Friday, May 31
New Lines: The New Mart
New showrooms and new lines showing at The New Mart during the June 10-13 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market
Mack Sennett Studios Re-Opens
Fashion Film
There is a special mysticism and finesse when thinking of classic Hollywood cinema.
Intermix's 20th Anniversary Party
Anniversary Party for the big 2-0 at Intermix at Robertson
It's an Anniversary Party at Intermix
LA Fashion in the National Spotlight
Fashion in the News
In the last week, National Public Radio turned its mics west for two features on the LA fashion industry.
Apparel and Retail Industry Overview
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Thursday, May 30
The Park Showroom Chief to Open Downtown LA Store
Downtown LA
Eric Martin, co-owner of fashion showroom The Park, announced a new retail project
Central American Apparel Production Threatened by Trans-Pacific Partnership
CAFTA Production
Ronnie Ekelund and Priscilla Silva flew from California to Guatemala on a mission.
New Lines: Academy Awards Building
New Lines
New showrooms and new lines showing at the Academy Awards Building during the June 10-13 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market
New Lines: Gerry Building
New Lines
New showrooms and new lines showing at the Gerry Building during the June 10-13 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market
New Lines: Cooper Design Space
New Lines
New showrooms and new lines showing at the Cooper Design Space during the June 10-13 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market
Ways & Means Showroom
Showroom Profiles
Ways & Means Showroom carries some of London’s most hip brands.
Natalia Romano
Showroom Profiles
Natalie Hara’s new showroom in the Gerry Building is a dual-purpose space.
London Carter Showroom
California Market Center
For designer Shellice Beharie, plus-size women are blacklisted from the fashion industry.
Los Angeles Fashion Council Opens Venue for Free Designer Shows
Los Angeles Fashion Council to Hold Montly "Open Runway" event in Hollywood
Rande Cohen Showroom
Showroom Profiles
The Rande Cohen showroom is moving to a new space at The New Mart
Velvet Opens Its 1st Stores
Retail
Velvet by Graham & Spencer helped launch the high-end T-shirts category when the company opened in 1997.
The Able Tailor: Denim Fit for All Physical Needs
Denim Niche
The Able Tailor was conceived by Stephanie Alves including denim bottoms, sweat pants, jackets, tops and accessories
Zara to Open 27,000SF Shop in Downtown LA
Retail
Zara, one of fast-fashion’s dominant global brands, announced May 29 that it will open a 27,000-square-foot emporium at the Figat7th retail center in downtown Los Angeles.
Liberty Fairs Opens LA Pop-up in Preparation for Trade Show Launch
Trade Shows
Liberty Fashion Lifestyle Fairs, the new trade show created by retailer and Project founder Sam Ben-Avraham, won’t launch until July in New York and August in Las Vegas, but the West Coast will get a taste of the new show’s offerings at a pop-up shop Liberty is organizing with menswear e-tailer Wittmore.
E-tail Made Easier With 3-D
Technology
Engaging customers, personalization and increasing conversion rates have become staple phrases for online
Textile Representative Hank Pola
Obituary
Hans (Hank) Pola died on May 27 after a short illness following a stroke. He was 78 years old.
The Bohemian Society's Guest Artist Tees
Downtown L.A. Design House Has a T-shirt Party
Bohemian Society's Victor Wilde & Friends Create New T-Line
Joe’s Jeans to Roll Out 70 Stores
Retail
The company will open outlet stores and full-price boutiques overseas opportunistically.
Raj Swimwear Founder Invests in Sac. Kings
Bikinis & Basketball
Raj Manufacturing's Raj Bhathal Part of Investors Group Which Purchased NBA's Sac Kings
New Lines: California Market Center
New Lines
New showrooms and new lines showing at the California Market Center during the June 10-13 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market
Wednesday, May 29
EU Denim Duty: California Representatives Press Administration to Protect Denim Jobs
Denim
California Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard, Xavier Beccera, Linda Sanchez and Grace Napolitano urge action on the EU's steep duty on US denim.
Tuesday, May 28
Prada: 'Ugly is Attractive. Ugly is Exciting'
Fashion Icon Reveals Inner Contrarian
Blog Lays Out Prada's Contradictions
Friday, May 24
What's the Buzz in E-Commerce? Here's What We Found Out at Fashion Digital LA
Fashion Digital Los Angeles set up shop at the Directors Guild of America last week to provide a conference dedicated exclusively to apparel and fashion e-commerce.
West Third St: New Stores for Polkdots & Moonbeams, Liberty
New Stores for Stylish L.A. Street
Veteran Shop and Pop-Up to West Third Street
Alternative Apparel's Leafy Green Thumb
Alternative Apparel Grants $1,000 to Community Garden
Alternative Apparel Goes Even Greener
AIMS360 Honors Top Fashion Students
AIMS360's Academic Path
AIMS360s Ends The Year on an Academic Note
Thursday, May 23
RFID Key to Omnichannel Commerce
Technology
The goal seemed ambitious—even for a major retailer such as Macy’s Inc.
