SuitKits: Bringing Women’s Suits Up-to-Measure
Smart Women’s Suiting
Casual Friday did not kill the women’s suit, said attorney and entrepreneur Sierra Elizabeth, who goes by the name Sierra E.
Will Dover Street Market Jolt the Arts District Scene?
Retail
Once a blighted, sparsely populated warehouse area, downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District has blossomed with chic restaurants, creative office spaces and lofts.
Jungmaven: Hemp and Vodka Art District Party
Fashion in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District does not always mean a new store.
Beverly Center’s $500-Million Remodel Brings In More Fashion
Retail
The wrap-up of a $500-million remodel of the Beverly Center paved the way to usher in a new slate of high-profile boutiques inside the Los Angeles mall, which serves the fashion-savvy neighborhoods of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne Honored During FIDM Museum Reception
Events
Ahead of its “Art of Motion Picture Costume Design” exhibition next February, the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising honored costume designer Alexandra Byrne for her work on the film “Mary Queen of Scots,” to be released Dec. 7.
J Brand Parent Company Brings New Sustainable Wash Process to Denim
Manufacturing
The Japanese parent company of Los Angeles–based J Brand and Japanese brand Uniqlo has developed a new nanobubbles-and-ozone-based wash process for its denim brands that will reduce water consumption by up to 99 percent.
Imbōdhi Owners Embody Sustainable Activewear Mission
Upcycling in Activewear
In 2017, Carolina Saboya and Ariel Dubov, who are dancers and acrobatic yoga teachers, launched Imbodhi in San Francisco.
Lafayette 148 New York To South Coast Plaza
The New York–headquartered Layfayette 148 New York label recently opened its first West Coast boutique in South Coast Plaza.
ComplexCon Becomes Launch Pad for Fashion Lines
ComplexCon is both a hip-hop concert and massive pop-up market for high-end sneakers and streetwear. When the third-annual ComplexCon ran Nov. 3-4 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., it also served as a place to launch new fashion lines.
Dolls Kill Does dELiA*s
Dolls Kill will release its dELiA*s line with a debut party at its Los Angeles flagship on Nov. 3. It's open to the public
ModCloth Helps Hello Kitty Celebrate 44th Birthday
FASHION
For her 44th birhtday, Hello Kitty is being honored by San Francisco-based brand ModCloth with a full line of apparel.
Connecting to the Connected Consumer Through Mass Personalization
Technology
Understanding and connecting with customers directly is as important to brands and manufacturers as it is to retailers today. Where retailers have traditionally leveraged customer data and intelligence to drive email campaigns and experiences, brands and manufacturers have not possessed the customer data to understand who their customers really are—until now.
DC Shoes Founder Builds Up Latest Apparel Brand
DC Founder Goes Beastie
More than 20 years ago, Damon Way and Ken Block launched DC Shoes and built it into one of the skate category’s most influential brands. It was later acquired by Quiksilver, now called Boardriders, for $87 million.
Snapbac’s Performance Wear to Ice Down and Warm Up
Manufacturing
Icing down sore muscles is part of a typical pain-management regimen.
Bebe and Bluestar Acquire Gifts Retailer Brookstone
Retail
Bebe Stores Inc. announced it has partnered with Bluestar Alliance to acquire the brand name and related assets of beleaguered gifts-and-gadgets retailer Brookstone for an undisclosed price.
Study Offers Clarification on Consumer-Purchasing Priorities
Retail
As consumers rely on more e-commerce options and the threat of increased tariffs on goods from China grows, cloud-based technology firm First Insight, Inc. noted that retail executives are not accurately informed about the impact of pricing.
California Denim Leaders Head to Amsterdam to Discuss the Industry’s Future
Trade Shows
Descending upon Amsterdam for the city’s jeans-focused, event-filled week, leaders from the world’s denim industry met to share ideas, unveil innovations and work together to make a better supply chain.
Dame Launches to Blend Chic Fashion With a Sustainable Lifestyle
Dames of Eco-Design
Starting with a friendship that has grown for more than 10 years and apparel-industry experience that has spanned their entire careers, Alexx Monkarsh, Molly Levin and Wells Butler wanted to create a positive impact through clothing.
Lace and Fringe Infuse the Spring/Summer ’19 Collection by Kevan Hall
Luxe Fringe and Lace
For his latest collection, Los Angeles designer Kevan Hall introduced a new split-pant silhouette in stretch crepe for day and accented it with a tuxedo sequin stripe for night.
Differential Brands Group Now Has a New Name
Manufacturing
Differential Brands Group, the Los Angeles apparel company whose labels include Hudson, Robert Graham and SWIMS, is changing its name to Centric Brands Inc. after acquiring a significant part of Global Brands Group’s licensing business in North America.
