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$2.99 VOLUME 75, NUMBER 2 JANUARY 11–17, 2019 THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 74 YEARS Swim Collective and Active Collective Offer an Opportunity for Brands to Plan for 2019 By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor ANAHEIM, Calif.—During the Swim Collective and Ac- tive Collective shows held Jan. 7 and 8 at the Anaheim Con- vention Center, buyers and manufacturers from the swimwear and activewear industries met to plan their 2019 partnerships as the two segments become increasingly intertwined. Despite its smaller scale compared with the August event, this January’s show saw buyers placing orders for Immediates in the active and swim categories as vacationing ski-and-snowboard enthusiasts hit the mountains and hot tubs and retailers prepare for spring break. “When we started merging the shows together, it would be 40 percent crossover where now we’re closer to 70 percent,” said Rachel Nobles, the buyer-relations manager for Swim Col- lective and Active Collective, organized by Emerald Exposi- tions. “The January show is traditionally a little smaller than August. The active side has been consistently growing while swim is always larger in the summer, based on buying cycles.” Swim/Active Collective page 3 Top-10 Trends for keeping active Pre-Fall 2019 Active fashions and swimwear showed at Swim/Active By Sharon Graubard Contributing Writer Collective at the Anaheim Convention Center Pre-Fall collections are usually a great place to research emerging looks that will satisfy consumers’ hunger for new- ness while remaining approachable and wearable. Oversized sweaters are looking strong for the season, with long sleeves and oodles of knit fabric. That is translat- ing into longer blouses with that “tunic look” becoming so popular to wear with blue jeans or dress pants. When it comes to pants, the cropped bottom and flares are making a strong run around the fashion block. And A-line midis are taking a page from the 1970s fashion book to wear with just about anything in your closet. Take a look at the Top-10 trends that will be very popular for pre-Fall 2019. Pre-Fall Trends page 6

INSIDE: SM Fashion Star Simon Spurr to Lead 7 For All Mankind’s Design Where fashion gets down to business By Andrew Asch Retail Editor glaring opportunities in ready-to-wear and creating a pres- ence as a more cohesive lifestyle aesthetic.” Simon Spurr, a seasoned fashion designer who has worked His first collection for the brand will be introduced for the at Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Kent and Curwen, Spring 2020 season. has been named global creative director of Los Angeles– Tim Baxter, the chief executive officer of Delta Galil Premi- headquartered denim brand 7 For All Mankind. um Brands, said that Spurr had the right fashion vision, entre- The award-winning English designer will move to Los preneurial spirit and brand experience to lead the denim brand. 2 6 Angeles to develop the collection beyond its premium-denim Delta Galil, the parent company of Delta Galil Premium base. Brands, bought 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss Changes at Charlotte Russe ... p. 2 “It will be a collection-driven denim brand,” Spurr said in 2016 for $120 million. Retail sales ... p. 2 in a telephone interview. “Denim will always be paramount “Importantly, Simon also has a strong directional per- New Lines ... p. 3 for us. It will always be the spine of the brand. But there are Spurr page 2 Resource Guide ... p. 10

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Texollini NEWS Could Charlotte Russe Be Up for Sale or Headed for Bankruptcy?

After restructuring its debt by more than Last year, Charlotte Russe reduced its commerce site. sert, was founded in 1975 by three brothers— 50 percent last year, Charlotte Russe Hold- term-loan debt from approximately $214 Over the past several years, Charlotte Dan, Frank and Larry Lawrence—who grew ing Inc. could be up for sale or headed for million to $90 million, which in turn re- Russe has seen increased competition from up in the retail business in Brooklyn, N.Y. They bankruptcy restructuring. duced its annual interest expense by nearly other retailers including Forever 21 and oth- opened their first store in Carlsbad, Calif. The According to reports in the Wall Street half. The loans’ maturity date was extended er mall-based stores that target young female concept grew slowly over the next 20 years Journal, the decades-old, San Diego–based with term lenders to February 2023, with the customers. into a 35-store chain and was acquired in 1996 retailer is considering a sale or filing for lenders receiving 100 percent of Charlotte Charlotte Russe has been led by Jenny by the investment firm Saunders, Karp & bankruptcy protection. Reportedly, the re- Russe’s equity. Ming since she became the chief executive in Megrue and Bernie Zeichner, who at the time tailer has hired Guggenheim Securities to At the time of the loan reduction, Char- 2009, taking over from Mark Hoffman, who was Charlotte Russe’s chief executive. explore strategic alternatives. lotte Russe operated 532 mostly mall-based left after some merchandising missteps and The company went public in 1999, trad- Charlotte Russe executives did not im- stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico. A few declining same-store sales. She previously ing on the NASDAQ market until the com- mediately reply to inquiries about a possible years earlier, Charlotte Russe expanded to had led Old Navy as its president. pany’s debt was acquired by lenders. sale or bankruptcy. include Peek Kids, with 11 stores and an e- Charlotte Russe, named after a French des- —Deborah Belgum Hybrid Apparel Names New CEO

