Richer Poorer Talks Style at American Rag
Ramping up before its first full collection, the Richer Poorer label produced a styling panel at American Rag in Los Angeles.
From Southern California to the Bay Area, Small Bricks-and-Mortar Retailers Succeed With Unique Offerings
After years of dominance by e-commerce led by enormous online giants, the boutique retail segment is seeing a return to a bricks-and-mortar demand from consumers.
Industry Voices: Fashion with Nick Verreos
Fashion
People often forget that fashion is a business, but the two integral parts—design and business—go hand in hand; you cannot have one without the other. While the business of fashion might often be complicated, tedious and some would certainly argue not sexy, it is necessary.
Avocado Unveils Partnership with Sensil Premium Performance Nylon
Avocado held a party for a partnership with Sensil Premium Performance nylon. I
Barneys to Close 6 California Stores
Retail
Store closings for the luxe retailer Barneys New York have hit California. After much media and fashion-world anticipation, Barneys declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 6.
Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act Could Diversify Cashmere Sourcing for U.S.
Manufacturing
Following the Trump administration’s declaration of raising tariffs by 10 percent on $300 billion of Chinese goods come Sept. 1—not including the $250 billion subjected to the existing 25 percent tariff—exports from China to the United States rose according to the General Administration of Customs earlier this week.
Providing Premium Service for All Contributes to Matti D’s Longevity in San Diego
Retail
After 19 years of bringing exclusive and premium products to the San Diego–area city of Del Mar, Calif., boutique owner Jax McIntosh remains committed to the mission upon which her store, Matti D, was founded.
Cultivating a Boutique Business in Pasadena, Calif., April Blooms Continues to Grow
Retail
From a young age, April Blooms owner April Hicks was interested in fashion, but her career path led her to become a hair stylist. Her Pasadena, Calif., salon Head Trip has been open for 26 years, yet when the space next door, became available in 2016 she welcomed the opportunity to open an apparel business where she now sells brands that include Adelyn Rae and Molly Bracken.
Top Denim Messages from CR20 Collections With an Eye Toward CR21
Daring Denim
Cruise collections offer plenty of denim ideas, from updates on silhouettes to subtle details and evolved washes.
Swim Collective and Active Collective Attract Business-Focused Buyers
Trade Shows
During the summer trade-show circuit, this year’s Active Collective and Swim Collective sibling events drew buyers interested in fortifying business. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., July 31–Aug. 1, the Emerald Expositions–produced show is growing.
K. Frank Finds New Home in Montecito
Retail
Retailers across the world are looking for the next big thing to drive more revenue. For Kevin and Katie Frank, a new business strategy did not lie in the digital sphere, nor did it require flipping their merchandising direction. Rather, they changed addresses for their contemporary store, K. Frank.
Buy-Now-Pay-Later Companies Plan to Shake Up E-Commerce
Technology
A new method of paying for goods on digital commerce is entering the U.S. market, resembling a fresh approach to layaway through digital methods.
LF to Close Physical Stores
Retail
Los Angeles–headquartered LF Stores announced that it will become a pure-play, digital-only retailer.
Ambiance San Francisco Finds New Retail Avenue in Veteran Stores
Retail
In 1983, Ambiance San Francisco opened with vintage-inspired fashions that attracted locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district, a neighborhood still celebrated as the center of the hippie culture’s “Summer of Love” in 1967. Upon acquiring the store from founder Gloria Garret in 1996, retailers Donna and Kieran O’Leary found great success with Ambiance’s location at 1458 Haight St.
After Blazing His Own Path With Big Tech Clients, Matthew Moses Launches Mansfield Outpost
L.A. Made
A big part of the clothing business is making apparel for different professions, such as scrubs for doctors, suits for lawyers and coveralls for mechanics. Matthew Moses has built a business out of making sportswear for different employee groups who work for technology giants such as Google.
Nathalia Gaviria Shows Camo Cool for Fall 2019
Futuristic Fall
For Nathalia Gaviria’s Fall 2019 collection, the Los Angeles designer created futuristic fashions inspired by the wild character of the city.
Honey Birdette is Bullish on U.S. Retail
Next month, the Australian lingerie brand is scheduled to open its third U.S. boutique,
Beverly Hills Stays Open Late With Help from Mr. Brainwash
Beverly Hills boutiques and eateries partied for the sake of staying open late on Aug. 1. Street artist Mr. Brainwash helped with the festivities by unveiling a statue on Rodeo Drive.
Hollywood & Highland Retail Center Sold
After a 15-year run of managing the Hollywood & Highland retail center by tourist landmark the TCL Chinese Theatre, the CIM Group announced that it has sold the mall, which features an architectural theme of early-20th-century film-industry glamour.
