Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 Signed Into Law
2024年10月3日 · Apparel-industry advocates for sustainability are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Sept. 28. The groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility textile-recycling program, marking a significant step ...
California Apparel News
California Apparel News. FASHION OO-LA-LA! What do two fashion icons with a combined 85 years of fashion-brand experience do when they have lunch together? Design a collaborative collection, of course. And so JW x Sasson was born, the brainchild of Paul Guez, who founded Sasson in 1976, and Rob Trauber, CEO of Johnny Was.
Skatie Finds Success Staying the Sustainable and Ethical Course
2020年12月17日 · The deep Southern California roots of activewear from the Skatie brand have been growing for more than a decade.From classmates to co-founders of an active-clothing and swim line, Skatie Noyes Hutchinson and Mandi Glynn have been working together since 2009 when they were students at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where the former studied fashion design and the latter pursued ...
LA Textile FW24/25 Inspires Innovation, Eco Responsibility ...
2023年10月5日 · The California Market Center hosted the Fall/Winter 2024/2025 edition of LA Textile Sept. 27–29 as the fabric and sourcing show celebrated its 30th anniversary. This edition of LA Textile drew many visitors from the Los Angeles area but also attracted attendees based throughout the West Coast. According to the CMC, attendees were also expected to travel in from Canada, Central America, South ...
Platinum Equity Takes Controlling Stake in Mad Engine
2021年1月7日 · It was announced on Jan. 4 that Platinum Equity, a Los Angeles–headquartered investment firm, acquired a controlling stake in Mad Engine, a San Diego–based apparel and accessories company that designs, produces and distributes licensed, branded and private-label products.. The announcement did not disclose the terms of the deal; however, it noted that Mad Engine’s existing shareholders ...
Planet Blue to Close Its Bricks-and-Mortar
2020年11月19日 · Since 1995, Planet Blue has sold swimwear and contemporary, beach-inspired styles with a bohemian edge for women at its bricks-and-mortar stores and on its digital channel, shopplanetblue.com . Earlier this month, the shop announced through email and its social-media channels that it would be closing its 12 physical shops while maintaining an e …
Z Supply Unveils Digital Wholesale Platform | California Apparel …
2020年10月20日 · Z Supply, the Costa Mesa, Calif., manufacturer of contemporary women’s styles, is getting into the technology game.. Along with recently introducing its Spring 2021 styles for Z Supply, Z Supply Girls and Z Lounge, the company also officially unveiled a digital wholesale platform, ShopB2Z.com, which was developed in-house.Eventually, it hopes to offer the platform to other companies.
New Company to Take Over Some National Stores Outposts
2018年11月27日 · After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August, National Stores has found a way to keep some of its stores open after announcing it was closing all of them. Second Avenue Capital Partners, a Schottenstein-family affiliate that is a finance company, said on Nov. 27 it closed a $20-million, asset-based credit facility to fund the purchase and ongoing working capital for a new entity ...
Gap Acquires Drapr for 3D-Fitting Technology - Apparel News
2021年8月30日 · The San Francisco–headquartered Gap Inc. announced the acquisition of Berkeley, Calif.’s Drapr, whose technology enables customers to quickly create 3D avatars and virtually try on clothing while at the same time helps retailers reduce unnecessary returns. “Fit is the No. 1 point of friction for customers, and, through their advanced 3D technology, Drapr has shown it can help shoppers ...
Textile Shows Draw Quality-Minded Attendees for SS2025
2024年3月8日 · The Spring/Summer 2025 shows, which were held Feb. 27–March 1, were conveniently hosted within less than a quarter of a mile of one another in the city’s fashion district. LA Textile promotes collaboration. During its Feb. 28–March 1 run, LA Textile welcomed attendees to the CMC for sourcing, networking and educational seminars.