Brigade LA Moving to LA Live in DTLA
Retail
Brigade LA is moving to a new space at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
Retail Sales Declines in May, NRF Predicts Father’s Day Uptick
Most large retailers reported sales declines in May, but a recent NRF survey points to increased spending in June.
Chrome Hearts’ Model Family
Cindy Crawford and her daughter Gaia Gerber appear in the latest issue of Chrome Hearts' magazine.
If You Like It, Put a Crown on It
Beauty app Perfect365 is giving Beyonce fans a chance to try on the Laurel DeWitt crown like the one Bey wears in Coldplay's "Hymn for the Weekend" video.
NetSuite Introduces Software Designed for Apparel and Accessories Retailers
Technology
San Jose, Calif.–based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and omni-channel software provider NetSuite Inc. has a new solution designed specifically for apparel and accessories retailers.
Social Media Advice From Industry Experts and Model Coco Rocha: Let Consumers Lead
Let Consumers Lead
Before the World Wide Web, marketing was relatively simple. Companies chose their paths and consumers naturally followed because, frankly, they did not have another option. But today—with real-time feedback, increasing transparency in supply chains and sponsored content—consumers are more educated and are calling the shots about what they want to buy and when they want to buy it.
Summer Ready with House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve
House of Harlow
House of Harlow Creative Director and pop-culture icon Nicole Richie celebrated her collaborative project with Revolve clothing on June 2 at theRevolve Social Club on Melrose Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Kingpins Launching China City Tour, Changing Hong Kong Schedule
Trade Shows
Boutique denim trade show Kingpins will kick off a new multi-city concept in September called Kingpins China City Tour.
National Jewish Health Honorees Nunnari and Savoy Help Raise Nearly $500K
Events
A sold-out crowd of 500 people packed Herscher Hall at the Skirball Cultural Center for the annual Black and White Ball, a fund-raising event for National Jewish Health that is hosted by the Los Angeles Professional Services.
LA Market Draws Western Retailers Looking for Everything from Immediates to Resort
LA Market
Business was surprisingly good during the June 6–9 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market despite a schedule that overlapped with several other regional markets as well as the California primary election.
Rents Keep Rising for Retail Space in Hot Los Angeles Neighborhoods
Retail
Stories abound about the death of bricks-and-mortar stores, but retailers in Los Angeles keep setting up outposts and rents keep going up.
Couture from the Colleagues’ Closets
When Beverly Hills philanthropic organization The Colleagues says they practice “Philanthropy through Fashion from the best closets in town,” they’re not kidding around.
California’s Economy Charts Positive Growth Through 2018
Finance
Job gains and slow steady growth are the path for the country and California for the next few years, according to economists at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Kitross Opens on Robertson
Robertson retail chain Kitson may be gone. But in its place is Kitross, the new retail boutique opened by original Kitson owner Fraser Ross.
Mykita Eyewear Opening Soon in DTLA
Retail
German eyewear company has a sing out front of its soon-to-open location.
Aussie Store Opens Doors in LA to First U.S. Store
Retail
The Local.132 by General Pants Co. opens an outpost on La Brea Avenue.
CMC Hosting Market Seminars, Events, Sweepstakes
Trade Shows
During the June 6–9 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market, the California Market Center is hosting several business-to-business seminars, events and buyer promotions.
Showroom Profile: Anonymous 213
New Lines
The Anonymous 213 showroom in the Cooper Design Space is a work in progress. Co-owner Eric Wheeler is building a shoe wall, adding a kitchen area with a sliding door and renovating an outdoor patio to make a tranquil seating area with white walls and green plants.
Showroom Profile: Salt & Pepper Sales
New Lines
Moving to a new showroom has been an energizing experience for Emmalena Bland and Bea Gorman, who make up the Salt & Pepper Sales showroom.
Showroom Profile: Mattson Showroom
New Lines
For three years, Mattson Global has had a large showroom at the Academy Awards Clothing building at 817 S. Los Angeles St. But when more room was needed to show its collections, the company turned to the California Market Center to set up a secondary showroom.
