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By Deborah Belgum Senior Editor A fleeting trend or a cultural shift? That is the question everyone is asking about the popularity of athleisure clothing. It is everywhere—in gyms, yoga studios, coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, playgrounds, shopping malls and airports. It can even be found in some shape or form in the workplace. But in three to five years, will consumers grow tired of this category and cast it aside for something entirely different? No one is absolutely sure how long the athleisure trend will be around, but most agree it has room to grow and could morph into other categories. “The real trends that last, I think, come from deeper things and typically fill a void,” said Jane Buckingham, president ➥ Athleisure page 18 Stitch Fix: Big Data Comes to Fashion Retail The most influential up-and-coming stylist might be a computer.

By Andrew Asch Retail Editor San Francisco–based e-commerce retailer Stitch Fix uses big data, or a computer algorithm, to pick the perfect top or pair of jeans for its thousands of clients. Teams of human stylists also work for the 4-year-old company. They aim to give packages assembled for its customers a personal touch before they are delivered, said Lisa Bougie, chief merchandising officer for the retailer. One of the retailer’s slogans is that no two of its boxes will be alike. ➥ Stitch Fix page 12 INSIDE: First Look: Resort ’16 Where fashion gets down to business SM Los Angelenos got a look at the Resort ’16 collections for BCBGMaxAzria and Herve Leger when Max and Lubov Azria hosted a runway show and party at the 14 20 Samuel Freeman Gallery in Los Angeles. For more from the show, see page 8. New CEO at Wet Seal ... p. 2 Genetic Denim acquired ... p. 2 Street Scene .... p. 14–15 What’s Checking: Melrose Heights ... p. 20 BCBGMaxAzria Runway Vegas Market Week Resource Guide ... p. 22 VOLKER CORELL www.apparelnews.net

01,12,18,19.cover.indd 1 8/13/15 6:59 PM NEWS Genetic Denim Has a New Owner Genetic Denim, a Los Angeles premium- Last year, Genetic Denim partnered with denim fabric that was employed before. label was later sold to Iconix Brand Group. jeans label started nearly a decade ago, was model Liberty Ross to launch a capsule col- “The brand has an excellent reputation Guez has a long history of manufacturing acquired recently by a small investment group lection called Genetic x Liberty Ross. Also for fit, sexiness, and the fabrics are soft,” jeans and other apparel. In 1991, he started that brought in veteran apparel executive Hu- last year, millionaire record mogul Jimmy Guez said. “We are going to continue the Azteca Production International, which bert Guez to help turn the company around. Iovine and Hard Rock Café cofounder Pe- same fabrication and add some new techni- made blue jeans in Mexico for a number of The acquisition price was not disclosed. ter Morton invested in the company. cal fabrics.” American labels until Azteca closed in 2005. Genetic Denim was launched in 2007 The new owners of Genetic Denim plan The new owners hope to capitalize on do- Guez’s brother, Paul Guez, launched Sas- by Ali Fatourechi, who crafted a high- to continue to sell the brand at high-end mestic production and turn goods quickly to son jeans in the 1980s. His other brother, Ge- end denim pant that sold in the $200 price stores but with a retail price point that will be keep up with fashion trends. rard Guez, started Tarrant Apparel Group, range at luxury stores such as Nordstrom, around $150. All the jeans and denim pieces Previously, Guez was chief executive of which later became Sunrise Brands. Hubert Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York and will be manufactured in a sewing factory in Ed Hardy from 2008 to 2012, working with Guez was CEO of Sunrise Brands from 2012 Bloomingdale’s. South Los Angeles, using the same quality Christian Audigier, who started the label. The to 2014.—Deborah Belgum Melanie B. Cox to Run Wet Seal After guiding The Wet Seal company in April after Wet Seal spent some early years as a merchant and head our store associates and our customers across LLC through a tumultuous pe- declared Chapter 11 bankrupt- of product development, helping the business the country to achieve Wet Seal’s tremendous riod, Ed Thomas announced he cy. As of April, Wet Seal’s retail grow from a small 11-store chain in South- potential.” would leave the company on holdings included a fleet of 173 ern California,” Cox said. “I have studied and Cox worked as a retail consultant since Aug. 10. His successor, Mela- stores and an e-commerce site worked with this demographic for the major- 2009. She served as president/chief execu- nie B. Cox, a veteran retailer (www.wetseal.com). ity of my career, and I know this is a valuable tive officer for Scoop NYC and also worked and Wet Seal board member, Thomas did not reveal his retail brand. I am excited to collaborate with as general merchandise manager for Urban succeeded Thomas. The tran- future plans. However, he said our Southern California management team, Outfitters Inc.—Andrew Asch sition was immediate, and that the time was right for a Cox is currently running the change. “Now that the reorga- company, according to Rivian nization is behind us, I decided Bell, a spokesperson for the it’s the right time for me to step LA Councilmember Price’s Youth Entrepreneur company. back after a grueling process Wet Seal—the Foothill and evaluate other opportunities Melanie B. Cox Program Draws Apparel Participation Ranch, Calif.–based fast-fash- while being confident that Wet ion retailer of clothing, foot- Seal is in Versa’s and Melanie’s Apparel-industry software program city of Los Angeles. The program took stu- wear and accessories for young women— able hands,” he said. Thomas had run Wet AIMS360 is taught to students at the Fash- dents from Price’s district, which includes made a transition to operating as a private Seal since September 2014. ion Institute of Design & Merchandising, parts of South Los Angeles, on trips to company in April after doing business as a Cox forecast a smooth transition. “I’m Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Cal workplaces and presentations by executives public company called The Wet Seal Inc. An looking forward to continuing Wet Seal’s State Poly Pomona, and Saddleback and in the fields of entertainment, construction, affiliate of Philadelphia-headquartered Versa renewal under Versa’s ownership. This is a Fullerton colleges in Orange County, but the culinary arts and technology. Cherner Capital Management LLC acquired the brand I have known for decades and where I Henry Cherner, AIMS360’s managing part- represented apparel and fashion in this event. ner, is considering expanding the reach of Cherner said he thinks that fashion busi- AIMS360’s education program. Beginning Aug. 10, Cherner and other educators and business executives took part in a weeklong leadership program for youths. As the program wrapped up, Cherner said he thinks AIMS360 should explore increasing its outreach to help youth looking to get a foothold in the fashion industry. “We would love to see the younger kids get motivated,” Cherner said. “They could get in- ternships before they start college.” Knowledge of data entry and enter- Henry Cherner, managing partner of AIMS360; Artina prise resource planning software McIntosh, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College assistant could help with that first step into professor; and Los Angeles Councilman Curren D. Price the business, he said. The idea was a follow-up to the first nesses would benefit from interns who could Youth Innovative Entrepreneurial Lead- perform advanced tasks such as data entry. ership Development program. The youth Cherner said he discussed the idea with leadership program was produced in part Price and hoped to make teaching AIMS360 with the office of Curren D. Price Jr., the to high school youth part of a public/private councilmember for the Ninth District in the program.—A.A.

Cherner spoke at the Youth Innovative Entrepreneurial Leadership Development program.

