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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LOS ANGELES APPAREL INDUSTRY

The L.A. Rag Maker NewsFeed delivers updates, insights, and intelligence about the people, businesses, and forces shaping the apparel industry in Los Angeles.

“Information has always moved this industry forward. We just make sure it gets where it needs to go.”

ABOUT THE NEWSFEED

The News Feed is your source for timely news, notes, and observations from inside the Los Angeles apparel ecosystem. From manufacturers and showrooms to designers, educators, suppliers, and the people who keep this industry moving- we report on what matters, when it matters.

Rooted in decades of experience and relationships that go back to the California Mart era, the NewsFeed connects the past with the present-and helps us understand where the future is headed.

REAL INDUSTRY. REAL PEOPLE. REAL LOS ANGELES.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THE NEWSFEED

INDUSTRY NEWS

Manufacturing, production, and business developments.

PEOPLE & COMPANIES

Hires, launches, retirements, and leadership moves.

FASHION DISTRICT

Buildings, development, events, and community news.

RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

Grants, programs, training, events, and helpful links.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Trade shows, seminars, workshops, and community events.

OBITUARIES & TRIBUTES

Recogniting the ives and contributions of industry pioneers and friends.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Preserving the stories, people, and milestones that shaped our industry.

CLASSIFIEDS

Jobs, space, equipment, services, and more.

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The LA Apparel Industry Is Under Pressure. Here’s What’s Actually Happening

The Los Angeles apparel manufacturing industry is facing one of the most serious disruptions in its modern history — and most of the national press has covered it from the outside looking in. This NewsFeed is here to cover it

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