Anne Fontaine's Gala South Coast Plaza Show
Franco-Brazilian designer Anne Fontaine made a trip to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. on March 31. The occasion was a gala runway show for the international brand’s Spring-Summer 2016 season.
Louis Vuitton Men’s To South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza is Louis Vuitton central. The luxury resort already had three Louis Vuitton boutiques. Now, it's going to get a fourth - Louis Vuitton Men's.
M The Movement Goes Public
The M The Movement produced a trunk show March 29 at restaurant The District by Hannah An. Take a look.
Bloomie's Opening Outlet in Orange County
Retail
First Bloomingdale's Outlet in Southern California is opening later this year.
CFA Scholarship Lunch Set for April 21
Events
The California Fashion Association will present its annual scholarship awards on April 21.
The Festival Line With Rock ‘N’ Roll Collab
It's “festival” season now. Before she makes an appearance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Z Berg, of the band Phases, announced a limited edition fashion collaboration with Christy Dawn, a fashion designer from Los Angeles' Venice Beach.
Design in the Desert
With LA Fashion Week wrapped, the fashion crowd next heads to Palm Springs, Calif., for Fashion Week El Paseo.
Yeba: From Contemporary to Contemporary Activewear
Yeba
Fashion veterans Cedric and Yves Benaroch, the creators of 2B Free clothing, made a mark with Hollywood’s celebrity sensations in early 2001. The heavily graphic loungewear of 2B was a precursor to the debut of their new line, Yeba, which stands for “You’re Everything Beautiful Always,” and exclusively launched on their website in March.
Stony Apparel’s Maiman and Litman Help Raise More than $800,000 for City of Hope
Events
Stony Apparel founders Steve Maiman and Tony Litman received the City of Hope Spirit of Life award on March 12 at an event that raised more than $800,000 for the research and medical center.
Aella: From L.A. E-Tail to a Bloomie’s Pop-up
Aella
Eunice Cho always thought that chic office clothes were uncomfortable and too high maintenance. She wanted bottoms from her Los Angeles women’s fashion line, Aella, to look like slacks but feel like yogawear.
Survey Reveals Clothing Manufacturers Optimistic for Better Spring/Summer Sales
Manufacturing
Apparel and accessories manufacturers are optimistic that retailers will be having a good season in the upcoming months.
Republic Business Credit Taps Fred Gaylord
Finance
Republic Business Credit announced it has hired Fred Gaylord as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
What Consequences Would Raising Tariffs Have on the Apparel Industry?
Finance
In the whirlwind of election-year debates, some politicians have been taking a protectionist attitude and threatening to raise U.S. tariffs and erect trade barriers.
LAMM Crowds Mixed
LA Men's Market
Wind was kicking up outside, but the emphasis was on summer for the LA Men’s Market, which took place March 29–30 on the 10th-floor events space at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Hustler Hollywood Opening in Hollywood
Retail
Hustler Hollywood opening its doors on Hollywood Boulevard soon.
Planet Blue Opening NY Store in SoHo
Retail
Planet Blue will take its sunkissed, California lifestyle to Manhattan’s urbane SoHo neighborhood.
Tirnauer Joins Wet Seal as CFO
Retail
Judd P. Tirnauer was appointed to the positions of chief financial officer and executive vice president The Wet Seal LLC, the Irvine, Calif., women’s retailer, which is staging a comeback.
Ex-CEO at Liz Claiborne Named to American Apparel Board
Manufacturing
Nearly two months after emerging from bankruptcy, American Apparel has named three apparel industry veterans to its seven-member board of directors.
COS Setting Up Permanent Store in DTLA
Retail
COS, the higher-end retail chain under the H&M umbrella, is opening in the old Olympic Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