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04.calendar.indd 4 8/13/15 6:31 PM sh-miracle.indd 1 8/13/15 3:06:17 PM NEW RESOURCES Cake for Monarchs: Entrepreneur and Design Veteran Makes RTW With Bespoke Style Bespoke looks at affordable prices. That’s the line’s trousers are constructed from wo- TV, one of Mexico’s top broadcasters in developing,” he said. the promise of Los Angeles–headquartered ven shirting fabric. Polos and T-shirts feature 2014, he traveled to Los Angeles to finesse For more information, contact paul@ line Cake for Monarchs, a menswear label a 1960s-style half sleeve, which drops just the line. “Los Angeles is where trends are cakeformonarchs.com.—A.A. that took its bow this month and is exhibiting at Liberty Fash- ion & Lifestyle Fairs in Las Vegas. Entrepreneur Sergio Muñoz- Azuela partnered with Glenn Williams, a veteran designer with a focus on bespoke styles, to create the menswear line, which ranges from unique polo shirts to suiting. Williams worked on Capital Tailors, a bespoke style line backed by Lucky Brand founders Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman. Cake for Monarchs takes Savile Row techniques—Wil- liams talks about fusibles, custom chest pieces and, of course, hand stitching—to make garments that look like they are sculpted to the wearer’s body. When Williams talks about clothes, it can above the elbow. Fabrics are sourced from sound like technical shoptalk. “The under- Italy, Spain and the U.K. The line also offers structure of the garments will naturally hold tropical lightweight Merino wools for when NEWS them in place,” Williams said of the tailoring one has to wear a suit in hot weather. techniques used in the ready-to-wear line. Muñoz-Azuela brainstormed on Cake for He serves as the line’s design director. Monarchs while thinking about what an up- New Vice President at Rosenthal & Rosenthal The line’s retail price points will range and-coming guy would want to wear. This from $425 to $650 for a jacket to $110 to man might want the looks of European fash- $155 for shirts, $80 to $90 for polo shirts and ion houses, but he may not have the cash to Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc., a privately fice will only strengthen the chemistry of $595 to $750 for suiting. afford them. However, this man is confident held domestic factoring and financing firm, our team,” said Executive Vice President and The line offers a slim-cut “fashion” body that he will succeed. “He wants to be king of has hired Martin Eckstein as vice president Head of Marketing Kenneth Kleiner. for its suiting and blazers. The jacket is a the world,” Muñoz-Azuela said. “It’s about of business development. Eckstein has more than 35 years of expe- shorter length, with soft shoulders, yet it still celebration,” he said of the line. “Marty is a terrific addition to our grow- rience in financial services. Most recently, he offers a structured look, Williams said. The Muñoz-Azuela started the line in Torreón, ing West Coast team. His experience in the served as vice president of the commercial line also offers a tailored “classic” silhouette. a manufacturing center in his native Mexico. commercial finance industry combined with services group at Wells Fargo Capital Fi- Pocket lining and curtain waistbands in After dressing some sportscasters on Azteca his preexisting relationships with the LA of- nance.—Deborah Belgum

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A well-dressed and enthusiastic crowd turned out to see the BCBG’s Ready-to-Wear collection is designed for a stylish ca- Resort ’16 collections for BCBGMaxAzria and Herve Leger reer girl. The limited-edition Runway collection is designed for shown in a gallery setting in Los Angeles. The Aug. 7 event at the “someone who doesn’t have a job,” Azria joked. “She dances and BCBGMaxAzria Ready-to-Wear collection Samuel Freeman Gallery in Los Angeles was hosted by BCBG’s she dines.” Max and Lubov Azria, who typically present their Spring and Fall The Runway customer is inspired by art, and, for the Resort collections at New York Fashion Week. collection, Azria and her team looked to the mixed-media paint- “We want the best for Los Angeles,” ings of French artist Coco Fronsac, who said Max Azria prior to the show, which combines early photographic portraits featured the Ready-to-Wear and Runway with masks and iconography from Africa, collections of BCBGMaxAzria as well as Oceania, Asia, the Americas and European the Herve Leger collection. folklore. Lubov Azria introduced each section, “What’s going on is both new and old,” explaining the inspiration and offering Azria said. The silhouettes were inspired plenty of thanks to her team at BCBG. by 19th-century clothing, and African “Los Angeles is all about art and mu- masks are embroidered on lace pieces. sic and cinema and great people—and, of There’s also a mask print. course, the weather,” she said. Inspired by natural stones such as agate

But when Lubov Azria and her team and quartz, the Herve Leger Resort col- VOLKER CORELL were designing BCBG’s Ready-to-Wear Max Azria Lubov Azria lection featured jacquards, appliqués and collection, the weather in Los Angeles beading as well as fringe and rick-rack was unusually cold and rainy. trim. The current collection continued to explore the “bandage” “It was miserable in March in LA,” Azria said. “It was raining, aesthetic of the original Hervé Léger, created in 1985 by Hervé and I was thinking of different places I wanted to visit like St. Peugnet (now known as Hervé L. Leroux). BCBG acquired the Bart’s. Anything to get my energy up.” brand in 1998. As a result, the Resort collection features several bright tropi- “I refuse to go away from the bandages,” Azria said. “It’s like cal prints, which are mixed with chic black-and-white stripes, mummifying the body. It creates tension, and it molds to your lace and crochet. Silhouettes feature cropped styles, color block- body. It takes confidence to wear it. It takes grace to wear these ing and sexy cutouts. clothes. The body is secondary.”—Alison A. Nieder

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If you held at the Embassy Suites hotel near the Los Angeles In- California Wine Country carrying men’s and women’s ap- don’t have a relationship with your customer, you’re at a ternational Airport. parel and footwear. “There are so many categories to get great disadvantage.” “We’ve had the most successful Spring show to date with done in Las Vegas,” he said. “I had a lovely day in a calm For Michelle Carter, men’s swim and active buyer for the highest number of retailers and representatives in atten- and focused environment. It’s great to go back to the room KSL Resorts in Rancho Mirage, Calif., business follows the dance,” said WCTS organizer Ken Haruta, who represents in between appointments. I got a lot done with fewer distrac- resort seasons. “We buy for eight properties,” she said. “Be- Bill Lavin Belts and SAXX Underwear. Haruta said this tions.” cause we’re a resort, people have disposable income. When season there was a 20 percent increase in retailers over last First-time attendee Nick Blake from Desmonds in Bill- it’s in season, we’re in season and business is strong.” year. ings, Mont., opted to shop WCTS instead of Las Vegas. “All Overall, business is rebounding, Glaser said. “We’re see- The sold-out show featured more than 100 ing brands taking more risks,” he said. “It’s representatives and more than 200 brands key for retailers to find unique ways to de- spread across three floors of the hotel. Of- liver value to the customer and differentiate ficially, the show was held Aug. 9–10, but in with regards to service and product mix.” recent seasons, many exhibitors and retailers start working a day early. Trend spotting “This is my best show, no doubt about it,” said Ivan Quiteno, who represents Ibiza, Mac From soft coats and lightweight knits to Jeans and Raffi Linea Uomo, “Saturday has linen tops and bottoms, buyers at WCTS become a complete extra day for me.” were looking for products to inspire their Haruta attributed the increase in attendance PRODUCT TESTING: Nick Blake of business. Desilet liked the five-pocket jean to convenience and cost savings (some buy- Billings, Mont.–based Desmonds tries on cut in a slack model by Ballin. “I think it’s a MAC Jeans jacket made of a high-tech ers are subsidized) as well as amenities such AT THE SHOW: West Coast Trend Show’s Ken French terry stretch fabric with assistance done really well, and it’s gonna be the new as complimentary coffee, lunch, afternoon Haruta (far right) with Sheri Wittson, Sonny Haddad from sales rep Ivan Quiteno. pant category,” he said. drinks/snacks and Sunday-night dinner with and Stacey Walser Mike Carter, owner of Carters in Phoenix, entertainment. but two of my key vendors are at this show,” he said. “I was worked with key brands such as Peter Millar and Bills Kha- “When you can see 20 people in a three-day show, it’s a big able to see them and had enough time to pick up new lines.” kis at WCTS. “I also added new lines Johnnie-O, Southern return on your investment,” said longtime WCTS exhibitor Da- Jimmy Au, owner of Jimmy Au’s Beverly Hills, is a Tide and Vineyard Vines,” he said. vid Winston of Gramercy Foundry. “In two days, I can have longtime attendee at WCTS. Jonathan Birer from Charlie’s Locker in Newport Beach, 20 appointments that I don’t have to do in Las Vegas or on the “It’s so convenient,” he said. “I always find new vendors Calif., which caters to the affluent boater, said the bulk of road.” here, and it prepares me for Las Vegas.” There were several his menswear lines is traditional. “I’m here for the paint and WCTS draws buyers from mid-tier to upper-end specialty retailers from Las Vegas, including Harris & Frank and fluff, unique items to put in my store like Patrick Assaraf stores in California such as Patrick James in Fresno and Stitched, that shopped the show. Sam Glaser, vice president and Gramercy Foundry,” he said. Gary’s in Newport Beach as well as retailers from Alaska, of purchasing and e-commerce at Stitched in the Cosmopol- Gramercy Foundry’s Winston said the garment pigment- Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and itan hotel, explained, “We do a lot of business with existing dyed linen and twill jackets are extremely popular. “We don’t Washington state. lines here, and it really frees us up to see five shows in three usually do shorts, but people are asking for them, so we took “The benefit is that it’s an intimate venue,” said Paul R. Desi- days during the Las Vegas market.” our shirting and put them into shorts,” he said. ●

