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Cole Haan opens fifth store in California in Glendale Galleria

American lifestyle brand Cole Haan has opened a new store in Glendale Galleria, Los Angeles, marking its fifth location in California and second store in LA County. The 1,866 square foot unit, located on the upper floor close to Bloomingdale’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, features the brand’s elevated interior, with natural wood tones, soft...

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H&M unveils new concept in Beverly Hills, introduces Pre-Loved to LA

H&M has opened its first retail location in Beverly Hills, unveiling a new concept for the area that introduces its H&M Pre-Loved offering to the LA audience. Located at 370 North Beverly Drive, the 5,000 square feet store draws inspiration from the retailer’s Scandinavian heritage and the architectural history of California. Its interior,...

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Preface, Re/Assembly and Here|After to host fashion event in LA with Denim Dudes

Three organizations looking to explore the future of circular fashion - Preface, Re/Assembly, and Here|After - have joined forces with Denim Dudes to host a two-day event in Los Angeles. Set to take place from January 28 to 29, 2026, at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles, the event aims to bring together leading brands, innovators, and students...

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Textiles: Why Korean giant Sae-A is betting on nearshoring in El Salvador and the US

By bringing its production closer to the US market, the group is focusing on responsiveness and logistical control, while reducing its dependence on Asian supply chains. The move is indicative of a broader shift. The global textile industry is refocusing on proximity and industrial resilience. Global player consolidating its regional base...

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Shoe circularity gets trial run: Footwear Collective pilots circular systems amid EPR push

While fashion’s recycling systems are steadily advancing, footwear remains one of the industry’s toughest circularity challenges. It is this challenge, however, that The Footwear Collective is looking to tackle head-on through a series of shoe-dedicated programmes that intend to address the lack of infrastructure readily available to this...

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LA shoemaker holds Hollywood's past in a dying art

In a cobbler's workshop in Los Angeles, the footprints of Hollywood history are stacked floor to ceiling, watched over by a man who says his profession is dying. Yellowing boxes hold the lasts -- foot-shaped molds -- used to create footwear for everyone who was anyone in America's entertainment capital for more than half a century. Elizabeth...

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LA Fashion Week’s AHF to expand into China and Ecuador

Art Hearts Fashion (AHF), the California-based organiser of Los Angeles Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion, is set to expand its presence into Shanghai, China, and Ecuador. The organisation announced its intention for international growth upon the closure of this season’s LA Fashion Week, where over 30 designers presented their...

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Resa opens debut flagship store in Los Angeles

Venice-based fashion brand Resa has opened its debut brick-and-mortar flagship store at 1612 Abbot Kinney, in Venice Beach, California. Originally founded by former New York fashion editor Suzanne Marchese, in 2015, the opening of the brand’s first physical store opened in 2015, coinciding with its 10-year anniversary this year. Interior of...

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Monos opens second US store in Los Angeles

Canadian lifestyle and travel brand Monos has opened a new retail location on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, in Los Angeles. The new store measures over 3,000 square feet and features a retail design inspired by the local contemporary design culture of LA matched with Monos’ signature clean look, with warm tactile finishes throughout. The store offers...

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Cleo Haze open debut physical store in Los Angeles

Cleo Haze, a new concept store for social-first brands, has opened its first retail location in Los Angeles. Located at 8159 West 3rd Street, the concept, founded by serial entrepreneurs Elisabeth Weinstock and Lexie Jay, introduces a new form of retailing to the city. Described as “an answer to a shifting retail landscape,” the store bridges...

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Los Angeles Apparel opens debut flagship store in SoHo, New York City

Los Angeles Apparel, the apparel manufacturer and retailer from American Apparel founder and ex CEO Dov Charney, has opened its first flagship store in New York City. KPG Funds, the New York-based owner and developer of office buildings, has announced that the LA-based fashion manufacturer signed a new lease agreement for its debut New York City...

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EB Denim opens debut flagship store in Los Angeles

EB Denim has opened its first-ever retail store in Los Angeles, its native city. Located at 217 S La Brea Avenue, the new flagship location is set to serve as a home base for the brand, offering EB Denim’s denim collections, essentials, and seasonal drops. The store features the brand’s distinctive signature style, measuring more than 5,500...