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Ron Herman has spent his career introducing some of the world’s most famous denim brands from his self-named Ron Herman store, which for decades has been a pioneer in the Los Angeles boutique business. For his next step, he wants to introduce to Los Angeles a slate of house brands selling at his Ron Herman chain of stores in Japan. He is shooting for 2019 to bring those lines stateside while at the same time adding new collaboration lines with various designers and brands. He forecast that the upcoming slate of Ron Herman products will be sold at only a few select doors outside of Japan. Not only will he bring the Japanese-only brands, including RH Vintage and Ron Herman California, to Los Ange- ➥ Ron Herman page 14

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01.14.cover.indd 1 8/9/18 4:38 PM NEWS Parent Company of Fallas Paredes and Factory 2-U Files for Bankruptcy Protection Bargain-basement prices have been the nameplate of Fallas, Fallas Paredes, Fallas by Ilanit Fallas. ished. driving force behind the decades-old Fal- Discount Stores, Factory 2-U, Anna’s Lin- The company said its bottom line has suf- “National Stores has been a fixture of las Paredes stores, which mostly cater to a ens by Fallas and Falas in Puerto Rico. fered setbacks from some underperforming the retail community for over 56 years, and Latino market, and its younger Factory 2-U Store-closing sales will begin Aug. 9. stores, which were exacerbated by severe through this process we intend to secure our stores. In a press release, the company said it had weather in various regions, including in future for our valued employees, customers But bargain-basement prices couldn’t ample liquidity to fund operations and has Puerto Rico, which was badly hit by and is and suppliers,” the chief executive said in a help National Stores Inc., owned primarily received a commitment for up to approxi- still recuperating from last year’s Hurricane statement. Maria. In court documents, the company said it The company also suffered financial loss- has between 200 and 999 creditors. Some es from its acquisition of 44 Conway Stores of its major creditors, all located in New in 2014 for an undisclosed price. York, include Armouth International, Last year, the computers at the various owed $15.6 million; One Step Up, owed stores in the National Stores chain were sub- $10.3 million; Louise Paris, owed nearly jected to a malware attack that lasted from $4 million; and Seven Apparel, owed $3.9 July 10 to Dec. 11, 2017. million. The affected payment-card information National Stores was started in 1962 by may have included names, payment-card Michael Fallas’s father, Joseph, with a single numbers, expiration dates and security downtown Los Angeles store. It is known for codes. Because of the attack, the company its value-priced clothing, which often sells said its access to its operating funds dimin- below $10 to $20.—Deborah Belgum Macerich Partnering With Co-Work Offices for Its Malls Co-working office spaces are familiar when it comes to adding exciting, traffic-driv-

ANDREW ASCH sights in the downtown areas of almost any ing new uses to our market-dominant retail A Fallas Paredes store in downtown Los Angeles big city. Soon these shared office spaces will properties across the country,” he said. “With be at Macerich-owned malls. time-limited marquee attractions like Candy- by Michael Fallas, from filing for Chapter mately $108 million in debtor-in-possession The Southern California shopping-mall topia, luxury fitness/wellness concepts, desti- 11 bankruptcy protection on Aug. 6 in U.S. financing from its existing lenders. company announced it will be working with nation restaurants and appealing first-to-mar- Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. “National Stores, historically a profitable New York–based Industrious to roll out ket digitally native brands, our well-situated The bankruptcy filing will help the com- company, is committed to improving its fi- co-working office spaces at select Macerich centers are high-street, town-square locations pany, based in Gardena, Calif., reorganize nancial health and returning to profitability,” properties. The first Industrious location where shoppers, retailers and brands abso- by closing 74 of its 344 stores in its diversi- said Michael Fallas, who owns 98 percent of will open at Scottsdale Fashion Square in lutely want to be. Our settings deliver top-tier, fied outposts, which include stores under the the company. The other 2 percent is owned Scottsdale, Ariz., in January 2019. built-in amenities for today’s professionals, At this time, it was not announced what which is why a partnership with experience- other Macerich properties will be getting In- focused Industrious makes so much sense.” dustrious co-working spaces. Macerich owns California retail centers Macerich Chief Executive Officer Art including Santa Monica Place, Los Cerri- Coppola said that the deal would drive traf- tos Center and the Westside Pavilion. JERIAN the hangers you were looking for... fic to malls. “Macerich is on the cutting edge —Andrew Asch

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The back-to-school season started on a L Brands Inc., the parent company of robust note in July and beat analysts’ fore- Victoria’s Secret, reported net sales of casts, according to market research company $849.7 million in July; however, its same- Retail Metrics. store sales were flat compared to the same Ken Perkins, president of Retail Metrics, period the previous year. had predicted that same-store sales for U.S. Boot Barn Inc., an Irvine, Calif.–head- retailers would increase 6.8 percent. Instead, quartered retailer of Westernwear, also report- July comps rose 7.5 percent. Perkins gave ed brisk business for its first quarter of fiscal credit to a good economy for thriving busi- 2019. For the quarter ending June 30, same- ness in July. store sales jumped 11.6 percent. The retailer’s “Macro conditions remain very favorable net sales increased 16.2 percent to $162 mil- for consumers,” he wrote in an Aug. 9 note. More people were working in July. An already low May U.S. unem- July Retail Sales ployment rate of 4.0 percent dipped to $Sales % Change Same-store 3.9 percent in July, according to the (in millions) from yr. ago sales % change U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Action-sports mall retailer Zumiez The Buckle $68.0 +12.3% +2.3% L Brands Inc. $849.7 +10.0% 0.0% more than 500+ different in-stock hanger styles Inc. reported one of its month’s best performances. The Seattle-area com- Zumiez Inc. $83.0 +23.0% +9.1% Cato Corp. $56.7 +1.0% +2.0% complete collection of wood, plastic, metal and satin hangers pany came in with net sales of $83 low minimums on personalized hangers million and a 9.1 increase in same- Information from company reports specialized in full custom design solutions store sales in July. The retailer raised hangers for swimwear, lingerie, menswear, sportswear, ladies wear and kids wear its forecast for its 2018 second quarter to be $0.13 or $0.14 per share compared lion. Jim Conroy, Boot Barn’s chief executive servicing designers, fashion brands and retailers across North-America with a previous guidance of between $0.04 officer, said the retailer beat its forecasts. and $0.09. “We are encouraged by our very strong Denim-focused mall retailer The Buckle start to fiscal 2019 as sales, merchandise Inc. rallied from a 1.2 percent decline in margin and earnings per share were up sig- same-store sales in June to report a 2.3 per- nificantly year-over-year,” Conroy said in jerianhangers.com cent increase in comps for July. Value retail- a statement. Boot Barn runs a fleet of 232 er The Cato Corp. reported an uptick of 1 stores and the e-commerce site www.boot- ALL RIGHT RESERVED - JERIAN PLASTICS INC. 2017 percent in same-store sales for July. barn.com.—A.A.