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Stitch Fix Continued from page 1 These e-retailers are not put in the position “We make our clients feel on trend with- where they must wait for shoppers to drop out them having to give much thought to it,” by their stores and shop. Bougie said of the algorithm-arranged pack- But the model has risks. The retailer de- ages that are assembled for its customers. livers inventory to shoppers before the cloth- “The convenience, the ease combined with ing is purchased. The shoppers are billed for personalization, round out an experience that items that they don’t return. “We have to take cannot be found anywhere else.” big steps to mitigate fraud risks,” he said. The company has recently wrapped up a Some e-commerce retailers make careful round of hiring top fashion executives and examinations of who they will send goods is scheduled to build a 316,000-square-foot to before anything is delivered, Wright said. warehouse in Dallas in 2016. Judah Phillips, a Boston-area big-data Despite its growth, Stitch Fix remains a expert and author of the upcoming book “E- stealth story. They do no advertising, said commerce Analytics,” predicts this model, Lisa Ozur of the Niche showroom in down- which a Stitch Fix representative called town Los Angeles, which online personal styling works with Stitch Fix. and some have called a “A lot of people do not subscription model, to know who they are. But remain part of the retail they have quietly turned landscape. “Companies into an important player that can succeed are the in the marketplace.” ones that know how to Stitch Fix has made use their data along with a big splash in the tech excellence in customer world due to its mix of service to drive competi- fashion and big data. Its tive advantage,” he said. algorithm was built by However, these new A financial solution as unique a team helmed by Eric business models have Colson, who served as not entirely changed the as your business. vice president of data sci- retail landscape. Lyn ence and engineering for Chin, a buyer for Global Netflix from 2009 to Purchasing Companies, TRAde FiNANCiNG CRediT pROTeCTiON COLLeCTiON 2012. headquartered in New SHORT-TeRm LOANS FuLL SeRviCe FACTORiNG The algorithm’s data York, said there contin- is fueled by informa- ues to be a lot of room Click, Call, or Come by — We’re here for you! tion collected by style for traditional bricks- questionnaires filled out and-mortar retail. Los Angeles Office New York Office 801 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 1000 450 7th Avenue, Ste 2601 by Stitch Fix custom- “I have to go to a Los Angeles, CA 90017 New York, NY 10123 ers. About 2,000 people store to try something Call: Tae Chung Call: Richard Kwon work for the company. on before buying,” Chin Tel: (213) 534-2908 Tel: (212) 629-8688 Teams of human stylists said. “I’m on a mission finone.com work with consumers to to try something new as hone the personal touch opposed to subscription of the packages. Also, [models] where they say, the longer a consumer ‘Here’s a bunch of stuff spends with the service, you didn’t know you the better the algorithm wanted.’ [Often] you still and the better stylists won’t want them.” get to know the specific Stitch Fix started in preferences of the con- 2011 when founder Ka- sumer. trina Lake, a Harvard Stitch Fix shoppers MBA, saw an opportu- are delivered five items, nity to mix fashion retail which are intended to be with big-data e-com- personalized to the cli- merce. It made news in ents’ needs, budget and March when it hired Ju- lifestyle. Clients have lia Bornstein as its chief three days to try on and operating officer. Born- return items they don’t stein’s previous gig was want to keep. A $20 styl- chief marketing officer ing fee is charged for and chief digital officer each delivery. If a client in the San Francisco of- chooses to buy all five fice of Sephora LVMH. items in the delivery, News of the hire made which the company calls a big splash in the tech a “fix,” a 25 percent dis- press. count is applied. In 2013, $12 million Stitch Fix might grow in Series B financing to be even more impor- was led by Benchmark tant if its business model Capital. Since 2011, increases in popularity. the company has raised $16.75 million in Retailers, including Stitch Fix and Trunk funding. Bougie declined to state if Stitch Club, owned by Nordstrom Inc., use al- Fix was profitable, but it runs two distribu- gorithms and human stylists to sell clothes, tion centers and is scheduled to open a third and they have been popping up on the e- distribution center. The 316,000-square-foot commerce landscape, said Rob Wright, a co- center is scheduled to open in the Dallas area founder of Bungalow, an e-tailer company in 2016. The other distribution centers are in with offices in Las Vegas and Los Angeles San Francisco and the Indianapolis area. that also mixes stylists and e-commerce. But The average age for the Stitch Fix cus- the model has roots in classic retail practices, tomer is 36, Bougie said, but the age spans where a stylist choses clothing for a client. from high schoolers to senior citizens. The “Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf have average price point for clothes is $58. Stitch been doing this for super-VIP clients,” he Fix works with more than 200 brands such as said. “The big thing changing now is that it Tart, Kut From the Kloth, Daniel Rainn is becoming democratized,” Wright said. and Collective Concepts. It also offers six What makes this model potentially highly private-label brands including 41Hawthorn, lucrative is that these retailers put their cli- Pixley and Market & Spruce. ents on a buying schedule, Wright said. Ev- “We believe that having a healthy mix of ery month to 90 days, packages are sent to product and private labels is essential,” Bou- them. Clients purchase what they like and gie said. Stitch Fix plans on developing two send back items they are not interested in. more private-label brands in 2016. ●

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14-15.street-fashion.indd 15 8/13/15 6:41 PM NEWS Park Named Design Director at Thomas Wylde Siwy Taps Jimmy Taverniti As Creative Director Thomas Wylde, the designer fash- MaxAzria. Later she founded a design Denim designer Jimmy “He has solidified a strong friendly washes and the belief ion label headquartered in Los Angeles, and production consultancy. Taverniti has joined Siwy as cre- foundation that resonates with in luxury craft are completely in announced that Jene Park was named The Thomas Wylde label started a ative director. The first collection the Siwy customer,” LaFourcade sync with mine,” Taverniti said. as its creative director. Since 2006, decade ago when brand founder Paula under Taverniti’s direction will said. “I’m looking forward to elevat- Park served as the label’s chief operat- Thomas designed skull-print scarves be Spring/Summer 2016. The French-born, Southern ing Siwy in a modern and ethical ing officer, said John Hanna, the label’s and other items such as T-shirts, “We are excited to have a man California–based Taverniti built way.” chief executive officer. dresses and handbags. Since then, the who really can create something his own brand with a feminine, Los Angeles–based Siwy Park will be overseeing the brand’s Thomas Wylde line has offered tailored that’s never existed,” said Alain vintage-chic aesthetic that ex- launched in 2005 and features image, product and design teams for suiting, high-end dresses, fur, tops and LaFourcade, chief operating of- tends beyond denim to include vintage-inspired, fashion-for- the label’s signature collection, Thom- outerwear and produced runway shows ficer of Siwy, in a company state- cotton, viscose, silk and leather. ward denim designs with an as Wylde, and its diffusion line, called at New York Fashion Week. Leather, ment. “Taverniti is a true vision- At Taverniti So, the designer emphasis on fit, finishing and Thomas Wylde Los Angeles. She also cashmere and silks have defined the ary—and not just with denim. He pioneered wash and finishing details that “infus[e] the LA– will look after the Thomas Wylde ac- look of the brand, according to a com- is well versed in all fabric tex- effects using indigo, natural pig- dominated denim category with cessories division, featuring handbags pany statement. tures/techniques and is a master ments, discoloration and organic a heavy dose of New York atti- and shoes, which is scheduled to be in- In 2014, the company named Poppy of his craft. He is here to invest in dye. tude,” the company said. troduced for the Spring/Summer 2016 Delevigne, the British socialite and sis- Siwy’s future.” “This is a great opportunity —Alison A. Nieder season. ter of Cara Delevigne, the face of the Taverniti is known for his Los for me to work with Siwy and Before working at Thomas Wylde, brand. Also in 2014, Thomas Wylde Angeles–based premium-denim their team of denim experts. Park worked in product development, opened an appointment-only boutique at line, Taverniti So, which he Their respect for their work- sourcing andCBP-4174 production Apparel Ad-MM.pdf for BCBG 1- 12/18/14its Los Angeles 4:21 PM atelier.—Andrew Asch launched in 2004. ers, using environmentally

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Gerber Names PLM Director for Shanghai Office An endless supply of Software and hardware provider Gerber Technology named Jeff An director of professional services knowledge and service. for product lifecycle management (PLM) in the company’s office in Comerica has been serving the unique needs of the apparel and textile industries for 25 years. Shanghai. An previously served as man- We deliver customized solutions to help you manage growth, cash, risk and wealth. aging consultant at Accenture and Our commitment to our customers has helped propel Comerica to become the leading bank spent more than a decade at IBM for business.* When it’s time to choose a partner to help you grow, come to Comerica, and BGS working on large-scale IT projects in the Chinese apparel in- Raise Your Expectations of what a bank can be. dustry. “Gerber Technology has a strong track record of PLM leadership It all starts here. Call us today or go to Comerica.com/apparel around the world,” said Bill Brew- ster, Gerber vice president and general manager of Enterprise SW So- Nick Susnjar, VP/Relationship Manager, LA Middle Market Banking, [email protected], 213.486.6243 lutions. “The addition of Jeff An to Debbie Jenkins, VP/Relationship Manager, LA Middle Market Banking, [email protected], 213.486.6212 the team illustrates our commitment to growing our leadership in the Tim Nolan, SVP/Group Manager, LA Middle Market Banking, [email protected], 213.486.6216 Chinese market, which is critical to both local and global customers.” Gerber’s YuniquePLM is Web- based product lifecycle management software designed for fashion and apparel companies to commu- nicate effectively, accelerate work- flows and eliminate errors. ® Based in Tolland, Conn., Gerber RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS. is owned by Vector Capital, a San MEMBER FDIC. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER. Francisco–based private equity *Based on commercial and industrial loans as a percentage of total assets. Data provided by Thomson Reuters Bank Insight, June 2014. CBP-4174 12/14 firm specializing in the technology sector.—A.A.N.

