The Year in Tech
Technology
It was a year of investment and acquisitions in the technology world with several major deals going down in printing technology, cloud-based applications and software applications.
Capital Business Credit Acquired by White Oak
Finance
Capital Business Credit, the New York–based finance company with strong ties to the apparel industry, has been acquired for an undisclosed price by White Oak, a San Francisco firm that loans money to small- and medium-sized businesses.
CFF and TALA Celebrate Christmas With Neighborhood Kids
Xmas with CFF & TALA
There were dancing, games, lunch, Christmas trees and a visit from Santa, who passed out gifts to neighborhood children at an annual party hosted by the Textile Association of Los Angeles and the California Fashion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the California Fashion Association.
Deadline Approaching for The Novus Forum, a New Independent Designer Show in NY
Trade Shows
There’s a new trade show launching in February in New York for designer collections.
Irvine Spectrum's “Dancing” Xmas Tree
A Christmas tree is typically nothing but a Christmas tree, but Irvine Spectrum Center tried something different in 2016.
Richer Poorer Pops on Fairfax
The Richer Poorer brand opened its first U.S. pop-up shop on Los Angeles' Fairfax Avenue.
Kellwood Co. Sold to Hong Kong Investor Group
Hong Kong group acquires Kellwood and brings back David Falwell as CEO.
GGeisha Is Back
After a year-long hiatus, GGeisha produced one of her Dripped Fashion Soiree parties for independent fashion.
Brigade LA Takes L.A. Live
It was Brigade LA's party for a debut, for the holidays and for the jocks!
American Apparel Resolves Fabric Dispute With Dyehouse
Manufacturing
After American Apparel filed a complaint in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to get back nearly 250,000 pounds of greige fabric from Tri-Star Dyeing & Finishing Co., the company has agreed to dye the fabric.
First Look at ArtCenter Grads
The ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., recently invited industry professionals--including photographers, art directors, gallery owners, photo producers, photo directors and stylists-- to review the portfolios of the graduating class of photography and imaging students.
Economic Forecast by Chapman University Predicts Solid Growth in 2017
Finance
In its economic forecast released on Dec. 15, the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., predicted a strong U.S. economy spurred by personal and corporate tax cuts, more spending on infrastructure and defense, and an easing of bank regulations.
Fred Segal to Open New West Hollywood Compound
Fred Segal
A new Fred Segal is coming to the Los Angeles area.
Caruso’s Name Change
If the company name Caruso Affiliated sounded like a mouthful, the developer of The Grove and Americana at Brand retail centers introduced a new brand name. It's the one word moniker Caruso.
Woodbury University Names New Head of Fashion Design Department
Fashion
After several months of the position being vacant, Woodbury University has named Anna Leiker to be its chair of the fashion design department.