Hybrid Apparel, the Cypress, Calif., Dillard’s, where he led the creation of a pri- and further strengthen Hybrid’s relation- Two years ago, Hybrid Apparel acquired company that does all kinds of casual cloth- vate-label brand. He later worked in product ships with studios, licensors, retailers and childrenswear maker Evy of California, ing, announced it has a new chief executive. development and led the entire merchandis- other partners. which used to be headquartered in downtown Taking over the top position at the more- ing organization for Wilson’s Leather, then In 2014, Altamont Capital Partners in Los Angeles. Hybrid, through its acquisition than-20-year-old company is Bill Hutchison, transitioning into the AM Retail Group to Palo Alto, Calif., made a strategic investment of JMJD Ventures, also owns Junkfood who joins the company on Jan. 14. He will lead merchandising, marketing and design. in the company. Clothing in Culver City, Calif.—D.B. be responsible for all of Hybrid’s business “I am thrilled and beyond excited to join and will report to the board of directors. Hybrid Apparel,” Hutchison said in a state- Hutchison previously was at the AM Re- ment. “Hybrid is an industry leader, and I RETAIL SALES tail Group, where he was president since look forward to working with the talented 2011, leading the organization’s retail divi- and experienced team in building a best-in- sion, which included Wilson’s Leather, class organization.” Retail Sales in December See Mixed Results G.H. Bass, DKNY, CK Performance and Jarrod Dogan founded Hybrid Apparel in Karl Lagerfeld Paris. 1997 in the back of a print shop in East Los December’s business is a crucial part of the ber and December were up only 0.7 percent. During his time there, he overhauled the Angeles. It quickly expanded from a small T- holiday season’s sales, but for some retailers The denim-focused retailer The Buckle brands’ organizational structures and go-to- shirt supplier to a full-service apparel house, sales dipped from last year. Inc. saw its same-store sales for the five-week market approaches, growing revenues from designing and distributing branded, licensed Macy’s Inc., the country’s largest depart- period ending Jan. 5 slide 0.2 percent while $100 million to more than $500 million in and private-label apparel to a diverse retail ment-store chain, said soft sales undercut its net sales for the period were up 6.7 percent to seven years through incremental growth and base. holiday business during December. $134 million. acquisitions. Dogan was the chief executive until last “The holiday season began strong—particu- Meanwhile, L Brands Inc. reported its Hutchison began his career in merchan- year. He now works with the company’s larly during Black Friday and the following Cy- same-stores sales for the month were flat, and dising and sourcing in the buying office at board of directors to focus on acquisitions ber Week—but weakened in the mid-December net sales dipped to $2.477 billion from $2.5 period and did not return to expected patterns billion the previous December. until the week of Christmas,” said Jeff Gennette, Action-sports retailer Zumiez Inc. had Macy’s chairman and chief executive officer. more-positive results with same-store sales Growth for Macy’s was seen in categories edging up 4.9 percent for the five-week pe- that included outerwear and activewear, but riod ending Jan. 5. The action-sports retailer J the hangers you were looking for... that was counteracted by soft performance reported its net sales for the five-week period ERIAN in women’s sportswear and fashion watches. were up 2.9 percent to $164.6 million com- Macy’s said its same-store sales for Novem- pared with last year.—Andrew Asch