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Athleisure Continued from page 1 of Trendera, a Lululemon, founded in 1998, was one of the retail pio- Beverly Hills neers in this category. This year, its revenues were $1.8 trend forecasting and brand-strategy company. “I think this billion, up from $1.6 billion in 2014. athleisure category is actually filling a void and, therefore, will And every designer seems to be adding his or her stick around for a while. The void it fills is that area in between twist to the trend. Kate Spade has partnered with Beyond workwear and casualwear that is shorts, T-shirts and really unat- Yoga to produce a clothing line featuring 16 new items, tractive sweatpants.” including leggings, bras and camis debuting next spring. In some ways, the athleisure category got its first peek at fash- Stella McCartney and Adidas have collaborated on ion when Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor launched fashionable fitness collections for years, but earlier this Juicy Couture in Los Angeles in 1997. Those bedazzled velour year, the designer and the athletic brand joined forces track suits sold for $200 and were worn by everyone who was to launch a new, more-affordable athleisure line called anyone—from celebrity and model Paris Hilton to megawatt StellaSport. entertainer Madonna. The brightly hued suits were accessorized with lots of bling and high-rise heels and were accepted every- Staying power? where. Yoga saw a renewed surge in popularity in the United States But how long will this trend continue? “I think ath- about a decade ago. As yoga pants became a staple in many leisure is here to stay in one form or another,” noted women’s (and men’s) wardrobes, a new trend called athleisure Clare Varga, director of active at British trend forecaster began to take root. WGSN. “The reason I think that is because athleisure is These days, athleisure seems to be in every store—from Tar- a cultural trend and not a fashion trend. It is underpinned get, TopShop and Zara to specialty stores such as Yogasmoga, by a cultural change to healthy lifestyles and a demand Lauren Edelstein Trina Turk Recreation Beyond Yoga, Athleta and Lululemon Athletica. Canada’s for clothing that is comfortable and functional and will take you from desk to disco. That is what gives it its longevity.” Varga said athleisure is now a natural way of dressing for the mil- lennial generation between the ages of 18 and 34. “They grew up with health and well-being,” Varga said. People have fitness apps on their smartphones and smart watches and wear bracelets that measure their heart rate. Juice bars are popping up on every corner, and organic food is now part of mainstream grocery stores. Trend forecasters observe that athleisure is a natural sweet spot between fashion and sportswear, which hasn’t been lost on big retail chains such as Dillard’s. The Arkansas-based chain just launched Trina Turk Recreation, created by the Los Angeles designer, who lends her name to the label. “It is very colorful, great quality and eye catching,” said Annemarie Dillard, the store’s director of contemporary sportswear and online experience. With many years of watching trends, Dillard doesn’t see athleisure as a trend but a shift in the evolution of people’s wardrobes. “I think it has staying power and fits with the whole movement that is going on in the modern woman’s life—focusing on health and well- ness in general. Apparel is a part of SEPTEMBER10-122015 the transformation,” she said. BOARD DEMO DAY SEPTEMBER 9 ORLANDO, FLORIDA With more than 300 outposts across the country, Dillard’s is launching its own athleisure com- ponent with its private label Gianni Bini. “Athleisure is just as popular in middle America as anywhere. I can tell you that,” Dillard said. “We are pleased with its growth.” The Global Watersports and Beach Lifestyle Tradeshow The athleisure category has become a staple on the online shopping site ShopBop, too. “With major brands like Alexander Wang and Mara Hoffman designing

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U.S. Activewear and Denim Sales

activewear collections, the trend shows no signs of slowing down,” said Lauren Edelstein, ShopBop’s style director. Athleisure sales have mush- roomed, taking a bite out of denim sales. According to The NPD Group, men’s and women’s activewear sales, which include tops, bottoms and athleisure, were up 17 percent to $35.4 billion for the year ending June 2015. During the same period, men’s and women’s sales of blue jeans were down 4 percent to $13.1 billion.

Room to grow Athleisure is only the beginning, many say, of a movement to fuse fashion with athletics. Denim makers, envious of athleisure’s popularity, are eying ways to incorporate some of those technical fabrics used in athletic wear into denim clothing. Paul Guez, a longtime denim guru who started Sasson jeans and was instrumental in getting Joe’s Jeans off the ground, said denim jeans used to have rigid fabric but they are incorporating softer fabrics with more give. “American Eagle Outfitters has super, super stretch jeans. And Replay made a huge ad, hiring five soccer guys to show you can exercise and do different moves in their jeans,” he said. People are demanding comfort in all their clothes, not just in ® the athleisure category. Rosemary Brantley, chair of the fashion design department at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, recently visited Nike’s headquar- ters and sat in on meetings where the talk was about how to translate the comfort of athleisure into workwear that uses technical fabrics and elements. “Clothes that go to work are taking on more gussets that breathe and arms that stretch,” she said. “In this meeting, everyone was talking about how this workwear movement is even more powerful than athleisure.” While women have embraced the athleisure concept, it still hasn’t been snapped up by the children’s and men’s markets. But that will soon change. “I think men’s is about to explode. We haven’t even seen the tip of the iceberg,” said Vargas of WGSN. ‘And we are going to see a boom in kids’ sportswear, which is more of an extension of how parents dress.” ●

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01,12,18,19.cover.indd 19 8/13/15 6:25 PM RETAIL What’s Checking: Melrose Heights By Alyson Bender Contributing Writer

Stretching from La Cienega to Fair- fax, the iconic retail area along Melrose Avenue in the heart of LA has been a shopping destination for celebrities, tastemakers and tourists seeking out cutting-edge, fashion-forward contemporary styles. With high occupancy along Melrose, corporate retailers dominate over multi-line boutiques with an unwav- ering quantity of variance and quality.

Nudie Jeans 710 N. Edinburgh Ave. 90046

Hailing from Scandinavia, Nudie Jeans has its West Coast Concept Store and showroom right off Melrose Avenue. With quality being the backbone of its brand, the freestanding store boasts an in-house hemming and lifetime guarantee repair program, ensuring each pair of jeans sold has a satisfactory fit per the customer. The entrance to the Nudie store is just off of Melrose The bulk of the store carries men’s and women’s denim jeans (average retail prices range from $165 to $199) along with a hand- ful of tops and jackets. Classic raw indigo dyes are the store’s staple No. 1 seller for both men and women, with higher-rise jeans being the top style sought out by female customers. COME VISIT US AT SS16 capsule Unique right now for men, Nudie has released LAS VEGAS, AUGUST 1719 2015 a limited-edition 18-ounce denim jean that is produced in Japan (retail $375). Only 1,000 pairs were made, and it has been well received, Rooted in Germany • Crafted in Los Angeles according to the store manager. Assortment of men’s and women’s jeans

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•Highest level, premium Type 6.6 Nylon yarn Rack of denim tops, jackets and Nudie has an in-house Best-selling denim jacket ($299) tanks to accompany the brand’s tailor station, where new and chambray top ($199) sought-after jeans. •Ultra soft hand, distinctive purchases are hemmed texture and vivid colors on site.

