Directives West Shines the Spotlight on Major Trends for Fall/Winter 2017
Directives West
Directives West broke down the trends for Fall/Winter 2017 at its April 3 runway show, held at the California Market Center during LA Majors Market.
LA Majors Drives Biz Despite Market Doldrums
LA Majors
Meetings were held and orders placed during the April 3–5 run of LA Majors Market at the California Market Center showroom building in downtown Los Angeles, but a steady drumbeat of tough retail headlines underscored many conversations during the market.
Bomber Jackets Down, Denim Up, Fields Says
Bomber Jackets Down
The once-ubiquitous bomber jacket is trending down. Expect to see it overtaken by denim jackets and the military fatigue-like “utility” jackets.
Rogue Collective Parks in Famous Punk Club
Nirvana played there. Beck gigged there. Perry Farrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers also reportedly paid some dues on the small stage of Al’s Bar. Now it's the address for Rogue Collective.
BCBG Max Azria Starts Closing Stores After Filing for Bankruptcy Protection
Retail
BCBG Max Azria, the Los Angeles brand that filed for bankruptcy protection in late February, has begun to shutter more than half the stores it operates in the United States.
South Coast Plaza Glitters; Anne Fontaine Runway Show + Anniversary Gala
South Coast Plaza's 50th Anniversary year rolled out more glittering events; an Anne Fontaine runway show and a gala dinner at The Getty Center.
Hard Rock's Throwback Collection
Hard Rock International has launched a “Throwback Threads” collection featuring the classic Hard Rock logo from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s paired with “some of Hard Rock's favorite cities,” including Barcelona, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Orlando.
Velvet Acquired by $1.8 Billion Japanese Company
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–based Velvet LLC, owner of the Velvet by Graham and Spencer label, has been acquired by Adastria Co. Ltd., a $1.8 billion Japanese apparel company.
Hudson Jeans Names New President
Manufacturing
Starting April 10, Matthew Fior will take over as the new president of Hudson Jeans, based in Los Angeles.
Lucky Luke’s New Gig
For decades "Lucky" Luke Mann has been selling clothes in L.A. For an encore gig, this raconteur is a talent booker/ambassador for DTLA boîte Prank.
Jack's 60th Bday Party is a Surf Contest
For its 60th birthday, Jack’s Surboards did something new, the Huntington Beach, Calif. emporium produced its first surf contest.
Delta Apparel Sells Junkfood Clothing
Manufacturing
Twelve years after buying Los Angeles–based Junkfood Clothing Co. for more than $22.5 million, Delta Apparel is selling the T-shirt brand for about $28 million to JMJD Ventures.
Meet Skid Row Denim Academy
Brad Robinson dreams of a Los Angeles without homelessness. He's got a fashion angle to achieve that goal. Meet Skid Row Denim Academy.
Retailers, Brands Sign Up for MAGIC’s First Stop in Japan
Trade Shows
Trade-show giant UBM Americas is preparing for the launch of MAGIC Japan, a joint venture between the MAGIC trade show and JFW-International Fashion Fair, the biannual apparel trade show organized by publisher Senken Shimbun.
Fashion Week El Paseo: Design in the Desert
Design in the Desert
Fashion fans flocked to Palm Desert, Calif., for the 12th annual Fashion Week El Paseo. The runway lineup included West Coast designers as well as labels from across the U.S. and around the world.
Aritizia, Bailey 44 Among Boutiques Moving to Westfield Century City
Retail
The Westfield Century City retail center is continuing work on a $1 billion remodel of its real estate in Los Angeles’ Century City district this year, and recently the high-end retail center announced a slate of new boutiques.
US Supreme Court Strengthens Fashion Copyright
Manufacturing
The fashion business might become more litigious, thanks to a recent Supreme Court decision, according to a discussion about the court’s decision at law firm Freeman Freeman & Smiley LLP in Los Angeles’ Century City district.
U.S. Textile and Apparel Industry Inching Forward After Steep Asian Competition
Textiles
The U.S. textile and apparel industries have seen revenues slowly rise over the last seven years as free-trade agreements and rising Asian prices have given local textile and clothing makers a bit of a reprieve.
Alvanon and BodiData Partner Up to Help Apparel Industry With Sizing
Technology
How many times have customers praised a designer for a pair of perfectly fitted blue jeans and then snapped them up without glancing at the price?
Cohen & Sons Balances Vintage and New Moto Styles
Cohen & Sons
Motorcycle fashions are perennially in style, from the classic looks of Steve McQueen and biker gangs such as the Hells Angels to the folks who race motorcycles.
