EFM Takes A Bow at Universal Body
Engineered for Motion makes luxe, fashion looks for a man on the move. On Veterans Day Weekend, it launched at Universal Body, an "athletic glam" boutique.
Robin Wright’s Pour Les Femmes at Nordstrom in Westfield Century City
Sleepwear can change the world. That’s the point-of-view of Pour Les Femmes, a luxe sleepwear line. Robin Wright, the brand co-founder, made an appearance at the Westfield Century City Nordstrom on Nov. 11
Woodbury Students Design Outfits for Burbank Philharmonic
Fashion
For the fourth time, Woodbury University fashion students design attire for musicians playing with the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra.
Avattire: Avatars Step Into the Dressing Room
Technology
Video and online gamers are familiar with avatars, the fantasy characters they use to represent themselves in online forums and games. A Santa Monica, Calif.–based startup company wants to bring the avatar concept to fashion retail.
Messe Frankfurt, SPESA to Continue Co-Producing Texprocess Americas
Trade Show
The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas and trade-show producer Messe Frankfurt Inc. announced they have extended their contract to co-produce the Texprocess Americas trade show through 2032.
Raphael Camp Joins Eurovet Americas, Curvexpo as General Manager
Trade Show
Eurovet Americas, the U.S. division of Paris-based trade-show producer Eurovet, has a new general manager.
Agenda, Liberty, Capsule launching Assembly Conference in Las Vegas
Trade Show
Three apparel trade shows are teaming up in Las Vegas to launch a conference for retailers and brands that will feature keynote speakers and workshops as well as industry services and tools.
New Show Director Named for Womenswear in Nevada
Trade Shows
The Womenswear In Nevada show, which takes place twice a year in Las Vegas, has been undergoing a number of changes recently. The decades-old show was sold two years ago to trade-show organizer Urban Expositions, and since then it has seen a revolving door of show directors.
The Leverage Releases Karter Collection
Karter Collection
After developing a host of brands for jeans and shorts, The Leverage recently introduced the Karter Collection, a men’s brand focusing on jackets, hoods and tops.
Creora and Bossa Team Up for Xplay
Denim
Korean fiber and yarn company Hyosung Corp. and Turkish denim mill Bossa are introducing a new collection of bi-stretch denim at the Nov. 14–15 run of Denim Première Vision in Paris.
Le Club Comes to Lacoste Rodeo
Lacoste
French sportswear brand Lacoste unveiled its “Le Club” design concept at its Rodeo Drive boutique, which is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 16.
Traffic Remodels and Expands Beverly Center Stores
Retail
Traffic holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating tenant in the Beverly Center. It’s been selling designer looks to Los Angeles’ stylish men and women since 1984, but change is coming to the boutique.
Commonwealth Opens in DTLA
Retail
After 13 years of running high-end streetwear shops in Washington, D.C., and Virginia Beach, Va., Commonwealth is scheduled to open a boutique at 2008 E. Seventh St. in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District.
Complexcon’s ‘Concert for Clothes’ Makes Over $20 Million
Complexcon
Exclusive skateboard decks, rare screen-printed T-shirts crafted by design hero Virgil Abloh, appearances by VIPs such as former Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Gerber Technology Brings Ideation Conference, Tim Gunn to Los Angeles
Technology
For the first time, Gerber Technology hosted its Ideation technology conference in Los Angeles, where visitors to the three-day event previewed software demos, panel discussions, runway shows, a design contest and a “fireside chat” with “Project Runway” star Tim Gunn.
Will Tax-Free Online Sales Die With Newest Challenge?
Retail
The issue of whether e-commerce retailers have to charge sales tax for out-of-state purchases could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Shop & Dine
Trade Show
New restaurants and shops are popping up all the time, but here’s a selection of some of the latest hot spots that will help you make your trade-show foray in the nation’s major cities even more of an adventure.
Q&A: Trade Show Outlook on 2018
Trade Show
As we get ready to ring in the new year, trade-show organizers are starting to roll out some of their plans for 2018.
YKK’s Remote-Zip Future
YKK has released a video demonstrating the zipper of the future—which is currently in development at the Japanese zipper and fastener maker.
Scandinavian Man Wraps Up Tour at Sand
Scandinavian Man magazine wrapped up a tour for its inaugural issue at Sand Copenhagen boutique in West Hollywood Nov. 8.