•Lightweight, feels amazing on the skin, and fits tightly Reformation yet comfortably on the 8253 Melrose Ave. 90048 body. Open since 2009 and located on Melrose since •A perfect blend of nylon 2012, the Reformation store features the company’s and spandex create a limited-edition collections made using environmen- slimming effect, smooth tally conscious, sustainable and eco-friendly practic- support and no bulges. es. The company’s newest best-selling capsule is the “I’m Up Here” Collection, which is specifically de- •Best prices and services signed for women with cup sizes C through DD. The first installment debuted in June 2014, and a second Reformation has been on Melrose was released in July 2015. since 2012. Ultra-Soft, As for top-selling styles, the store has had a hard Seamless and time keeping bodysuits stocked as of late. Top sellers include the “Coco” bodysuit, a medium-weight ribbed jersey bodysuit with short sleeves, a scoop neckline and exposed zipper Highly Durable, in the front ($78), and the “Serena” bodysuit (part of the “I’m Up Here” collection), which Amazing Type is a medium-weight ribbed jersey bodysuit with a lace-up deep-V neckline, specifically engineered to be bra-friendly ($78). The “Roxton” top, an off-the-shoulder crop top with 6.6 Nylon a ruffled neckline and armholes underneath ($98), has also sold well, in addition to the “Cali” dress, a ribbed stretch jersey turtleneck shift dress ($78).

Come visit us at WWDMAGIC Booth #70100 Please visit our website at www.greeniceus.com! Looking forward to having you as our business partners! The company’s line includes limited-edition, eco-conscious and sustainable pieces.

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Moods of Norway 7964 Melrose Ave. 90046 After moving to its current location from Robert- son Boulevard two years ago, business has been “very good.” Moods of Norway put itself on the map with its tailored items, priding itself on mixing Norwegian heritage with international fashion trends. While men’s tailored items are the store’s No. 1–selling and sought- after pieces, the company has expanded its categories into men’s basics and accessories that include belts, bowties, socks and underwear as well as women’s apparel and leather goods. Currently, floral prints on men’s tailored jackets (average $499 retail) and woven shirts ($129–$179) are best-sellers, and a variety of prints on various women’s pieces have been popular. The No. 1–selling women’s piece right now is a leather moto jacket ($499), which Moods of Norway moved to Melrose is offered in black and mint. two years ago.

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Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center a panel featuring Joshua Teitelbaum, With Emily Schuman of Cupcakes & “Consumers might be out buying back-to-school supplies, South Hall, Level 2, Room S229 North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 deputy assistant secretary for textiles, Cashmere,” featuring Emily Schuman, but toys and sweaters are starting to show up on the docks,” said 1–2:15 p.m. 5:30–6:30 p.m. consumer goods and materials at founder of Cupcakes & Cashmere, and Noah Buck, client strategist with The National Shoe Retailers the U.S. Department of Commerce Jonathan Gold, the NRF’s vice president for supply chain and AUGUST 17 International Trade Administration; Matte Black Association (NSRA) Presents “The Las Vegas Convention Center customs policy. “There are still some lingering congestion issues, Sterne Agee Presents “Fall ’15 And Steven Willoughby, marketing Nordstrom Way to Customer Service Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth but retailers are working with their supply-chain partners to make Spring ’16 Women’s Fashion Trend manager at Dupont; and moderator Excellence,” featuring Robert Spector, 73012 sure all of that merchandise flows smoothly to store shelves.” founder of Robert Spector Consulting Outlook,” featuring Shoe Carnival Julia Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association 1–2 p.m. An improving economy is translating into more imports com- and author of “The Nordstrom Way: EVP and GMM Carl Scibetta, Caleres The Inside Story of America’s Number CEO and Chairman Diane Sullivan, Las Vegas Convention Center Modern Pulse and The Bromley ing through U.S. ports. 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Scott French The good news is that some retailers are paying less to trans- Mercedes Gonzalez and MAGIC Retail Las Vegas Convention Center University Assistant Industry Liaison Las Vegas Convention Center Specialist Sandy Shapiro South Hall, Level 2, Room S229 port their merchandise this year, thanks to the use of more large- Tom Snyder, WWA Advisors Wearable South Hall, Level 2, WSA@MAGIC, Las Vegas Convention Center 11 a.m.–noon Technology Services’ Despina Booth 91400 capacity ships by ocean carriers. Hackett Associates founder Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 Papadopoulos and moderator David Fashion Snoops Presents “Women’s 1–2 p.m. Ben Hackett said the increased capacity has driven down rates, Hinks, interim dean of North Carolina 9–10 a.m. Global Trend Stories + Cultural “Desirable Wearables: The Future but the relief could be short lived because some lines have al- State College of Textiles “Wearables Are Not Just for Techies Connections For F/W 16/17,” featuring Is Here,” featuring Syuzi Pakchyan, Las Vegas Convention Center but for the Fashion Industry as Well,” Melissa Moylan, creative director— ready canceled voyages to counteract the trend. founder of Fashioningtechnology.com North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 featuring Sandra Lopez, director of womenswear for Fashion Snoops “We are seeing complete chaos on the high seas in terms of and user experience lead for BCGDV 2:30–3:30 p.m. strategic alliances for fashion at Intel Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center the amount of capacity available and the level of spot freight Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 The National Shoe Retailers North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. rates,” Hackett said. “One has to wonder why carriers cannot Association (NSRA) Presents 1:30–2:30 p.m. “Demystifying Business Valuation 9:30–10:30 a.m. “Flexible Free Trade: What Is in the match supply to demand. 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By John McCurry Contributing Writer has gained widespread acceptance among pro and amateur golfers, but its reputa- Location increasingly matters when it tion has spread beyond golf. The socks are comes to where apparel products are made. sought after by manufacturing workers and One company experiencing this is Kent- others whose jobs require standing for long wool, a venerable South Carolina–based periods of time. company that has become known in recent In addition to 100 percent wool yarn, the socks include yarn made from coconut fibers, which serve to reduce odor and abrasion, and textured nylon, which adds ventilation. “I knew the brand and product was good, but I didn’t know how widely known it was,” Murphy said. “We conducted an online consumer survey of Kentwool loyalists and found consumers love the product and have a passion for it. Com- mitment to the product is extremely high. That was good news.” That survey found that it does matter to fans of Kentwool’s golf sock that they are made in the U.S. The typical purchaser of the socks is male, in his mid-50s and has high disposable income. “We think that being made in the U.S. not only ensures the quality and craftsmanship but is of great marketing value,” Murphy said. “We like the flexibility that a shorter lead time offers.” Building a U.S.- based supply chain requires finding good suppliers and manufacturing partners. That hasn’t been a challenge thus far for Kentwool, which has been working with some of the well-known names in the knitting business for its sock production, including Wigwam of Sheboygan, Wis. About half of Kentwool’s sock sales are through golf shops, and half are online. Black and natural are the most popular colors for the socks, but color drives purchas- DOMESTIC SINCE 1841: Family-operated Kentwool has been ing decisions, and the making socks in the United States for 172 years. The company company is planning recently surveyed its consumers and found that Kentwool’s domestic on offering team colors manufacturing was part of the reason for those consumers’ brand loyalty. for high school, college and pro sports. years for its high-end, high-tech golf socks. Venerable Kentwool is a true survivor in Dan Murphy, who spent 11 years with the textile industry. The Greenville, S.C.– golf-ball manufacturer Bridgestone, re- headquartered company has evolved and cently joined Kentwool as president of its diversified over the last several years. The new performance apparel division. Murphy company was founded in Pennsylvania in is charged with taking the division beyond 1843 and been family owned and operated its golf socks into other areas. The sock, ever since. which retails for $20 a pair, has achieved Chief Executive Officer Mark Kent is considerable success in just a few years. It ➥ Made in America page 6