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Visitors to the UBM-produced Las Vegas In addition to The Store, buyers will be shows WWDMAGIC and Curve Las Ve- able to enjoy a Las Vegas installment of The gas will find new shopping experiences for Concept Lounge, which will feature product women’s apparel during the Aug. 13–15 run samples from Curve Las Vegas exhibitors of the shows. focusing on four characteristics of the mod- At swimwear and lingerie show Curve Las ern woman—liberated, self-expressive, body Vegas, buyers can shop The Store, which fea- confident and eco-conscious. tures brands not currently showcasing their In the 3,000-square-foot On:Line space at products at a booth during the event. WWDMAGIC, the 25 pieces from the col- At WWDMAGIC’s On:Line, buyers will lections of 30 emerging brands in the young find a collaboration with business-to-busi- contemporary market will be showcased ness e-commerce platform FashionGo for on-site. Within the space, iPads will also be the latest trends in new, young contemporary available for buyers to explore each compa- ready-to-wear brands. ny’s full offerings. On the heels of Curve New York’s intro- Through streamlining the buyer experi- duction of The Concept Lounge during the ence within a cohesive area that offers pieces July 29–31 show, Eurovet Americas Chief by brands including a.gain, Active Basic, Executive Officer Raphael Camp wanted to Blithe, Comme USA, Fashion Wildcat and bring this option to buyers who are attending Grade & Gather, On:Line makes discover- the Curve Las Vegas show. ing new brands easier. The Store’s 600-square-foot space will By introducing these lines, which were showcase lingerie, swimwear and accessory selected by Kelly Helfman, vice president collections from brands including Aurore and brand director of WWDMAGIC, Fame, San, Chantelle, Claudel Lingerie, Cardo Accessories The Show, and Pooltrade- Paris, La Serviette Paris, LELO and Mod- show, show organizers are able to bring new cloth. Rather than meeting with sales profes- brands to buyers while alleviating the pres- sionals representing each company, buyers sure buyers feel during the search for fresh will be guided through the lines by Curve designs. representatives. The inclusion of the FashionGo platform “The goal behind this was to bring new- affords greater ease by providing a seamless ness and new brands that don’t exhibit with shopping experience during the show and af- us in Las Vegas through a showroom con- ter it ends. The service provides a wholesale cept where we are hosting the buyers in the e-commerce option that facilitates a buying space,” Camp explained. “We are telling the experience between retailers and apparel story of a selected number of brands.” brands.—Dorothy Crouch

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04Calendar.news.indd 4 8/9/18 5:12 PM beaujours.indd 1 8/8/18 6:02 PM MADE IN AMERICA Quality Basics Is the Idea Behind November Six The idea of basic clothes made of quality material was and a high-waisted, wide-legged pant made of linen jac- the impetus behind November Six, a new Los Angeles label quard, which carries a $245 price tag. sold exclusively online by two sisters who felt their clothing “We are doing a lot of silks, viscose and some cotton,” could fill a niche. Setareh said. “It is a lot of tops because, in general, women “We wanted to create a collection to offer essential piec- find it easier to buy tops than a bottom.” es to consumers to keep costs down but offer high-quality Neither sister had any fashion or design background be- fabric,” said Candice Setareh, fore they started their brand. who co-founded the company Setareh had done fashion with her sister, Shanen Soley- publicity and worked for a mani. tech startup. Soleymani had Soleymani said she spent been raising a family. years curating her own closet But the idea to create filled with classic separates. a collection of basics that “My dedication to seeking could be worn by just about out the best white T-shirt or any age group took over, the perfect high-waisted pant and soon they were seek- inspired me to [help] start No- ing out patternmakers, cut- vember Six,” she said. ters and sewers to help them Friends who admired the with their vision. sisters’ basic but elegant way Through word of mouth, of dressing were asking them which has been the primary where they had gotten their way the sisters have been clothes, which included lots locating resources, the two of basic pieces. So it only discovered a cutter and seemed natural that they manufacturer in downtown would take their taste for fash- Los Angeles. “We have ion and start a label (which been asking around and get- got its name from Setareh’s ting referrals to different birthdate). people,” Setareh said. “Our The idea is to slowly intro- patternmaker introduced us duce one or two pieces at a time and develop an evolving to our cutter, who works next door to a manufacturer.” edit of essentials and timeless pieces that can be worn from Setareh makes sketches of what she would like to make season to season. and then the patternmakers bring those sketches to life. “We Their collection, launched online in July, incorporates make a ton of samples because sizing and fit are important mostly solid colors with silhouettes that gravitate toward to us,” Setareh, who does most of the design and marketing, lineup. “But we want to work with the right factory that un- tops, high-waisted pants, dresses and silk camisoles. said. derstands our aesthetic. We want to make sure it is the cor- Pieces include a gray merino-wool T-shirt with short Soleymani is in charge of management and making sure rect fit and style,” Setareh said. sleeves, which sells for $115; a navy-blue ruffled cotton top production goes smoothly. For more information, visit www.november-six.com. with large pleats to accent the waist, which goes for $165; As time goes by, they would like to add denim to their —Deborah Belgum

