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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...

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Zadig&Voltaire returns to Malibu with opening of new boutique

French fashion house Zadig&Voltaire has returned to the Californian city of Malibu with the opening of a new boutique in Cross Creek Ranch. Officially opening its doors to the public today, April 10, the new store sees Zadig & Voltaire strengthen its retail presence in Southern California, which includes locations in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills,...

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Skechers launches debut Proto hologram retail experience in Los Angeles

Footwear and apparel brand Skechers has launched its debut permanent proto hologram retail experience at its Manhattan Beach store in Los Angeles. The experience sees Skechers brand ambassador Howie Mandel ‘brought to life’ via an interactive, immersive 3D hologram installation. Said to be among the first permanent proto-hologram installations...

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Guess Jeans partners with Hysteric Glamour for SS26 capsule collection

Guess Jeans has partnered with cult Japanese label Hysteric Glamour to create a special Spring/Summer 2026 collection that connects California surf & skate nostalgia with Tokyo’s counterculture appeal. Set to launch April 3, the collaborative collection is inspired by both brands’ legacies, reimagining archival designs and classic silhouettes...

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Revolve expands portfolio with launch of ‘first eponymous fashion house’

Revolve Group has unveiled its first eponymous fashion house, Revolve Los Angeles. Through the label, set to debut March 9, the US company said it is significantly expanding its existing portfolio of in-house brands and capabilities. With Bella Hadid as the face of the first campaign, Revolve Los Angeles intends to serve the “modern woman” that...

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Zegna to stage summer 2027 show in Los Angeles

Italian luxury fashion house Zegna is stepping away from the traditional Milan Fashion Week calendar to host a “singular, time-specific moment” in Los Angeles for summer 2027. The Zegna show will take place on June 5 at Villa Zegna, the brand’s invitation-only temporary private club, which will open right after the show and remain in Los Angeles...

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In Pictures: Guess Jeans to open new 'homecoming' concept store in Los Angeles

Guess Jeans is set to open a new, two-story concept flagship store in Los Angeles as the brand celebrates its return to its Californian roots. Located at the intersection of Melrose and San Vicente in West Hollywood, the opening also marks a new chapter in Guess Jeans global retail expansion strategy. Officially opening its doors on January 31,...

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Preface Preview: Fabric trade show to host largest edition with Re/Assembly, Here|After and Denim Dudes

The upcoming Preface fabric trend show is gearing up to host its biggest edition since its 2018 inception, featuring Re/Assembly, Here|After, and Denim Dudes. Running from January 28 to 29 at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles, the Fall/Winter 2027 edition brings together Preface’s textile showcase, an upcycling design competition hosted by...

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H&M unveils new concept in Beverly Hills, introduces Pre-Loved to LA

H&M has opened its first retail location in Beverly Hills, unveiling a new concept for the area that introduces its H&M Pre-Loved offering to the LA audience. Located at 370 North Beverly Drive, the 5,000 square feet store draws inspiration from the retailer’s Scandinavian heritage and the architectural history of California. Its interior,...

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Textiles: Why Korean giant Sae-A is betting on nearshoring in El Salvador and the US

By bringing its production closer to the US market, the group is focusing on responsiveness and logistical control, while reducing its dependence on Asian supply chains. The move is indicative of a broader shift. The global textile industry is refocusing on proximity and industrial resilience. Global player consolidating its regional base...

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Shoe circularity gets trial run: Footwear Collective pilots circular systems amid EPR push

While fashion’s recycling systems are steadily advancing, footwear remains one of the industry’s toughest circularity challenges. It is this challenge, however, that The Footwear Collective is looking to tackle head-on through a series of shoe-dedicated programmes that intend to address the lack of infrastructure readily available to this...

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LA shoemaker holds Hollywood's past in a dying art

In a cobbler's workshop in Los Angeles, the footprints of Hollywood history are stacked floor to ceiling, watched over by a man who says his profession is dying. Yellowing boxes hold the lasts -- foot-shaped molds -- used to create footwear for everyone who was anyone in America's entertainment capital for more than half a century. Elizabeth...