Apparel Leaders Discuss Post-Glass Ceiling Business at City of Hope Fashion + Brunch
Events
During its “Fashion + Brunch: A Women’s Leadership Panel,” hosted Sept. 26 at The Line Hotel, located in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, the cancer-treatment-center City of Hope raised more than $50,000.
Brookfield Properties Appoints Moriah Robinson as Director of Events at CMC
Trade Shows
During last week’s LA Textile show and Sustainable Fashion Forum, Brookfield Properties announced its appointment of Moriah Robinson as director of events at the California Market Center.
More Than a Trend, the Search for Sustainable Materials Brings Buyers to LA Textile
L.A. Textile
After evolving from a fringe trend among the hippie set, sustainability has taken a front seat in sourcing within the apparel industry. Nowhere was this more apparent recently than at the October edition of the LA Textile trade show, which was held at the California Market Center Oct. 2–4.
What’s Checking: Melrose Street Remains Capital For Independent Styles
Retail
Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue has been a hub for alternative-lifestyle clothing for decades. Approximately 40 years ago, Melrose east of Fairfax Avenue was the go-to place for punk-rock clothing and curated vintage rock ’n’ roll looks that gave Los Angeles a unique style. Decades later, it’s the address for designers who create looks appropriate for adventurous attendees traveling to the Burning Man festival, as well as streetwear styles and other idiosyncratic style tribes.
Leisure Lab: Made In LA Brand To Debut at LAMM
Manufacturing
Daniel Henson wanted to make leisure clothes that were not only simple and elegant but could hold up through any exercise regimen and any kind of weather. He and business partner Darren Chandlee put together what they believed was the best example of simple, elegant and sturdy clothes for hanging out.
Fashion Scholarship Fund Produces First L.A. Events
Events
After decades of producing talent-acquisition events and annual galas in New York City, the Fashion Scholarship Fund produced its first events in Los Angeles.
Ron Robinson To Phase Out Bricks-And-Mortar
Ron Robinson Era Ends
Pioneering boutique retailer Ron Robinson will be closing his bricks-and-mortar stores by early 2020. His digital shops, www.ronrobinson.com and www.apothia.com, will continue to do business. In a recent email to his vendors, he said that he is not retiring, the shops were thriving financially and relations with landlords were good.
Ziggie, a Sustainable Lifestyle Platform, Produces Pop-Up in Arts District
RETAIL
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
RETAIL
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.
J Brand Opens 1st Outlet Store
RETAIL
The J Brand marked the grand opening of a J Brand outlet store Oct. 5 at Camarillo Premium Outlets in Camarillo, Calif.
Skechers Announces Eco Standards
Manufacturing
Skechers USA is one of the largest sneaker brands in America, and recently the Manhattan Beach, Calif.–headquartered company announced a serious commitment to reducing footwear packaging, according to Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers.
Renovazio Show To Produce More L.A. Events
Trade Shows
High-end fabric agency Renovazio produced its second Los Angeles trade event, the Renovazio Show, Oct. 2–3, in downtown Los Angeles.
Soho Warehouse Forecast To Bring Change To Arts District
Real Estate
A number of high-end retailers, restaurants and prominent companies have moved into downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District in the past few years, and one major tenant is opening in the area this week. Luxe club Soho Warehouse opened for a select group of its members on Sept. 30.
Luxury Streetwear: Street Style 2.0
Fashion
Working in fashion, both as a designer and an educator at a college such as the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, I have to stay on top of what’s new, what’s next and keep abreast of trends or what could be a future trend.
Stahvo Hopes To Sew Up Activewear With Tailored Looks
Manufacturing
Gustavo Garibay had enough of brash colors and big logos in activewear. He wanted to use the words “refined” and “tailored” to describe it. When he didn’t see this option in men’s activewear on the market, Garibay, a former director of denim product development at Guess?, Inc., resolved to design it himself.
Forever 21 Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Retail
Following much outside speculation over the last few months, Los Angeles–headquartered Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last weekend. On Sept. 29, documents were filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