Kingpins Adds Amsterdam to Trade Show Lineup
Trade Show
Kingpins will head to the Netherlands in 2014 to host its first European edition
Damo Dropped From Forever 21 Suit
Legal
Forever 21 Inc. has dismissed Damo Textile in its case against several jobbers and off price retailers
Salute to Services and Suppliers Resources
Suppliers Resources
Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., Continental Business Credit, Progressive Label, Designer Fabric Warehouse, S & J USA Inc.
Santa Monica Place Awarded VIVA ‘Best of the Best’
Retail
Luxury retail center Santa Monica Place was honored with the annual VIVA “Best of the Best” award
PacSun, Joe’s, Wet Seal Forecast Improved Outlook for 2013
Retail
Apparel retailers are forecasting good business for the rest of the year.
Wednesday, May 22
BCBG in Focus
Design Driven
Catching up with Lubov Azria as her LA contemporary label approaches its 25th anniversary
Tuesday, May 21
Hood By Air Visits Los Angeles
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Texworld USA long time friend, Mercedez Gonzalez, Director of Global Purchasing Companies, shares her thoughts on the fashion industry, her one item she can’t live without and how her travels influence her style.
Monday, May 20
AllSaints Opens Year-Long Pop-Up in Malibu
Retail News
Malibu locals and tourists will be getting their cool on this summer. AllSaints has just opened a year-long pop-up shop in the breezy beach town.
Sunday, May 19
Bath’s Fashion History
Fashion Museum
The Fashion Museum in Bath is celebrating 50 years of collecting and exhibiting historic fashion.
LA Denim Demand in London
Retail
LA brands Hudson, J Brand, Mother, Paige Denim, Citizens of Humanity, 7 for All Mankind, Current/Elliot, Goldsign and Koral are all prominently displayed at Selfridges in London.
Friday, May 17
The Modern Version of a Vintage Brand
New Resources
More and more frequently, brands are looking backwards in their history to move their inspiration forward. Designer Jason Bleick rediscovered the famed surf brand Hang Ten on the racks at Kohl’s.
The House That Surf and Skate T-shirts Built
Manufacturing
When Brian Hirth started screen-printing in 1977, T-shirts were not the fashion item they are today—but “a walking billboard” for a restaurant or other local business.
Attire Los Angeles Parties
Samera Arkel Presides Over Venue for Emerging Designers & Artists
Party at Attire Los Angeles 'half designer outlet, half art gallery.'
Clothiers for the New Nomads
New Resources
Vast tribes of nomads no longer wander the earth. But Jodi Thomas and Hushi Mortezaie, former art director of T-shirt powerhouse Mighty Fine Inc., make T-shirts with their Los Angeles–based T-shirt label, Wenanami, for tribes of people who love bohemian looks and tribal art.
More Than T-shirts With a Message
New Resources
“My Life’s Story Will Be a Good One,” “Give Up on Giving Up,” “Goal Digger” and “Pets Are People Too” are just a few of the sayings on Good hYouman’s T-shirts, designed by Brett Novek in memory of his dad.
American Giant After the Splash
New Resources
Bayard Winthrop promised a new way of thinking about making T-shirts and sweatshirts when he introduced the American Giant line in San Francisco last year.
Beatrice Guapo After Project Runway
Designer Back To Work After TV Show
One Designer's Post Project Runway World
Quiksilver Sets Three-Year Plan to Improve Profits
Manufacturing
Quiksilver Inc., the surf brand based in Huntington Beach, Calif., has seen a trail of red ink on its books in the past few years.
Thursday, May 16
Trina Turk Eyes New Store Model for Upcoming Atlanta Outlet
Trina Turk looks to a new model for her latest store opening
TEXbase Names New Chief Executive
TEXbase - The leading provider of Web-based product compliance named Wayne Huyard as chief executive officer.
Made in LA: Resources
Antex Knitting Mills/div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc. California Label Products Design Knit, Inc.
Fashionphix’s Tech Solution for Independent Showrooms
Technology
Paula Saunders last year started Fashionphix an online developer of virtual showrooms.
Billabong’s Star Designer Leaves for Volcom
Volcom, Inc. has announced the appointment of Mandy Fry as Vice President of Women’s.
2013 Graduation Fashion Show at the Academy of Art University
Events
The Academy of Art University’s 2013 graduation fashion show.
Made in LA: Sourcing Companies Boost LA Apparel Production
Manufacturing
David Perry has a business that, in a way, is a matchmaker for fashion companies hoping to produce clothing in the United States.
