Allen Schwartz Closes Flagship Store
Retail
After a 30-year run in Santa Monica, Calif., the flagship store for the Allen Schwartz label has closed its doors.
Art Hearts Fashion Returns to L.A.
Fashion Week
Following shows in New York, Art Hearts Fashion was in Los Angeles again for a March 12 to 16 run at The MacArthur, which was built in 1925 as a lodge that housed the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Bebe Opens First Lifestyle Store in New York
Retail
After a hiatus on the retail scene, Bebe opens its first lifestyle store.
NYDJ Launches Spring Fashion Campaign With Real Women
Fashion
Three of the 12 women used in the recent By Women, For Women campaign are from Los Angeles.
Law Firm Steps Down From Paul Marciano Investigation
Law firm steps down in investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Guess? Inc. cofounder Paul Marciano.
Art Hearts Fashion Week Fall 2018 Calendar
Art Hearts Fashion Week begins on March 12 and runs through March 16.
Complete LA Fashion Week Fall 2018 Calendar
Fashion shows begin March 12 for Art Hearts Fashion and LA Fashion Week.
European Retaliation Tariffs Planned on U.S. Clothing
Import/Export
After President Trump signed an order on March 8 to impose tariffs on imported aluminum and steel, apparel makers were bracing for Europe to slap retaliatory tariffs on a variety of apparel coming from the United States.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Signed in Chile
Import/Export
The much anticipated Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, formerly known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, was signed March 8 in Santiago, Chile, as member nations moved forward without the United States to build a stronger global economy.
Ten79LA
Manufacturing
After a move from the California Market Center’s 10th floor to the fifth floor last year, accessories brand Ten79LA has settled in.
Protecting Your Brand Is the First Step to Being Successful
Trade Shows
One of the first things a new fashion company needs to learn is how to protect its brand. It is the lifeblood of the business.
Handmade Classics at the Heart of Coeur Cofounder Lisa Elliot-Rosas’ New Line
Manufacturing
Even though she is the owner of the eM Productions showroom and cofounder of the Coeur trade show, Lisa Elliot-Rosas has one more talent.
Standouts Sell at LA International Textile Show
LA International Textile Show
Now in its 25th year, the Los Angeles International Textile Show at the California Market Center brought together manufacturers, designers and production specialists who attended the three-day show, which took place March 5–7.
Impulse Moda Showroom
Manufacturing
After four years of operating her Impulse Moda showroom on the eighth floor of the Gerry Building, Lori Marchand moved up a notch at the beginning of the year to the ninth floor, where there is a friendly vibe because all the showroom owners have known each other for years.
The UCLA Anderson Forecast Sees Big Changes in Store for U.S. Economy
Finance
Last year, President Trump had just taken office and the economy was slowly slogging forward as unemployment rates dropped steadily, inflation was modest and interest rates were changing every so slightly.
Ross’ Fourth-Quarter Sales Climb
Retail
Off-price retailer Ross Stores Inc. reported a very good fourth quarter in fiscal 2017.
Westside Pavilion to be Remodeled Into Offices
Retail
Facing a future as a mall with no traditional anchors, Los Angeles’ Westside Pavilion will be undergoing a major revamp to turn it into creative offices.
Marine Layer Suits Up With Activewear Line Weekend Sport
Weekend Sport
Anyone can see that the San Francisco label Marine Layer emphasizes comfort with a carefree California lifestyle in mind.
Skechers Makes First Wholesale Apparel Line
Skechers’ Apparel Line
With more than $4 billion in net sales in 2017 and a fleet of 2,750 stores aross the world—645 of them are company owned—Skechers USA Inc. has been ranked as the second-best-selling sneaker brand in America
