The RealReal Gets Real in SF
Online luxury consignment shop The RealReal is expanding its physical presence with the May 17 opening of its fourth watch evaluation office.
Jovani Celebrates First U.S. Store Now on Robertson Blvd.
Retal
The evening gown label has never had a stand-alone store until it opened on Robertson Boulevard.
Agave Denim and XCVI Ink Design, Manufacturing and Distribution Deal
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–based XCVI has acquired Agave, the men’s and women’s denim lifestyle collection founded by Jeff Shafer in 2002.
Aussie Retailer Opening First U.S. Store in Los Angeles
Retail
General Pants Co. coming up from down under.
Outlander Costumes Behind the Scenes
For the second season of “Outlander,” costume designer Terry Dresbach pulls out all the stops.
Frame’s ‘Sartorial Puzzle’
Frame has released a new limited-edition style called Le Mix, which was made from reworked Frame jeans.
Topshop/Topman Opening Next Week in Glendale
Retail
Topshop/Topman soon opening second Los Angeles-area store.
Trade Show: Shop & Dine
Trade Shows
Here are a few suggestions on some of the newer restaurants and fashionable boutiques found in the major cities on the trade-show circuit.
Trade Show Dilemma: What Makes a Trade Show a ‘First Stop’ for Attendees?
Trade Shows
With a packed trade-show calendar—as well as new trade shows launching—event organizers are faced with the task of driving traffic to their shows. It’s even more challenging in markets such as Las Vegas, where multiple events run concurrently at locations scattered around town.
Sue Wong Shares Story, Archival Pieces at FGI Event
Sue Wong
Sue Wong is preparing for the next chapter in her career. The Los Angeles designer recently inked a licensing deal for her namesake eveningwear collection and a new day-to-eveningwear collection with DNAM Apparel Industries LLC.
St. Roche: L.A. Brand Mixes British Irreverence and N.Y. Chic
St. Roche
English designer Sue Stemp channels a touch of British irreverence and New York City chic into Los Angeles–based St. Roche to create its direction each season.
Michael Topliss joins Wood Underwear
Manufacturing
Men’s brand Wood Underwear named Michael Topliss its new head of global sales, a position that includes overseeing and expanding the brand’s sales as well as providing input to marketing, merchandising and product development.
Levi’s Partners With Recycled-Cotton Start-Up
Manufacturing
Levi Strauss & Co. has created a jean made from post-consumer recycled cotton.
Container Cargo Imports Not as Robust as Last Year
Import/Export
Slow growth in consumer spending and high inventory levels at stores across the country are affecting import cargo volumes at the nation’s ports.
U.S. Thread Maker to Buy Second Largest Thread Maker in India
Manufacturing
American & Efird—the largest U.S. manufacturer of industrial and consumer thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles—is acquiring a majority ownership of Vardhman Yarns and Threads Ltd. from its joint-venture partner, Vardhman Textiles Ltd.
Contempo Inc USA Controller Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
Legal
Peter Suk Lee started working for Los Angeles accessories maker Contempo Inc. USA in August 2014 as the controller at the company. But one year later, the owners were alleging that the 49-year-old had embezzled nearly $1.4 million from the company, according to court documents.
Rosemary Brantley, Jenni Kayne and Joie Honored at 34th Annual Otis Gala
34th Otis Gala
For 34 years, Rosemary Brantley has presided over the Otis College of Art and Design annual scholarship benefit and fashion show. The first year the event was held it was a small party at the Hard Rock Café, where models stood on the tables.
Negotiations for New Port Clerks Contract Nearing Deadline
Import/Export
600 full-time port clerks and 300 temporary clerks at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach have made great strides in this year’s negotiations for a contract that expires June 30.
Reshoring Among the Supply-Chain Trends at Texprocess Americas
Texprocess Americas
One of the continuing themes at Texprocess Americas in Atlanta was Made in the USA production and re-shoring resources. It’s somewhat anecdotal and not everyone is benefiting, but clearly some companies are.
Billabong’s Beach Hair
Finish off your beach look with Billabong beach hair thanks to a collab between the surf label and hair care brand John Frieda.
