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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...

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LA Fashion Week’s AHF to expand into China and Ecuador

Art Hearts Fashion (AHF), the California-based organiser of Los Angeles Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion, is set to expand its presence into Shanghai, China, and Ecuador. The organisation announced its intention for international growth upon the closure of this season’s LA Fashion Week, where over 30 designers presented their...

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Los Angeles Apparel opens debut flagship store in SoHo, New York City

Los Angeles Apparel, the apparel manufacturer and retailer from American Apparel founder and ex CEO Dov Charney, has opened its first flagship store in New York City. KPG Funds, the New York-based owner and developer of office buildings, has announced that the LA-based fashion manufacturer signed a new lease agreement for its debut New York City...

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EB Denim opens debut flagship store in Los Angeles

EB Denim has opened its first-ever retail store in Los Angeles, its native city. Located at 217 S La Brea Avenue, the new flagship location is set to serve as a home base for the brand, offering EB Denim’s denim collections, essentials, and seasonal drops. The store features the brand’s distinctive signature style, measuring more than 5,500...

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H&M unveils new store format in LA ahead of city-wide rollout

H&M has unveiled a new flagship in Los Angeles featuring a “more curated customer journey” ahead of a city-wide store rollout for the Swedish fashion giant. The new location, based at The Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax, sees the introduction of a new format for H&M in the US market, with upgraded interiors and enhanced service...

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Galia Lahav announces multi-million-dollar renovation of LA flagship

Israeli bridal and fashion house Galia Lahav has announced a multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion of its South La Brea flagship in Los Angeles ahead of its 40th anniversary later this year. Currently, the Galia Lahav flagship spans 5,760 square feet, and the retail transformation of the boutique will expand it to 8,800 square feet to...

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LA wholesaler Ambiance Apparel becomes centre of ICE raids

A Los Angeles clothing wholesaler has found itself at the centre of an immigration crackdown that has sparked riots and protests across the city. Ambiance Apparel was among the targets of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on June 6, triggering four days of unrest in LA, which escalated upon US president Donald Trump’s decision...

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Wax London to enter US retail market with The Optimist residency

British menswear label Wax London is set to officially enter the US market through an exclusive residency with Los Angeles retailer The Optimist. The US retail debut marks the brand’s first physical presence in the region, where it had until now only been available via its online e-commerce platform. From May 8, Wax London will now take up...

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Jacquemus opens in Los Angeles, on Melrose Avenue

French brand Jacquemus is continuing its expansion strategy in the US with the opening of a boutique in Los Angeles on April 24. The more than 300-square-metre space is located on Melrose Avenue, the famous shopping street in Los Angeles. It is situated next to several luxury and premium brands such as A Bathing Ape and Acne Studios. In a teaser...