August Getty Atelier’s Fabulous Dinner
The young, the beautiful and the outrageous convened at a fashion shindig for August Getty Atelier at the Montage Beverly Hills last week. Along with new designer August Getty, Tyra Banks was on hand, along with Taylor Spreitler, an actor and producer, and Vicky Vox, drag queen, entertainer and a model for designer Marco Marco’s notorious debut in 2013.
Clare V. Takes A Bow in Santa Monica
A Clare V. store opened at 1318A Montana Ave., in Santa Monica, Calif. Nov. 20, adjacent to the new Sleepy Jones boutique and Aero theatre,a favorite of Westside cineastes. There was a store party featuring an appearance by brand founder Clare Vivier herself.
Nasty Gal Opens on Melrose
Nasty Gal Bows
A line of fans and shoppers snaked around the corner of Melrose Avenue and N. Kilkea Drive in Los Angeles on the morning of Nov. 21 to take in the opening of the first physical boutique for Nasty Gal
Attention Fashion Shoppers
Fashion Philanthopy
You have three more days to take advantage of the deals at Shop for Success, the pop-up shop fundraiser for Dress For Success going on this weekend in L.A.’s Westwood neighborhood.
Port Congestion Fees Suspended for Shippers But More Problems at the Docks
Import & Export
The silver lining in the West Coast port-congestion problem is this: There will be tons of discounted winter merchandise for sale after the holiday shopping season.
Kirwan, Owen to Helm Gap Divisions
Retail
Gap Inc. announced Nov. 20 that Jeff Kirwan was named global president for the Gap brand and Andi Owen was named global president for Banana Republic brand.
QST Introduces Online Waistband Design Tool
Technology
The international marketing director for QST Industries has a waistband wall, which is part of the Chicago-based company’s trade show booth. But, inevitably, designers at trade shows will pull off examples of the custom waistband treatments they want to use in their own collections.
Flagship on Rodeo Bows, Chief Honored at Walk of Style
Burberry
On Nov. 19, Christopher Bailey, chief executive officer and chief creative officer of Burberry, picked up his plaque from the Rodeo Drive’s Walk of Style.
Byer California Launching Retail and Fast-Fashion Items
Manufacturing
In December, the San Francisco–based company said it plans to open its first outlet store, which will be at the Outlets at Tejon in Tejon, Calif. The discount mall is a convenient stopping-off point for long-distance travelers driving north from Los Angeles through the San Joaquin Valley on Interstate 5.
From Runway to Retail
MarcoMarco
Walk into the three-room Hollywood studio that serves as the MarcoMarco headquarters and you’re likely to find the five design assistants frantically stitching the final details to a costume that must be delivered immediately.
Tankfarm, Schott NYC Opening at Americana at Brand
Retail
The men’s clothing line has sold at retailers such as Planet Blue, Kitson and Nordstrom in the past. By Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday season, Tankfarm plans on opening a 1,300-square-foot boutique at the Americana at Brand retail center in Glendale, Calif.
Nasty Gal Takes a Bow on Melrose
Retail
Prominent e-commerce emporium Nasty Gal opened its first physical store Nov. 21 at 8115 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. The space formerly housed a store in the boutique chain Madison.
PacSun Hires New Marketing Chief
Retail
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.’s marketing campaign, Golden State of Mind, will be expanding.
Dropping By Santa Monica Place Store
DVF
Diane von Furstenberg visited her recently opened DVF store at the Santa Monica Place retail center on Nov. 17.
Opening on Abbot Kinney
Hyden Yoo
The Hyden Yoo brand opened its first fashion boutique on high-profile Los Angeles fashion street Abbot Kinney Boulevard earlier this month.
Mothersbaugh’s Mutated Eyewear Party at Ron Robinson
Mark Mothersbaugh frequently thumbed his nose at authorities wearing goofy glasses (check out the cover of 1982 album Oh No! It’s Devo.) Years later, the music innovator worked on his own line of eyewear with Baumvision. Called Mothersbaugh by Mothersbaugh + Baum, the Ron Robinson boutique held a reception for the new line on Nov. 19.
Krochet Kids Makes a Point About Price
Starting today,Costa Mesa, Calif.–based non- profit Krochet Kids is letting consumers name their own price.
Shark Toof Attacks DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles has been building a reputation as a district for high end boutiques, but DTLA also continues to be an address for ambitious art projects. Recently, the area welcomed a 100 foot wide mural of two fearsome looking sharks by muralist/contemporary/street artist who goes by the name Shark Toof.
Krochet Kids International Asks, ‘Who Made Your Clothing?’
Social Business
Kohl Crecelius, founder of Costa Mesa, Calif.–based Krochet Kids International, wants to steer consumers away from asking “who are you wearing” and instead have them consciously consider who made what they are wearing.
Nasty Gal Opens on Nov. 21
LA Retail
Prominent e-commerce emporium Nasty Gal confirmed that it will open its first physical store on Fri., Nov. 21, at 8115 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles, the space formerly housed a location for boutique chain Madison.
