Several California Designers Show at Art Hearts Fashion in New York
LA in NY
As a warm-up for Los Angeles Fashion Week, several California designers participated in the Feb. 8–11 edition of Art Hearts Fashion in New York, which took place at the Angel Oresnanz Foundation event space in lower Manhattan.
New Owners of American Apparel Set Goal to Double Sales This Year
Manufacturing
It has only been a little more than one year since Gildan Activewear acquired the intellectual-property rights of American Apparel, the decades-old Los Angeles apparel company that twice declared bankruptcy in a little more than one year.
Levi’s To Roll Out More Efficient, Eco-Friendly Process
Manufacturing
Levi Strauss & Co. unveiled Project F.L.X. (Future Lead Execution), which the San Francisco denim giant described as a new operational model that will make the company more efficient and more eco-friendly
Boardriders Chief Eulogized With Paddle-Outs
Manufacturing
The life of Pierre Agnes, chief executive officer of surfwear company Boardriders Inc., will be memorialized with a number of paddle-outs at sea.
Former Nike Executive to Helm Agenda Show
Trade Shows
Reed Exhibitions named Ron Walden as its group vice president and head of the trade-show giant’s fashion and festival portfolio.
7Diamonds Unveils First T-shirt Line
7Diamonds
Orange County, Calif., is the home to scores of action-sports brands that made their fortunes selling T-shirts, but 7Diamonds cut a different path from its neighbors.
Bachrach Menswear Stores Closing After Filing for Second Bankruptcy
Retail
Centuries-old Bachrach menswear stores is closing all its outposts across the country.
Sanuk Parties for its Chapter 2
Sanuk made a splash with its irreverent humor and comfortable footwear. On Feb. 27, it partied for its 'Chapter 2' in a faux Hollywood dive restaurant.
DSTLD Pops on Melrose
Direct-to-consumer brand DSTLD recently opened a pop-up shop at 8406 Melrose Ave.
DTLA Boutique Pioneer The Well Says Goodbye
Downtown Los Angeles boutique pioneer, The Well, bid retail adieu on Feb. 24 with a splash.
UBM Sells MR Magazine and Sister Publications
UBM sells MR Magazine and sister publications.
The Creative and Fun Side of the Business in Vegas
Trade Shows
Creativity abounds at the Las Vegas shows.
Kate Moss’ Half Sister Does PacSun Line
It goes without saying that Kate Moss has been influential in fashion. But does fashion savvy run in her family?
IFJAG Vendors Keep Busy at Hotel Venue
Trade Shows
The International Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Group took over three floors at the Embassy Suites near the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for their third show in Las Vegas, held Feb. 10–13.
Coco Chanel for Kids
Fashion
Shopping for children’s books doesn’t usually lead to Coco Chanel, but Malibu, Calif.-based author Susan Goldman Rubin wants to change this misconception.
Supima Cotton’s Origin to be Verified in New Program
Textiles
In the world of cotton, it is an open secret that some products labeled 100 percent Egyptian or Pima cotton are not what they appear and are really cheaper cotton.