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Zornosa ignored a huge demographic of women valuable than just a swimsuit you wear years from manufacturing foundation pieces explained that the difference in her products, of all ages who don’t feel comfortable a few times a year.” to last year introducing swimwear. compared to other shapewear, is the use of baring it all,” she says. Paradise Ranch, which is 100 The brand is now branching out to active- variable compression rather than the tradition- “I’m sensitive to areas of concern percent made in the USA, is known for wear with a capsule collection that emphasizes al uniform compression. that women may have about their its bold tropical prints, and this latest comfortable support with a bra replacement “Variable compression uses tensions within bodies, and I find solutions for collection, which features five custom- called the “Sports Demiette.” the fabric so that the product is doing differ- them in figure-flattering designs made prints, is no different. 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The wide-ranging also believes providing ex- workout leggings and two right buyer for our brand.” No matter the collection has options for all ages, cellent customer service is workout tank tops available reason, Surf Expo Boutique is the place including girls, and a large reason for her suc- in XS–XXXL and priced to see and be seen—and to buy. new this season, cess. $69–$79. It also introduced babies. Also new, “Going to market with an independent the “Sports Demiette,” a sports-bra design that a beach line that stylist as the channel assured me that we fits all cup sizes and is priced at $79. AquaVita ships for Resort could give great customer service, and it’s “Demiette is a proprietary word for us To the creators of AquaVita Swim, delivery and carries turned out that way. The customers are in- because we see it as a replacement for a bra “high fashion and spectacular fit do through Summer credibly loyal,” Zornosa said. rather than just another bra,” Zornosa said. not have to come at a high price.” With 2019. Known for While customers return to Ruby Ribbon for The initial July 25 introduction of the Ruby industry experience, retail knowledge, its high-quality, its products and customer service, the brand’s Ribbon activewear capsule collection occurred and an eye for trends, AquaVita Swim machine-washable, launched in 2009 to instant success. and tumble-dryable clients also play a role in the launch of new during an unusual season that is not typically With a vast array of colors, prints, and Peruvian knits, products. 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It women to look including a seersucker collection for collection seemed to be a natural step, but was a great place for us to introduce something beautiful and Spring 2019 that is expected to be a Zornosa wanted to carefully plan the pieces’ that we believe is going to be pretty important project confidence. bestseller as well. Price points range designs. With more than 60 percent of her in the line.” The sophisticated from $16 for printed Ts to sweaters and swim- and dresses in the upper $70s. resortwear line’s focus is creating luxurious apparel from select Italian Lat & Lo fabrics at an affordable price “to evoke “Where are you anchored?” quotes the inner beauty of our wearers.” The Lat & Lo from the Book of Hebrews. It lush look is feminine “day to night” answers with its handcrafted custom- and “beach to bar,” with elegant, order jewelry line of fine metals detailed pieces flowing with ruffles, beautifully inscribed with the latitude lace, embroidery, and sumptuous tiers. (Lat) and longitude (Lo) coordinates of AquaVita’s bestsellers are expected to the buyer’s “special place.” Each piece, be lightweight cardigans, silk dresses, fashioned from 14k gold fill and .925 and linen silhouettes, “because these sterling silver and inscribed with the pieces are flattering while easy to wear.” retail boutique’s coordinates, represents Retail price points range from $69 to the memories $199. made in the town where they are sold. Baggalini Their ideal When you are looking for the ideal customer travel bag, who better to consult “values than a couple of flight attendants? sentiment Twenty years ago, a creative pair of and quality” attendants designed the perfect travel and is able to companion—stylish, with a plethora of appreciate “the pockets to keep everything organized— unique nature of Lat & Lo’s potential and started to go beyond just fashion jewelry and Baggallini, be a truly great gift or chic memento.” with “baggs” Lat & Lo keeps its finger on current designed for trends but strives for “an overall classic the everyday aesthetic that can be worn well after traveler, other trends pass by.” Bestsellers “whether she’s include the horizontal bar necklace, but traveling five Lat & Lo expects big things from the blocks or five new, skinnier vertical Neptune necklace. time zones.” Wholesale prices range from $24 to Stylish, durable, $40. lightweight, and designed for an active lifestyle, the baggs also offer significant The next edition of Surf Expo will take security measures. 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By John McCurry Contributing Writer sumer testing. She describes Artistic Milliners, a longtime Repreve has grown to what it is today, the No. 1 brand in tex- manufacturing partner of Invista, as a “very innovative” mill. tiles for recycled polyester, we need to create awareness of our Building sustainability aspects into products and figuring Dovetail is a 2017 startup that began as Moxie & Moss but other technologies.” out ways to serve the particular mindset of millennials are renamed itself in June. Its target customers range from con- Repreve is now used by more than 350 brands globally. among the challenges facing fiber manufacturers. struction workers to auto mechanics to artists and firefighters. Unifi is on track to recycle 30 billion plastic bottles for the Meanwhile, additional pressure is coming from perfor- Supercharged Noir is the first denim application of Invis- fiber by 2022. Repreve will be the base, but it will be offered mance-wear brands anxious to find the latest new develop- ta’s patent-pending T420HT staple-fiber technology for ex- with technologies including moisture management, stretch, ments while they also are demanding shorter lead times. treme resistance strength. Invista says it offers four times the odor control and flame resistance, Hertwig said. Two examples of fiber manufacturers that are aggressively abrasion resistance of 100 percent cotton denim at the same Those technologies include “TruTemp 365,” developed for building sustainability into their business models are Invista weight. thermal regulation properties. Hertwig said it has been suc- and Unifi. cessful in men’s bottom weights, including dress pants, kha- Both recently unveiled new collections and have been po- kis and denim. sitioning their technologies. “We’ve been listening to our cus- Another is “TruBounce,” a yarn construction used in socks tomer, and we understand the need to reduce our footprint,” and apparel that offers lightweight cushioning and resilience. says Cynthia McNaull, global brand and marketing director “TruDry” is a breathable, moisture-wicking technology that for Invista’s Cordura. helps keep fabrics cool and dry. McNaull said Invista’s $65-million investment in fiber Hertwig said that in the coming years, Unifi will be ex- production equipment at its Camden, S.C., facility will soon ploring innovations that incorporate adaptive technologies offer the capability of making new deniers and colors. It into yarns, allowing fabrics to be functional. will also give the fiber maker the flexibility to offer lower “In some cases, this will be something that you can actu- minimum orders. The Camden plant will produce Cordura’s ally see, but in others, it will be something you can feel,” he solution-dyed TrueLock fiber, which creates a deep, durable said. “The technologies are out there but not commercial in a color. big way. It’s about what we can do to the fiber to make it react TrueLock fits into Invista’s sustainability efforts, as the differently. We’re looking at a couple of things, but we’re not process of embedding color into the fiber results in reduced at the point that we know they are commercially viable.” water and energy use as well as dye and chemical usage. So- Hertwig said there are a lot of gimmicks in the market- lution dyeing offers better color consistency lot to lot, com- place, but Unifi is examining what can be done at the fi- pared to conventional piece dyeing, McNaull said. ber level to make fabrics react differently. He said apparel Portland, Ore.–based Dovetail Workwear, a brand that brands are requesting fabrics with “cool touch” to keep the markets itself as a workwear line made by women, exclu- As generations go, McNaull says millennials have an acute wearer cool while working out. Some brands have products sively for women, is one of the early adopters of the new awareness of buying things with purpose or meaning. That on the market, but the “coolness” doesn’t last throughout a “Supercharged Noir” denim collection, developed though a includes a preference for products made in a sustainable way. workout. collaboration by Pakistan-based Artistic Milliners using Cor- Unifi is repositioning its fiber and yarn technologies to fall As for generational targeting, Hertwig said Unifi is pouring dura and Tencel fibers. under the new umbrella of Profiber, officially introduced at a lot of consumer research into the buying habits of millenni- It is a line of black performance denim, which integrates the Outdoor Retailer trade show in July. The technologies als as well as Gen Zers. For now, it’s the millennials who are the durability of nylon 6,6 with color fastness, softness, sus- can be used with both Unifi’s highly successful recycled fiber, driving the interest in sustainability. tainability and stretch, according to McNaull. Repreve, and with its virgin polyester and nylon. “They [millennials] are the ones asking the questions, such The Dovetail line has not gone commercial yet, but Mc- “We continue to evolve with our products,” said Jay Her- as, ‘How was this made?’, ‘Where was it made?’ and ‘What’s Naull says Cordura will be working with the brand on con- twig, group vice president of global brand sales. “While the impact?’”

