Otis Fashion Design Students Create Bicycling Outfits for MTA
Otis for MTA
Last year, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority—which runs the mass transportation systems in Los Angeles County with 2,300 buses and more than 80 rail stations—launched an action plan to go beyond traditional marketing schemes to attract new riders—particularly those young urban dwellers who might be more inclined to ditch their cars.
Blue Jeans Imports by LA Company Challenge Labeling Requirements
Import/Export
In 2010, JBlu Inc., a longtime Los Angeles clothing company, imported some 500,000 pairs of blue jeans from China in 11 shipments through the Port of Long Beach—all headed for retail stores around the country.
True Religion’s App Brings Science Fiction Tech to Retail Reality
Technology
To find True Religion Brand Jeans’ next tech innovation, look no further than its bricks-and-mortar stores.
Italian Store Opening First U.S. Flagship in Beverly Hills
Retail
A bit of Europe is coming to Beverly Hills.
Westside Pavilion Shopping Center to Remodel
Retail
Westside Pavilion joins LA shopping centers looking at big update.
Beverly Center to Get Multi-Million Renovation
Retail Renovation
Beverly Center, one of Los Angeles’ prominent retail centers, is scheduled to undergo a $500 million renovation.
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 Calendar
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 Calendar
Style Fashion Week Moving to West Hollywood
Los Angeles Fashion Week
After six years in downtown Los Angeles, Style Fashion Week is moving its runways to West Hollywood, Calif. said Veronica Welch Kerzner, the founder and the chief executive officer of the fashion show producer.
Under Armour to Americana
Performance clothing and footwear company Under Armour opened its first branded boutique this week. It’s at Caruso Affiliated’s Americana at Brand retail center in Glendale, Calif.
German Luxury Eyewear Store to DTLA
retail
Mykita to open store near Acne Studios in downtown Los Angeles.
February Sales Mixed
Retail
L Brands—the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Bath & Body Works, and Henri Bendel—reported a strong February.
Thomas Wylde: L.A. Collection Looks to Build the Brand and the Business
Luxe and LA-based
For 10 years, Thomas Wylde built a reputation as a high-end collection that balanced its luxe pieces—and equally high price points—with a rock ’n’ roll edge.
Factory Direct Returns for 3rd Season With Production Resources for Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Low-MOQ sourcing
Sourcing trade show Factory Direct returned for its third run at The New Mart with a tightly curated mix of factories, design development houses, technology providers, and other resources for small- and mid-sized apparel companies.
Light Traffic, ‘Enthusiastic’ Buyers at LA Textile Show
Scouting for Textiles
The traffic reports were mixed, with some textile mills and representatives saying the last day was busiest at the Los Angeles International Textile Show, held Feb. 29–March 2 on the top floor of the California Market Center.
Obituary: Marik Zeltzer, co-founder XCVI, 70
Manufacturing
Marik Zeltzer, who cofounded the XCVI brand with his wife, Gita, died on Feb. 23 after suffering a heart attack. He was 70 years old.
DTLA Pioneer Daniel Patrick Moving to Crescent Heights
Retail
Before downtown Los Angeles got hip, designer label Daniel Patrick pioneered the neighborhood with a sprawling shop at 1039 S. Broadway, which is a short walk from the main drag of the Los Angeles Fashion District.
ModCloth Ramping Up to Add Stores
Retailing
After operating as an online site for women’s indie apparel, ModCloth is gearing up to add bricks to its clicks-based business model.
Soft Global Trade Keeps Shipping Rates Low
Import/Export
The U.S. dollar will remain strong until the middle of this year, hampering U.S. exports but boosting a wave of imports into U.S. ports.
