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FashionGo Week Palm Springs Announced for May Debut as On-Site Show
01/21/2022
Business-to-Business wholesale online marketplace FashionGo announced it will debut a new edition May 3-5 when it launches FashionGo Week Palm Springs.
Quiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule Celebrates Female Surf Community
01/21/2022
Celebrating the female surf community, the QQuiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule was recently released as a collaboration between the Huntington Beach, Calif., brand and the global organization of ocean lovers.
New California Workplace Laws Impact Both Workers and Employers
01/20/2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of new bills into law in 2021, with a number of workplace and labor laws that began on Jan. 1, bringing changes to employment practices and workplace safety.
Dallas Market Center Exhibitors, Buyers Report Strong Business
01/20/2022
Continuing to report growth with each new edition, the Dallas Market Center’s most recent Apparel & Accessories Market saw increased traffic, enthusiastic visitors, new buyers and a refreshing interest in bright trends that afford hope to a recovering industry.
SA&M Expands Fashion Legal Representation With Hire of Brutzkus and Rozanzky
01/20/2022
Los Angeles legal firm Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, recently welcomed two of fashion’s legal experts to its roster as it announced the hiring of Mark Brutzkus and Nick Rozanzky as partners.
William Murray Golf Designs Its Styles to Reach Beyond the Course
01/20/2022
Channeling their family bond and golf heritage, the Murray brothers—including actor Bill—helm the William Murray Golf brand for comfort and style beyond the game. =
Ruby Ribbon Debuts New Swim Collection
01/20/2022
Reentering the swimwear market after a hiatus, women’s intimates, shapewear and athleisure brand Ruby Ribbon recently debuted its new collection in the category.
Levi’s Expands Stony Creek Plant-Based Dye Partnership in Fashion for Good
01/20/2022
During its quest for achieving greater sustainability in denim, industry pioneer Levi Strauss & Co. has expanded its work in plant-based, pre-reduced indigo development as it continues its efforts with Stony Creek Colors and reported progress from its recent partnership with Fashion for Good.
ABS by Allen Schwartz Acquired by Five Oak Brand Management Advisors
01/20/2022
Celebrating his brand’s 40th anniversary, designer Allen Schwartz announced the acquisition of his Los Angeles label by New York–headquartered Five Oak Brand Management Advisors.
Active Collective and Swim Collective Set the Tone for a Positive Year
01/20/2022
The Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., was the site of the Swim Collective and Active Collective shows Jan. 10–11.
Pantone Releases the Fashion Home + Interiors Paper Traveler
01/20/2022
Pantone has announced the release of the latest edition of the Pantone Fashion Home + Interiors Paper Traveler, which aims to help provide a better experience for teams and designers and allows them to work and create from anywhere.
MycoWorks Raises $125 Million in Series C Funding
01/20/2022
San Francisco–based biomaterials company MycoWorks announced it has secured $125 million during its latest funding round.
New E-Commerce Platform JuniperMarket Opens for Business
01/20/2022
JuniperMarket, a new multi-line B2B e-commerce platform, opened for business on Jan. 6 and provides shoppers a wide selection of gift, home and lifestyle products.
First L.A. Market of 2022 Reveals Latest Spring and Summer Styles
01/20/2022
The first Los Angeles Market Week of 2022 took place Jan. 16–19 in downtown Los Angeles, where bright colors and flashy prints contrasted against the overcast January sky.
André Leon Talley, Fashion Icon and Journalist
01/19/2022
Fashion mourned the loss of icon André Leon Talley on Jan. 18 as the world learned of the journalist and former Vogue creative director’s unexpected death at the age of 73 in White Plains, N.Y.
Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky and Kids of Immigrants Collaborate for New Collection
01/18/2022
Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky and Los Angeles-based brand Kids of Immigrants have announced a new collaboration that celebrates Hispanic American culture and heritage.
Brilliant Earth and Tacori Join Forces on Bridal Fine-Jewelry Collection
01/17/2022
Two California-based leaders in fine jewelry have launched a new bridal collection ahead of a wedding season that the brands estimate to be the largest since 1984.
Ahead of Olympic Games, Shaun White Announces Active-Lifestyle Brand Partnership With Backcountry
01/14/2022
Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold-medal snowboarder and recipient of the most X Games gold medals in history, announced his partnership with outdoor specialty retailer Backcountry, ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
AG Jeans Partners with Tulip to Scale Organic Customer Relationships
01/14/2022
Tulip, a provider of cloud-based retail mobile solutions, has announced a partnership with sustainable denim and knitwear company AG Jeans.