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les, but he also wants to manufacture them domestically to fit American bodies. The stateside production will pave the way to SHAPE UP making more collaboration lines. “I’m doing it for the sake of going deeper into the culture and nature of my brand,” he said. and capture the attention of It’s the latest chapter in an unorthodox but highly successful boutique business that has been operating since 1976. retailers with He employs 50 people in his California stores, which range from the two-story, 14,000-square-foot Melrose shop to boutiques in Los Angeles’ upscale Brentwood neighborhood and in Malibu, Calif. Herman declined to give revenue figures for his privately held company. About a decade ago, Herman ventured into Japan, working with Japanese company The Sazaby League to open Ron Herman stores there. Currently, there are 20 stores in the chain, which has taken on a character all its own. premier The boutiques offer exclusive Japanese-

only collaborations with U.S. companies ANDREW ASCH such as Vans. They also run cafés and have Ron and Carol Herman performance branched out into weddings at waterfront locations. pany. But he wanted to be his own boss. So If the Japanese venture seems inspired in 1976 he bought 600 square feet of retail fabrics made by whimsy and a desire to undertake a col- space inside the Fred Segal compound on laboration just because it is cool, it’s also the Melrose Avenue and named it Ron Herman. modus operandi of Herman’s stateside oper- Joining him was his wife, Carol, whom in the USA ation, said John Moore, a co-founder of the he had met while working at Fred Segal. Culver City, Calif.–based Outerknown la- Forty-two years later, they still work on the bel, which is sold at the Ron Herman stores. store’s floor five days a week. “I learned at an early age by observing When they started Ron Herman, they the effortless styling on Ron’s floors that sold only a few brands, there were only a anything goes. A Dries Van Noten trouser few trade shows, and there was no Internet was not meant to be worn with dress shoes telling them what was cool. but rather a pair of Vans, Doc Martens or At the time, more designers were getting sandals. And everything goes with a T-shirt. involved in the fashion blue-jeans business, This idea of something new with something and the couple decided to take a risk on the old, relaxed with something tailored, has newest denim lines. Their gut feeling often stuck with me forever. I learned this from paid off. Ron’s world,” Moore said. The Fred Segal compound always at- Supporting this sense of whimsy is Her- tracted an affluent, fashionable crowd, but man’s deep knowledge of denim and fashion that is respected around the world. Having a presence at Ron Herman gives credibility to a brand, both domestically and overseas, said Chris Cantrell, the head of sales for S.M.N. denim, which is sold at Ron Herman. “A lot of top retailers and consumers shop at Ron Herman. They want to know what is trending at market, and they’ll go to Ron Her- man to find out,” Cantrell said. Herman’s vision seems to mix a

The goal at Antex Knitting Mills is to service the knit wider curiosity of culture with the COURTESY OF RON HERMAN sharp gut instinct of an indepen- A limited edition Ron Herman Toyota FJ Cruiser, one of the fabric needs of the apparel industry with high quality, dent merchant. The mix is rooted unique projects from Ron Herman Japan competitively priced fabrics, backed by outstanding in his life story. He earned a bach- elor’s degree in speech at the University of the place’s cachet grew with an A-list crowd customer service and technical expertise. California, Berkeley, during the mid-1960s, that included celebrities Ringo Starr, Sophia when he was witness to some of the era’s Loren, Bob Dylan and Elizabeth Taylor. tumultuous history. He saw prominent free- Many of the shoppers were attracted to a Antex’s product line includes: speech activist Mario Savio being arrested by sense of elegant simplicity. It still influences Matchmaster prints Berkeley police officers and saw Huey New- Herman’s aesthetic. “Simplicity is not easy Antex Premier Performance ton, co-founder of the Black Panthers, give a to accomplish. But simplicity is the entry to speech about race in the United States. accessibility. Simplicity allows people to be Dry Inside Performance Cotton After graduating in 1967, he moved to accessible,” he said. Pyrosafe by Antex flame retardant knits Southern California and opened a women’s Even after four decades of running a bou- fashion boutique called Ron Herman in On- tique, Ron and Carol said they come to work tario, Calif., which is about as far away from every day because they love the projects cre- Berkeley as one can get. ated by designers. People traveling to Palm Springs from “It’s innovative people doing fashion,”

At last! Flame retardant clothing with Los Angeles often stopped in Ontario for a Carol said. “They’re making soul state- the comfort of your favorite T-shirt! meal and a break, and one of them was leg- ments. They’re talking about the envi- 3750 S. BROADWAY PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007 endary retailer Fred Segal, who is Herman’s ronment. They’re expressing themselves The ONLY Flame Resistant uncle. Segal offered Herman a job as a buyer through clothes.” COTTON KNITS that Comply with NFPA 2112 TEL (323)NFPA 232-2061 70E at his Fred Segal store, which had opened The store’s success has been created by

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$2.99 VOLUME 74, NUMBER 32 AUGUST 3–9, 2018 By last March, DSTLD had raised more ceptable in any of the world’s creative cit- 73 YEARS THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR Instagram and Social than $2.9 million in a round of online crowd- ies.” Media Make Stronger Plays for Fashion funding that helped the Los Angeles brand Designing DSTLD’s look is Paul Rough- By Andrew Asch Retail Editor become the shopping mall of the fu- August 17 Could Instagram ture? Recently, the San Francisco–headquartered Internet giant expanded its shopping features so that brands will not only ly, who from 2006 to 2015 served as the be able to offer goods on Instagram’s main feed but also be hire Hil Davis as its new chief executive and able to sell on Instagram’s “Stories” feature, which is viewed by 600 million people, according to the company. Cover: Vegas Wrap With this new feature, brands and retailers are rampingFace- up to build a bigger presence on the social-media site, which debuted in 2010 and two years later was acquired by launched its dream of open- book for $1 billion. In the past few years, social-media companies have Lucky Magazine editor, focused on developing their fashion business. In 2015, Instagram hired Eva Chen, a former ➥ Instagram page 6 Swim and Active to serve as its head of fashion partnerships. It’s her job to ing a bricks-and-mortar flag- TRADE SHOW REPORT Both Buyers and Exhibitors ship sometime in 2019. Advertorial Make the Most of a Quiet Los Angeles Fashion Market By Andrew Asch and Dorothy Crouch The label’s co-founder, Los Angeles Fashion Summer is the time to be on vacation, and that seemed T–Shirt Advertorial to be the case for buyers at the recent Market, where traffic was much sparser than at other shows. The July/August event for Holiday/Resort traditionally has been slower than other fashion markets because so many Mark Lynn, believes his retailers and store buyers are saving their time and money to attend the gargantuan Las Vegas trade shows in a few weeks, Finance Advertorial when large convention centers are filled with everything from footwear and accessories to apparel and swimwear. Many of the buyers who showed up at the showrooms at the California Market Center were looking for alternatives direct-to-consumer denim to the Las Vegas shows or enjoying the special➥ LA Marketattention page they 8 Technology Advertorial could get during the July 30–Aug. 1 run of the market. INSIDE: SM brand will eventually be a $1 Where fashion gets down to business billion company. One step 4 Bonus Distribution 2 The Marciano label made faux FIDM names new co-chairs ... p. 2 to reaching that goal was La Dolcefur one ofVita its statement pieces for its LA considers ban on fur sales ... p. 2 ReMode adds to lineup ... p. 4 Active Collective NY 8/22–28 Fall 2018 collection of sophisticated looks. Fashion Resources ... p. 9 For more from the lineup, see page 7. raising funds from modest www.apparelnews.net Marciano RAYAN AYASH RAYAN SPECIAL SECTION investors who paid as little CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS With INSIDE: A TECH as $1,000 for a piece of the

