Televised Couture
There's a new series about French haute couture in the years following World War II in the works for Amazon.
Cindy Crawford & Brian Grazer at Giving Tuesday at Ron Robinson
Dec. 1 Is Giving Tuesday at Ron Robinson in Santa Monica. Cindy Crawford and Brian Grazer will be signing the recent books at the shopping event with a charity edge.
Project Runway Veterans Design Ugly Christmas Sweaters for a Cause
Fashion
Ugly Christmas sweaters really can have a purpose.
Millions Expected to Shop on Cyber Monday
On Cyber Monday, the day American shoppers are expected to formally order Winter Holiday presents online, forecasts predict a dip in sales.
What Would Cookie Wear?
Fox is opening the Empire Official Store featuring apparel, accessories and jewelry inspired by the hit TV show.
From Paris to LA – Vision LA’s Party & Arts on Climate Change
After Thanksgiving, world leaders will convene in Paris for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. In Los Angeles, artists and activists with Vision LA '15 will produce a series of arts, theater, talks on climate change. On Nov. 30, it will produce a kick-off party in Santa Monica.
Hale Bob Closing Robertson Boulevard Store
Retail
Hale Bob store closing after four years on Robertson Boulevard.
Closing the Door on Capitol Couture
The final issue of Capitol Couture, the fashion publication released by Lionsgate and Samsung and inspired by "The Hunger Games" has been released.
Macy's Preserves Its Old Wooden Escalators
Retail
Macy's remodel of its Herald Square flagship keeps some of the store's original wooden escalators.
Stance Opens Shop in Soho
Just a couple of years ago, socks were something that you just put on your feet. But San Clemente, Calif.-headquartered Stance pushed socks to the forefront of youth fashion. Media reports said that Stance opened its first branded boutique this week in New York City.
Kitson Sued By Westwood, Gets Lifeline from Spencers
Retail
Prominent Los Angeles–headquartered boutique Kitson was sued by Vivienne Westwood on Oct. 2.
Stitches Technology Begins Training Sewing Technicians
Manufacturing
On Dec. 1, the second group of students is scheduled to begin a six-month training program in technical sewing at Stitches Technology, the nonprofit run by Clotee McAfee.
U.S. Trade Representative Visits Port of Long Beach
Import/Export
With 40 percent of the nation’s cargo-container traffic arriving at Los Angeles–area ports, trade has become a very important economic engine for the area.
Broken Homme Aims To Crack Tough Made-in-L.A. Niche: Footwear
Broken Homme
Southern California is a center for the design of casual footwear—think slip-ons and flip-flops—but Broken Homme, an emerging label headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., is waiting to see if the region is ready for manufacturing for a more complex footwear: work boots with a fashion edge.
RVCA’s New Santa Monica Shop
Retail
For more than five years, the RVCA brand has handled its urban side with a retail store on Fairfax Avenue close to Los Angeles’ Mid-City neighborhood. The Costa Mesa, Calif.–based company recently opened a boutique for its beach culture side in Santa Monica, Calif. On Nov. 24, the company held a grand-opening party for its boutique at 2625 Main St. It is located a few blocks away from the Pacific Ocean, said Brian Cassaro, RVCA’s vice president of marketing.
Vince Taps Founders to Boost Label’s Business
Manufacturing
Sometimes you have to take one step back to move two steps forward. That’s the philosophy the contemporary label Vince is taking. The now New York–based company has hired the label’s two founders—Rea Laccone and Christopher LaPolice—to help develop the brand’s products, merchandising and creative efforts.
Forever 21 Closing Huge Store in Central California
Retail
Forever 21 said it will be closing its 120,000-square-foot store in San Luis Obispo, Calif., in January and laying off scores of employees.
BCBGMAXAZRIA Expands to China
Manufacturing
BCBGmaxazria is looking to the Chinese consumer to boost business. The Los Angeles womenswear maker recently announced it has partnered with VoyageOne to sell its clothing online in China.
James Cox Knits: Kits for Men’s Knits
Men's Knits
James Cox is looking to put knitting needles—and knit menswear designs—into the hands of home knitters with a collection of knitting kits.
