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Kingpins to introduce updated format at Los Angeles event

Denim trade fair Kingpins is shifting its approach to the US market with the introduction of an event in Los Angeles where it will debut an updated format. Taking place between January 12 to 13, 2027, with an exact location to be determined at a later date, the LA show will replace the January edition of Kingpins New York. The news was confirmed...

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Astrid & Miyu strengthen US presence with debut LA store opening

London-based jewelry brand Astrid & Miyu has opened its first store in Los Angeles, as the brand makes its West Coast debut and strengthens its US presence. Located on the iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, the new store marks Astrid & Miyu’s third retail location in the US, building on the momentum of its previous retail openings in New...

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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

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

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Zadig&Voltaire returns to Malibu with opening of new boutique

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

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Skechers launches debut Proto hologram retail experience in Los Angeles

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

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Guess Jeans partners with Hysteric Glamour for SS26 capsule collection

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

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

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

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Zegna to stage summer 2027 show in Los Angeles

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

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Aritzia acquires Fred Segal as it accelerates US expansion

Aritzia has acquired Fred Segal from Fred Segal Family LLC, as the Canadian womenswear brand continues on its strong growth path across North America and potentially Europe. In addition to purchasing the Fred Segal brand, intellectual property, and trademarks, Aritzia has also secured the lease for 8100 Melrose Avenue, the original location of...

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

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

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YoungLA opens debut flagship stores in Los Angeles

YoungLA open first flagship store in Los Angeles Credits: YoungLA Los Angeles-based label YoungLA has officially opened the doors of its first-ever flagship store in Los Angeles. Located on the second floor of the Westfield Topanga Mall, the debut store aims to offer customers an immersive shopping experience through elements such as a...

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

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