Arcady: Classic Design Meets Individual Style
Arcady
Men’s fashion line Arcady was introduced with a big splash recently—the label founders produced a party attended by actors, models and musicians at the Los Angeles landmark Chateau Marmont—but the show of glamour was not necessarily the aim of the new line. Founders Billy and Christopher Hines hope that the line will mix in seamlessly with whatever someone is wearing.
Fred by Fred Segal: Denim Rooted in Los Angeles Culture
Fred by Fred Segal
For the first time since retailer Fred Segal opened its doors in Los Angeles in 1965, the famous Fred Segal name will appear on an apparel line: Fred by Fred Segal.
SAS Textiles: Offering Quick-Turn and Quality Knits in Southern California
SAS Textiles
For Sean Sassounian, the way to compete with cheap imports is to offer top quality and quick turnarounds.
Boutique Retailers Turn Out to Order Immediates, Spring Merchandise at FMNC
Trade Shows
The weather outside was Northern California cool and gray, but the mood—and the merchandise—inside the San Mateo Event Center was sunny as retailers from across the Western U.S. turned out for Fashion Market Northern California to place orders for Spring goods.
DSTLD: Building the Wardrobe One Premium Piece at a Time
DSTLD
When DSTLD launched two years ago, the company focused on premium denim and luxury tees. After two years of design development and brand building, the company is preparing to provide consumers with an entire wardrobe of luxury basics.
The North Face Opens Flagship on Fifth Avenue
Retail
The North Face opens first big New York City flagship store in a hot spot.
UGG Gets Into the Lounge Wear Biz
Fashion
The Ugg people introduce a small but high-end cashmere lounge wear collection with more to come on Nov. 15.
Garment Workers Group March in Downtown Los Angeles
The Garment Worker Center held a march and rally Oct. 25 in downtown Los Angeles' Fashion District, up to the Ross Dress for Less store on 719 S. Broadway and to City Hall.
Marco Marco: Runway Goes Trans, Drag and Go Go
At Marco Marco's Oct. 21 show, the nightclub crowd was promised one of the most ribald shows in fashion.
Cone Denim Parent Company Acquired by Beverly Hills Private-Equity Firm
Textiles
Platinum Equity acquires International Textile Group, parent of Cone Denim and Burlington Industries.
FBI’s Fashionable Fund-Raiser
Los Angeles Fashion Week
For its sixth-annual All Aboard Runway Show & Fund-Raiser, Fashion Business Inc. returned to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
LA Blue Jeans Manufacturers Moving to Mexico to Take Advantage of Free Trade
Import/Export
With high-priced blue jeans made in Los Angeles taking a beating in the market, manufacturers facing rising wages in California are amping up their production of premium jeans in Mexico.
Sav Noir “I’m With The Band”
The days of epic rock tours à la Led Zeppelin seem long over in this age of digital download music, but rocker fashion is still strong, says Edwin Haynes of indie brand Sav Noir.
Crowded Schedule at LA Market
LA Market
The Los Angeles Fashion Week runway shows continued with events hosted by Style Fashion Week, Fashion Week Los Angeles and Fashion Business Inc.
Revice: Fast Premium Denim Direct to Consumer
Revice
Founded earlier this year, Revice is aiming to be the go-to brand for premium denim for women and men, utilizing a fast-fashion format of manufacturing to offer limited quantities of each vintage-inspired style.
Daniel Patrick X T Raww 2016: Making Jeans With Hip-Hop Star Tyga
Daniel Patrick
When designer Daniel Patrick expanded his eponymous streetwear label to include jeans, he wanted to steer clear of the traditional five-pocket style.
Los Angeles Fashion Week: California Collections
LAFW: California Collections
More than 100 designer lines graced the runways of Los Angeles Fashion Week, with six events spread out over a four-week span.
Tavik: World After Boardshorts
Tavik
Designers at the Tavik brand thought that there was no reason to make yet another boardshort in Orange County, Calif.—the center of the surf industry and a place where scores of companies make boardshorts.
Neiman Marcus' 90th Christmas Book Unveiled
Holiday retail
Neiman Marcus goes all out for the 90th edition of their Christmas Book filled with over-the-top gifts you can't afford.
Speedo USA Gets a New President
Manufacturing
John Graham, previously senior vice president of sales for Speedo USA, has been named to take over the job as president of Speedo USA.