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New York–based technology solutions know what was ordered, when it was built, provider Infor announced it plans to ac- where it is in transit, if the order has changed quire GT Nexus, the Oakland, Calif.–based and has it cleared customs. Specialization global trade and logistics platform, for and speed are moving the future of manufac- $675 million. turing into the commerce cloud.” The deal is expected to be finalized in GT Nexus’ global order-management September following regulatory approval. system allows retail, fashion and manufac- There are approximately 25,000 custom- turing companies to collaborate with sup- ers—including adidas Group, Caterpillar, pliers and manage shipments to customers, Columbia Sportswear, DHL, Home De- distribution centers and retail outlets. pot, Levi Strauss & Co., Maersk, Pfizer, Buyers and suppliers access the GT Nex- Procter & Gamble and UPS—using GT us network through their order-management Nexus’ cloud-based network. system. Order information is sent by buyers Infor is a supplier of ERP (enterprise re- through GT Nexus to suppliers, financial source planning) and PLM (product lifecy- institutions, freight carriers and logistics cle management) software. There are more providers. GT Nexus manages “the master than 3,200 fashion and retail businesses record of the order across multiple part- using the Infor CloudSuite Fashion, ac- ners” for the entire network. The company cording to the company, which says many also facilitates more than $20 billion in pay- of those clients are also using GT Nexus. ments between buyers and their suppliers in Together, the two companies will help busi- 90 countries and in 8 currencies, according nesses improve sales, operations and pro- to a company statement. duction planning by integrating merchan- “Infor is a great home for GT Nexus, and dising, marketing and demand data. Com- we’re excited to join forces with a company panies can also track the status of work-in- with a strong manufacturing, retail and sup- process orders still in production through ply-chain pedigree,” said Sean Feeney, CEO the Infor system as well as any production of GT Nexus, in a company statement. changes through Infor’s PLM solution. Infor also has a social collaboration “Together, Infor and GT Nexus will pro- platform, Infor Ming.le, for managing vide customers with unprecedented visibility “unstructured processes within the supply into their supply chains to manage produc- chain,” and Infor Rhythm is the company’s tion and monitor goods in transit and at rest,” omni-channel e-commerce platform. said Charles Phillips, Infor chief executive For more information, visit www.infor. officer, in a statement. “In a complex, high- com and www.gtnexus.com. velocity supply chain, all partners need to —Alison A. Nieder

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the fifth generation of his family to run the ful Kentwool golf socks, these products will company, which now has three divisions: be made entirely in the U.S. The underwear Kentwool Manufacturing, Kentwool Per- will be manufactured in South Carolina. formance Apparel and Kentwool Develop- Kentwool does all of the design and devel- ment, which owns commercial real estate. opment of products and has developed an But it’s the textile business that is still the all-American supply chain. But Kent says core of the company, and Kent said it’s that with the shrinkage of the textile indus- poised for growth. try over the past 15 years, he wasn’t sure “I think back in the 1990s everyone was how easy it would be to put together a U.S.- looking for a way to save the business— centric supply chain. how to survive, circle the wagons and pro- “Initially, I didn’t know if the skill and tect themselves in an industry that was rap- the talent was still here to be able to produce Over 30 Years idly moving offshore and contracting upon what we needed,” Kent said. “But after a itself,” said Kent, who has been running the while I was amazed to find that not only was company since the passing of his father, the talent still here, but certain little niches Warren, in 1992. “We’ve been very fortu- were still growing. We have been trying to Experience nate in the last few years that we have con- help cultivate that. Our big push and our tinually grown our manufacturing business, selling point is ‘Made in the USA.’” albeit incrementally, but we have grown.” Kentwool’s primary product is wool garment supplies Kent is bullish on the future of the Amer- yarn. End uses include apparel, automotive ican textile industry. He says the industry’s and medical products. Apparel has been the most difficult period was between 1992 and company’s biggest market. The company’s sewing supplies 2002, when the dust began to settle follow- largest customer is St. John Knits of Ir- ing a decade of decimation and shifting vine, Calif. In the outdoor trade, Kentwool’s business in favor of offshore production. He yarns can be found in high-tech socks made custom made buttons says there were some key ingredients then by Wigwam Mills and SmartWool. Yarn and now that give hope to the industry’s sur- produced at the company’s Pickens, S.C., vivors. The first is low-cost power, which plant also goes into products as diverse as office supplies is not available everywhere in the world. men’s suits and first-responder burn blan- Secondly, he says, the industry has survived kets used for fire victims. several waves of low-cost Asian labor. He “We had developed this sock that we machine parts says the ingredients are in place for a slow, knew was the world’s best golf sock, and steady growth of the textile industry. what I wanted to do next was fit the golfer “What I see is a far more adaptable, flex- head to toe,” Kent said. “I didn’t know when ible American industry. It used to be a lot of we started this program that while the sole battleships out there, not a lot of speed boats destination of this sock was golf, because that could turn quickly and do things differ- of its performance characteristics, we have ently,” Kent said. “Now, I might argue that people running in it, we have people hik- 3216 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007 there are more of those speed boats. They ing in it, exercising, doing yoga, climbing are more aggressive, able to get new ideas to mountains. It’s exceeded my expectations 213.749.9970 the market faster than ever before.” of what it could do performance-wise. We SHIPPING Kentwool will debut a line of perfor- hope that the next product we come out with AVAILABLE www.DaraIncUSA.com mance underwear and a line of sweater will do the same thing and will continue to [email protected] vests for golfers this fall. Like the success- live that long.” ●

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He took a look, adaptable to a wide range of apparel-related made some tests, and very quickly he came up businesses, large and small, but can be vital to with a solution. We tested it out and we decided their success. Case in point is the very differ- to go with the machine shortly thereafter.” The ent situations of these two longstanding Los TUKAcut D600 is scheduled to be installed in IAngeles area–based clients. the next few weeks. Vinyl Technology, located in Monrovia, is Tipsy Inc., one of Tukatech’s more traditional Tipsy’s hoodies a 375-employee, high-tech facility that does apparel industry clients, which has an 80-em- radio frequency heat sealing of plastic materi- ployee manufacturing facility in the City of Ver- als that need to be airtight—things like hazmat non, also has a need for volume. Tipsy produces suits and medical products. The larger part of souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts for museums, its business, however, is what the company’s national parks—“any tourist place, mainly,” president, Dan Mollura, terms “industrial sew- explains Paul Singh, Tipsy’s vice president. ing.” Vinyl Technology’s anti-gravity suits are With volume of about 1 million items per equipped with air bladders that inflate during year, Tipsy invested about six years ago in We cannot flight to keep blood flowing to the pilot’s brain TUKAcad. “With its marking and grading to avoid “G-loc”—loss of consciousness. program, we saved a lot of fabric; our waste is With lucrative Defense Department con- minimal,” Singh says. An added bonus, he goes ignore the use tracts, Vinyl Technology is in an enviable posi- on, was the program’s ability to put different tion at the moment. “Our business is growing styles together on the same marker, since Tipsy of technology within a market that is not growing,” Mollura often uses the same fabric for different items. explains. “The pie isn’t getting any bigger, “Whatever we paid to buy the software,” says to facilitate but our portion is increasing. And following a Singh, “we recovered in six months.” trend of the government replacing older tech Vinyl Technology’s G-suit This year, the company invested in a our growth. At suits with newer tech suits, we’re one of two Tukatech automatic cutting machine as well, companies qualified to make these new tech G-suits. And we are the and Singh already has seen a difference in the speed, precision, and Tukatech, we primary supplier.” To handle the increasing demand, Vinyl Technol- volume—“at least 20 percent more than with the previous cutter.” ogy needed to increase its production capacity quickly. Its user-friendly interface also has made an impact. “Before, we used “ The company had already invested in TUKAcad design software to have only one person who knew the machine,” Singh says. “Now are providing several years back. The relationship between Mollura and Sareen, everyone knows it. It’s that easy to understand.” however, goes back a great deal longer, to the days of the Space Most importantly to Tipsy, however, is Tukatech’s superb techni- our garment- Shuttle program. Vinyl Technology had a contract to develop “sound cal support—another point of pride for Sareen. “The other cutter was attenuation bags”—fabric bags attached to the bottom of the booster giving us a lot of problems,” Singh says. “The other company had no industry people rockets that would fill with water at liftoff to absorb sound and pre- support—we would wait months and not hear from them. Our produc- vent damage to the shuttle, then incinerate. Sareen helped Mollura tion would stop and we lost customers. with affordable “The best thing about Tukatech,” he continues, “they call to find out how things are, which is very important. If we have any issues, technology and their tech people come right away. That gives you peace of mind. Our customers now have confidence in us.” helping them Both Mollura of Vinyl Technology and Singh of Tipsy point out the great advantage that Tukatech is local. “They can come and answer any question any day,” Singh says. bring the jobs That support includes Sareen himself, always a valuable resource for his clients. “Ram takes a personal interest,” Singh attests. back to the U.S. “He’s very helpful, very knowledgeable,” says Mollura. “He’s as- sisting us even with improving the layout of our cutting department —Ram Sareen to provide better flow.” “The point,” says Sareen, “is that technology is going to help bring the jobs back to America. It’s not really just for large companies. Technology today is affordable. We cannot ignore the use of technology to facilitate our growth. At Tukatech, we are providing our garment-industry people with affordable technology and helping Vinyl Technology’s “sound attenuation” fabric bags them bring the jobs back to the U.S.” ” SUCCESS STORIES [email protected] (323) 726-3836 www.tukatech.com