He worked there from 2005 until 2012, when Spurr Continued from page 1 he said he resigned after disagreements with spective on how we can modernize the brand his business partners. During those years, he and position it for accelerated growth while visited Los Angeles every six weeks to in- sustaining our legacy as a premium-denim spect factories and dye houses where Simon brand,” he said. Spurr denim was produced. Spurr was hired as part of a new 7 For Spurr also served as the design director All Mankind design team. Margaret Maldo- for Ralph Lauren’s Purple and Black labels, nado, co-founder of the wom- as a creative consultant for en’s brand L’Agence, recently Tommy Hilfiger, and as a cre- joined 7 For All Mankind ative director for the Kent and as senior design director for Curwen label. women’s ready-to-wear. Prior to joining 7 For All Formerly with the Diesel Mankind, Spurr was the cre- brand, Alessandra Pesavento ative director for Eidos, the joined 7 For All Mankind’s New York–headquartered di- international team as director vision of the Italian-suiting of design and merchandising. brand Isaia. Based in Switzerland, she Spurr has received several is responsible for distilling menswear award nominations Spurr’s creative direction with from the Council of Fash- a product relevant to consum- ion Designers of America more than 500+ different in-stock hanger styles ers in Europe, the Middle East and was a winner of Fashion Simon Spurr complete collection of wood, plastic, metal and satin hangers and Africa. Group International’s Ris- Larissa Noble, 7 For All Mankind wom- ing Star award. “The challenge is to wrap low minimums on personalized hangers en’s design director, and Wes Austin, the my arms around womenswear,” Spurr said. specialized in full custom design solutions brand’s men’s design director, will also re- “I’ve been fortunate to dress a lot of leading hangers for swimwear, lingerie, menswear, sportswear, ladies wear and kids wear port to Spurr. “The direction will be based on men. But on every leading man’s arm there’s a great foundation,” Spurr said. “I am here a leading lady. There is a natural progression servicing designers, fashion brands and retailers across North-America to unify the global divisions and add some for me to start womenswear. The market is halo product and icing to the cake. We will also embracing gender-neutral looks. The further increase the brand’s revenue where timing could not be any better.” we can become a leading force not only in 7 For All Mankind was founded in 2000 jerianhangers.com denim but in the ready-to-wear market.” by Peter Koral, Jerome Dahan and Michael Spurr first gained acclaim as the creative Glasser just as the premium-denim market director of his self-named New York–based was beginning to gain strength. It was sold to ALL RIGHT RESERVED - JERIAN PLASTICS INC. 2017 Simon Spurr denim and menswear label. VF Corp. in 2007 for $775 million. ●

