Tuesday, April 30
Rick Caruso IS Not Running for Mayor. Really!
Just Kinda Looks Like It
Grove & Americana Chief Honored by Cops Foundation
Monday, April 29
Textiles in an Exhibition at the deYoung
Art Opening
The deYoung museum in San Francisco will kick off a “From the Exotic to the Mystical,” an exhibition of textiles from the museum’s permanent collection on May 4.
Haus of Love's Avant Garde Hug in Downtown L.A.
Veteran Stylist Kelly Love Opens Boutique
Avant Garde Boutique Opens in Downtown L.A.
Friday, April 26
Max and Lubov Azria to be Honored by Academy of Art University
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP Founders to Receive Honorary Doctorates
Max and Lubov Azria are this year’s honorees of the Academy of Art University School of Fashion.
Madonna Gallery Pops at Macy's
The Material Girl's Famous Looks at Macy's Show
For one night only, Madonna's most famous looks showcased at Macy's in Century City
New Atelier for Beautiful Fül
Another Design Studio Opens in Downtown L.A.
Beautiful Fül Takes downtown L.A.
Los Angeles Blue Jeans Makers Floored by New Duties Being Imposed by Europe
Import/Export
Three U.S. goods currently subject to a 15 percent EU duty—sweet corn, eyewear frames and mountings, and crane trucks—will have their duties increased to 26 percent. But the big hit came to U.S.-made women’s jeans. This category will see its 12 percent duty rise to 38 percent.
Thursday, April 25
SwimSpot Pops
Swim Store Unveils Pop-Up Shops
The weather is warming up, and swimwear retailer SwimSpot hopes to make a splash with a handful of pop-up shops
Get This App Seeks to Break TV Retail Out of Test Pattern
Technology
Get This Corp. wants to push television’s possibilities.
'Seasonless' Trends Key at Fashion Market Northern California
Trade Shows
FMNC grew about 10 percent in size, with 25 new vendors showing.
Evy of California Expanding Downtown LA Space
Manufacturing
Childrenswear and juniorswear maker Evy of California has only been in its new downtown LA headquarters for two years, but already it is running out of room.
Wednesday, April 24
Shakedown: Street
Collabs
Two brands known for iconic--sometimes sardonic--imagery are now available in one collection: The Hundreds x Grateful Dead collaboration.
Styles for Coachella 2013
trends
The Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2013 lineup was released last week, showcasing contemporary artists, as well favorites of yesteryear.
Tuesday, April 23
New Fashion Incubator Arriving in Downtown Los Angeles
Manufacturing
Leah Garvin calls herself a fashion anthropologist, but these days she is sounding more like a fashion entrepreneur.
Long-Established Dress Store Moving from Cooper Design Building
Retail on the Move
A store that has been established on the same Fashion District corner for 25 years has decided to change its location. And why is that?
Matthew McConaughey's New Clothing Line, JKL
Designer
Actor Matthew McConaughey launches his own men’s clothing line, JKL.
Friday, April 19
Safety and Compliance on the Agenda in Long Beach, Calif.
Technology
Product safety, compliance and sustainability issues—including state and international regulations; import surveillance; and developing an efficient, cost-effective and reasonable testing program—will be discussed at an all-day seminar and workshop in Long Beach, Calif., hosted by American Apparel and Footwear Association.
Synergy 17 Offers Rhinestone Font Tool for CorelDraw, Free Font Download
Technology
Clovis, Calif.–based embellished-apparel resource Synergy 17 has created a macro for CorelDraw to help apparel designers resize rhinestone fonts for custom applications.
Graphics One's Partnership Puts Metalnox Equipment On-site
Technology
Burbank, Calif.–based Graphics One LLC formed a partnership with Metalnox, a Brazil-based maker of heavy-duty calendars and industrial heat presses.
Technology Is Becoming Key for Efficient Fashion Companies
Technology
Every apparel maker and retailer knows that technology these days is driving profit and efficiency.
Brother Offers Limited Lease Promotion for Digital Garment Printers
Bridgewater, N.Y.-based Brother International Corp. is running a special 0 percent financing program on its GraffiTeeseries of digital garment printers.
Fire Guts Sharp Fabric Co.
News
Los Angeles Fire Department trucks were called before 2 p.m. on April 19 to put out the reigniting embers of a giant pile fabric and debris, which were part of a fire that raged in the early morning of April 18 at Sharp Fabric Co., a garment -industry business in downtown Los Angeles.
Agenda Trade Show Hires Jim Shubin
Trade Shows
The action sports, surf, streetwear and lifestyle trade show Agenda named Jim Shubin director of endemic relations.
Thursday, April 18
Maison de Urbana: International Inspiration, Made in LA
Maison de Urbana
International inspiration, made in LA
Designers Behind the Music: LA Designers Specializing in Making Clothes for Top Musicians
Glam Squad
LA designers specializing in making clothes for top musicians
Trashy Lingerie: 40 Years Making Specialty Lingerie in LA
Trashy Lingerie
Making specialty lingerie in LA for 40 years
Quiksilver Names New Retail Exec
Retailing
Another former Disney executive was hired by surf giant Quiksilver Inc.
Social Media in the Workplace Is the New Water Cooler
Technology
As social media becomes more commonplace, a blurry line has formed between employees’ permissible use of sites such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to discuss work-related issues and employers’ policies regarding discussing company matters in online public forums.
New VP for Arden B
Retailing
Tamara Chamberlain started her new job, leading Wet Seal Inc.’s long-suffering Arden B division, on April 15.
Is It Time for PLM? Tech Providers Offer Advice on Product Lifecycle Management Systems
Technology
Technology providers offer advice for companies looking to add product lifecycle management systems.
