FIDM Debut 2017
FIDM’s Future Designers
Guests at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Debut runway show and scholarship gala were treated to a celebration of the work of students in several programs at the design school, including fashion design, theatre costume design, textile design and interior design.
One T-Shirt Line’s Trash
Manufacturing
When Tal Mir quit a design job for a private-label company, he resolved to devote all of his creative energy to making a clothing line that would stand for quality and creativity. He called the line Trash. Its full name is Trash Los Angeles
Dodging Retail Blues, Designer Tries Amazon
Retail
Maya Reynolds recently wrapped up a gig creating costumes for the Backstreet Boys. The 1990s hit makers are wearing her white leather jackets for a residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Never Elsewhere’s Locals Only
The T-Shirt Local Scene
When the Never Elsewhere brand started business in 2010, the Oakland, Calif.–based label sought to pay tribute to hot spots only locals would know about.
Image Comic's Snotgirl to the Fashion Rescue
There’s a new comic book hero in town. It's a fashion blogger.
Tadashi Launches Fragrance
Los Angeles designer Tadashi Shoji will introduce his first fragrance this month at Lord & Taylor.
Get Wrapped Up in the Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest
Fashion
Get ready to enter the 13th annual Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest.
Bebe Stores Dismissing Hundreds of Employees
Retail
Bebe Stores Inc., which has been in financial hot water for some time, is laying off more than 700 employees at its two business offices and at its stores.
Blue Gold’s Road Trip “A Pair of Jeans Can Connect You With the World”
Documentary Blue Gold: American Jeans sees the world through the eyes of a jeans hunter. It's also a master class on the history of denim with side trips on how Bruce Lee wore jeans, and a step into the global wardrobe.
U.S. Cargo-Container Imports to Rise Steadily This Year
Import/Export
With retail sales predicted to inch up around 4 percent this year, cargo container traffic should also see healthy growth this year.
Macy’s at Westfield Century City Takes a Bow
Westfield Century City is in the midst of a $1 billion makeover. Macy’s is one of the anchors for the revamped retail center. The department store took a bow with a new two-story building on April 7.
Teva Collaborates With Hudson Bay's on Sandal Collection
Fashion
All stripes with the Teva collection appearing for a limited time at Hudson Bay's department stores.
Revolve Goes Coachella
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Radiohead are headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival next weekend, online fashion emporium Revolve plans to represent in force with a festival pop-up shop in the West Hollywood area weekend of April 7 and a two-day party during the April 14 Coachella weekend.
March Tough, But Shows Silver Linings
Retail
Wall Street analysts saw a glass half full when March retail sales were reported.
Central Saint Martins Alums in LA
Wallspace, the 5-year old Art Gallery on La Brea in Los Angeles, hosted the opening night party on April 1 for “Alchemy Unveiled: Defying Disjunction,” an exhibition that brought together four alumni from Central Saint Martins school of art in London: Angie Stimson, Carina Wyatt, Henny Lees and Charlotte Malik. The installation represents a year-long collaboration project of the four artists. Stimson, who also curated the event, was the headline artist.
LAmade Among Brands Selected for Target’s LA25 Initiative
Retail
Fashion basics company LAmade was one of the brands selected to be featured in Target’s LA25 initiative.
Pooltradeshow to Produce New York Shows
Trade Shows
After a 16-year run as a one-city show, Pooltradeshow announced that it will produce a biannual New York show in addition to its Las Vegas shows.
Raj’s New VYB Collection Defies Conventions
New Swim Line: VYB
Raj Swim’s newest collection, VYB, is set to bow this month with a Spring Break 2017 collection.
CFF, TALA, YMA to Host Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Events
The California Fashion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the California Fashion Association, will host the 2017 annual scholarship luncheon on April 27 at the California Market Center.
Upscale Offprice Show Boulevard Prêt-à-Sale Planning to Expand to Women’s for Second Run
Trade Shows
The inaugural run of Boulevard Prêt-à-Sale, the upscale off-price trade show, showcased a tightly curated mix of 70 upscale menswear brands and drew buyers from Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Century 21, Tiger Trading, Harry Rosen, Steinmart, TJX Co., Burlington, Ross Stores and Nordstrom Rack.