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Cover: Fashion ThirdLove opens new facility ...p. 2 Poshmark expands ... p. 2 founder and chief executive New Lines .... pp. 16–17 Retail Report CRUISE CONTROL Las Vegas Resource Guide ... p. 17 As part of Miami Swim Week, Art Hearts Fashion filled the runway www.apparelnews.net of the Dallas online custom for five days with swimwear and resort looks for Cruise 2019. For more from the shows, see pages 13–16. Made in America Hale Bob ARUN NEVADER ARUN menswear brand J Hilburn. The DSTLD team is al- Made in America 7/26/18 5:37 PM ready investing in ways to Advertorial 01.4,6,8-9,12.cover.indd 1 revamp its production and supply chain and expand on

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hyosung.indd 1 8/6/18 11:30 AM TRADE SHOW REPORT A Cohesive Space Spells Success for Swim and Active Shows By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor

ANAHEIM, Calif. —During the first summer installment at their new location, organizers of Swim Collective and Ac- tive Collective reported a lot of positive feedback regarding the space at the Anaheim Convention Center, with early reports of increased attendee traffic. “We’ve combined the shows together now that we have a larger location and more space to work with,” said Emer- ald Expositions Vice President of Marketing Adrienne Belk. “The crossover is better, and we’ve been able to expand and bring in more brands.” The Aug. 1–2 event featured a live DJ in a lounge located in the center of the hall as well as a progressive lunch served throughout the day. Bobbe Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Erica Anderson Beyond Yoga booth Stevi Vaughn, a buyer for the Whalebone Surf Shop, headquartered in North Carolina, said she traveled to Swim “I’ve been coming to Swim Collective since 2013, and it’s cember through July 2019. Collective to see some of her favorite brands, including always just a really nice, easy, clean show,” she said while At the Vitamin A booth, representatives from the Orange SEEA, Carve Designs and Tavik. looking for French-cut styles and simple silhouettes for De- County, Calif.–based brand were busy taking orders as the company promoted its BioRib— a plant-based Italian fabric and a sculpt material that is more complementary to a woman’s body. “We have our new Sculpt fabric,” explained West Coast Ac- count Executive Odilia Therriault. “It has twice the Lycra, with a raw edge. It’s like a firm hug but not really tight.” Noting that Swim Collective is important for West Coast surf specialty retailers who might not make the trip to shows in Miami or Orlando, Rick Kuhn, president of Raj Swim, was happy with how the show was organized. “The show has created a nice atmosphere at a good venue for the retail community,” Kuhn said. “They’ve done a good job of bringing together a strong presentation of brands, which is important to retailers to give them an overview.” At Luminous Sol Swimwear, a line that launched last year in Silicon Valley, owner and designer Meena Shams was selling swimwear that wholesales from $37 to $82 and includes some pieces made from eco-friendly Italian nylon manufactured with thread from recycled fishing nets. “I’m learning so much. This is my first show,” she said. “I felt this would be a great way to meet buyers all in one place instead of going to each individual store or business.” Across the aisle were pieces from Toronto’s ISK-KA by Ra- chel Fox, whose pieces are wholesale priced from $100 to $122. This was the company’s first show. Fox said she creates swimwear using sustainable Italian fabric from a mill that has a partnership with the World Wildlife Federation It- aly, with her manufacturing based in Vernon, Calif. “It’s difficult to find swimsuit sewers in Canada. We don’t have the expertise, so I sew here in Ver- non, which is the capital of the world for swimsuits,” she said. “It’s important to me as a new company to make sure I am ethi- cal.” Shopping for her two Port- land, Ore., Popina shops, swimwear designer and store owner Pamela Levenson was pleased with the show. She was happy to see JETS Australia, Vitamin A, MAAJI, Pembrooke, Profile by Gottex, Tommy Bahama and Body Glove and revealed that apparel from BloqUV was serving a

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growing segment of her clientele. ing, and I am seeing more attraction to that space.” unique, colorful pieces. “People are more conscious now about being in the sun Traveling from Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Verónica Pérez “It’s important to me to sell different products and different and wanting to protect their skin,” she said. “We’ve seen that González enjoyed shopping for activewear to fit her store, brands,” she said. “[Here,] I can find everything in one place.” part of our business really boom.” Wowoman. She thought Terez, NUX Active and Gold- This installment of the show was her first time at the Ana- New to this show was an area named Beach at Swim sheep would best suit her clientele, who engage in an ar- heim event and, despite the travel from the New York area, Collective, which was dedicated to swim accessories and ray of activities from cycling to CrossFit yet also demand she will return to the show next year. beach-lifestyle products. “Before, we would have sandals, towels and cover-ups scat- tered throughout the floor and it was hit or miss regarding how they would do. Now we’ve put them in a category,” said Jane Preston, vice president of sales for Swim Collective. Standing in front of his company’s “Sole Shack” trailer, parked inside the convention center, Alex Nguyen, field marketing manager for Encinitas, Calif.–based sandal brand Vionic Beach, thought the show provided opportunities for the brand, which launched in late 2017. “The show has been amazing,” he said. “This is our third Swim Collective. There are a lot of seri- ® ous buyers and we’re here to do business.”

Expanding the audience for activewear At Active Collective, show organizers recognized the potential for growth as sports apparel becomes more fashionable in addition to remaining performance focused. During its first showing at Active Collective, Bobbe was showcasing activewear pieces that wholesale for $30 to $50 and are inspired by tennis but manufactured for any sport. The Santa Clarita, Calif.–based brand’s chief executive officer, Erica Anderson, wanted to use Italian fabric and United States manufacturing to create pieces that allow women to go from “court to cocktails.” “It’s tennis, but we’re moving into active, and all of our garments are chlorine resistant, so you could swim in them and have sunblock of UV 50+,” she said. “[The show] has been okay. We’ve had some interest. It’s our first time, and it’s been hard because we didn’t make appointments.” At the Beyond Yoga booth, representatives explained that showing at Active Collective was San Mateo Event Center important to connect with major partners, such as Bandier, Equi- nox, YogaWorks and Carbon 38. Over 2,000 collections. There was a high demand for its Largest open booth show extended sizing, which debuted in 2017. on the West Coast. “A big part of our ethos is celebrating all shapes and sizes of women at whatever stage of fashionmarketnorcal.com life,” explained Sarah Ladd, who is the company’s director of key accounts and territory representatives. “That has been super excit-

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20-21.SwimCollective.indd 21 8/9/18 5:32 PM TRENDS Active Trends for Fall ‘19 Take On a Rugged Look

By Sharon Graubaud The Survivalist Sweater Founder and Creative Director at MintModa Bulky sweaters provide all-important coziness in times of uncertainty. The slouchy and slightly deconstructed sweater has a just- The Active Hybrid picked-off-the-street chic. Extra-long sleeves extend past the fingertips A cross between activewear and a fashion piece, these knits bring Active influences take on a high-function turn or heavily bunch at the wrist. Patterns include camouflage intarsias, the cut-and-sew top forward for Fall. Mixing materials and juxtaposing pieced ski-sweater Fair Isles, or splotchy space dyes with intentional for next Fall. Utility details and shelter-like pro- styles are key to getting the hybrid effect. A jersey zip-neck mock runs and holes. Dropped shoulders are a must for a roomy feel. More portions offer support in uncertain times, while turtle gets billowy poet sleeves; a fleece pullover is sporty with toggle details come from zips or ties. A new way of taking the slipdress drawstrings yet elegant with a wide funnel neck; a built-in scarf details pops of color and exuberant attitude show opti- into Fall is to layer it over a gutsy knit, which emphasizes the post- a zip-front blouson. Logos, bold text or stripes add to the active feel, mism. apocalyptic, nomadic look. as do fingerless mitten sleeves. Even with all the details, the effect is Here are some Fall 2019 active trends called simple and clean. “Soul Survivor,” detailed by Grabaud from the trend service MintModa, an online trend forecast service. If you would like to learn more about MintModa, visit mintmoda.com or email [email protected].

