Thursday, June 28
House of Apparel Maker Harry Roth, Eric Garcetti's Grandfather, For Sale
Apparel History
Eric Garcetti's grandfather was a successful apparel maker and retailer before he died. His Beverly Hills house is for sale.
Getty Museum Brings 100 Years of Fashion Photography to LA
Events
Through more than 180 photographs, costumes and other media, the Getty Museum reveals 100 years of behind the fashion lens during “Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011.”
FIDM Introduces Next-Gen Designers to 'The Dos and Don'ts' in a Design Career
Events
During its annual intensive-study program for high-school students, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s “3 Days of Fashion” provided opportunities for hands-on lessons, including a workshop for each participant to decorate tote bags provided to formerly homeless individuals who are now residents of the Skid Row Housing Trust.
The North Face Gets New Top Exec
Retail
The North Face, the outdoor apparel company based in Northern California, has a new vice president.
BioCellection Breaks Down Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Apparel Science
As pollution from apparel production continues to bring greater attention to clothing manufacturing, many companies are seeking more-sustainable materials to produce their goods.
National Jewish Health Holds Annual Fund-raiser in Pasadena
Events
National Jewish Health is a medical institution founded in Denver in 1899 by Frances Wisebart Jacobs, the “Mother of Charities,” as an institution for the needy.
Fashion Market Northern California Surpasses Expectations
NorCal Numbers Up
Even though the June version of Fashion Market Northern California is normally quieter than its other shows, exhibitors were pleasantly surprised by the turnout and the number of orders written.
Bricks & Wood’s Mission for South Central Los Angeles
Manufacturing
In 2003, the Los Angeles City Council voted to officially change the name of South Central Los Angeles to South Los Angeles.
Wolk Morais Tries On California Cool for Latest Collection
Cool Collection 7
California cool and art-deco design came to the forefront in the most recent Wolk Morais collection.
Circular Systems Hits Boot Camps to Learn Sustainability
Manufacturing
Isaac Nichelson is on a mission. He wants to make the fashion industry more sustainable and deal with a predicted decline in the supply of natural fibers for textiles.
Wednesday, June 27
Fashion Week Producer LAFW Announces New Home At Petersen Museum
Along exhibitions on Porches and lowrider cars, the museum in Los Angeles’ mid city section has hosted some fashion events. Get ready for more.
Apple To DTLA?
Long rumored to be opening a store in downtown Los Angeles, Apple finally might be opening an emporium in the historic Tower Theatre on the corner of Broadway and 8th Street.
LA's Differential Brands to Acquire Majority of Global Brands’ North American Division
The $1.38 billion deal to close later this year.
Monday, June 25
7 For All Mankind's New, Tech-Enabled Store
“The Century City store is the most innovative store we’ve created yet," said Jenna Habayeb, chief marketing officer of 7 for All Mankind
Friday, June 22
Orta Celebrates Sustainability in the Future of Denim
Observing its 65th anniversary and revealing new ways to support responsible denim manufacturing, Orta celebrated sustainability Thursday night at Hnypt in downtown Los Angeles.
Frankie's Bikinis Returns to Los Angeles With Resort 2019
Fashion
Returning to Los Angeles with its Resort 2019, which included the brand's first ready-to-wear collection, Frankie's Bikinis made a splash during a celebrity-filled fashion show held at The Banks in downtown.
INDX Takes A Bow at Fred Segal
INDX threw a party at Fred Segal in West Hollywood, Calif. June 21 to mark its launch. Seen at the party, Joe Zee and Donald Pliner
Thursday, June 21
Quilted Northern Wedding Dress Designs Rival Popular Brands
Fashion
During the 14th-annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest, held June 20 in Boca Raton, Fla., clever designers showcased ornate, beautiful designs.
New Executive Appointments at PacSun
Retail
Following the formation of PSEB, the new operating company formed from the Eddie Bauer and PacSun merger, the teen and young-adult clothing manufacturer named Alfred Chang as the new president of PacSun.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules E-Tailers Must Collect Sales Taxes
Retail
Retail trade organizations cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would require online retailers to collect sales taxes in areas where they do not have offices, warehouses or bricks-and-mortar stores.
