Impressions Expo, the leading trade show and conference dedicated to the decorated-apparel and imprinted-products industry, was held Jan. 18–21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
“Impressions Expo surpassed our expectations. With engaging activations in the arena to impactful displays in the lobby, the excitement resonated. “The Shop Talks, expo floor and conference sessions drew enthusiastic crowds, leaving both attendees and exhibitors delighted with the successful outcome,” said Kayla McGarry, associate show director.
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Israel-based Kornit Digital showcased Apollo, which, said CEO Ronen Samuel, “enables you to print directly on any fabric without the use…
Callaway Apparel has unveiled a new micro-line of High Summer 2024 apparel for men and women that will offer its network of green grass and online retailers a fresh, vibrant and fashion-inspired product line for the important summer selling period.
After careful consultation with existing customers – green grass outlets and online retailers – Callaway Apparel will introduce this specially curated collection of fashion-inspired polos, skorts and light layering garments from July of this year.
Key customer insights have driven the introduction of this new apparel capsule for men and women, after its retailer network identified an opportunity to…
Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Monday, January 15, 2024
Scientific studies have shown that if you stop someone on the street and offer them free ice cream—with the choice of chocolate or vanilla—they gladly accept and no doubt remain happy for the rest of the afternoon. But if you give them 31 flavor choices, happiness proves elusive. That’s because entirely different brain chemistry is activated associated with the feeling of regret.
What better describes the glamorous and fickle world of fashion, where items that look so great on a catwalk, website or store shelf end up looking far less inspiring…
Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Monday, February 5, 2024
Textile design and innovation find their intersection once again at The Textile Showwhich kicks off 2024 with its Los Angeles edition Feb 27–29 on the 11th floor of the Cooper Design Space. The boutique-style show will feature a mix of suppliers in such categories as Premium European and Designer Collections, Trims & Accessories, Print Studios, Color & Trend Services, and Manufacturing Resources.
Highlights will include two French jacquard makers, Dutel Creation and Deveauxa family-owned company over 200 years old, and swim and active fabrics from Brazil-based Kalimo. Reca Mainetti is a…
KOMPAS.com – The digital media company, Vindes Media, collaborated with sportswear manufacturer, Mills, to create the Vindes jersey for the 2022/2023 season. This jersey was previously introduced in the “Monthly Moon Parrot Oven” segment which was broadcast on the Vindes YouTube channel, Sunday (18/12/2022).
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Vindes Media Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vincent Rompies said that the launch of the jersey aims to enliven the football event while supporting quality local products.
“As a media that has held four sporting events through the program sportainment Vindes Sport, of course Vindes Media is proud to be able to collaborate…
Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Thursday, January 18, 2024
Denim may be one of fashion’s oldest fabrics, but it is as susceptible to change as everything else. That’s especially the case at Hyosung, the global textiles firm, which will unveil its 2024 sustainable denim and other sourcing solutions Jan. 24–25 at Kingpins NYC at Basketball City.
“Sourcing is set to be a pivotal factor in defining the strategic priorities of the denim industry in 2024,” said Simon Hong, Hyosung global marketing lead—denim. “We are fortunate to fulfill many of these requirements with a global manufacturing footprint, strong mill partner relationships…
Luxury fashion house Valentino and Pierpaolo Piccioli have announced their joint decision to end their collaboration.
“Since 2016, Piccioli, in the role of creative director, has significantly influenced the path of the Maison with his vision, dedication and innovative spirit, influencing a crucial chapter in the history of the company,” said the company in a statement.
Piccioli joined the company 25 years ago and was appointed creative director of the luxury fashion house in 2016. During his tenure, he dressed stars like Florence Pugh and Rihanna for the Met Gala and Zendaya, Emily Blunt and Carey Mulligan for the Academy…
His creations are made in Kibera, the largest urban slum in Kenya, but have attracted the attention of global stars such as Beyonce and Bruno Mars and featured in Vogue magazine.
For Avido, his designs have a dual purpose: both to show to the world what could come from the impoverished Nairobi neighborhood where he was born and raised, and to make it a better place.
Last year, the 27-year-old designer launched Kibera Fashion Week and the second edition was staged on Saturday in the heart of the sprawling slum.
Avido, whose real name is David Ochieng, drew inspiration from…