The Body-Armor Base Foundation garments and activewear merge in meant-to-be-seen base layers. Active elements are upgraded with a sleek, futuristic approach. Structured sports bras with matching high-waisted leggings work out at the gym or take to the streets. Cat suits take off as a practical base layer for diaphanous sheers or give an edge when layered under The Tech Turtle wear-it-to-work ensembles. Reinforced High-neck tops are on high alert for Fall. For turtlenecks, newness areas and tech details follow the body’s comes from woven fabrics, sheer tulle overlays or high-shine fabrics. contours to create graphic patterns. Belts, Extended shoulders, neon colors, visible zippers and V-shaped insets buckles and bra seaming bring an active are key components. Futuristic surfaces like metallics or oil-slick spirit to jackets and woven tops, while effects add more dimension, as do fringe-shaped plastic paillettes in logos, “instruction” labels and industrial bright colors. For a more contemporary take, interpret the turtleneck typefaces add to the utilitarian feel. in silky fabrics accented with bold chevron stripes. These tops can be sleeveless or long-sleeved and look great tucked into sleek pants.

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The Doomsday Dress Dresses evolve from frilly, feminine signifiers to powerful statement pieces. Silky or structured silhouettes can be styled The Utility Jumpsuit The Running Pant over a body-con base layer, making these dresses daytime ready The workwear jumpsuit is an urban-survival basic. Utility Wide-legged pants take over this Fall. For a soul-survivor look, and fall-weather appropriate. Digital prints are key—whether pockets get extra emphasis with contrast piping or industrial these are cut from Windbreaker nylons or high-performance giving an edge to splashy florals or proclaiming a passion for zippers. Those zippers also work as statement front closures, blends. Wide channel-elastic waistbands are both forgiving and nature. The shape can be as simple as a slipdress or as complex making these grown-up onesies easy to get in and out of. The fit trend forward, designed to sit comfortably at the natural waist. as a multilayered frock that melds into a complex yet elegant can be easy or slim, waisted or not. Strappy versions work as club Active stripes are still happening, but a side zip detail can make a shape. For any dress style, covered legs are a must. Bright- wear, while a clean, minimalist approach takes these jumpsuits striped gusset hidden or visible, leaving the choice to the wearer. colored socks or tights add another eye-catching element, and from office to cocktails. Even though the coverall’s roots are in Other details include shirred side seams or wide industrial straps. sturdy shoes keep the look all grounded. true workwear, the look here is surprisingly clean and elegant. The tech pants are worn extra long or tucked into a “Wellie” boot for fast getaways. The Protective Set Two-piece sets are popular on city streets this summer, and we see the trend evolving into a protective duo for Fall. A far cry from the tailored power suit of old, these new ensembles are cut from firm wovens, vibrant tweeds or new- age metallics. Velcro closures and pops of neon keep it futuristic, while familiar shapes make it The Shelter Topper wearable. The layered Oversized outerwear is a must-have for the well-dressed outerwear that has ruled survivalist, protecting the wearer from harsh elements—or from Soul Survivor Palette the runways informs unwelcome eyes. Sturdy fabrics and XL silhouettes may seem The “Soul Survivor” look is part faded workwear and part shiny wearable interpretations imposing, but the effect is balanced with fun colors and exuberant new tech. The palette has a strong neutral foundation including in multi-paneled jackets attitude. Details like reflective strips, Velcro closures, fireman dusty purple gray and olive green along with true blue and fleecy matched to asymmetrical clips or adjustable drawstrings are key to getting this topper right. cream. Pops of bright caution yellows and emergency oranges skirts. Cargo pockets and These coats and jackets work over everything, from classic shirts bring out the tech side of the story while accents of neon pink snap closures complete the or dresses to leggings and gym clothes. Hoods or high-funnel and acid greens add a playful touch. practical approach. collars combine with extra-long sleeves for an outerwear piece that feels like it could be inhabited.

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22-23.MintModa.indd 23 8/9/18 5:42 PM FASHION LA Fashion Week Lands a Permanent Home to Expand Its Events

