New York Fashion Week: Spring ‘16
Spring Beginning
California brands and designers were among the lineup showing Spring 2016 collections at New York Fashion Week.
Better Look Sharp, L.A.
Student Contest
Victorinox, the maker of the iconic Swiss Army knife, today kicked off a student contest to redesign the Swiss Army knife handle with inspiration from New York or Los Angeles.
Melrose is Hosting a Sidewalk Sale
Retailers along Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue—on the stretch between Fairfax and Highland—will participate in a sidewalk sale on Sept. 26.
Hoop Dreams
Uniform Style
Designers looking for vintage sports inspiration would be wise to make a trip to Springfield, Mass., where they will find a huge collection of vintage (and contemporary) uniforms at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Polkadots & Moonbeams Party on a Hot Night
Temperatures and humidity climbed in Los Angeles on Sept. 10. Time for a party at Polkadots & Moonbeams. On that hot night, the veteran boutique held a trunk show on that sweltering night for brands Trunk LTD., Level 99, Love + Leather, and / éis / Los Angeles.
Jesse Curlee to Retire from Supima
Manufacturing
Jesse Curlee, who has had a career in the cotton industry for more than 35 years, announced he will retire as president and chief executive of Supima, a premium American cotton brand, at the end of this year.
Paige To The Grove
The Paige premium denim brand opened another flagship store. This one is located at The Grove retail center.
Los Angeles International Textile Show Adds More Global Mills
Trade Shows
The Los Angeles International Textile Show is adding a number of international resources for its Fall/Winter 2016/2017 edition, which takes place in the penthouse of the California Market Center Sept. 28–30.
Macy’s to Shutter 35 to 40 Stores Next Year
Retail
In the ever-changing world of retail, Macy’s Inc. is tweaking its store lineup with plans to cut 35 to 40 stores from its fleet of 770 Macy’s outlets early next year.
Shopping Malls Fight Drought With Tech And Common Sense
Retail
California’s harsh drought has called for emergency conservation measures to save water, and some of the state’s leading retail centers have been doing their part to look for innovative ways.
Oscar Utierrè: Post LAFW, He Takes New York Fashion Week Bow With WantMyLook
The Look
Oscar Utierrè made his Los Angeles debut with his mysterious, theatrical Ophelia line from his self-named emerging designer label, Oscar Utierrè, earlier this year.
Missteps in Seasonal Items Drag on PacSun’s Second-Quarter Sales
Retailing
Pacific Sunwear of California a decades-old retail chain that specializes in action sportswear and fashion items, had a tough second quarter.
California Relaxes Requirements for “Made in USA’ Labels
Manufacturing
One of the smallest items on a piece of clothing is the inside tag noting where the garment was made. Yet it is one of the biggest headaches in apparel manufacturing.
Jake Wall of ‘Project Runway’ Shows His Line in San Francisco With a Surprise Guest
Fashion Friends
A Sept. 4 fashion show marked an end to a month-long series of talks and events held by Jake Wall, a San Francisco fashion designer who this year appeared on the reality TV series “Project Runway.”
Nike Opens Emporium at The Grove
Retail
Nike Inc. opened one of the biggest shops in its fleet of stores, stretching out over 31,000 square feet at The Grove retail center in Los Angeles.
Salvatore Ferragamo Unveils Rodeo Drive Remodel
Italian Vibe
The Salvatore Ferragamo fashion house reopened its Rodeo Drive boutique with a gala party attended by movie stars, athletes and other members of the glitterati.
Under Armour Taps Centric for PLM
Technology
Baltimore-based athletic-apparel company Under Armour Inc.> has selected Los Gatos, Calif.–based Centric Software Inc.’s product lifecycle management (PLM) solution Centric 8 PLM.
Gerber, COMESA Launch Technical Training Program in Mauritius
Technology
Gerber Technologies, the Tolland, Conn.–based equipment and software solutions company, teamed up with the COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) free-trade area to establish a new program for technical assistance and training in the African nation of Mauritius.
