VF Corp. Separates Denim Labels Into a Separate Business, Including Rock & Republic
Manufacturing
VF Corp. announced it is separating VF Jeanswear from its parent company and making it a part of a new company called Kontoor Brands, Inc.
UpscaleHype Co-founder Named Artistic Director of True Religion
Manufacturing
Los Angeles apparel brand True Religion announced the hire of luxury-streetwear expert Allen Onyia as its artistic director.
On the Eve of a New Product Launch, Hingeto Revolutionizes Drop-Ship Technology
Technology
Since its founding in 2015 by Leandrew Robinson, Ismail Maiyegun and Yaw Owusu-Barimah, Oakland, Calif., drop-ship technology company Hingeto has been revolutionizing direct-to-consumer apparel manufacturing. Drop-ship supply-chain management allows retailers to order only the amount of goods that customers are demanding.
Hamabla Experiences Bricks-and-Mortar Success With Beach Pajamas
Manufacturing
Following the successful 2017 launch of her direct-to-consumer beach-lifestyle brand called Hamabla, Joelle Maynard decided to introduce the Beach Pajamas collection during the Fall/Winter 2018 season.
Arts District Pioneer Carl Louisville Heads to Westfield Century City
Retail
Carl Louisville’s pioneering store Guerilla Atelier proved that luxury and pricy avant-garde clothes could be sold in a neighborhood located a few blocks away from downtown’s Skid Row.
M.Fredric at 40: Looking for New Vistas in Bricks and Mortar
M.Fredric at 40
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, M. Fredric will hold a private party on May 4 at The Village at Topanga retail center.
Veronica Beard Opens in Palisades Village
More stores are opening at Caruso’s Palisades Village retail center in Los Angeles’ exclusive Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Happy Socks Opens New Shop and Creative Space in Los Angeles
NEWS
This week, Swedish lifestyle brand Happy Socks opened its second Los Angeles store, which includes a new space that houses its creative hub.
Hanro Unveils Blanda Mural at Beverly Hills Art Party
The Hanro brand commissioned a mural by Swiss artist Blanda for its Beverly Hills, Calif. boutique. It was unveiled April 24.
Skirball to Celebrate Rudi Gernreich in 'Fearless Fashion'
FASHION
Beginning May 9, The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles will unveil "Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich," an exhibition that celebrates the designer's life and work.
Global Travels Inspire Johnny Was Collection for Fall ’19
Johnny Was World
Johnny Was has always been a leader when it comes to infusing ethnic flair into its collection.
Semi-Finalists Named in Vans 'Custom Culture' Shoe Contest
Fashionable Footwear
Seven high schools in California are among the 50 semi-finalists named in the Vans shoe contest.
Eco-Collaboration Promoted During First Sustainable Apparel Coalition Event in L.A.
Manufacturing
Bringing together experts and apparel-industry veterans, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition hosted its first Los Angeles event at the California Market Center on April 24. The organization works within the apparel industry to lead sustainable, ethical initiatives by limiting environmental impact and promoting social welfare for garment workers.
Sene Studio Takes Custom-Made Suits in a New Direction
Manufacturing
Athleisure apparel has been at the forefront of a trend that has swept across the country for the past several years.
Developer to Start Update on Playa Vista Retail Center
Retail
The seaside neighborhood of Playa Vista, not far from Los Angeles International Airport, is the new home of tech giants Google and Facebook, which recently opened big offices there.
Bebe Stores Names New Board Member
Retail
Bebe Stores Inc. has named a new member to its board of directors. New to the board is Perry Mandarino, who became a member on April 22. He replaces Kenneth Young, a director who joined the board last year.
What Kinds of Blue Jeans Are Women Buying?
Manufacturing
Blue jeans never fade away, but they come and go in popularity. In recent years, blue jeans have faced increasing competition from activewear and athleisure pants that have more stretch and are extremely comfortable as well as versatile.
Second Generation Sells Its Juniors Labels to L.A. Company
Manufacturing
Second Generation, a juniorswear company founded in Los Angeles in 1996, has sold its three juniorswear labels to a Los Angeles company associated with Star Fabrics.
Traditional Retailers Have a Change of Heart Regarding the Value of Resale
Retail
What is old is becoming new again for traditional retailers looking for added revenue streams. That’s because the secondhand clothing, handbag and footwear market has been gaining an unprecedented amount of traction with store owners.
E-Commerce Brand Naked Wardrobe Launches Denim Capsule at First Pop-Up Shop
Naked Denim
With a successful family business that launched in 2012, the Kaviani sisters—Shideh, Shida and Shirin—are further expanding their affordably priced e-commerce apparel company, Naked Wardrobe.