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Swim/Active Collective son in September. At the Beach Bunny Swim- In addition to the January Active Collective 250 brands. We didn’t count, but it kept us Continued from page 1 wear booth, Chief Operating Officer Stepha- show, Vail will head to the New York edition, very busy for two days,” Efimova said. “The nie Iannazzone was fielding Summer orders being held Jan. 24–25 at the Metropolitan Pa- diversity and quality of craftsmanship with the This sentiment was reflected by buyers who through June but also had traction for Immedi- vilion, where she will tell the story of the post- stitching and fabrics was high. The competi- walked the show floor. With locations in North ates from the Costa Mesa, Calif., brand. workout label, which also has a philanthropic tion is so tough.” Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Da- “For January it’s been really good. In Au- arm benefiting the global girls’ education ini- For the pair, a few brands such as Alo Yoga, kota, Montana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Nevada, gust, our lines are larger because we’re pre- tiative Room to Read. Prana and Naked Princess stood out. “The Utah, Kansas, Colorado and Texas, Scheels viewing Resort and Spring,” Iannazzone said. For Nicole Zabal, owner of the Sherman quality of the design, it was simple but sophis- sporting-goods stores carry both active and “We do at-once buying here. We have current Oaks, Calif.–based activewear brand Nicole ticated,” Danilishen said of the qualities that swim categories, but its buyers were focused accounts that were quiet because Fall was Alex, the show was an opportunity to transi- attracted her to Naked Princess. on activewear during this show. rough for swim. They came in and are ready to tion from direct-to-consumer to wholesale. Af- Representatives from the new eco-friendly “Our swimwear buyers come in August but make at-once buys because we hope there is a ter launching in May 2018, Zabal chose to take activewear line Oshen Active wished traffic don’t come to this one. January is not a time light at the end of the tunnel.” her line to the wholesale market and was offer- had been a bit heavier and more aligned with when they’re buying,” said Kathy Botnen, the Entering swim for its first season, Los An- ing pieces from $35 to $60. As a made-in-Los their brand, but they saw the show as an op- retailer’s line leader, who was walking Swim geles fashion brand Johnny Was reported a Angeles brand, she received attention for her portunity to educate buyers regarding their Collective to report on trends to her colleagues. lot of buyer commitment bamboo-fabric alternative to traditional active- Botnen, waiting to place orders after she interest during to domestic wear textiles. returned to her office in Fargo, N.D., was the show. The manufacturing. “We have such a different product, so searching for activewear pieces that transition brand saw this “I’ve had we’re trying to enlighten people to this no- from the gym to work to leisure. “We’re look- show as a good a lot of peo- plastic product,” co-founder Tammy Keller ing for multiuse things you can wear for yoga starting point ple say, ‘Oh, said. “Buyers are so used to their go-to and working out but also fashion. It’s a bonus before entering you’re made people. They don’t always understand that if you can wear the piece to work,” she said. swim season. in L.A.? I love nylon is plastic.” On the manufacturing side, Andréa Bern- “We’re re- that,’” she ex- The Marina del Rey, Calif., brand will trav- holtz, former chief executive of Rock & Re- ally going plained. “The el to New York in February and was hoping to public, was showing her Calabasas, Calif.– into the swim buyers care. utilize Active Collective as part of its entrance based Swiminista brand, made from sustain- world, and it was important to do this show to Maybe it’s because they can get it quicker be- into the industry with wholesale price points able fabrics and offering versatile sizing, that let people know that we’re here and prepping cause shipping isn’t an issue.” ranging from $50 to $118. As part of its ef- wholesales from $25 to $48. She felt that traf- for Miami in July,” said Rose Macke, a sales Buyers were also searching for offerings forts, Oshen will show at the New York edition fic was heavier on the first day but was happy representative for the brand. “Neiman Mar- that would help their clients optimize perfor- of Active Collective and return to Los Angeles with the way show organizers accommodated cus is already a customer, and they are doing mance. As the founder and chief executive for The Fit Expo being held Jan. 26–27 at the attendees and planned the floor layout to pro- fantastic with it. Now we’re going into swim- officer of Chicago-based ballet-apparel and Los Angeles Convention Center. mote buyer focus. specific stores at this show.” pointe-shoe brand Russian Pointe, Aleksan- “We just launched,” co-founder Jeffrey “It’s a place to get discovered,” she said dra Efimova and her associate Sasha Danilish- Gold said. “Our first New York showroom ap- after meeting with buyers from Texas, Loui- Get active en wanted to learn about new trends in fabric pointments will be in February. So this is still siana, Northern California, Canada and online technology during their first time at the show. part of the prelaunch process, getting to know retailers. “This show is easy to shop. It’s not On the activewear side, exhibitors had “They [show organizers] said there were the people.” ● too big, not too small, and they have nice ame- mixed opinions about traffic. For Carlsbad, nities for buyers.” Calif., après-workout brand Alp-n-Rock, its Northern California native Akasha Marie first Active Collective show yielded high traf- launched her made-to-order, ethically manu- fic from buyers, who came from California, Calendar factured swimwear brand Naked Swim in Arizona, Texas, Alaska and the online shop 2017. The January 2019 edition of Swim Col- ASOS. Jan. 14 Designers and Agents LA Brand Assembly New Mart Cooper Design Space lective is her first trade show as she prepares Vice President of Global Sales Kerry Vail LA Market Week Los Angeles Los Angeles California Market Center for the Cabana show in Miami later this year. said many retailers were taking notes for Fall Through Jan. 16 Through Jan. 16 She enjoyed meeting representatives from 2019, but others needed Immediates for ski- The New Mart Label Array e-commerce site Net-a-Porter and smaller and-snowboard enthusiasts who are headed to Cooper Design Space Gerry Building California Market Center boutiques as she promoted her swimwear, winter-resort areas such as Aspen. Los Angeles There’s more Academy Awards Building on ApparelNews.net. which wholesales from separates at $37.70 to “We didn’t bring the collection with us, but Lady Liberty Building Through Jan. 16 one-pieces at $62. because we use Nu Order’s new mobile app Primrose Design Building “For smaller designers, I think this is a good we were able to go back to our Fall 2018 line For calendar details and contact information, visit ApparelNews.net/events. show for getting your brand out there and get- sheet. If someone wanted a jacket right now, ting your foot in the door,” she said. we could put it in their cart right away,” Vail Submissions to the calendar should be faxed to the Calendar Editor at (213) 623-5707. Please include the event’s name, date, time, Established brands were happy to see an said. “If I had to do it all over again, I would location, admission price and contact information. The deadline for calendar submissions is the Tuesday prior to Friday publication. uptick in swim interest following a slower sea- bring some Immediates.” Inclusion in the calendar is subject to available space and the judgment of the editorial staff. NEW LINES

