EVENTS
ComplexCon At 4: Big Showcase & Party for Sneakers, Skate, Streetwear and Hip-Hop
By Andrew Asch | November 4, 2019
The fourth annual Complexcon ran Nov. 2 -3 at Long Beach Convention Center. It was a retail pop-up market and fan convention for streetwear, high-end sneakers, skateboarding and hip-hop. It also was a space to spread the word on product launches.
Valentino's New South Coast Plaza Store
October brings in the World Series, Halloween, and in South Coast Plaza, a new Valentino store.
Erin Lewis Brings Fashion For Protest
British born, Mexico City-based Designer Erin Lewis will run workshops on protest fashion along with producing a pop-up shop at Lisa Derrick Fine Arts in Los Angeles' Chinatown section.
Kenzo Opened Boutique at Beverly Center
French Luxe Brand Kenzo opened its first Los Angeles boutique recently.
Fred Segal X Stadium Goods
With superstar sneaker and streetwear shop Kith as a neighbor, Fred Segal is revving up streetwear styles at its flagship on 8500 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, Calif.
Popkiller at Sweet 16
Little Tokyo's Popkiller boutique has not only served as the anchor for the neighborhood's cute culture scene. The shop has been around for a long time.
COS DTLA Hosts L.A. Dance Project's Benjamin Millepied and Janie Taylor
During an intimate gathering at COS DTLA, L.A. Dance Project Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied and Principal Dancer Janie Taylor discussed how she created costumes for "L.A. Dances" using the clothing brand's garments.
Inkover Streetwear and Luooif Studio at LAFW
LA Fashion Week started Oct. 9 with a showcase of Thai designers. On following nights it put a spotlight on some European designers during the fashion week that rolled out at the Petersen Automative Museum in Los Angeles.
Elyse Walker’s 20th Anniversary Shindig
In a world peppered by news of store closings, the Elyse Walker boutiques celebrated an important milestone.
Rachelle Appelle Shows Bridal at Society Fashion Week
“It was important for me to have all sizes and diversity on all levels. No matter who you are, you deserve to look beautiful on your special day,” said Rachel Carlson, designer of Rachelle Appelle.
Stylist Sir Joe Exclusive Unveils First Fashion Line at Society Fashion Week
Sir Joe Exclusive designed unisex loungewear. “It’s from street to sleep,” Sir Joe Exclusive said. “It’s for the well-traveled person.
The Hundreds x Obsidian Unveiled at LA City Hall on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Hundreds streetwear brand produced the first fashion show in its 16-year history on Oct. 13.
Thai Fashion For LA Fashion Week
In past seasons, LA Fashion Week has devoted nights to Thai designers. The Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion week is no different.
Ziggie, a Sustainable Lifestyle Platform, Produces Pop-Up in Arts District
Sustainable lifestyle platform Ziggie.com will produce a pop-up shop for its Los Angeles-headquartered sustainable brands KINdom, Arzé, and Clarke & Barba Feller, another sustainable brand that is designed in Seattle.
Roark Opens Los Angeles Flagship and Plans Retail Rollout
The travel-inspired Roark surf brand is planning to spread the word on its styles with new bricks-and-mortar shops.
Thousands Compete in Vans Global Custom Culture Contest
Legions of kids have doodled and made sketches on their Vans during their school days and teen years. This year, apparel and footwear brand Vans plans to make this pastime an activity that could be lucrative.
