With PLM, Evy of California Gets a Jumpstart on the Design Process
Technology
For many apparel companies, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is seen as a tool to aid in production. But when Evy of California added NGC’s NGC PLM about two years ago, the company found the software changed the way the design department operates.
Honorees Steinberg, Zaffaroni Help Raise more than $500K
National Jewish Health Fundraiser Ball
The apparel community turned out to honor CIT Trade Finance’s Debbie Steinberg and Roth Capital Partners’ Paul Zaffaroni and raise funds for National Jewish Health at the Black and White Ball, held at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills.
True & Co’s New Science of Bra Sizing
Technology
The quest to make a better bra is never ending, and San Francisco fashion tech company True & Co. believes that it has designed the big data way of making a bra with a spectacular fit.
New CEO at AAFA
Manufacturing
The American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Arlington, Va.–based apparel and footwear association, named Juanita D. Duggan its chief executive officer, replacing Kevin M. Burke, who left AAFA in January after 13 years with the organization.
“More Urban…Fashion Forward” Phenomenal Threadz Opens in Inglewood
Retail
When Marena Downs bought a building in the 2600 block of West Manchester Boulevard in Inglewood, Calif., being a property owner had not been the first item on her list of things to do.
Inside the New Shop
JET John Eshaya
The John Eshaya brand got a little bigger when he recently opened a boutique for JET John Eshaya at 8369 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, near the city’s Fairfax District, where the designer grew up.
Huf Skates Back To Fairfax
Update
Prominent Los Angeles–headquartered skate lifestyle brand Huf will revive its retail operations and open a flagship store at 451 N. Fairfax Blvd.
How Retro-Style Clothing Formed a Multi-Million Company
Pinup Girl Clothing
Inside a sewing factory in South Central Los Angeles, mounds of colorful fabric are piled high as the buzz of sewing machines punctuates the air.
Bloggers' Soiree at Seven Points
It was a bloggers night out at Seven Points boutique and Park Showroom in downtown Los Angeles on June 11.
Apparel Leaders Defeat Dam Project in Patagonia
Environment
Patagonia wants Patagonia to remain free.
Project’s Party for Todd Snyder
A couple of months before its big show in Las Vegas, Project produced a dinner for star designer Todd Snyder at the Fiore Gardens in Pacific Palisades. The dinner’s cocktails were inspired by Todd’s journey as a designer who started work in Iowa, but made it in New York City, the menu was inspired by locally sourced California cuisine and the dinner conversation was of course, all about fashion.
Gant's La Brea Look
Gant recently opened a La Brea store with architectural looks gleaned from wood from an old gym and tile which gives it a classically urban look.
SSUR's New Shop: From Russia With Streetwear Love
The new SSUR Flagship was not dropped in the wrong place. The streetwear brand's shop is a five minute drive away from Fairfax the Rodeo Drive of streetwear shops, because that's the way that SSUR's Ruslan V. Karablin likes it.
New CEO at AAFA
Executive Moves
The American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Washington D.C.–based apparel and footwear association, named Juanita D. Duggan its chief executive officer, replacing Kevin M. Burke, who left the organization in January after 13 years with the organization.
Revisiting Vintage
Lily Ashwell
Los Angeles–based fashion designer Lily Ashwell creates demure, 1940s-inspired pieces with an understated sexiness. Her collections are dress focused but also include separates—dungarees, skirts, tops and knits.
Showroom Profile: Frank & Eileen
Showroom Profiles
Step into the Frank & Eileen showroom on the top floor of the Lady Liberty Building and you may think you’ve stumbled on a quaint country house in 1940s-era Ireland.
Showroom Profile: The Vonderheide Showroom
Showroom Profiles
The Vonderheide Showroom has relocated to a new space on the top floor of The New Mart with a wrap-around view of the changing landscape of downtown Los Angeles.
Showroom Profile: Moss/Jang
Showroom Profiles
Model, financial adviser, engineer and now apparel maker, Dustin Moss recently opened a new showroom at the California Market Center to showcase his newly launched young contemporary women’s line, Moss/Jang
Customized Denim for the Trade
Denim Lounge
Denim Lounge Inc. seeks to revolutionize the denim customization process for premium juniors buyers. Taking a two-pronged approach, Denim Lounge Inc. has launched a branded line, Denim Society, in addition to offering a Crafting Bar service.