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Continued from page 1 The Tunic Shirt While the button-front shirt has been a key fash- The Knit Set ion item for several seasons now—in seemingly Knit dressing goes head to toe with endless novelty variations—the new shirt is fairly coordinating sets comprising a knit tee, classic except for its roomier dimensions. tunic or polo top matched with a skirt, The cut can be big and boxy or long and slim, pants, or both. Some knitted ensembles detailed with extended collars, flap pockets, ties are made up of three or more pieces— or drawstrings. top, skirt, leggings, cardigan—for a These shirts are versatile. They can be worn as complete multilayered look. tunics over pants or skirts, layered as a light- The dress over pants, a key styling weight jacket or worn simply on their own as an effect for pre-Fall, is reflected in the easy shirtdress. Hems can be straight across or long-over-long combos of tunic or with shirttails, and lengths range from mid thigh dress over slouchy pants. More interest to mid calf. Clean, dense poplins hold their shape comes for marled or sparkly yarns, tie- and keep it crisp. dyes, or engineered patterns. The look works for both cut-and-sew and fully fashioned knits and can be adapted for ready-to-wear, studio sports or lounge. The Vintage Dress Last season’s flowered prairie dress MintModa is an online trend- slims down to a more wearable shape, forecasting service and consultancy. a gentle fit-and-flare with a ’30s-meets- It is led by noted forecaster Sharon ’70s vintage attitude. Flounces are key, Graubard. For more information, whether it’s a ruffled neckline, butterfly contact [email protected]. sleeves or a deep gathered panel at the hem. Silky printed fabrics are key, mostly scattered blossoms against a pastel or mid-tone ground. While the feeling is The XL Sweater demure, these frocks are not as modest The sweater goes extra big as last season—slits show a glimpse of in both cardigan and pullover leg, and necklines are wide enough to styles. Since pre-Fall is often drift off a shoulder for alluring dishabille. thought of as Back-to-School, Hems hit at mid to low calf. it makes sense to see the continued influence of oversized varsity sweaters, complete with The Workwear Onesie arm stripes, contrast edging and A popular street-style look that is letter patches. showing up in pre-Fall collections is Another reference for the big the utility jumpsuit. Some are cut like sweater is the grunge aesthetic, farmers’ overalls but are slimmer and with renewed this season with a cropped, pegged or flare legs. Others are more refined attitude, as in an more like authentic “boiler suits”—full- oversized cardigan over a satin coverage coveralls that can be worn over slipdress. other clothes as a protective layer or to Textured yarns and space-dye function as outerwear. patterns add more interest and Short-sleeved, trim-fitting versions are dimension. These cozy sweaters worn as jumpsuits and can be worn on come in brights, neutral ivory or their own or styled with a tailored blazer gray, or autumnal golds, browns for a work-ready ensemble. Flap pockets and oranges. and a self-belt add more authenticity, as do sturdy khakis, canvases or new light- wash denims.

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The Easy Cropped Pant The Shirt Jacket Cropped pants, while A lightweight topper often maligned on fashion is always right for those blogs, remain a favorite of early days of fall, not only fashionistas as well as with for warmth but to give classic customers, perhaps ensembles that extra layer because, contrary to common that adds complexity and perception, the cut flatters brings proportion to an the ankles, lengthens the ensemble. leg and shows off the shoe, The shirt jacket is whether flats or a low heel. beginning to replace the The pants usually sit at the trucker as the must-have natural waist, with straight wear-it-with-everything legs, slight flares or A-line layering piece. The jacket silhouettes. These breezy can be slim or boxy but trousers look particularly right gets its shirt-like attitude in fresh spring colors like from a point collar, button- apricot, pink and violet. up front and flap or patch Fancy matelasses are trend pockets. right, but plain poplins, The pre-Fall 2019 denims or suiting fabrics also collections showed these work, as do fluid wovens, fashion workhorses in every material— which give the pants an from firm knits to lustrous satins to almost culotte feel. brushed buffalo checks, as well as leather and pleather, suede and shearling.

