Tag: Denim

Made in Japan’s Levi Strauss Denim Now to Be Available Worldwide

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Japan is known for making some of the best denim in the world. Levi’s “Made in Japan” collection is a unique combination that combines local Japanese artists towards creating Japanese boro details, different, deeper, indigoes, and various finishes. Levi’s has announced that it will bring its Made in Japan collection worldwide, rather than just available […]

Pharrell Launches Another Collab with His Bionic Yarn, G-Star RAW for the Oceans

PHARRELL WILLIAMS Curates Collaboration Between BIONIC YARN and G-STAR Turning Ocean Plastic into Denim

Pharrell William’s has been on a collaboration frenzy these past few months, but one of greatest collabs is his sustainably driven Bionic Yarn. Later this month, during Pitti Uomo, G-Star RAW for the Oceans collection will collaborate with Bionic Yarn to create a new collection which will be available first in various Italian stores before […]

Skate Round-up: Levi’s New Skate Collection; Street League Skateboarding Adds New Stops in Chicago, LA, and Tour 2014

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While many skaters wear some version of Levi Strauss jeans while skateboarding, Levi’s today, May 6, 2014, announced their Spring/Summer 2014 skateboard collection dedicated to the tribe. The vibe this time around has to do with Americana workwear, military, sweatpants, and Levi’s version of skate. First, the collection is for guys only (which means they […]

VF Corp Reports Q1 Results Up 6.5% Due Mainly to Vans, The North Face, and Timberland

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On April 25, 2014, VF Corporation reported their financial results for their first quarter, which were up mostly due to the strong demand for Vans, The North Face, and Timberland which as a category Outdoor & Action Sports was up 12%. “VF’s first quarter results reflect the continued strength of our brands and our global […]

Agenda Vegas Brings Leaders in Streetwear, Action Sports, and Music-Inspired Fashion and Footwear to New Levels Mixing up Business with Entertainment and Networking Opportunities

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Story and Photos by Tom Wallace and Kathleen Gasperini One of the strongest shows coming out of the Vegas fashion trade shows earlier this month was Agenda, which returned to Vegas for the second time February 17-19, 2014, as part of Modern Assembly (including Liberty Fairs and (capsule)), and challenging the status quo of MAGIC’s […]

Bread & Butter Trade Show Remains for Industry Only—Cancels Idea of Consumer Days

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After getting a great deal of pressure from exhibitors and fashion industry leaders about Bread & Butter’s decision to add two consumer days to the end of their upcoming trade show in July, director, Karl-Heinz Muller has announced today, February 25, 2014, that they will remain an industry only show after all. The aim for […]

Liberty Fairs Brings Intelligent Style, Leading-edge Denim, and Reconstructed Streetwear to the Forefront

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Story and photos by Tom Wallace and Kathleen Gasperini There’s no question that Liberty Fairs, now in its 4th show, reminds those of us in the fashion industry of the early days of Project. The show, which was launched by Sam Ben-Avraham, the original founder of Project, has made his latest incarnation of a trade […]

Fashion Shows Liberty Fairs, Agenda, Capsule at the Center of Vegas Fashion Trade Shows Showcasing Brands and Styles on Forefront of the Industry–Introduction

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The triangle of today’s most leading-edge trade shows in Las Vegas, NV, called Modern Assembly have challenged the traditional Magic and Project trade shows hosted by Advanstar in new ways. From February 17-19, 2014, these shows including Liberty Fairs, Agenda, and (capsule) have brought together trendsetting brands in streetwear, denim, contemporary, and music-inspired cultures towards […]

Retail Round-Up: Zumiez Net Sales Down 24.3%: Gap Closes Design Studio; Billabong Looks Into Selling Swell

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The struggles rippling through fashion retail are resulting in many changes for brands, especially those in action sports, denim, and sportswear. Zumiez’s January financial reports released February 5, 2014 record a net sales decrease of 24.3% to $38.1 million from $50.3 million last year within the same five week period. Comparable store sales are down […]

Retail Round-up: H&M Sales Up 21%; True Religion’s Massive Lay-offs; Abercrombie To Offer Larger Sizes

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Teen fashion retail has been on a roller coaster ride of economic turmoil these past few months and the holiday season hasn’t been any less smooth. Beleaguered Abercrombie which hasn’t had a profitable month in months, and recently reported Q3 profits down 68.3% continues to get hit with brand backlash, including Change.org who launched a […]