YuniquePLM Update Adds New Features, Improved Interface for Greater Collaboration
Technology
YuniquePLM, the software solution under the Gerber Technology umbrella, introduced an update to its product lifecycle management solution.
OBITUARY: Burton Horwitch, Lingerie Manufacturer, 89
Manufacturing
Burton Horwitch, who was president and chief executive of Deena Lingerie for more than 50 years and a founder of Kellwood Co., died at his Los Angeles home on June 18. He was 89.
LAFC’s Kelsi Smith Bows Out of LA Fashion Week
Fashion
Just a few months before Los Angeles Fashion Week is scheduled to run in October, Kelsi Smith, one of the week’s prominent producers, announced that she should would not produce runway shows for Los Angeles Fashion Week again.
Workwear Meets Streetwear
DC x Ben Davis
The raw denim used in the 80-year-old workwear brand Ben Davis will make way for a contemporary ease of movement, and the mix of tough and loose will be featured in the capsule collection DC x Ben Davis, said Michael Le, global head of product, DC Apparel at DC Shoes.
SoCal Materials Show Changes Location for Second LA Event
Sourcing for Shoes
The newly minted SoCal Materials Show decided that for its second edition it would move its location from the California Market Center to a hotel near Los Angeles International Airport to make it more convenient for vendors flying in from around the world and the buyers who want to see them.
M.Fredric to LAX Retail District
Sky + Mall
M.Fredric, the Los Angeles–area contemporary boutique chain, opens a store at the upcoming The Village at Westfield Topanga development this fall.
Wilhelmina Seeking Summer Goddesses
Wilhelmina Models is hosting is “Summer Goddess 2015 Model Search” open call on July 18 on the rooftop of the W Hotel in Hollywood.
New Chief Executive Joining Guess Inc.
Manufacturing
Guess Inc. has hired a new chief executive who will be joining the Los Angeles clothing company in August.
Jill Granoff Stepping Down as CEO of Vince
Manufacturing
Jill Granoff resigns as chief executive of Vince.
Sustaining Jobs and Clean Water in Haiti Via Fashion Accessories
Simbi Haiti
Brigit Grossmann and Lori Manuel Steed’s accessories company is on a mission to provide clean water and jobs to Haiti.
Versatility Meets Simplicity
Cali Dreaming
The founders of Cali Dreaming draw inspiration from natural and nude pigments, which they say are both sophisticated and flattering because the nude skin tones elongate the body.
Huf to Fairfax
About a year ago, we checked in with Keith Hufnagel about his plans for a Huf brand store on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue. On the weekend of July 10, the store opened at 451 N. Fairfax Avenue.
Diving Into Swimwear With a Splash
Karen Kane Swim
After more than 35 years of making women’s clothing sold in stores such as Macy’s, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, Karen Kane is wading into the world of swimwear.
Engineered for Moms
Rosewater
Rosewater was created to provide supportive, functional swimwear that is comfortable and complements the lifestyle of a modern woman.
Oh Man! Clothing’s 1st Six Years
It’s been six years since Oh Man! Clothing started business. Label Chief Nam Ho celebrated with a bunch of his best friends at an art gallery in Costa Mesa, Calif. on July 11. Check it out.
Bikinis and Surfing Should Be Perfect
Elle Mer Swim
Keri Ogden, a surfer and a graduate of the University of Hawaii’s law school, wanted to do something to bridge the gap between the bikini’s style and function.
Island Style in a Cheeky Cut
Chamorrita
Guam-based Sandrine Stewart launched Chamorrita, a collection of itsy-bitsy bikinis in island-inspired colors and prints and trimmed with tropical details such as coconut and mother-of-pearl shells.
Raj Manufacturing is Building Business With New Brands, New Categories.
Active Future
There are changes underway at Raj Manufacturing as the Orange County, Calif.–based company builds its brand portfolio and manufacturing infrastructure.
Free Spirit
Desert Chic
Earth tones, bohemian details and the wide-open sky set the mood for Cruise.
