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.
New Tariffs on Chinese Goods Have Apparel Manufacturers Worried
Import/Export
When U.S. tariffs were levied in September on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, some apparel companies saw the writing on the wall even if they wanted to erase it.
True Religion Names an Interim CEO
Manufacturing
Los Angeles denim company True Religion said it has appointed Chelsea Grayson as its interim chief executive officer while a search for a permanent CEO takes place.
Butter Cloth Wins on "Shark Tank"
Competing on business-reality show "Shark Tank" resulted in $250,000 in seed money for Los Angeles shirting brand Butter Cloth.
Undefeated Showcases "For Freedoms"
There has been no escape from politics in the past couple of years. But prominent sneaker and fashion boutique Undefeated has placed an artful angle on the subject.
CinéFashion Film Awards Rolls Out Red Carpet In Beverly Hills
Awards season is just beginning to flex its red carpet muscles.
True Religion Teams Up With Manchester United
FASHION
Los Angeles denim brand True Religion and professional English football club Manchester United have partnered on a line of premium denim, which launches October 26.
South Coast Plaza’s Segerstrom Honored in DTLA
Under a clear night sky, Elizabeth Segerstrom, co-managing partner of South Coast Plaza, was honored Oct. 23 for her contributions to classical music and performing arts.
/The Lab/ by Please Do Not Enter's Debut for Dominique Lebrun
Vintage French movie posters are the primary canvases for Dominique Lebrun.
Lekha Singh Shows Still-Life Portraits at The Apartment by The Line
One of the many charms of The Apartment by The Line is its casual ambiance. So when an Oct. 24 reception was held for the still life series of photographer Lekha Singh, it felt like walking into a party at a private residence.
NRF Finds Consumers Will Spend More During Holidays
Retail
The National Retail Federation released a forecast earlier this month that shows sales for the upcoming holiday season will increase from 4.3 percent to 4.8 percent over the year.
Forced Labor Targeted In New Agreement
Manufacturing
Apparel is one of the industries marked by forced labor in its supply chain. Some prominent members of the industry recently took steps to protect migrant workers from forced labor in their supply chains as part of an effort to implement ethical standards.
Using Reclaimed Fabric to Promote a Sustainable Manufacturing Model
Manufacturing
For Tonlé apparel-brand owner Rachel Faller, entering into fashion wasn’t part of her career plan when she studied textile design at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she focused on fine art and sculpture.
Thrive Société Forges Its Own Path in the Race to Compete With Athletic Apparel
Runway-Inspired Athleticwear
The activewear category in apparel has expanded far beyond fitness enthusiasts and accomplished athletes as fashion continues to embrace the trend with chic athleisure pieces and luxurious streetwear lines.
Industry Veterans Reformulate Misses/Contemporary Through Launch of Alchemy Thread
Manufacturing
For Spring 2019, Mandy Wang, owner of the fashion brand Daniel Rainn; Sonia Ding, an apparel-factory owner based in China; and Eileen Bushman, an apparel executive with more than 30 years in the business, have introduced the misses/contemporary line Alchemy Thread and its discounted counterpart, Alkamy.