Affliction Clothing Expands Internationally
“Live Fast”, born in 2005, now sees its future in department stores as well as gyms and boxing arenas both in the United States and internationally.
Wednesday, May 15
Get Ready for Costume Designer Week
Event for Costume Designers Planned
Costume Designer Week Planned for October
The Extra Long Jean by Karlie Kloss
Capsule Collection
Karlie Kloss, recently worked with FRAME Denim on the "Forever Karlie" jeans.
Tuesday, May 14
Retail Sales and Cargo-Container Volumes to Slow This Summer
Retail
Retail sales are expected to cool down as consumers remain cautious about the economy.
The Way We Wore of LA Launches Online Shopping Site
Vintage Retail
With a docu-series on the Smithsonian Channel, Doris Raymond and her vintage boutique The Way We Wore is now selling vintage garb online.
Fashionphix’s Tech Solution for Independent Showrooms
Technology
With no formal background in technology, Paula Saunders last year started Fashionphix, an online developer of virtual showrooms.
Monday, May 13
Launch LA Goes on Hiatus
Trade Shows
GLM, the organizer of Surf Expo and more than 20 other trade shows, announced it would put its 1-year-old Launch LA trade show on the back burner while it rethinks the concept.
Dior, Demarchelier at South Coast Plaza
Dior's Fashion History Revealed at South Coast Plaza
Iconic Fashion House Tells History With Gowns and Portraits.
Scotch & Soda to Abbot Kinney
High Profile Retailer on Abbot Kinney
Contemporary Brand Opens Abbot Kinney Emporium
Left House: H.Lorenzo's New Concept
H.Lorenzo's Builds On Abbot Kinney's Freewheeling Culture
Venice Artisans Make New Styles at Left House
Friday, May 10
Thvm Shakes Denim Rules
Thvm Atelier Gets Colorful in New Denim Collaboration
Thvm Atelier, William Lemon roll over denim's color convention.
London’s Royal School Partners with Woodbury University Fashion Program
Event
London’s own Royal School Department of Fashion Design is joining Woodbury University for an elite event.
Wet Seal Agrees to $7.5 Million Settlment for Employee Discrimination
Retail
Wet Seal Inc. agreed to pay $7.5 million, including $5.58 million in relief and damages to its African-American staff that was fired in its King of Prussia, Penn., store in 2009.
True Religion Selling the Company for Top Price
Retail
True Religion Apparel, Inc. has agreed to be acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P., a New York and London-based investment management firm, for $835 million.
Thursday, May 9
Vans Starts Americas Division
Retailing
Vans Inc. announced that a new division has been formed at the Cypress, Calif.–based skate brand, which is owned by VF Corp. The new Americas division will handle the popular skate company’s business from Canada to Chile, said Doug Palladini, recently named vice president/general manager for the Americas. He formerly served as Vans global vice president of marketing. He started his new job May 6. Before the reorganization, general managers for different regions in the Western Hemisphere worked independently. With the new organization, they will report directly to Palladini, who said it will be a more efficient, profitable way of conducting business. The new Americas division is organized in a similar way to Vans’ other global divisions, one for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and a third division that handles Vans’ business for Asia and the Pacific. Vans will focus on expanding sales domestically and abroad, Palladini said. He declined to state the company’s 2012 sales, but he said that Vans’ sales were $300 million in 2004, when it was acquired by VF Corp.—Andrew Asch
NCTO Textile Group Swears In Officers
The National Council of Textile Organizations in Washington, D.C., re-elected Bill Jasper to a third term as chairman of the trade group.
A. Hutching
Luxury Menswear Line
A.Hutching is a new menswear line with a clean, fashion-forward aesthetic made from luxurious materials.
Antonio Barragan
Luxury Menswear Line
Antonio Barragan has dressed The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi, and now the designer has created his own collection
West Coast Manufacturing Conference Discusses Fighting for Retail Floor Space
Manufacturing
With 45 percent of a major department store’s merchandise being dedicated to private labels and another 40 percent carved out for brands
Prime Business Credit Acquires Asiana Capital
Finance
Prime Business Credit, which has offices in Los Angeles and New York, announced it acquired Asiana Capital
Pose Lets Users Search and Shop on Its Social-Media Platform
Technology
Fashion bloggers who post photos of their daily outfits on social-media platforms may earn a ton of “likes”
DFW: Stock Fabric House Opens in Vernon, Calif.
Textile
Designers and manufacturers looking for in-stock fabrics with no minimum-yardage requirements have a new resource in Vernon, Calif.
Bangladesh Spurs IAF to Discuss Global Responsibility
Manufacturing
The recent building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 800 garment workers
Trade Show Producer Nielsen Expositions Sold
Trade Show
Nielsen Expositions, the producer of the prominent Outdoor Retailer trade show, was acquired by Onex Corp. for $950 million
Guess Wins Gucci Lawsuit in Italy
Legal
Guess Inc. has won the second round in a series of trademark cases it has been battling with Gucci.