Make Smith Leather Co.
California leather craftsman and designer Steven Soria didn’t have to look very far when it came to finding inspiration for crafting leather accessories as founder and owner of Make Smith Leather Co.
Sourcing at MAGIC Adds More American Sourcing Exhibitors, Services
Trade Shows
Manufacturers, retailers and designers looking to source in America—or in the Western Hemisphere—will have more resources at the upcoming Aug. 18–21 run of Sourcing at MAGIC in Las Vegas.
Gap Unveils Global Strategies
Retailing
Gap Inc. is serious about becoming the top apparel company in the world.
New Fashion Incubator Arriving in Downtown Los Angeles
Made in America
FactoryLA is a new fashion incubator in downtown Los Angeles
West Coast Legend, Photographer Michael Miller
Fashion Photography
Los Angeles based photographer Michael Miller has shot all the West Coast legendary hip hop acts
Saturday, April 13
Get Your Festival Look On at the ShopBAZAAR PopUp
Shopping at Coachella
If you’re at Coachella, you’re finding plenty of festival chic inspiration. And chances are you need a new item or two to update your look.
Friday, April 12
Oscar de la Renta at The Colleagues Luncheon
Fashion Fundraiser
Wallis Annenberg honored at charity fundraiser
Thursday, April 11
Windsor Fashion Donates Prom Dresses to Senior H.S. Girls
Prom Dress Giveaway
Windsor Fashion, a prominent Los Angeles retail chain, gives away prom dresses to needy high-school seniors.
Wednesday, April 10
Slow Economy Keeps Manufacturers and Retailers Working Hard for Their Money
Quarterly Report
With earnings season upon us, several retail and apparel companies are reporting year-end and quarterly results that tell a happy story.
Tuesday, April 9
Billabong in Exclusive Talks With Naude
Acquisitions
A member of the Billabong corporate family is in exclusive talks to acquire the Australian-headquartered Billabong International Ltd., it was announced April 9.
U.S. Ports to See a Rising Tide of Imports
Import/Export
Imports at the nation’s ports are expected to increase 2.7 percent in April over the same month last year and inch up 4.7 percent during the first six months of this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Jenne Lombardo - A New York Style Icon
Fashion Icon
She has a style that balances the often unachievable look...
Monday, April 8
Pack With Care
branding
German footwear line Atheist thinks its branding is interfering with the delivery of the mail.
Mad About the Late 60s
Costume Design
"Mad Men" is back for its 6th season and everyone is talking about the new looks for several key characters.
Ellington Test
NEW YORK—According the House of Berardi designer Alexander Berardi, an exquisite piece of clothing is only as beautiful as the woman wearing it. The New York–based designer’s philosophy of promoting self-confidence through...
Elegantly Eco
NEW YORK—According the House of Berardi designer Alexander Berardi, an exquisite piece of clothing is only as beautiful as the woman wearing it. The New York–based designer’s philosophy of promoting self-confidence through...
Friday, April 5
Agenda Hire Marks New Focus on Women's
Lifestyle Brand
Agenda, Vanessa Chiu to expand women's offerings.
A Q&A With Macy's 'Fashion Star' Caprice Willard
Q&A
Three buyers—one from Macy’s, one from Saks FifthAvenue and one from Express—competing in an auction-like scenario for styles created by budding designers.
How China is Playing Out in the Sourcing World
Finance
For many U.S. apparel manufacturers, China is no longer the sourcing paradise it used to be.
Thursday, April 4
Agenda Hire Marks New Focus on Women's
Trade Shows
The Los Angeles–based Agenda trade show is looking to expand its women’s offerings and hired former Insight executive Vanessa Chiu as director of women’s sales and marketing.
Complete Clothing Buys Vernon, Calif., Warehouse
Manufacturing
Complete Clothing, owner of Southern California lifestyle brands Matty M and Willow & Clay, purchased a 24,000-square-foot warehouse in Vernon, Calif.
Speedo Selects vrMockshop Software
Briefs
Swimwear giant Speedo will be using visual merchandising software vrMockshop to plan its retail environments, according to Centric Software Inc., owner and distributor of vrMockshop.
New VP at Bebe
Retail
Just six weeks after Bebe named a new executive vice president of design and product development, the women’s contemporary retailer announced a new chief merchandising officer on April 2.
Lanvin Opens at South Coast Plaza
Retail
French fashion house Lanvin opened a 1,220-square-foot store in South Costa Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., recently.
Wet Seal Promotes Two Merchandising Executives
Retail
The Wet Seal Inc. announced on April 1 promotions for two of its divisional merchandising managers.
Céline Takes a Bow on Rodeo
Retail
French fashion house Céline opened a boutique at 319 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, adjacent to a Mont Blanc boutique.
Wednesday, April 3
Randolph Duke Is Having An Estate Sale - Treasures Galore
Treasure
This weekend is your chance to pick up some fashionable treasures from the archives of Randolph Duke.
Tuesday, April 2
Billabong Halts Trading Pending Possible Takeover
Update
Australian-headquartered Billabong International Ltd. halted trading of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange April 2, pending the release of what the surf giant’s board of directors described as an announcement.
Saint Laurent Music Project
Fashion Photography
French photographer and designer Hedi Slimane premiered his Saint Laurent Music Project
Monday, April 1
Kiss the Kitty
Licensing
More than two years after hard rock band Kiss struck a deal with licensing queen nonpareil Hello Kitty for the Kiss x Hello Kitty collection of apparel, accessories and gifts, comes the news that this dream team is heading to cable.
