New Licensing Partners Announced for Saban Brands’ Julius Jr. Character
Manufacturing
“Julius Jr.” is a new pre-school children’s TV series that debuted last September on Nick Jr., part of the Nickelodeon network. Saban Brands is signing agreements with a host of licensing partners this year and next to make tons of Julius Jr. products.
South Korean Thread Plant to Open in Costa Rica
Manufacturing
With an eye on taking advantage of the free-trade agreement between Central America and the United States, a large South Korean apparel and textile company is building a $50 million thread mill in Costa Rica.
Delays Mount in Retrieving Cargo at Port of LA
Import/Export
Truck drivers are waiting as long as five to six hours to pick up cargo at some terminals at the Port of Los Angeles.
Stitch Labs: Fashion Advice from a Nuclear Scientist
Technology
Levey’s company, Stitch Labs Inc., headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, recently released a new platform for its online inventory program that has a focus on the fashion business.
UPDATE: American Apparel Board Votes to Oust Founder
Manufacturing
In a stunning move, the board of directors of Los Angeles–based American Apparel Inc. voted June 18 to suspend founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Dov Charney, naming John Luttrell as interim CEO.
Speedo Joins Forces With Red Cross
Swimwear
Speedo will be the official licensee of the American Red Cross in a certain category.
American Apparel Board Votes to Oust Founder
The board of directors of Los Angeles–based American Apparel Inc. voted to suspend founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Dov Charney, naming John Luttrell as interim CEO.
Suffering for Fashion Isn't New?
Vintage Fashion Trends
Bata Shoe Museum in Canada unveils one of the more interesting exhibits on fashion.
Project Ethos Heads East
Emerging Artists
Project Ethos is hitting the road later this year with stops at New York Fashion Week, Chicago and Miami.
So What Is the Latest Denim Trend?
Denim World
Everyone seems to be rolling out the same fabric for a new look in denim.
Glendale Galleria’s Same Day Splash
Same day delivery service is something that many companies are scrambling to offer, and General Growth Properties Glendale Galleria recently debuted its own same day service.
Pickett Takes A Bow
Many Californians have not seen San Diego-headquartered line Pickett yet, but the line's founder Jennifer Pickett hopes to build a bigger profile to the line. She held a preview of the line at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on June 12.
Save This Dance!: Diesel’s Jogg Jeans
Diesel wants to prove that you can dance in jeans. Give a welcome to Diesel's Jogg Jeans
20 Years in Business? That’s Cause for a Sale!
Shop Local
Owl Talk, one of my favorite neighborhood shops in northeast LA is about to turn 20. And owners, Kathleen and Sharon Kroner, are hosting a sale this weekend to celebrate.
Party for Stance’s New HQ
Stance opened a new headquarters in San Clemente, Calif. The beautiful and dangerous of the surf and skate set dropped by a debut party to welcome the new Stance HQ.
Mini Couture
Fashion Exhibition
Dior recently unveiled a new travelling exhibition of 60 couture pieces made in miniature, in homage to a 1945 exhibition of French haute couture.
Immediates and Final Fall Orders at LA Fashion Market
Trade Shows
Los Angeles Fashion Market was busier than expected for many showing at the California Market Center, The New Mart, the Cooper Design Space, the Gerry Building and the Lady Liberty Building, as well as exhibitors showing at Designers and Agents, Brand Assembly and Select.
Birkhold Leaves Bebe
Retail
Steve Birkhold resigned as chief executive officer from Bebe Stores Inc. after spending 18-months trying to turn the mall-based contemporary retailer around, according to a company statement released June 12.
INDUSTRY VOICES Technology: The Fashion Course You Can't Live Without
Technology
The next big name in fashion might be sitting in a U.S. classroom right now. But when that student walks across the stage to accept his diploma, how can he ensure his designs eventually walk the runway?
