These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Why Emerging Fashion Brands Are Betting on L.A. Manufacturing California is the leading U.S. state for apparel manufacturing, and L.A. remains its main hub as it accounts for roughly 23% of national apparel-manufacturing employment. Anna Esposito, account director at L.A. manufacturer Lefty Production Co., said that the company is seeing more emerging brands interested in producing locally because they can review samples in person as well as change fit or construction quickly. L.A.’s cluster of apparel specialists also makes it different from manufacturers elsewhere in the U.S. { Glossy /paywalled} JW Anderson Denies Zara Collaboration Rumor Photo: JW Anderson on Instagram Following rumors swirling online about JW Anderson allegedly collaborating with fast-fashion retailer Zara, the designer’s Instagram account clarified that no such partnership is in the works. In an Instagram story posted on Fr...
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In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a caramel cold brew in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your scrambled eggs. Related: 6 Standout Trends From Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027 Related: Saucony Is the Fastest-Growing Sneaker Brand on StockX Related: Asos’ Latest Initiative? Platforming Emerging Designers Related: The Tradwife Aesthetic Has Reached Copenhagen Street Style Related: This New ‘Wellness-Driven’ Nail Studio Starts Pedicures Face-Down Related: 4AM’s Viral Clean Sheets Are Turning Face Wipes From ‘Shameful’ to ‘Aspirational’ Related: The Internet Declares ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ Dead Related: Sézane Officially Has a Permanent Store in L.A. Related: Weekly Drop Watch: Abercrombie x Abbode, Betsey Johnson x Paris Hilton, Mane x LoveShac...