Bohemian Society Debuts Black Rose
Victor Wilde, the downtown Los Angeles fashion provocateur and founder of the Bohemian Society fashion label, recently debuted a new Bohemian Society collection. It’s called Black Rose. Take a look.
True&Co. Lingerie Store Hits the Road
Retail
Michelle Lam calls it “nomadic retail.” A trailer outfitted with a boutique will bring her e-commerce lingerie brand True&Co. to cities across the United States this year.
Finding a Niche for Made-in-USA Headwear
Manufacturing
Cloquet is a small town in northeast Minnesota, about 20 miles west of Duluth. It is not a typical textile manufacturing center, and it’s home to a not-typical company called Wear-A-Knit.
Athleisure, Fine Fabrics and Authentic Lifestyle Lines at West Coast Trend Show
Trade Shows
Attendees at the West Coast Trend Show’s Fall ’16 menswear fashion market found a number of designer lines offering athleisure collections.
Staud Clothing: Customizing with Accessibility and Quality in Mind
Custom Built
Staud clothing is a customizable luxury line that takes women virtually to the design table.
Fashion Biz Veteran Joins RMSA Tech Firm
Technology
After three decades in the apparel industry, Donald Reichman, who has represented various womenswear brands, has joined technology company RMSA Retail Solutions.
New York Designer B Michael Sparkles on the Runway
Dressing Up
New York designer B Michael recently had his first Los Angeles runway show, which was part of the 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards luncheon, honoring people of color in film and television.
E-Commerce Showing More Interest in Bricks-and-Mortar
Retail
For 18 months, People’s Project LA has been selling its sweaters, dresses, dusters, rompers and everything fashionable through its website.
Retail Sales on a Positive Trail for 2016
Retail
Despite an uncertain economic beginning to the year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting that retail sales will be up 3.1 percent this year, which is slightly better than the 10-year average of 2.7 percent.
Chinese Website Promotes U.S. Apparel Brands in China
Technology
China, with a population of 1.4 billion people, is a burgeoning consumer market where shoppers are hungry for American clothing labels.
What Does an Economic Shift Mean for the Factoring Industry?
Finance
The global economy started out this year with a whimper, not a bang.
Saltwater Luxe; For Beach & Evening
Manufacturing
After a decade of designing for some of the biggest surfwear designers, including Billabong and Rip Curl, Christa Bischofberger and Kristy Kalsman started their own brand, Saltwater Luxe, which is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.
Express Trade Opens Los Angeles Office
Finance
New York–based Express Trade Capital Inc. now has a West Coast office, which is headed by Dina Davletshina.
Everything But Water Opening in Beverly Hills
Retail
Everything But Water to establish an outpost on Beverly Drive in April.
Olsen Twins' Elizabeth & James To The Grove
Olsen Twins' Elizabeth & James brand will open its first bricks-and-mortar store at The Grove this summer, according to a statement from the popular Los Angeles area retail center.
Retail Sales on a Positive Trail for 2016
NRF forecasts retail sales to be up 3.1 percent in 2016.
Chinese New Year Rolls Into SoCal Malls
Southern California malls have embraced the Chinese New Year. In case you have not heard, it is the Chinese Year of the Monkey.
Oscar-nominated Costumes on Display at FIDM
Fashion
Design school goes all out for motion picture costume display.
