Strategic, lucrative partnerships and fandom were top priorities at the 2026 Licensing Expo, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas May 19–21.

Fashion brands have entered a new era of innovation as Web3 continues to expand through tools that are based in technology such as blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse and gaming. While some apparel ...

Fashion is moving forward from thinking of responsible, sustainable apparel development as a goal that pulls only from nature. Minimally processed natural materials and production practices that rely ...

The two brothers and one sister behind family-owned Triarchy are trailblazers known for introducing responsible denim with a clear conscience to the market, transforming the denim industry one pair of ...

After decades of operating in a manner comparable to a secret society, the fashion industry has finally begun to evolve. Rather than employing gatekeeping tactics, veteran and emerging designers, ...

There is no denying that eco choices in sourcing have now reached the mainstream. Sustainable pushes toward sourcing fiber, yarn and fabric have led many designers to adopt even small amounts of ...

Following an intimate screening of the Whitney Houston biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” the artist’s former stylist, Timothy Snell, shared fond memories of the icon. Black Design Collective ...

Don Cornelius. Photo courtesy of vibe.comIn honor ofDon Cornelius's passing, a tribute to the TV icon and some of the funky fashions the show helped popularize. Known for his sharp dressing and smooth ...

The apparel trade-show landscape has shifted in a similar way as the fashion industry it represents with collaborations among event brands and producers becoming more common. Many trade-show brands ...

The supply-chain chaos resulting from the Trump administration’s tariff policies in the United States has upended sourcing and supply-chain planning in the apparel industry. Implementation of tariffs ...

WGSN, the world’s leading consumer trend forecaster, and Coloro, the leader in color excellence, recently presented the 2028 Color of the Year—Radiant Earth. “In a world that often feels chaotic, ...

California-based private-equity real-estate developer, owner and manager DJM has announced that the Hollywood & Highland retail complex has been renamed Ovation Hollywood. Signage at Ovation Hollywood ...