Rebranding at Bella Dahl Includes Reimagining Denim
Manufacturing
Over the past eight years, Bella Dahl became a source for women’s apparel that embraced the Southern California lifestyle of trendy pieces that are comfortable to wear.
Booth Space Goes Quickly at the LA Men’s Market
LAMM
Vendor space was sold out at the LA Men’s Market for its March 27–28 run at the California Market Center.
Versatility is the Key to This Fashion Label
Manufacturing
When Nicole Frank had a real-estate business, she found her days were long and her wardrobe options were short.
Billabong Shareholders Agree to Boardriders Merger
Manufacturing
Shareholders of Billabong International Limited approved a merger with rival Boardriders Inc., putting an end to protests by Billabong’s dissident shareholders.
Desert Hills Premium Outlets Announces Expansion
Retail
Desert Hills Premium Outlets, the gargantuan outlet mall between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, recently announced it would be adding 5,000 square feet of retail space at its shopping center in Cabazon, Calif.
Centric Aims to Innovate PLM With Mobile Apps
Technology
Product Lifecycle Management is considered a way to get different teams of people to work on a project through one software program. Centric Software, headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, is aiming to allow many more people to get involved in a project.
Z.Cavaricci Invests Deeper Into Comeback
Z.Cavaricci
When you think of fashion from the 1980s and 1990s, the Z.Cavaricci brand might come to mind.
Furo Partners With Women Who Inspire Its Designs
Fashion
Not one to rest on her laurels, Furo clothing brand founder Lisa Elliot-Rosas has expanded the new line’s reach by entering into partnerships with the women for whom her pieces are named.
The 'Peacock Effect' at Leica Gallery
Fashion and Photography
The photos of Ram Shergill are on display in West Hollywood.
HHLA Puts On Art Show for Remodel
‘Tis the season for major mall renovations. HHLA - formerly known as Promenade at Howard Hughes Center - is doing an art show along with its $30 million remodel
Elyse Walker Announces Towne by ElyseWalker
Towne by ElyseWalker will debut in September at the upcoming Palisades Village district in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Clothes by Anwar Carrots…and LA Men’s Market
Brands making cool clothes for staff at trade shows. Seen it. Trade shows selling the cool clothes to the public. That’s unique, and that’s the way LA Men’s Market will start its run on March 27-28 at the California Market Center.
On 80th Anniversary, Candiani Vows To Make A More Sustainable Denim Market
Candiani says it is the "greenest textile company in the Blue World." It held an 80th birthday party in L.A.
Social Marketplace Depop Opens First Physical store in L.A.
Bet on the jeans obsessive to know where to find the best denim. Rely on a high fashion fanatic to point you to where to find the most unique gown. If you think like Simon Beckerman, don’t stop until you can make a purchase from an inspired fashion nerd’s well curated collection.
New Chairman Elected for the National Council of Textile Organizations
Textiles
At its annual meeting, the National Council of Textile Organizations elected Marty Moran, chief executive of Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. in Jefferson, Ga., as its chairman. Previously, he had been the vice chairman of NCTO.
San Francisco Passes Fur Ban
Legal
Joining West Hollywood and Berkeley, Calif., San Francisco implemented a similar ban restricting the sale of fur products following a unanimous 10–0 vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. At the forefront of the ban was Supervisor Katy Tang, who represents the city’s Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods.
Tariffs on China Could Broadly Affect Clothing and Footwear Imports
Imports/Exports
With about 33 percent of all clothing and 72 percent of all footwear sold in the United States coming from China, President Trump’s latest volley to impose some $50 billion in tariffs on that Asian country could have a dire effect on the average consumer.
Guess Earnings Fall for Fiscal 2018
Manufacturing
Guess? Inc., the decades-old denim and lifestyle label, no longer counts on the United States for the bulk of its sales.
It’s All in a Name for Google’s Wearable Technology
Technology
One week before Baselworld, Europe’s leading watch and jewelry event, Google announced a change to its Android Wear, which will now be known as Wear OS by Google.