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By Alison A. Nieder Executive Editor Epson enhanced the frame on which the F9200 sits to keep it steady and reliable. “It’s built like a tank,” Print solution company Epson has the fashion indus- Check said. “The system is built to last in an industrial try in its sights, hoping to win designers over with the environment.” promise of creating their own graphic prints on demand. The heavy frame helps wind the printed transfer pa- Epson’s existing sublimation printers worked well per tightly, Check said, to cut down on drift at the cal- for prototypes and limited production runs, but apparel endar press. “When it gets to the heat-transfer system, makers told the company they needed a printer capable it’s important that the paper stays put—it’s not drifting,” of continuous printing at high speeds. Check said. “Having a very precisely tight-wound paper The company, which has offices in Long Beach, is really important. A rigid frame helps produce much Calif., is getting ready to roll out the latest in its Su- tighter tolerances around the winding of that paper after reColor F-Series of sublimation printers. The top-of- it’s been printed.” the-new-line printer, the F9200, is a dual-printhead, There’s also an optional post heater to help dry the 64-inch-width printer. ink prior to winding for companies using the printer in “This solution is specifically geared toward fashion,” high-humidity environments. said Tim Check, Epson America’s product manager “While we love the printer to work in 72 degrees and for professional imaging. “The new technology that 50 percent humidity, we realize the printer is going to we have coming out is based on what we’ve heard back be used in many different places—from cold climates to from fashion and sports apparel [companies and the] so- maybe down in Miami, where it’s 100 percent humidity lutions that they need.” and maybe 90 degrees,” Check said. “The heating sys- Priced at $26,000, the F9200 is capable of printing tem will dry that paper before it reaches the take-up reel at “just over 1,000 square feet an hour,” Check said, so you don’t have any image being printed on the back although production speed is typically more than 500 side of the paper.” square feet an hour. All of Epson’s new printers feature an improved print The F9200 uses the same printhead design as Ep- carriage, which holds the printheads. “If someone ac- son’s earlier top-of-the-line model, the F7170, but there cidentally left a pencil or pen in the print area—it does are two of them and they’re staggered to improve speed. happen—when the print carriage comes over it and hits “Every time it takes a pass over the paper, it’s print- one of those things, it’s not going to damage the printing over at least a 2-inch swatch. The two heads give it heads,” Check said. “The printheads are protected by twice the speed right off the bat,” Check said. the carriage that they sit within. [Also] if the paper starts Also, the printer has dual sets of inks with a capacity to curl a little bit while it’s on the platen, the carriage of 3 liters of ink per color, or 12 liters of ink total. will push the paper back down so you can continue to “In a high-production environment, you need to have use the printer without having the printheads dragging more ink,” Check said. “This system is really built for across and potentially damaging the printer.” 24/seven production. You can keep it running, and the The F9200 has a three-pass production mode, mean- NEW BLACK: Epson is now offering HD Black, a new, high-definition printer sends you an email note when it runs low on ink black that gets darker, richer blacks while using less ink. The image or paper. It really, truly can be an unattended printer.” ➥ Technology page 10 at top was printed with the HD Black while the image at the bottom features traditional black ink.

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Technology Continued from page 8 “It’s just a 44-inch width, and it’s not geared for roll-to- money on ink and can switch to a lighter-weight transfer roll. But it does have a built-in cutter, which makes it great paper for added savings, he said. ing the print carriage passes over the paper three times be- for roll-to-print or cut-and-sew applications when you print “It cuts down on your ink usage significantly, so you’re fore advancing. just a pattern.” (The F6200 is also good for companies print- saving a lot more money when you print,” Check said. “We found the print quality we can get with three passes ing promotional items and signage or specialty items such as Epson’s HD Black is priced the same as its standard is above what we can ink, and the company get with any of our com- worked on the chemi- petitors running at a four cal formula to ensure pass. It’s almost what that the HD Black ink our competitors get run- would work well with ning a six pass, which is the Epson printhead half the speed that our and print system. printers are running at,” “These high-density Check said. “The printer blacks get sedimenta- has two printheads to go tion,” Check said. “If faster, but with this pro- [the ink] settles and duction mode, we’re able you get a plug, it could to run faster at a lower damage the printhead. pass count, making the It took almost two printer able to run sig- years to develop this nificantly faster where it ink set. There really counts, which is produc- is a lot of chemistry tion speed.” research and develop- Epson is also releas- ment that went into this ing a single-printhead so you can use these NEW RELEASES: Epson is introducing three new SureColor F-series sublimation printers. The F9200, a dual printhead, 64-inch-width printer; version of the 64-inch- the F7200, a single-printhead version of the 64-inch-width printer; and the F6200, a 44-inch-width model. printers 24/seven.” width printer, the F7200, which is priced at Spend and reward $16,000. There’s also an entry level, 44-inch-width model, photo printing on metal.) the F6200, which is priced at $8,500. The F6200 also has a high-capacity ink bottle, rather than Epson sells its products as a complete system of printers, All three printers use the same ink set. “It all comes down a disposable cartridge, which will cut down on operating inks, paper, software and service. The company has a re- to the width and the speed that the systems run at,” Check said. costs, Check said. wards program that allows company owners to earn rewards The F7200 is designed to be an easy-to-use system for for purchasing ink and paper. The rewards can be used to- companies looking to do on-demand and light production, HD is the new black ward discounted service warrantees or even a new printer, Check said, Check said. “Maybe they don’t need to run 1,000 square feet per Epson is also introducing a new black called the “High “We provide a total solution,” he said. “There’s no finger hour,” he said. “But they do have jobs that come in, and they Density Black” or “HD Black.” Athletic apparel makers had pointing when the paper doesn’t match up or when you’re need to be able to print those and turn those around. It might been asking for a richer, deeper black than was previously having issues with the ink or the printer is showing an error. be for a few items or 100 dresses or maybe for some signage available from Epson, Check said. Sports apparel makers It’s one number to call. We’ll take care of any of the issues that’s going up for a trade show. The F7200 can get you in were looking for a rich black to make the colors and logos you have.” the running at just over 600 square feet per hour and produc- on athletic jerseys pop and look clear and vivid, he said. The new F-Series printers are expected to be ready to ship tion rate of about 240 square feet an hour.” Another benefit of the HD Black is it requires less ink beginning Sept. 1. Check describes the F6200 as “our most versatile solution.” than traditional blacks, Check said. As a result, users save For more information, visit www.epson.com. ●

