Andrew Asch

Karl Kani and PrettyLittleThing's Party For Round 2 of Collaboration Line

The collaboration between the U.K.-headquartered retailer and the godfather of streetwear was unveiled Jan. 14 at The Leverage flagship on Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue.

Carroll & Co. To Shutter on Jan. 26

After a run of almost 70-years, Beverly Hills, Calif.-headquartered menswear store Carroll & Co. is calling it quits.

Two Boots Pizzeria Building To Be Demolished

We said goodbye to the downtown Los Angeles Two Boots pizzeria last year. Get ready to say goodbye to the building that housed it.

Retail Sales in December See Mixed Results

Retail

December’s business is a crucial part of the holiday season’s sales, but for some retailers sales dipped from last year.

Fashion Star Simon Spurr to Lead 7 For All Mankind’s Design

Manufacturing

Simon Spurr, a seasoned fashion designer who has worked at Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Kent and Curwen, has been named global creative director of Los Angeles–headquartered denim brand 7 For All Mankind.

Google Takes Over Former Westside Pavilion

Google developed campuses in Los Angeles' Venice and Playa Vista neighborhoods. Now the tech giant is going to take over a mall.

Construction Beginning On DTLA Vans Flagship

Barricades recently went up for a Vans flagship in downtown Los Angeles. Located on the ground floor of 808 S. Broadway, the upcoming Vans emporium will open on one of the hot corners for downtown Los Angeles retail.

Salt Life Debuts First-Ever Women’s Swimwear Line

Swim/Surf

For years, Salt Life has concentrated on outfitting people active in die-hard water sports such as saltwater fishing, where its technical fishing shirts offer sun protection.

Seea Rides into SIMA Awards With Several Nominations

Seea’s SIMA Noms

Southern California surf brand Seea might be the independent label that makes the biggest splash at the 15th annual Surf Industry Manufacturers Association SIMA Awards.