Alternative Closing L.A. Design Lab, Vows To Stay in Calif.
Manufacturing
For about five years, Atlanta-area basics label Alternative ran a design lab in Los Angeles’ Fashion District. However, the more than 20-person office is scheduled to close by the end of the year, said Evan Toporek, chief executive officer of Alternative.
RevoLaze Drops Lawsuit Against Hennes & Mauritz
Legal
After filing and winning several lawsuits over a laser technology used to distress blue jeans, RevoLaze recently dropped its legal action against fast-fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz.
Business Is Changing at LA Majors Market
LA Majors Market
Traffic was reportedly varied at the Oct. 5–7 run of the Los Angeles Majors Market at the California Market Center. The show is focused on a wide array of product aimed at department stores and chain retailers.
Betsey Johnson Recognized for 50 Years of Creativity
Fashion
Installation shows a few of Betsey Johnson's iconic looks.
Hurley Steps Down as CEO of Hurley
Manufacturing
Bob Hurley is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Hurley International.
L.A. Fashion Week: On With The Shows
L.A. Fashion Week
Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring 2016 began on Oct. 5
Sue Wong Opens LA Fashion Week
L.A. Fashion Week
Sue Wong opened Los Angeles Fashion Week with her Oct. 5 runway show at Art Hearts Fashion at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
FBI Gears up for 5th Annual All Aboard
Fashion Business Inc. returns on Oct. 13 to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles for the fifth-annual All Aboard Runway Show and presentation of the Moss Adams Fashion Innovator Award.
Negotiators Reach Agreement Over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal
Trade Deal
After eight years of negotiations that took place in various cities around the world, trade negotiators from 11 Pacific Rim countries and the United States finally have agreed to a trade accord that will affect 40 percent of the world’s economy.
Revolve Fights Cancer
Online fashion emporium Revolve put together a capsule collection to raise funds for cancer research and the non-profit Stand Up To Cancer. Called SU2C X Revolve, it takes inspiration from 1970s styles.
American Apparel Focusing on Building New Product
American Apparel
Financial woes throw American Apparel into bankruptcy court.
Los Angeles Fashion Week Calendar
Los Angeles Fashion Week events kick off on Oct. 4 and run through Oct. 18 with a lineup that includes 73 events featuring about 100 designers.
Rich Freshman Bespoke: Baby, You’re A Rich, Fresh Man
Meet Rich Freshman Bespoke. The customized clothing service service recently took up residence at The Gents Closet in Hollywood. Rich Freshman, the company's namesake, says that his bespoke suits will make the wearer feel like a rich, fresh, man.
Shafer’s Bluer Than Indigo Takes A Bow
Jeff Shafer is best known as a designer and manufacturer of denim lines Agave and Bluer. On Sept. 30., he produced a grand opening party for the multi-line store Bluer Than Indigo. Sorry Californians, it's located in Portland, Ore.
Bebe to Cut More Than 50 Jobs
Vertical retailer Bebe Stores Inc. announced Oct. 1 that it would cut 50 jobs, mostly from the company’s design, merchandising and production areas.
L’Express Presto To Take Over New Mart Snack Bar
The snack bar at The New Mart showroom building in Los Angeles's Fashion District has been empty since June. But a group was named to remodel the snack bar and give it a new menu.
Vintage Fashion Expo Coming to LA
Fashion
The five-times-a-year event will be in Los Angeles in a few weeks.
Spring ’16—Relaxed, Feminine Chic
Relaxed, Feminine Chic
From ’70s glam to loungewear chic, this Spring will be a decidedly feminine affair.
Factory Direct: Tech & Sourcing Show for Small and Emerging Biz
Factory Direct
Chris Walia had the tables turned on him at Factory Direct, a trade show for technology and sourcing for startups and small businesses.