The Flare Leg The A-Line Midi The flare leg gains Another ’70s momentum as a new favorite that looks pant silhouette for right for pre-Fall is both tailored trousers the A-line midi skirt. and jeans styles. Most These are simple of these have a natural skirts that flare out or high waist and fit gently and hit just smoothly over slim below the knee to hips, balancing the low calf. The skirt The Colors wide hemline. can go fashion Pre-Fall colors hint at autumn while still being The look gets a forward when layered vibrant and lively. career-dressing 1970s over new flare legs A softer green updates olive drab. Teal and dull mood when cut from or slim pants or aqua are new neutrals. Light blue uptrends for clean suitings and can appeal to more washed denim or works as a ground for prints. styled with a feminine classic customers Yellow ochre is used as a camel alternative blouse and knitted when styled over or for accents. Soft oranges emerge, including vest. These tailored bare legs, tights or ginger and peach tones. Purple and green work versions get more pol- high boots. in a new combo for prints and stripes. ish from center creases Details include or sewn-in seams. contoured 1. Archroma 321-520 / 2. Archroma 328-910 For casual options, there are dark- waistbands, zip or / 3. Archroma 326-510 / 4. Archroma 214- blue denim versions or denim alterna- button fronts, or border effects like 630 / 5. Archroma 330-220 / 6. Archroma tives including corduroy or canvas a dip-dyed hem. Firm materials, 431-570 / 7. Archroma 545-250 / 8. cut into five-pocket styles. Extra-long whether wovens, leathers or double Archroma 108-840 / 9. Archroma 106-340 / lengths are key here—from shoe cover- knits, are best for expressing the 10. Archroma 110-240 / 11. Archroma 322- ing to floor sweeping. slightly triangular silhouette. 560 / 12. Archroma 437-450

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By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor PowerFit, and Tencel Modal ric that is soft with the cooling and Black and Creora Black. drying properties that are popular Austrian textile firm Lenzing and South Korea’s Hyosung The Lenzing Ecovero vis- with consumers who shop the ac- fabrics are partnering on a new collection that brings greater cose enhanced with Creora’s tivewear category. The new offer- comfort through more options in activewear and intimate ap- Eco-soft yields a softer hand to ing also brings to market a prod- parel manufactured through a process that reduces the impact the viscose fibers as the elas- uct with greater color fastness, on the environment. The new collection combines Lenzing’s tane is able to overcome the improved ability for redyeing and Tencel Modal and Hyosung’s Creora elastane. limitations of low-heat-settable chlorine resistance. Fabrics from the collection will be promoted for the properties that manufacturers By introducing Tencel Modal Spring/Summer 2020 market and unveiled at ISPO (the In- encounter with certain syn- Black and Creora Black, Lenzing ternational Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion) thetic fibers. It also allows ap- and Hyosung are offering a solu- Munich 2019, the German edition of the global trade-show parel manufacturers to reduce tion to the “grin-through” problem, brand that caters to the sportswear business. The show will carbon emissions through lower which has often plagued the active- be held at Messe München Feb. 3–6. heat finishing while providing wear segment of the industry. The “This Lenzing and Hyosung collaboration fits perfectly greater durability by reducing Hyosung Lenzing Spring/Summer 2020 new product will afford the com- under the slogan ‘Better Together,’” said Andreas Guertler, shrinkage, improving shape, re- fort of Tencel Modal with a color Lenzing’s head of active and outdoor global business devel- taining color and maintaining the brightness of white fibers. depth that will leave black garments darker longer. opment. “The combination of natural softness, comfort and “Lenzing’s Tencel Modal Black fibers with Hyosung’s “Tencel Modal Black and Creora Black lead to a deeper performance from Tencel and the power, fit and recovery of Creora Black elastane and Lenzing’s latest fiber technology, black and softer touch while using less energy and water,” Creora elastane allows us to offer customers new products Ecovero, with Hyosung’s Creora Eco-soft elastane lead to Guertler explained. “Lenzing Ecovero with Creora Eco-soft for sports and leisure clothing with unrivaled sustainable a perfect sustainable combination, together offering natu- offers a softer touch and whiter whites at a lower heat setting credentials.” for reduced energy consumption. The joint venture will not only Tencel Modal and Creora PowerFit afford more comfort to activewear stand for superior shaping, compres- consumers but will also ensure sion and a natural feel.” clothing made with the new fabrics Growing interest in ecologically will provide high-performance qual- responsible apparel among active- ities through a sustainably produced wear consumers is a major driving product. force for major fabric manufacturers “We are delighted to partner with to develop new solutions. By work- Lenzing with this innovative fabric Hyosung x Lenzing colors ing together on these enhanced fab- collection to deliver enhanced per- rics, Lenzing and Hyosung are able formance with products that use less energy and water and ral softness, comfort and performance from Tencel and the to create new sourcing solutions to meet the needs of their offer the improved environmental care today’s informed PowerFit and recovery of Creora elastane,” Guertler said. clients and expand business to other clothing manufacturers, consumers demand,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, EMEA With the introduction of Tencel Modal and Creora Pow- especially those who make undergarments and active apparel. (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) marketing director for erFit, the companies are creating a new option for active- “Collaboration is the way forward as the textile industry Hyosung’s performance-textiles business, in a statement. apparel makers that will afford high-performance pieces seeks creative performance solutions throughout the value Through the collaboration, Lenzing is introducing new that are more durable. A Tencel Modal created with Creora chain to meet changing market dynamics,” Whitmarsh- versions of three of its products using Creora: Lenzing PowerFit spandex yields apparel that is more resistant to Knight said. “This is just the start of our cooperation with Ecovero with Creora Eco-soft, Tencel Modal and Creora heat—allowing it to maintain its shape—but creates a fab- our friends at Lenzing.” ●

