Serving the CMC's Hungry since 1984, Bakery Nosh Moves
Since 1984, Bakery Nosh has been located on the second floor of the California Market Center showroom building; serving bagels, cookies and coffees to garmentos and the stylish. On May 1, Bakery Nosh made a big move.
Marchers Gather in Downtown LA in Fashion District
May Day
More than 100,000 people are expected to be marching into downtown Los Angeles today for May Day protests.
Brooklyn Hat Company’s Trina Turk Shindig
Brooklyn Hat Company pulled into the Trina Turk/Mr. Turk boutique in Palm Springs, Calif. for a trunk show recently.
Oak + Fort's DTLA Party
The Oak + Fort brand opened a boutique at Westfield Century City in West Los Angeles earlier this month. But the brand came to downtown Los Angeles to party on April 27.
Time to Vote in Student-Designed Vans Shoe Contest
Fashion
Some 3,000 high schools across the country participated in the Vans design contest to create a wild and crazy shoe with an artistic sense.
Reformation’s Yael Aflalo Shows Off Eco-Factory
Los Angeles' Reformation brand moved into a new, eco-factory in November. On Earth Day brand founder Yael Aflalo gave a tour.
Cone Highlights New Developments and S/S 2018 Denim Trends at Los Angeles Event
Denim Trends
Greensboro, N.C.–based Cone Denim—the heritage denim mill with operations in the U.S., Mexico and China—recently hosted an event in Los Angeles to highlight new developments and preview trends for Spring/Summer 201
Fall/Winter 2017-18 T-Shirt and Sweat Analysis by Trendstop
T-Shirt & Sweat Analysis
Global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop gives us the insider lowdown into the latest T-shirt and sweatshirt trends impacting womenswear for the Fall/Winter 2017–’18 season.
CMC’s June Charity Shopping Series to Benefit Red Eye
Events
The third installment of the California Market Center’s “Fashion With a Cause” charity shopping event is set for June 30 and will benefit nonprofit organization Red Eye.
Retailers Dry off From a Wet Winter to Attend Fashion Market Northern California
FMNC
Retailers weary of a soggy winter in Northern California were in a positive mood at the recent Fashion Market Northern California as they looked forward to a brighter summer and fall to entice customers through the do
Noon Goons: From SoCal Punk to High End Design
Noon Goons
SewCal is a production company in downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District. Its founder, Kurt Narmore, moonlights as the designer for high-end men’s contemporary line Noon Goons, which is moving from an inspiration of Southern California concrete to a continental sophistication.
Robertson Boulevard Looks for a Revival
Retail
Kim Kardashian was photographed at Cuvée restaurant on Los Angeles’ Robertson Boulevard recently. The paparazzi shooting a much-gossiped-about celebrity walking the retail street brought back memories of Robertson’s glory days. It was a decade ago when buses filled with tourists spotted starlets shopping on the street and top retailers engaged in bidding wars for storefronts.
Behind the Lens
Art Center Photography
ArtCenter’s photography department’s “Dynamic Dozen” shine behind the lens.
LRG Acquired by Mad Engine
Manufacturing
Lifted Research Group, a popular Irvine, Calif.– headquartered urban streetwear brand was acquired by licensed apparel company Mad Engine LLC.
Azrias Lose Out in Contract Dispute With BCBG
Manufacturing
A bankruptcy judge rules against Azrias in their contract dispute with BCBG.
Reported Shooting in Fashion District
Los Angeles Police Department continued to search for a suspect after shots were fired in the the Fashion District.
Incase To DTLA
The barricade is up. The semi-official word is out. Incase is going to move to downtown Los Angeles.
Meet B. James
With looks such as a Shell Toe Adidas dress and leather jackets with pops of color, Brandon James showed 40 looks from his B. James line.
Bebe to Liquidate Stores
Retail
Bebe Stores Inc. announced April 21 that it will liquidate its stores and inventory housed in those stores.
Gap Outlines Five-Year Goal for Sustainable Fibers Use
Textiles
By the year 2021, Gap Inc. wants its Gap brand to be getting all its cotton from more sustainable sources.
