Willfredo Gerardo at Art Hearts Fashion
There was a double helping of Wilfredo Gerardo at the Art Hearts Fashion event on Oct. 10
The North Face Opens a Concept Store in San Francisco
Retail
In an old brick building, The North Face has opened a new concept store, tapping a spot right near Jackson Square in San Francisco.
Langly Supply: Indie Label Takes On Elements and Fashion
Manufacturing
Evan Lane hated carrying camera bags on his professional photography gigs in locales such as Nicaragua and Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Lacausa: Contemporary Basics Meets California Bohemian Style
Manufacturing
In Spanish, “la causa” means “the cause,” and Rebecca Grenell’s underlying mission with her Lacausa clothing line is to make quality garments locally under ethical conditions.
Lido Marina Village Opens in Newport Beach
Retail
Lido Marina Village observed its soft opening recently by serving free artisanal ice cream while children played with toy boats on one of the decks of the Newport Beach, Calif., retail center.
Row DTLA Takes A Risk in Gritty Area
Row DTLA
The area looks gritty, located in the industrial district of downtown Los Angeles, but in one year the 700 block of South Alameda Street will be the center of a unique, high-end restaurant and boutique retail district if things go according to the plans of developer Runyon Group.
Year of Ours: Athleisure as the New American Sportswear
Year of Ours
Los Angeles–based Year of Ours wants to put its mark on women’s sportswear with an in-house production facility and made-in-America craftsmanship.
Spring/Summer ’17 Women’s Commercial Directions by Trendstop
Trends
Saturated shades create statement styles. Global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop gives us the lowdown on the key trends and essential applications affecting the SS17 commercial market.
Surfer Jessie Snyder Branches Out On Own With Fitness Line
Manufacturing
Jessie Snyder is using her experience as a professional surfer to leverage her newest venture, an eponymous line of basics.
Los Angeles Fashion Week: On With the Shows
On With the Shows
There are more than 100 collections participating in this season’s Los Angeles Fashion Week, which is spread across six events over the course of a four-week span.
Hanjin Bankruptcy Fiasco Still Hurting Apparel Importers
Import/Export
Sitting on the water somewhere between here and Asia are 17 containers of private-label menswear valued at around $1.5 million that Pacific Textiles & Sourcing in Los Angeles is importing from Pakistan.
Hale Bob at Art Hearts Fashion
Hale Bob’s Cruise 2017 season was inspired by the romance of the Greek island Mykonos, said Daniel Bohbot, the label’s founder and owner.
Popping Up Inside Opening Ceremony
Retail
Handbag and shoe maker Mansur Gavriel goes fancy with a pop-up inside the Opening Ceremony store.
Nifty Genius Debuts at Ron Robinson
Los Angeles brand Nifty Genius celebrated its debut collection with a trunk show at the Ron Robinson lifestyle concept store in Santa Monica.
Container Imports Inch Up for the Holiday Season
Import/Export
Imports coming through the nation's ports up slightly over last year.
Upbra: Building a Better Push-Up
Fashion
Equipped with elastic and a tack stitch, Ron Redenius figures that he can manufacture the world’s best push-up bra.
La Vie de Rebecca Taylor
Designer Rebecca Taylor came into town Oct. 6 for an exclusive engagement to celebrate the launch of LA VIE Rebecca Taylor, a denim and casual collection from the New York headquartered Taylor.
Retail Sales Mixed for September
Retail
Zumiez Inc. was one of the lucky retailers who beat pessimistic forecasts predicting that the retailer would see a decline in its same-store sales results.
VF Corp. Names a New CEO to Take over for Eric Wiseman
Manufacturing
VF Corp.—the 118-year-old company whose brands include Vans, Wrangler, Lee and, until recently, 7 For All Mankind—has appointed Steve Rendle as its new chief executive, effective Jan. 1.