By Deborah Belgum Executive Editor However, when he arrived in Los Angeles, he stirred up the fashion pot a bit by trade- When Arthur Chipman decided to organize marking the phrase LA Fashion Week, with his first LA Fashion Week, he set out to find plans to be the exclusive user of that name for a venue that would be artistic but also reflect his shows. “According to the city, state and Los Angeles’s heritage. federal entities, we are LA Fashion Week,” he After canvassing the city, he settled on said. Union Station, the 1939 train station in down- LA Fashion Week is just one of several town LA whose soaring wooden ceilings and fashion events that came on the scene to fill the massive art deco–style chandeliers weigh- void left after IMG and Smashbox Studios ing more than 3,000 in 2008 stopped pro- pounds account for ducing semiannual the venue’s designa- runway events that tion as an historic rivaled anything on landmark. the New York fashion Chipman inked scene. a contract with the Chipman came train station’s manag- to Los Angeles be- ers one year before cause he believes it his first fashion show is a growing fashion debuted in October mecca that will con- 2015, and they as- tinue to become more A financial solution as unique sured him that the influential as the LA new air-conditioning art scene grows more as your business. system would be in important and the place way before his city hosts the 2028 TRADE FINANCING CREDIT PROTECTION COLLECTION event occurred. Summer Olympics. 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Inc., BCBG- The concept Chipman set up shop at Columbia Square MaxAzria, 7 For All Mankind, True Reli- in Hollywood, another historic complex that gion, Lucky Brand Jeans, J Brand, Mo- had been the home of CBS’s Los Angeles ra- nique Lhuillier and Trina Turk. of factoring dio and television operations from 1938 until But there are still so many new and strug- 2007. This time, there was air conditioning. gling brands that need that runway exposure Since then, LA Fashion Week has bounced to make a name. “Finding brands to put on the is simple: around to other historic sites, such as the early runway is not difficult,” Chipman said, not- 20th-century Alexandria Hotel in downtown ing his team of 25 staffers constantly look for Los Angeles and the Hollywood Athletic brands generating buzz. Club, built in 1924, where the generators for What happens is many of these emerging the runway lights went out during an Ashton brands in LA don’t have the money to put on a Michael show and everyone in the audience fashion show, whose cost at LA Fashion Week used their smartphones to illuminate the cat- can range from $5,000 to $20,000. “We have walk. taken a real initiative to help them find spon- You Give Us Your Invoice. But Chipman recently announced his orga- sors,” Chipman said. nization has found a permanent site to stage On average, about 50 percent of the design- its runway shows—the Petersen Automotive ers on the LAFW runway are local and the rest We Give You the Money. Museum, which houses a collection of vin- are from outside of Los Angeles or the United tage cars that includes a rare 1939 Porsche 64, States. “Everyone has a different objective for You Pay Your Bills. the 1956 Jaguar XKSS owned by actor Steve being on the runway. Some of the international McQueen and a Batmobile used in one of the brands are looking to LA as more of a public- “Batman” movies. relations thing or getting their clothes on ce- Factoring Made Simple. Having a permanent location saves time lebrities or being in magazines. They may be and money. It also allows Chipman to organize selling in Los Angeles already or have a show- No bells, unnecessary, really. No whistles, not other fashion and art events that will coordi- room,” said Chipman, who is known for his needed as well. No tricks. Ditto. nate with rotating automobile exhibits. sartorial flair, which ranges from bowties and “I have been working with the Beverly Hills tuxedo jackets to crisp white shirts and shiny At Goodman Factors, we simply offer smart, Chamber of Commerce on a whole bunch patent-leather shoes. “For the locals, there are dedicated good service from an experienced of programs, and the Petersen, which had the ones who are more established and have team of pros. Along with money at competitive joined the chamber, loved what we were do- their own clientele and are trying to get in front ing, which were a lot of one-off events outside of more buyers.” rates when you need it—today, for instance. of LA Fashion Week,” Chipman explained. Audiences at the shows vary, depending “They wanted to connect with more millenni- on the brand, which can invite buyers, clients, als, and we wanted a permanent location.” celebrities, potential customers and press to attend. “We analyze each designer’s goal and Goodman Factors Growing fashion capital we try to focus on that,” Chipman said. “We — Since 1972 — had a brand called YeKim. They had a lot of Before starting his own fashion week, athletes and musicians who were clients, and Chipman had experience working as the that’s who they wanted in the audience.” Please call 877-4-GOODMAN business development director at Vancouver Every brand is different. “Fashion is not a or visit us at goodmanfactors.com. 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24.LAFW.indd 24 8/9/18 5:44 PM FASHION Style Fashion Week Is Growing Into a YOUR LENDER OF CHOICE Global Fashion Portfolio

By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor designers. “Together, they’re helping to support each other and build more efficiently After launching more than eight years and effectively.” ago at the Vibiana event center in down- This atmosphere of working together be- town Los Angeles, Style Fashion Week gins with the way in which Welch-Kerzner has become a global brand of luxury fash- works with her designers to produce shows (FORMERLY CAPITAL BUSINESS CREDIT / CAPITAL FACTORS) ion shows that includes productions in New at extraordinary venues such as the Pacific York, Palm Springs, Miami and Dubai, with Design Center in Los Angeles and New more cities on the way for 2019. York’s Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum “We’re expanding throughout Mexico and Madison Square Garden. and Asia,” said Veronica Welch-Kerzner, “We build our platform and runway in the founder and president of Style Fashion these venues so that these designers have Week. “It’s exciting because our original vi- the opportunity to showcase at a high level sion was to take the traditional fashion week of production at a fraction of the cost,” she and create the next generation of it.” said. “We’ve proven that brands don’t need When starting out, Welch-Kerzner sought to spend $2 million to get a show done that to mold the future of fashion shows by cre- is a reputable show.” ating an elegant platform that would allow She recognizes that not every designer— new designers to establish a following. The especially those who are starting out—has mission of Style Fashion Week was to af- access to the cost of producing a show that ford the tools for successfully promoting will attract the appropriate buyers, me- · Asset-Based Lending these creative businesses. Welch-Kerzner dia and industry professionals. Depending is pleased to see that her brand has evolved on the location and show details, an event · Factoring into a resource that promotes growth in dif- produced by Style Fashion Week can cost · Inventory Financing · Term Loans · Supply Chain Finance

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Style Fashion Week show in February 2018 at Cipriani in New York City LOS ANGELES | NEW YORK | SAN FRANCISCO | CHARLOTTE FORT LAUDERDALE | HONG KONG | SHANGHAI ferent regions around the $5,000 to $40,000 with Los globe. Angeles shows ranging from “What we’ve morphed into $5,000 to $30,000. is much larger than that, and While the Southern Cali- really Style Fashion Week has fornia native supports her become a platform for gov- hometown designers, Welch- ernments to basically utilize Kerzner’s mission is to de- to boost economic develop- velop brands throughout the ment through fashion, culture world. With her expansion and the arts,” she said. into Asia and Mexico, she This dedication to cultivat- explains how she cultivates ing emerging creative busi- interest to elevate her clients nesses into successful global from local designers to inter- fashion brands is at the core Veronica Welch-Kerzner national brands through an of Welch-Kerzner’s mission. To accomplish “exchange program” model. this goal, she needed to reimagine the tra- “We like to tie in our Palm Springs de- ditional model of the fashion show, which signers in our New York show to support the she transformed into an experience at some Palm Springs community,” she explained. of the most legendary spaces in the world’s “As we continue expanding through Mexi- fashion cities. co, we’ll have a section that supports Mexi- “I had this vision of creating a plat- can designers [in New York] as an exchange form—with no clue of what it would turn program to help support Mexican brands in into today,” Welch-Kerzner said. “The basic the U.S.” premise was to create a platform that would For some designers, Welch-Kerzner’s help inspire people and help provide design- production costs are still not affordable, but ers, creatives and upcoming, emerging talent she feels that they should be afforded op- an opportunity to become successful.” portunities for success. When working with While imagining a way to afford greater these brands, she will create a deal that is opportunities to up-and-coming creatives is mutually beneficial for all parties. admirable, implementing a plan that would “We’re taking equity in some of the work is completely different. Through creat- brands that we’re working really closely ing experiential events that are comparable with,” she said. “These brands might not be to festive fashion parties, Welch-Kerzner of- able to spend $15,000 to $20,000 on a show, fers an entertaining destination to attendees. but they can pay a discounted price, and we “It’s a runway show, but it’s a concert. It’s a also take a percentage in the company.” party,” she explained. “Fashion should be fun.” Through changing the fashion-show struc- Attending Style Fashion Week is not only ture, Welch-Kerzner has built a business that an opportunity for guests to discover trends is larger than she originally planned. With a and enjoy an evening out but the events also full-service menu that now includes a show promote the same atmosphere of camarade- platform, public-relations tools, sales and rie among designers that Welch-Kerzner is development, Welch-Kerzner says that Style attempting to cultivate within the fashion in- Fashion Week has evolved into “a creative dustry as a whole. Noting that each designer eco-system that successfully builds brands.” has his or her own connections to certain “It’s been so exciting and we work with media outlets, stylists, models or other re- so many great people,” she explained. sources, Welch-Kerzner said participating “We’ve truly developed this really incred- in her shows creates a larger, collaborative ible team that has helped us all continue fashion family. growing and pushing.” “They share resources,” she said of her ➥ Art Hearts Fashion page 26