WWDMAGIC Partners With FashionGo
Trade Shows
WWDMAGIC is venturing into the realm of online fashion.
University of California, Irvine, to Offer Two-Week Fashion Course
Retail
Popular majors at University of California, Irvine, include biology and business, but to further its business range the school’s Division of Continuing Education recently announced it will offer a course in fashion design management.
Keys to Protecting Your Brand Name
Trade Shows
One of the first steps in setting up a new label or company is learning how to protect your brand name as well as your own name.
Manhattan Beachwear Adds New Swim Labels
Manufacturing
Manhattan Beachwear, one of the largest swimwear manufacturers in the United States, said it will be designing and distributing women’s swimwear for BCBGMaxAzria and BCBGeneration. The collection will launch globally for Fall 2018.
Tariff War With China Hits California Cotton Market
Import/Export
In the latest salvo in the tariff war between the United States and China, the U.S. cotton industry is expected to receive a direct hit as China piles on an additional 25 percent tariff on U.S. uncombed-cotton imports.
Clothing Company Sees New Business in Old T-shirts
T-shirts For Days
Kristy Caylor and Mary Saunders want to make fashion that not only looks good but will be good for the environment and society.
Avocado Grows Retail-Delivery Business on West Coast and Hawaii
Technology
Bringing the Grubhub model of delivery service to the apparel retail industry, Avocado announced it is entering into partnerships with local stores in select cities to provide a shopping, pickup and delivery service that connects consumers with clothing.
Los Angeles Fashion Market Gets Buyers Ready for Holiday
LA Fashion Market
For buyers attending Los Angeles Fashion Market, the event was filled with surprises that energized the June 18–20 buying show for the Fall II/Holiday season.
Swim Collective Introduces a New Section
Trade Shows
The Swim Collective trade show has basically kept the same format for its six-year history, but for its upcoming event in Anaheim, Calif., it will try something new.
Malibu Teen Receives Award for Upcycled Fashion
Fashion
Upcycled fashion for homeless youth in Los Angeles wins an award for Malibu teen.
Monday, June 18
The Patrick Brand Travels West For a Pop-Up
Patrick DiLascia traveled to Westfield Century City to produce a pop-up shop for his self-named Patrick brand.
Friday, June 15
Menswear Graduates of FIDM Make a Connection to Wearable Tech
Technology
Graduates of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's (FIDM) Menswear Advanced Study Program made a connection between smart-looking garments and smart wearable tech when they unveiled their collections Thursday night.
Students from The Art Institute of California Campuses Show Off Their Designs
Fashion
Several creative looks were seen on the runway at the annual student designer fashion show at The Art Institute of California - Orange County.
Thursday, June 14
eSporting With FaZe Clan & Wanderset
The world's video gamers converged on downtown Los Angeles for the E3 convention. Competitive video gaming team FaZe Clan produced a Demonstration of their skills, then decamped to a party produced by digital commerce platform Wanderset.
The Way of Fashion at Santa Monica College’s Student Show
LA Mode at SMC
Global looks were on the runway at Santa Monica College’s annual student fashion show, called LA Mode 2018.
Top 10 Items for Juniors Fall/Winter '19 Forecast
Top 10 Trends in 2019
The juniors customer, always ready for something fresh yet wearable, will have plenty of new items to choose from for next fall. Below are the top 10 picks from MintModa, an innovative online subscription trend service led by noted forecaster Sharon Graubard.
Gap Inc. Names New Head of Gap Brand
Retail
Neil Fiske, who has held top executive positions at Billabong International and Eddie Bauer, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Gap brand, a role he will assume at the San Francisco company on June 20.
CBRE Named as Property Manager at The Bloc
CBRE Joins The Bloc
CBRE’s portfolio at The Bloc mixed-use retail and business center in downtown Los Angeles has expanded.
Digital Commerce Looks For Clearer View in Net-Neutrality Fight
Retail
Obama-era net-neutrality Internet rules have been officially repealed, leaving businesses and average Internet users wondering what will happen next when they go online.
High-end Stores Opening on Robertson Boulevard
Retail
Robertson Boulevard used to be one of Los Angeles’ high-flying retail corridors but started to suffer once the economy took a tumble in 2008. But a couple of high-end stores have recently signed leases for space on the street.