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03.lenzing.indd 3 1/9/19 6:34 PM TEXTILE NEWS Coats Thread Company Acquires ThreadSol and Opens Innovation Hub By Deborah Belgum Executive Editor Coats’s existing network. Coats recently made a strategic invest- Coats, the British industrial-thread man- ment in Twine, an Israeli-based technology ufacturer who has been on an acquisition startup, which has developed a revolution- binge, recently acquired for $12 million ary digital thread-dyeing system. ThreadSol, a cloud-based digital-appli- Its recent acquisition of Patrick Yarn Mill cations provider, which becomes a part of in North Carolina adds high-performance Coats Global Services. engineered yarns to its product lineup. It ThreadSol’s technology focuses on fab- also purchased Gotex, a Spanish company ric-usage optimization in apparel manufac- that designs and manufactures high-tech turing and helps customers reduce fabric industrial yarns and tapes used in the tele- waste and cost and establish accurate prod- communications, energy, and oil and gas uct costing. sectors. In October, Coats opened the first of three innovation hubs it has planned for around the world. That first innovation hub was formally christened in October at its Se- vier manufacturing site in North Caro- lina. Sometime in early 2019, Coats will open an innovation The Coats Innovation Hub in North Carolina hub in Bursa, Tur- key, and another in “ThreadSol is an exciting acquisition that Shenzhen, China. supports a key aspect of our growth strat- These innovation hubs will develop pio- 215 W. 40th Street 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018 egy: to build an innovative software-solu- neering products and processes in apparel, Tel: 212-921-9770 Fax: 212-921-8167 tions business for the apparel and footwear footwear and performance materials, which industries,” said Rajiv Sharma, group chief encompass hi-tech products for end uses in executive. “We will be able to draw upon the automobile, oil and gas, protective-wear, our demonstrable track record of success- and telecom industries. fully integrating bolt-on companies follow- The hubs comprise three zones. ing the acquisitions of Patrick Yarn Mill, The innovation gallery features a video Gotex and Fast React Systems.” wall, display pods of recent product devel- ThreadSol, headquartered in Singapore, opments and a timeline tracing Coats from was founded in Delhi, India, in 2013 and its beginning in Paisley, Scotland, to the ma- now has development centers across India jor corporation it is today.

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04.coats.indd 4 1/9/19 6:35 PM dk.indd 1 9/18/18 2:23 PM TEXTILE TRENDS Ebon Hued Check It Out Originally made popular by 14th-century European royalty, clergy and gov- A classic fabric staple, checked textiles are used in ev- ernment officials, black fabrics became widely used in 20th-century high fash- erything from uniforms and day-to-day wear to high-fashion. The dramatic use of black, contrasting with white and colors, creates bold ion designs. With origins in 17th-century Europe, its mod- statements in modern fashion design. ern uses are limitless.

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From high-style fashion to everyday wear, floral fabrics are a favorite of fashion designers. Historically, cotton textiles were the mainstay of floral prints, but today florals Fashionably Floral can be found on silk, denim, damask, chintz and more.

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Once the reserve of femininity and girls, the popularity of pink fabrics these days can be found in every aspect of fashion design, In the Pink including men’s. The color invokes passion and cheerfulness.

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08.flower.trends.indd 8 1/9/19 6:44 PM progressive.indd 1 2/21/18 5:52 PM TEXTILE TRENDS Classically Striped Stripes are one of the most classic textile patterns around. Whether bold, wide or skinny, stripes are available in an ex- GET INTO THE tensive variety of fabrics. NEXT TEXTILE ISSUE Philips-Boyne Corporation Cinergy Textiles, Inc. Fabric Selection Inc.