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25.artHearts.indd 25 8/9/18 5:46 PM FASHION A Label of Love at Erik Rosete’s Art Hearts Fashion

By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor another platform.” Art Hearts Fashion produces an entire show The concept of organizing Art Hearts in Los Angeles starting at $10,000 for an event Fashion began, in some ways, as a fluke for that presents designers in blocks of three or Erik Rosete, who for many years had been a a single-collection presentation that can cost manager at IMG, the agency behind numerous $15,000–$25,000. fashion-show events around the world. The inaugural Art Hearts Fashion show at Actress Amy Poliakoff of the TV show the Los Angeles nightclub 333 Live was a suc- “Gallery Girls” Product List requested his management services to organize an event. “In the process of producing that event, I had been working with a lot of designers, photographers and artists, and I decided that it would be great to create an event that was specifically about the art of fashion,” he recalled. After watch- Erik Rosete with models following his March 2018 show at The MacArthur ing an expensive Los Angeles show that promoted the collec- cess, yet Rosete’s work was far from finished tion of designer Michael Kuluva, a childhood for the season as he faced an unexpected chal- friend, Rosete realized the exorbitant cost of a lenge that became an extraordinary opportu- $100,000 fashion show would be impossible nity. for the up-and-coming artistic designers he “The owner of the venue told me that if I would like to promote. didn’t have a follow-up event the next month, “Emerging designers and boutique brands he would never let me use his venue again,” don’t have big, crazy budgets to do these Rosete explained. shows,” Rosete explained. “We’re able to cre- With no background in fashion design, ate the same type of outcome for them at one- Rosete decided to create his own line, called tenth of what it would typically cost to show at Mister Triple X, to maintain the business re- trims accessories notions

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lationship. After designing an entire collection, munity,” he said. “As far as fashion goes, it is planning his label’s debut show and producing the No. 1 source of trendsetting. We have Hol- the event in only one month, he was pleasantly lywood here. Everyone in Hollywood dictates surprised by the audience’s response. what everyone else wants to wear.” “I decided to create Mister Triple X as my Describing Los Angeles as fashion’s “hid- alter ego, but if it failed no one would know it den gem,” Rosete is dedicated to using his was me. My plan was to not platform, which boasts tell anyone it was me until a loyal designer follow- after,” he said. “It ended up ing. “Our secret is that being a huge turnout and ev- our platform is run by, eryone wanted to know who managed by and was it was.” created by a designer From that first show at with the support of styl- 333 Live, the event evolved ists, industry people and quickly, later showing at LA executives—and people Live in downtown Los An- whose passion was sup- geles and Mercedes-Benz porting the art of fash- Fashion Week at Lincoln ion,” Rosete said. “We’ve Center in New York City. been able to do a lot with Last March, Rosete pro- a little.” duced Art Hearts Fashion at To attain his goal the historic The MacArthur of raising Los Angeles near MacArthur Park in Los to the level of fashion Angeles. Erik Rosete with his dogs Yoda (left) capital, Rosete feels that Due to that space closing and Chewbacca the fashion-show model for renovations, Art Hearts should be more experi- Fashion is relocating to The Majestic Theatre ential, giving attendees an opportunity to so- and The Reserve for the Spring/Summer 2019 cialize, admire works of art and explore event shows, to be held Oct. 11–14. Despite his dis- spaces. He also partners with digital-media appointment regarding the closure of The Ma- brands to promote designers on a global level. cArthur, Rosete is excited about the growth of “We livestream our shows and have so his fashion event, which is known for its unique many outlets that are replaying our runway spaces rich in history and ornate, artistic details. shows. We are working with Amazon Prime,” “We’re expanding our footprint in Los An- he said. “This technology is creating millions geles,” he revealed. “We’ll be moving to very of impressions for our designers.” cool spaces in downtown LA. They’re con- By using the same collaborative spirit that nected to each other, and it’s going to be a very launched Art Hearts Fashion, Rosete wants to grand event.” create an environment where he and his peers Art Hearts Fashion was born in Los An- support each other to promote the fashion in- geles, but the place where it was developed dustry in Los Angeles. “As an industry, we is only now gaining momentum as a fashion have a rare opportunity now to support each city. “The biggest challenge right now is mak- other to help legitimize fashion week in Los ing Los Angeles credible in the fashion com- Angeles,” he said.

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Jerian Plastics Inc. attention to fit details. “My collection is meant [email protected] www.fabricselection.com and price tickets, we will develop, produce, Headquarters and showroom in downtown [email protected] (Global Head Office) to be multifaceted,” Goddard notes. “It’s more Products and Services: California Label and distribute your trim items worldwide. We Los Angeles. Global sourcing and distribu- Products and Services: Fabric Selection 1000 De La Gauchetiere West Ste. 2400 than just swimwear—it’s wearable to many Products has been servicing the apparel specialize in producing custom products that tion. Endless possibilities. Inc. is a premier wholesale retailer, sup- Montreal (Quebec) places, it’s interchangeable, it makes for easy industry for 19 years. Our In-House Art will meet your design and merchandising plying the best quality fabrics and in-house Canada H3B 4W5 packing. That’s the mainstay of what we’re Department can help develop your brand needs. 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Check our website for is FLASHTRAK, our online ordering system [email protected] Aug 12–15, Booth #60504. with cost-effective plastic hangers and top- a full product list or call or email us. for price tickets, custom products and care Products and Services: Since 2005 we quality personalized custom-made wooden Apparelsoft labels. Our mission is to deliver high-quality have provided the garment industry with hangers specially designed to enhance the http://apparelsoft.us products at competitive prices, wherever cutting edge designs, superior quality and highest standards of the fashion industry [email protected] Cinergy Textiles Inc. Hyosung they are needed for production. We under- best-in-class customer service. We offer and to fit the latest trends in the store (800) 675-7957 1422 Griffith Ave. www.creora.com stand the rush nature of this industry and woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, interior-design market. Products and Services: Apparelsoft is Los Angeles, CA 90021 Products and Services: HYOSUNG, the strive to meet the tight deadlines facing our heat transfers, patches, and much more. a leading research and development firm (213) 748-4400 largest global spandex producer with the customers. Originating in Los Angeles, we have recently specialization in technology designed for Fax: (213) 748-3400 creora® brand, will launch the newest expanded our sales offices to the East Coast Paradise Ranch clothing and apparel manufacturers. Their www.cinergytextiles.com collection of creora® Fit2 fabrics with and hold production both domestically and PLM software is cloud-based and improves [email protected] enhanced performance features for smart The Button/ overseas. Our global presence makes it Designs productivity and reduces costs in product Products and Services: For over 25 years, denim. Hyosung will also showcase creora® easier for your contractors and production Emblem Showroom development. 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