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Levi Strauss & Co. commissions 25 new murals across San Francisco

Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) had launched a new initiative, commissioning 25 new murals to be painted across San Francisco in honor of the 25th anniversary of its Community Day. Known as “These City Walls,” the initiative is part of Levi Strauss & Co.’s continued commitment to urban revitalization, which sees the company investing in...

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Sunspel continues US expansion in San Francisco

British luxury brand Sunspel is continuing its expansion in the US with a new store in San Francisco. The new store is located at the Marin Country Mart, San Francisco and offers Sunspel’s full collection of men’s and womenswear, including the Riviera Polo Shirt worn by James Bond and its Classic T-shirt, which continues to be made in the brand’...

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Business

Lawsuit filed against San Francisco over fur ban

San Francisco's fur ban is being challenged by the International Fur Federation with a federal lawsuit alleging the ban, which was approved in 2019 and took full effect on January 1, violates the Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution. The International Fur Federation is also driving home the environmental issues of a fur ban, because faux...

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Fashion

From San Francisco to Miami: Six emerging American fashion hubs

Undeniably, America’s most famous fashion capital is New York City with Los Angeles coming close on the heels. In recent years, a number of cities across the US are becoming fast contenders as the next fashion hub whether that’s due to reviving its heritage in denim or disrupting the industry with the latest fashion tech innovations. Another...

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Trends

Oldest jeans in the world

International denim label Levi’s launched its new store in San Francisco on Battery Street. Underneath the store, Levi’s has its archives to save its denim gems that includes the oldest organic pair of jeans. This one-pocket denim design dates from 1879 and has an estimated value of $150,000. For AW11, Levi’s is introducing the new Commuter...