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Our “Beat Goes On” is the Christopher Frost -VP of Sales & Marketing beyond. Our assortment and specialty is  100 % Cotton French assortment of woven/stretch. This (516) 445-5516 Telephone: (323) 890-1110 / Fax: (323) 890-1180 vast, including basics, novelties and prints collection is unique in its attraction of yarn- [email protected]  Cotton/ Modal Stock in both knits and wovens. All of our print dye fabrics that apply to many apparel lines. Products and Services: Union Knopf  Tri- Blendwww.greenetextile.com designs are copyrighted. We have polyester, PFD Also, we are proud to claim our post-surgical and Plastic Bank have partnered to pro-  Poly/ Email:Cotton [email protected] Rayon/ Spandex spandex, rayon/spandex and more unique fabrics with great compression and recovery duce exclusive garment trim made from Contact: Ira Bashist ORGANIC COTTON fabrics to inspire your next fashion collec- are performing very well with leading medi- RECYCLED PLASTIC. Union Knopf is the  Cotton/ Spandex tion, and will work with you to get a price cal garments, some with copper yarn that global design and production leader of but-  Wet/ PigmentECO FRIENDLYPrints FABRICSORGANIC COTTON W/ SPANDEX that will fit your bottom line. enhances their performance. We are now tons, buckles, and accessories for Men’s  Jersey PFD ORGANIC/ RECYCLED POLY linked with a major knitting and finishing and Women’s apparel. We specialize in company in the USA that is the source for all trims made of recycled plastic, metal, real  Fleece IN STOCK BAMBOO/ COTTON Gerber Technology apparel companies that must have a MADE & faux horn, rubber, and coroso, plus real & • GOTS CertifiedFrench Cotton Terry – with and without Spandex www.gerbertechnology.com IN THE USA label. We also supply beautiful faux shell. All of our trims are both fashion-  Thermal Products and Services: Gerber Technology lace fabrics from the finest mills in Europe. • Organic Cotton/Recycled Poly able and economical. Our proven fashion  Interlock provides a complete suite of integrated tech- Visit the new La Lame showrooms at 215 W. expertise is displayed each season with • Bamboo Cotton/Spandex nology solutions including pattern design, 40th St. in New York by calling Glen Schneer, a completely new and fresh collection. In • Modal/Cotton Double Jersey Knits –/ with Single and Knits without Spandex 3-D, and product-life-cycle-management Adrian Castens, or Joel Goldfarb. addition to our cutting edge design and top software, as well as sophisticated automa- quality production, we provide first class All above fabrics are available in various constructions tion manufacturing systems for some of the customer support from our own offices in including: Jersey, French Terry and 1 x 1 Rib biggest names in the global apparel and Progressive Label Inc. Germany, Poland, Shanghai, Hong Kong, sewn-goods industries. Over 100 Fortune 2545 Yates Ave. USA, India, and Turkey. This enables us to 500 companies in over 130 countries depend Commerce, CA 90040 provide customer-specific solutions with upon Gerber to help create and develop their (323) 415-9770 the highest aesthetic and quality results. We products, communicate and collaborate with Fax: (323) 415-9771 are a truly global company with the ability STUDIO 93,LLC their global partners, and manage their data [email protected] to provide on-the-spot support, no matter more efficiently throughout the entire process. www.progressivelabel.com where in the world our customers’ design From the industry-leading AccuMark® pat- Products and Services: Progressive Label offices are or where their production is being Regular & Deadstock tern design, grading, and marker-making is dedicated to helping companies develop done. Please visit us at Premiere Vision New Wholesale Fabric Supplier software to textiles, spreading systems, and showcase their brand identity. From York, Jan 15–16, Booth #J2. single and multi-ply GERBERcutters®, logo labels and hangtags to care/content and the YuniquePLM™ product-life-cycle- labels and price tickets, we will develop, End to End Apparel management software, the Gerber product produce, and distribute your trim items Manufacturing Services portfolio will help its customers decrease worldwide. We specialize in producing cus- time to market. Gerber’s knowledge and tom products that will meet your design Textile Preview and Resource Guide S T U D I O 9 3 experience in the apparel industry and its and merchandising needs. We successfully A CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS SPECIAL SECTION JANUARY 2019 worldwide service organization allow it to launched production of RFID price tickets TEXTILE offer some of the world’s leading brands fully last year. This demand is being greatly TRENDS TEXTILE integrated solutions. 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We regret that we cannot Products and Services: Textile industry ordering system for price tickets, custom be responsible for any errors or omissions [email protected] veterans and experts, catering to quality-ori- products and care labels. Our mission is to within the Textile Resource Guide. 213-277-9988 www.studio93.info

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