Ties, Pocket Squares, Rally Against Cancer for Miracles For Kids
The David August label makes bespoke suits. It recently unveiled a collection of ties and pocket squares for Miracles for Kids.
Wednesday, June 13
The Westside Boutique Moves To Los Angeles
For their act post Intermix, Sari Sloane Keledjian and Haro Keledjian opened The Westside
How Missteps in Trade Could Flip the U.S. Economy
Trade and tariffs could be the make or break factors when it comes to growth of the U.S. economy.
Tuesday, June 12
Paul Marciano to Resign as Guess Executive
After investigation into charges of sexual harassment, Paul Marciano stepping down from Guess as an executive.
Monday, June 11
Luxury Lingerie Designer Sees Trends in Custom Bridal Garters
Designer Adrine Bimanand began creating couture garters in 2010.
IDB's Beverly Hills Soiree
Israel Discount Bank of New York is planning to expand its business in California. It stated its case with a party at the Beverly Hills Hilton.
Friday, June 8
Eddie Bauer and PacSun Tie the Knot
Rumors of a merger between outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer and surfwear and streetwear retailer Pacific Sunwear of California have been circulating for the last few weeks.
Evelyn & Bobbie Take Ideas on Bra Design to Abbot Kinney
Evelyn & Bobbie started business in 2013 when founder Bree McKeen filed patents for bras which she forecasted would change the way this lingerie is made.
Huf Unveils Chloé Kovska Collab Line at South Central LA Party
Streetwear brand Huf threw the Last Resort Summer Kick Off Party in South Los Angeles June 8. It was time for hip hop and a new collab line from Chloé Kovska.
Highly Anticipated Vans x Marvel Collection Released
Fashion
The day that fans of the Marvel Universe have waited for has arrived with the launch of Vans x Marvel, the collection of footwear, apparel and accessories that celebrates the Off The Wall Superheroes of the comics.
Thursday, June 7
Agenda Founder Levant Unveils New Project
Retail
Ntwrk, a video-commerce channel, was recently announced as the next project for Aaron Levant, the entrepreneur who founded the Agenda trade show.
May Sales Beat Forecasts
Retail
May retail sales results beat forecasts, said Ken Perkins of Retail Metrics, a market-research firm.
Sustainability Goes Full Circle at The North Face
Manufacturing
Maintaining its commitment to reduce waste, Alameda, Calif.–based activewear brand The North Face launched a pilot program that will promote a circular-fashion system through the sale of recycled products.
Artificial Intelligence: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are often used interchangeably, but they are different.
Wet Seal Plots Comeback For Social Media Age
Wet Seal’s Comeback
A comeback for Wet Seal is being assembled in a 1,800-square-foot industrial work loft in downtown Los Angeles.
The Mad-Cap World of Fashion Design
Wonder of Fashion
The fashion students at Long Beach City College created a world taken from the pages of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in the school’s 38th biennial fashion show.
California Kills Assembly Bill 2379 as Similar Microfiber Initiatives Grow in Other States
California Kills AB 2379
It might have led the charge for similar plastic microfiber bills in New York and Connecticut, but California’s Assembly Bill 2379 is off the table—for now.
What’s Checking: Shopping in Hollywood’s Backyard
Retail
Consider Los Angeles’ Studio City enclave the backyard of the entertainment industry, said Fred Levine, the co-owner of the M.Fredric boutiques.
Activewear Brand Hylete Acquires GracedByGrit
Manufacturing
For years, activewear brands Hylete and GracedByGrit were headquartered a couple of miles away from each other in Solana Beach, Calif., but now they are on the same team.
Tuesday, June 5
Pride Month is Becoming A Bigger Deal In Fashion
June is Pride Month, and it seems like everybody wants to be a part of it.
Monday, June 4
Reformation to Nordstrom
For nine years, Los Angeles-headquartered sustainable clothing brand Reformation has sold is denim and dresses from its direct-to-customer site and in its handful of physical boutiques. On June 4, it changed.
Friday, June 1
Evan and Ashlee Ross Collaborate with Zadig & Voltaire
Fashion
Entertainers Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson-Ross join Parisian fashion house Zadig & Voltaire for a unisex fashion capsule collection named Jagger Snow.
