates Culture and Community
Los Angeles Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion returned to The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles for its Oct. 19–22 run.
FW2425 Denim Trends: Crafted for the Future
The most straightforward way to make new jeans that pollute less? Repurposing existing pieces that are cut, patched and reassembled into new volumes and drape.
Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Collab Reimagines the Classics
Southern California meets just plain Southern in a new collaboration between L.A.’s Citizens of Humanity and Alabama-based, four-time CFDA award winner Billy Reid.
L.A. Fashion Weekend Aligns With L.A.’s October Market Week
Founded in 2005, L.A. Fashion Weekend returned after a COVID-19 hiatus. Los Angeles brands on the runway at the I|O Rooftop at The Godfrey Hotel in Hollywood included Lovlei, Malibu Road, Peelers and Ragdoll.
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Kevan Hall’s SS2024 Collection Inspired by the Elegance of 1930s France
Inspired by the elegance of 1930s France, Kevan Hall’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection pays tribute to the chic streets of Deauville and the red-carpet glamour of Cannes. The designer was touched by the hues of the sea in addition to the color palette of the chateaux and cafés.