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You Shop,” featuring Vince Tsai, SVP The NPD Group Presents: “Fashion Must Attend: “How to Build a Footwear CORPORATION and general manager of Shopthefloor, and Athletic Footwear—2015 Review Empire,” a panel featuring Titan UBM Advanstar and Outlook,” a panel featuring Industries CEO Andrea Bernholtz; Est. 1949 Las Vegas Convention Center Matt Powell, vice president, industry Shoesareyou.com footwear expert Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 analysis sports and leisure trends for Meghan Cleary; Titan Industries 1:30–2:30 p.m. The NPD Group, and Beth Goldstein, Design Director Nicolas Huneault; and OVER SIxTY-SIx YEARS SERVING “Discovering S/S 2016 Trends From executive director and industry analyst moderator Barbara Ende, president of Trade Shows and European Retail: for The NPD Group Sycamore Marketing Group Inc. THE DESIGN COMMUNITY Key Learnings for Retail Sell-Through” Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center presented by Trendstop South Hall, Level 2, Room S229 North Hall, Level 2, Room N251 Las Vegas Convention Center 9–10 a.m. 2:15–3:15 p.m. North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 American Apparel and Footwear Fashion Snoops Presents “Men’s We are now carrying wide goods in 2:45–3:45 p.m. Association (AAFA) Presents: “The Global Trend Stories + Cultural “Fashion in Flux: The Ongoing Flow Promulgation of State Chemical Connections for F/W 16/17,” featuring Toward the Future With a Focus on Regulations—Where Does It End?” Michael Fisher, creative director for addition to our Japanese textiles! Spring 2016,” featuring The Doneger featuring Nate Herman, vice president menswear, lifestyle and culture at Group Creative Director David Wolfe of international trade for the AAFA Fashion Snoops Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, Level 2, Room N237 South Hall, Level 2, WSA@MAGIC, Booth North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 3–4 p.m. 91400 2:30–3:30 p.m. 10–11 a.m. “How to Open and Run a Successful “How to Attract, Retain and Engage Retail Store,” featuring Mercedes Special Session: “Doing The Right New Customers,” featuring Ron Cates, Gonzalez, director of Global Purchasing Thing Now for Fashion’s Future,” a digital marketing expert with Constant Companies panel featuring Eileen Fisher Director Contact Las Vegas Convention Center of Social Consciousness Amy Hall; Las Vegas Convention Center Buyer’s Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 Fashion 4 Development Senior Adviser Suite, Level 1, Room N115 3–4 p.m. on Sourcing and Innovations and 3–4 p.m. PVH Corp. Senior Director of Global “Power of the Snap: Why Influencers ‘Making Paper: A Sales-Driven Sourcing/Innovation and Product Approach to Collaborating With are Flocking to Snapchat, and How Development Jeanine Ballone; Made Brands Can Get Involved,” panel Influencers,” a panel featuring Vanilla in a Free World CEO Justin Dillon; and Extract blogger Nichole Ciotti; Stiletto featuring Vanilla Extract Blogger moderator Katherine Stein, director of Nichole Ciotti; Linh Winn Blogger Linh Beats blogger Emily Cholakian; Linh international business development, Winn blogger Linh Nguyen; and Nguyen; Polka Dots & Sailor Stripes SGS Consumer Goods & Retail founder/blogger Ashley Guyatt; and moderator Noah Buck, client strategist Las Vegas Convention Center with Matte Black moderator Noah Buck, client strategist North Hall, Level 2, Room N251 for Matte Black Las Vegas Convention Center 10–11 a.m. Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth Las Vegas Convention Center 73012 “It’s Only Fashion: Empowering Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 3–4 p.m. Creativity With Female Voices,” a panel 73012 featuring Katharine Brandes, cofounder 3–4 p.m. Apparel Magazine’s 9th Annual and creative director of BB Dakota; “Revealing Color’s New Direction for Sourcing Summit: “Breakthroughs in Lauren Osterstock, consulting director Sourcing From Concept to Delivery,” a Autumn/Winter 2016/17—Pantone + of branded content for BB Dakota; and AAATC,” featuring Laurie Pressman, panel featuring Levi Strauss & Co. VP moderator Barbara Ende, president of Product Development and Sourcing vice president of the Pantone Color the Sycamore Marketing Group Inc. Institute Bryan Riviere; Cabela Senior Director Las Vegas Convention Center of Commercialization Adi Zukerman; Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 North Hall, Level 2, Room N251 Homtex Inc. President Jeremy Wootten; 10:30–11:30 a.m. Kurt Salmon partner Cort Jacoby; and 3:45–4:45 p.m. moderator Tony Ward, senior partner “The Influencer Campaign Checklist,” “How to Increase Your Profits Through with Kurt Salmon a panel featuring Matte Black Brand Better Trend Execution: Translating Las Vegas Convention Center and Editorial Marketing Manager Trend Concepts Into Successful North Hall, Level 2, Room N251 Delanie Billman; Swim Social Account Products for Fall 2016–17,” presented 3:30–5 p.m. Executive Jordan-Risa Santos; By by Trendstop Lisa Linh manager and blogger Lisa Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, “What’s Your Story? Branding & Linh; and moderator Noah Buck, client Marketing Essentials in the Digital Level 2, Room N250 strategist with Matte Black 4:30–5:30 p.m. Age,” featuring Matthew Thornton, Las Vegas Convention Center principal of Armchair Studio LLC Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth “Social Media Is Like Owning a Store,” Las Vegas Convention Center 73012 featuring Lindsay Anvik, CEO of See North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 10:30–11:30 a.m. Endless Inc. 4–5 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center If You Are Importing Anything—You “Long Live Denim,” a discussion with North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 Need to Know the New Rules,” 5:30–6:30 p.m. Levi’s SVP Global Design Jonathan featuring Laurie Mease, international Cheung, Francois Girbaud, Lot Stock trade specialist with the U.S. & Barrel founder and Art Director Department of Commerce, Office of AUGUST 19 Benjamin Phillips, The Jean Shop Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) “What Is EMV (Europay/ Mastercard/ founder Eric Goldstein, Nordstrom DMM Las Vegas Convention Center Visa) and How Can I Be Prepared for Men’s Tina Aniversario, Isko Global North Hall, Level 2, Room N251 The 10/1/15 Deadline?” featuring Colt Marketing Director Marco Lucietti, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Riley, VP of Operations for Big Hairy Flaunt founder and Publisher Luis Dog Information Systems “Grow Your Business With Email and Barajas, and WGSN’s Amy Leverton. Las Vegas Convention Center Social Media,” featuring Ron Cates, Sponsored by WGSN, Flaunt and Moet North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 digital marketing expert with Constant Hennesey 10–11 a.m. Shanghai Lily at Mandalay Bay Hotel Contact “Wow Customer Service,” featuring and Casino Las Vegas Convention Center Mercedes Gonzalez, director of Global 5–7 p.m. Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 Photographer: Tadashi Tawarayama Noon–1 p.m. Purchasing Companies “It’s Not Only About Price: Sourcing for Las Vegas Convention Center “How to Enrich the Online Shopping Store Name: CANVAS boutique & gallery Profit While Being Ethical,” featuring Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 Experience With Curation, Storytelling Mercedes Gonzalez, director of Global 10–11 a.m. Our names: Jacqueline “Jac” Forbes, Arlington Forbes Purchasing Companies and Editorial Content: A Q&A With “Social in Motion: The Rising Las Vegas Convention Center Styled By Noir Founder Stephanie Jac and Arlington shirts by CANVAS. MALIBU Importance of Video,” a panel featuring North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 Jenkins,” featuring Stephanie Vanilla Extract Blogger Nichole Ciotti; Left: Maggie Barela, Sales Agent 5:30–6:30 p.m. Jenkins, founder of Styled By Noir, and moderator Marcy Medina, West Coast Linh Winn Blogger Linh Nguyen; Polka Make-up by Kristy Goslin Bureau Chief of WWD Dots & Sailor Stripes Founder/Blogger AUGUST 18 Las Vegas Convention Center Ashley Guyatt; and moderator Noah PDScommerce Presents: “How Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth Buck, client strategist for Matte Black to Boost Your Online Conversion 73012 Las Vegas Convention Center Rates: What Sales Are You Leaving Noon–1 p.m. Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth on the Table?” a panel featuring 73012 “Jumping Into Omni-Channel: Doing It PDScommerce Senior Ecommerce 10:30–11:30 a.m. Over 3 million yards of shirting weight cotton Now,” featuring Jeff Streader, former Business Analyst Jennifer Conforti; BBC COO of Billabong, and Brett Trent, SVP “He Said/He Said Redux,” a panel International VP of International Sales wovens stockedin the New York area— of digital retail for Rue21 featuring Alex Badia, fashion editor Seth Campbell; Klarna North America Las Vegas Convention Center of WWD and fashion director of M CEO Brian Billingsley; Avalara Partner North Hall, Level 2, Room N251 Magazine; Christopher Kim, fashion Making designers dreams come true! Sales Manager Michelle Baggett; and 12:30–1:30 p.m. editor of Yahoo Style; and moderator moderator Kevin Kennedy, founder and Chelsea Matthews, CEO and founder of “Wearable Innovators: The Intersection CEO of PDScommerce Matte Black of Technology and Fashion,” featuring Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center Madison Maxey, cofounder of South Hall, Level 2, Room S229 Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth Thecrated.Com 8–9 a.m. 73012 Philips-Boyne Corporation Las Vegas Convention Center “Game Changer: The Stretchable Noon-1 p.m. North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 135 Rome Street Electronic Ink Enabling Smart 12:30–1:30 p.m. “Your Top Eight Accessory Questions Clothing,” featuring Dr. Michael Finally Answered!” featuring Karen Farmingdale, NY 11735 Footwear Distributors and Retailers Burrows, segment manager for Dupont Giberson, president of the Accessories of America (FDRA) Presents Las Vegas Convention Center Council “Omnisourcing in an Omni-Channel North Hall, Level 2, Room N250 Las Vegas Convention Center World,” featuring Matt Priest, FDRA P(631) 755-1230 9–10 a.m. Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 President, and N. Mohan, Vice “How to Compete With Department Noon–1 p.m. President of Tata International F(631) 755-1259 Stores,” featuring Paul Erickson, VP Las Vegas Convention Center Client Services with RMSA www.philipsboyne.com South Hall, Level 2, WSA@MAGIC, Booth Las Vegas Convention Center 91400 Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115 2–3 p.m. 9–10 a.m.

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