What Is Business Casual? The Robert Herjavec Collection by Buttercloth Hopes To Provide the Answer
MANUFACTURING
Business casual may not be the best-defined style of office apparel, but, to Robert Herjavec, business magnate and star of ABC program "Shark Tank," it’s definitely not T-shirts and jeans.
Vans Announces $ 1 Million Donation, The Biggest in its History
Vans’ Record Contribution
On Sept. 11, Vans announced that it was donating $1 million to Imagination.org, a Los Angeles–headquartered nonprofit that produces programs to foster the creativity of youth.
Otis Names Fashion Building After Swimwear Giant Anne Cole
Events
Star swimwear designer Anne Cole served as a mentor and major fund-raiser for the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles’ Westchester section before she passed at age 90 in 2017. Just as the 2019–2020 academic year started, Anne Cole’s estate bequeathed $2.5 million to Otis.
What’s Checking in Beverly Hills: Bringing In More Fashion
What’s Checking: Beverly Hills
North Canon Drive never ranked as one of the premier fashion retail streets in Beverly Hills, Calif. It was always a place to dine at a restaurant or go to a hair salon, but the street is on course to develop a bigger fashion scene.
Fur Ban a Signature Away From Becoming California Law
Retail
California is closer to becoming the first U.S. state to ban sales and the manufacture of fur.
Trusting Her Own Voice, Heidi Merrick Steps Away From Wholesale in favor of D2C
Retail
Over the summer, Heidi Merrick began to lay the groundwork for her plan to move away from wholesale partnerships with retailers, forge stronger relationships with her customers and answer only to herself in matters of business.
Domestic Production Is Central to the TateJones Mission
Manufacturing
In September 2018, high school friends Shawn Harrison and Stacey Horton launched TateJones, a female-founded, Los Angeles–based luxury-basics brand made in the City of the Angels.
Record Cargo Numbers for August at Port of Los Angeles Could Foreshadow Trouble
Import/Export
After moving 861,081 20-foot equivalent units—or TEUs—the Port of Los Angeles reported this week that it has set a new single-month cargo record for the month of August.
The Bold and the Beautiful Shine Brightly During Art Hearts Fashion’s NYFW Shows
Art Hearts NYFW
During New York Fashion Week, the Erik Rosete–produced Art Hearts Fashion unveiled its shows Sept. 5–8 at the Angel Orensanz Foundation on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Old Navy to Double Stores
Retail
Gap Inc. executives forecast a growth spurt in its physical stores by spinning off its Old Navy division.
Arts District Fire Destroys Fabric Building
News
A major blaze destroyed a building at 1915 E. 7th St. during the early morning hours of Sept. 9, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Barco at 90
MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing work clothes such as medical scrubs is a multi-billion dollar business. Barco Uniforms, headquartered in Gardena, Calif., has been doing well in this market and has the longevity to prove it.
Guess? Goes Green
MANUFACTURING
In 2017, Guess? Inc set goals to develop more sustainable manufacturing. Some of the fruits of that labor will be on display, as the fall '19 looks from Guess? Eco Luxe collection were released recently.
Marianna Hewitt and DL1961 Partner on Capsule Collection
FASHION
Los Angeles-based lifestyle blogger Marianna Hewitt has partnered with New York-headquartered DL1961 on a new capsule collection that promotes more-sustainable practices.
SIMA Humanitarian Fund Raising Money for Bahamas Disaster Relief
The Aliso Viejo, Calif.-headquartered SIMA Humanitarian Fund, a non-profit run by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, is raising funds to help people in the areas hard hit in the Bahamas by the Hurricane Dorian.
RAW's Heidi Luerra Releases Work of Art. It’s A Field Guide for Creatives
EVENTS
Heidi Luerra has worked as an events producer for more than a decade—we can now add the job of author to her resume.
Jordache Unveils Venice Beach-inspired Spring 2020 Collection During NYFW
FASHION
As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Jordache unveiled its Spring 2020 collection to kick off New York Fashion Week, adding Venice Beach, Calif.-inspired touches.
Poketo's Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung Talk About Creative Spaces
Everyone talks about making their passion their job, but Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung actually did it.
Wrangler at 100
Think of life 100 years ago. Technologically, it was a completely different world. In 1919, horse & buggy was the main mode of transportation for many Americans. Most people didn’t own a telephone. The Internet was not even a fantasy for science fiction writers. But the seed for the Wrangler jeans started growing then.
