ADBD Unveils Winter '17 Styles
Inspiration for fashion styles is wide ranging. But for ADBD's Adam Derry, inspiration can go back; waaay back.
Street Scene: Dressing to Impress at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Veuve Clicquot
A stylish crowd turned out on Oct. 14 for the eighth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Merlin Castell at Style Fashion Week
Veteran L.A. designer Merlin Castell took the runway at Style Fashion Week on Oct. 12. Take a look.
David Tupaz at Style Fashion Week
Los Angeles-David Tupaz placed its Spring 2018 collection on the runway at Style Fashion Week at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. on Oct. 14.
LAEDC Files Amazon HQ Bid
Retail
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. has put in a formal bid to e-commerce giant Amazon.com to build its second corporate headquarters in Los Angeles County.
Jomo Harajuku: Tailoring Suits for Millennials
Jomo Harajuku
The basic ingredients for the men’s suit have stayed the same since the late 19th century through the mid-1960s and on to the power suits of the Reagan era and present day.
Nicholas Nunnari Joining CIT’s West Coast Office
Finance
CIT named Nicholas Nunnari vice president and business development officer for the company’s commercial services team in Los Angeles under the direction of CIT Western Regional Manager Darrin Beer.
1denim Hopes to Make Jeans for All
1denim
People come in all shapes and sizes, but all too often denim brands do not outfit them all. That was what designer Elizabeth Bae thought when she decided to launch the 1denim brand with a mission to offer a wide and an inclusive range of sizes for men and women.
ITG Closing Cone’s White Oak Denim Mill
Textile
After 112 years in operation, Cone Denim’s White Oak mill in Greensboro, N.C., will close at the end of the year.
Hanes Acquires Alternative Apparel
Manufacturing
HanesBrands—the Winston-Salem, N.C.–headquartered owner of basics brand Hanes, athletic band Champion and lingerie brand Maidenform—acquired better basics brand Alternative Apparel, headquartered in Norcross, Ga., it was formally announced on Oct. 18.
Los Angeles Fashion Week: On With the Shows!
Style Fashion Week
The runway shows of Los Angeles Fashion Week continued with Style Fashion Week, held at the Pacific Design Center.
Egypt’s Duty-Free Apparel Production Making a Comeback After Years of Political Turmoil
Import/Export
As President Trump starts whittling away at the various free-trade agreements the United States has with different countries, Egypt is revving up its promotion of its special industrial zones where apparel can be made and exported duty-free to the United States.
At Fashion Market Northern California, Business Continues Despite California Fires
Trade Show
It didn’t look like a good day to go to a trade show.
Sonija Williams at Style Fashion Week
Sonija Williams, a contestant on Season 10 of Project Runway, took the stage at Style Fashion Week on Oct. 13
Marco Marco at Style Fashion Week
Making costumes for Katy Perry and Britney Spears helped put the Los Angeles-headquartered Marco Marco brand in motion. The brand’s design of underwear with a dramatic edge made a splash, and on Oct. 15 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Marco Marco made a return to the Style Fashion Week runway.
Mario De La Torre’s City of Angels at SFW
For the 9th appearance of Mario De La Torre at Style Fashion Week, the Los Angeles-headquartered brand did a 180 turn.
True Religion's Military Campaign
True Religion has joined the military—but only for a limited time.
Galia Lahav’s Preview of F/W 2018 Bridal
Designer Galia Lahav came to Los Angeles Oct. 12 for a preview of her Fall/Winter 2018 Bridal Collection.
Nikki Sixx’s “Conversation with Angels” showcased at Leica Gallery
Street Style
Nikki Sixx, photographer, author, bassist and founding member of the rock group Motley Crüe, and Leica Gallery teamed up to debut Sixx’s first-ever photo exhibit, titled “Conversations with Angels,” on Oct. 4.