Forever 21 Sues Discount Stores for Trademark Infringement
Retail
Los Angeles fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 is suing several jobbers and discount apparel stores in a case that could have resounding effects on the off-price merchandise market.
Making the Most of Your Trade Show Visit—Before, During and After
Trade Shows
The challenge for all trade show attendees is to find what they’re looking for—even if they’re not quite sure what that is.
BLTEE by Brian Lichtenberg Takes Off at Kitson
Designer Profile
What’s in a name? For Los Angeles fashion designer Brian Lichtenberg, it’s a multi-million-dollar T-shirt line.
Otis 2013 Fashion Gala
Fashion Event
Otis College of Art and Design hosts its annualblack-tie scholarship fête.
Wednesday, May 8
Gatsby Sans Prada
Designers Make Jazz Era Fashions Inspired by The Great Gatsby
Prada is not the only one making Great Gatsby styles
Tuesday, May 7
Fighting for Retail Floor Space Gets Tougher
Manufacturing
With 45 percent of a major department store’s merchandise being dedicated to private labels and another 40 percent carved out for brands, there’s not a lot of room left over for new apparel companies.
Monday, May 6
Señor Tyrone Poncho Express
Accessories
Señor Tyrone Poncho launched its express mobile delivery service via Twitter.
Greenspace: Making Trade Show Booths More Eco-Friendly
Environment
Trade show exhibitor production rooted in eco-friendly practices
Annenberg, Ferragamo Take a Bow
Salvatore Ferragamo Shows Fall Winter at Annenberg Event
Ferragamo Burnishes Beverly Hills Elegance
Friday, May 3
Lazr Shoe Show Moves to Cooper
Trade Shows
After a launch in August at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles, the second edition of the Lazr footwear trade show was held April 24–26 at the Cooper Design Space in LA’s fashion district.
Urban Outfitters Coming to the Historic Rialto Theatre in Downtown LA
Retaiing
Urban Outfitters is living up to its name. It’s going really urban.
Demonstrators Come Out For May Day 2013
Demonstration
Downtown Los Angeles was bustling with street traffic today with demonstrators
Thursday, May 2
Nike, Disney, Other Brands Join Otis in New Sustainability Drive
Otis College of Art + Design is launching the “Otis Sustainability Alliance,” a partnership between industry leaders from the fashion, design, art and higher-education communities who are dedicated in collaborating to create environmental, social and economic change.
TALA and the California Fashion Foundation Present 2013 Scholarships
Events
Students and executives mingle at luncheon.
EdgeAX Introduces Apparel PLM for Microsoft Dynamics AX
Technology
EdgeAX, a unit of Visionet Systems Inc.,announced its new apparel product life management (PLM).
P.J. Salvage Boutique to Fred Segal
Retailing
Casual chic will get even more space to stretch out at the high-profile Fred Segal compound of boutiques in Santa Monica, Calif.
Guess Names New Chief Design Officer
Guess? Inc. named Sharleen Ernster Lazear as the chief design officer for the Los Angeles–headquartered denim lifestyle brand.
Kohl’s Launches Tech Office in Northern California
In order to deal with a growing online sales market, Kohl’s Corp. is launching a new information-technology office in northern California.
Acne to Open Flagship in Downtown LA
Downtown Los Angeles contemporary retail received a big vote of confidence when prominent Swedish contemporary label Acne Studios
Obituary: Mel Matsui, 68: Denim Expert Launched Simply Blue, Christopher Blue, Indigo Hand and Pulp Brands
Denim-industry veteran Mel Matsui died on April 12. He was 68.
Denim Report: Denim’s Four Megatrends for Fall/Winter 2014
Fashion News
The style and fit for denim is in constant flux.
Creative Agency for Brands Launches Its Own Line: Frame Denim
Denim Report
Frame Denim born of two continents.
Wednesday, May 1
Volcom to Audit Environmental Profit & Loss
Manufacturing
Its motto is “Youth Against Establishment,” but Orange County, Calif.–based skate/lifestyle brand Volcom will lay a claim to be among the most solid environmental citizens in the fashion world.
Skingraft Opens New York Boutique
Retail
East Coast – get ready. Skingraft is opening a boutique in New York. Skingraft, which is known for its edgy leather pieces and cool urban vibe, will fete the Nolita store opening next Tuesday with a 3-D film showcasing its Spring/Summer collection.
EU Duty Triples on U.S. Women’s Denim Pants
Import/Export
As of May 1, all U.S.-made women’s denim pants imported into the EU had their duty raised from 12 percent to 38 percent.
