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Catherine Gee Finds S/S 2025 Inspiration in Greece’s Coastal Vistas | California Apparel News
When it comes to the luxurious coastal lifestyle, nobody is better at it than Catherine Gee. The designer, who is known for her resort-driven collections with a city edge, found inspiration for her Spring/Summer 2025 collection in “getting creative with color and ‘letting it sing.’”
Textile Shows in L.A. Deliver Diverse Options for AW’25/’26 and Beyond | California Apparel News
Buyers traveled to downtown Los Angeles Sept. 24–27 for the city’s Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 textile events. The New Mart, Cooper Design Space and California Market Center hosted shows to draw in designers, brands and supply-chain experts to explore options in sourcing.
Sasson—Yes, That Sasson—and Johnny Was Release New Collaboration | California Apparel News
California Apparel News caught up with Paul Guez, who founded Sasson in 1976 and is presently based in Los Angeles, and Rob Trauber, CEO of Johnny Was, to welcome back the iconic brand and get a sense for what’s in store.
Fashion’s Athletic Notes From the Performance and Active Categories | California Apparel News
California Apparel News asked experts in the performance, activewear and athleisure categories: How will the performance, activewear and athleisure categories influence style, fabrication and innovation in fashion over the coming seasons?
PacSun, Paris Hilton Celebrate ‘Infinite Icon’ With New Collection | California Apparel News
California brand PacSun and Paris Hilton have launched a new merchandise collection to complement the release of the celebrity’s latest album, “Infinite Icon.” PacSun partnered with Hilton’s 11:11 Media on the collection.
Oliver Logan Delivers on Eco-Focused Comfort in Denim | California Apparel News
Oliver Timsit has spent nearly two decades in the apparel industry focused on the denim supply chain, and, in 2020, he applied this experience to founding Oliver Logan, a Los Angeles clothing brand that prioritizes the responsible production of comfortable pieces.
California Style Week by Fashion Week Haus Blends Design With Empowerment | California Apparel News
California Style Week, a Los Angeles event produced by Fashion Week Haus, was held in Manhattan Beach, Calif., inspired by the national and worldwide brands that were born in the South Bay region of Southern California. Included were a runway show, a jean-drive eco initiative and a silent auction benefiting The Cause Connection nonprofit.
Gap to Celebrate 55th Anniversary With New NYSE Ticker Symbol | California Apparel News
Gap turns 55 on Aug. 22, marking the anniversary of the opening of the brand’s original store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, so, to observe the occasion, the company will change from its original NYSE ticker symbol GPS to GAP.
American Rag Cie, Denim Dudes’ Nothing New Supports L.A. Brands | California Apparel News
California retail mainstay American Rag Cie and denim consultancy firm Denim Dudes have partnered on an initiative named Nothing New to highlight reworked vintage pieces designed by seven emerging Los Angeles brands.
SFI, Simply Suzette Reduce Waste With PRO[C][GR]ESS Capsule Collection | California Apparel News
Los Angeles–based denim-development hub and laundry Star Fades International and the Simply Suzette information platform recently released a collaborative capsule collection to not only highlight technological advancements that reduce waste and support localization but also embody the vibrant L.A. denim community.
Two Legacy American Brands Join for the Birdwell x Pendleton Collection | California Apparel News
Founded in 1961 in Newport Beach, Calif., Birdwell is known for its board shorts, which can last almost as long as a Pendleton stadium blanket. Made of nylon in a secret employee-owned manufacturing facility in Orange County, Calif., Birdwell’s trunks are built to withstand the rigors of surfing and lifeguarding—constant changes from wet to dry, repeated washings, ocean stress and strain—and still hold up for years.
Art Hearts Fashion Energizes Los Angeles Swim Week With Las Vegas News | California Apparel News
If the recent successful streak of Art Hearts Fashion runway shows is any indication, the announcement at Los Angeles Swim Week that the fashion-event producer was launching Las Vegas Swim Week at the next Las Vegas Fashion Week is a safe bet.
Art Hearts Fashion Hosts 10 Days of Events Showcasing Over 30 Designers | California Apparel News
Art Hearts Fashion. Founded in 2010, AHF has become a driving force for fashion, art and entertainment, and its role in Miami Swim Week was no exception as the organization swept into town with 10 days of events showcasing over 30 designers at a dozen unique venues throughout historic Miami Beach.
Fashion Students Look to L.A. Cityscapes and Fashion Veterans for Inspiration | California Apparel News
ASU FIDM, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Otis College of Art and Design, and Woodbury University recently showcased their graduating design students’ work, which blended the visions of these emerging designers with inspiration from fashion’s most influential artists.
Kevan Hall Hosts Cannes Pop-up Experience During Film Festival | California Apparel News
Kevan Hall found inspiration for his Spring 2024 Côte d’Azur collection during a 2023 visit to the Cannes Film Festival. The designer recently returned to the French Riviera city to host a pop-up destination May 17–23, with a presentation day May 19, during the 2024 film festival, which took place May 14–25.
Visualizing Their Next Approach, Malbon Golf Is on Par Fore Apparel | California Apparel News
Malbon Golf quite literally began as an Instagram account created by recreational golfer Stephen Malbon, whose wife, Erica, looked at it one day and said, “If you love golf that much, let’s make a business out of it.”
SS25 Swimwear: Fashion as Usual | California Apparel News
Swimwear keeps blurring the line between fashion and sportswear to become an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe. It’s a phenomenon that involves both the hijacking of sportswear-aesthetic codes and new ways of treating swimwear as a fashion item to be integrated into complete silhouettes.
L.A. Fashion Weekend Hosts Official Launch, Announces New Plans | California Apparel News
L.A. Fashion Weekend recently launched atop the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s seventh floor I|O rooftop space and was sponsored by Style House Hollywood. The March 15–17 edition of the show wrapped up Los Angeles Market Week, which ran March 11–15.
Art Hearts Fashion Continues Ukraine Support During LAFW at New Mart | California Apparel News
Los Angeles–based Art Hearts Fashion produced its latest edition March 21–24 at The New Mart in the heart of the city’s fashion district, where it showcased Los Angeles fashion, global designers and brands from Ukraine.
Designers With California Roots Show During NYFW by Art Hearts Fashion | California Apparel News
During its Feb. 7–11 New York Fashion Week event, hosted at the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center, Los Angeles–headquartered Art Hearts Fashion presented collections from a roster of global brands, a number of which boast California roots.
Lights, Camera, Costumes at ASU FIDM Museum Exhibit | California Apparel News
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.”
Informa Markets Fashion Transitions to MMGNET Group and Launches MMGNET, the New Portfolio Parent Brand and B2B Fashion Industry Resource | California Apparel News
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.
In Her Latest Collection, Catherine Gee Has Fun With Summer ’24 Designs While Maintaining Core Style | California Apparel News
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.
Levi’s x BEAMS Super Wide V2 Collection Inspired by 1940s Denim Style | California Apparel News
Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled its fourth collection with Japanese retailer BEAMS in the Levi’s x BEAMS Super Wide V2 collection, which blends design elements from the denim maker’s 1944 edition of the 501 jean.