NRF Survey Says Back-to-School Shopping Going Slowly
Retail
According to the National Retail Federation’s Back-to-School Spending Survey, families are halfway through their shopping lists and may be waiting for prices to drop before buying more.
Change for WeHo’s Fur Ban
Retail
The city of West Hollywood, Calif., approved America’s only municipal fur ban in 2013, and the ban survived a challenge in federal court in 2014. However, the final word has not been said on the law. The West Hollywood City Council unanimously passed an amendment to the ban on Aug. 17.
O’Neill Partners With Cynthia Vincent on New Collection
O’Neill + Cynthia Vincent
O’Neill—the California brand known for its casual clothing, surfboards, swimsuits and wet suits—has tapped designer Cynthia Vincent for its second contemporary collaboration.
Assembly Expansion to LA Retail Market
Retail
Assembly—an independently owned retailer, eponymous designer brand and Council of Fashion Designers of America member—opened a second location, in Los Angeles, earlier this year.
Torrid Gets Real
To show off its Fall collection, California plus-size retail chain Torrid turned to its customers.
Cabana Opens Its First West Coast Swimwear Show
Trade Show
For the last two years, Cabana has been a popular trade show held in two big tents on the beach during Miami Swim Week. Buyers and vendors consistently raved about the well-curated collection of brands and the cool vibe that have kept exhibitors happy and buyers walking through the doors.
Swim Collective Buzzes With Business
Trade Show
Swim Collective is just a few years old, but already it has grown to the size of the very popular SwimShow in Miami Beach, Fla.
Buyers Navigate Changed Format at Las Vegas Trade Shows
Trade Show
LAS VEGAS—The landscape of the Las Vegas trade shows changed again as the giant UBM Advanstar, owner of the MAGIC Marketplace and Project, re-merchandised the layout of its shows.
FCI The Fashion School Showcases Fall ’15 Collections
FCI Fall ’15 collections
Known for its fast-track design program, FCI The Fashion School (previously called Fashion Careers International) showcased the Fall ’15 collections of 10 students on Aug. 13 at the Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood.
More Fun in DTLA: Globe Re-opens
Here’s another dispatch from downtown Los Angeles’ funland. Globe Theatre, a more than 100-year-old theatre located on 740 S. Broadway, was reopened as a nightclub and events space earlier this month.
Crooks & Castles Take on Luxplorer & Crooks Femme
Here’s a few looks at the Crooks & Castles brand’s Fall ’15 lines. There’s the Luxplorer outerwear collection and Crooks Femme, a streetwear line for women.
At 26th Waterman’s Ball: A Surfing Rock Show
26th Waterman’s Ball
With surfwear executives wearing colorful, sometimes outré styles, the Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association’s Annual Waterman’s Ball has earned a reputation as an irreverent, joyful event that raises funds for environmental causes.
Cynthia Vincent Collaborating With O'Neill for Swimwear
Fashion
O'Neill hosts a sunset cocktail party to introduce its collection designed with Cynthia Vincent.
LA Councilmember Price’s Youth Entrepreneur Program Draws Apparel Participation
Technology
Apparel-industry software program AIMS360 is taught to students at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Cal State Poly Pomona, and Saddleback and Fullerton colleges in Orange County, but Henry Cherner, AIMS360’s managing partner, is considering expanding the reach of AIMS360’s education program.
Mighty Purse: Charge It
Manufacturing
HButler recently introduced the Mighty Purse collection of patent-pending “charge on the go” handbags.
Gerber Names PLM Director for Shanghai Office
Technology
Software and hardware provider Gerber Technology named Jeff An director of professional services for product lifecycle management (PLM) in the company’s office in Shanghai.
Ted Baker Gets Curious
With the backdrop of the always gracious Carondelet House near downtown Los Angeles, the Ted Baker London brand produced a party for its Autumn/Winter ’15 collection. The moniker for the collection? “Curiosities.” Take a look.
Forever Unique Takes a Los Angeles Bow
London Fashion Brand Forever Unique made its official Los Angeles debut on Aug. 12. Take a look.
What’s Checking: Melrose
What’s Checking
Stretching from La Cienega to Fairfax, the iconic retail area along Melrose Avenue in the heart of LA has been a shopping destination for celebrities, tastemakers and tourists seeking out cutting-edge, fashion-forward contemporary styles.
Record Growth at West Coast Trend Menswear Show
West Coast Trend
Spirits were high and business was written at the West Coast Trend Show Spring ’16 menswear fashion market, held at the Embassy Suites hotel near the Los Angeles International Airport.
