Staking a Claim for Made-In-America Production in Inglewood, Calif.
Onna Ehrlich
When accessories designer Onna Ehrlich and her husband and business partner, Joel Bell, outgrew their studio space in nearby Culver City, the two looked south to Inglewood, where they recently opened a design studio and factory.
New Men’s Fast-Fashion Line Launches From LA
Jonny IV
From a clothing factory in South Los Angeles, Eugene Kang is putting the finishing touches on his new fast-fashion line for young men who want style but don’t have a lot of cash languishing in their wallets.
There's More Than One Way to Charge at Some OC Shopping Centers
Retail
Four Orange County shopping centers will install plug-in charging stations for electric cars.
Construction on City Market Project Announced
Retail
Construction for the first section of the sprawling City Market of Los Angeles project at the eastern edge of the Fashion District was announced on June 2.
Intermix Chief Keledjian on New Store in Palo Alto, Calif.
Retail
Gap Inc.–owned boutique chain Intermix opened its 38th store last month in the Town & Country Village retail center in Palo Alto, Calif., which is a short drive from Stanford University and in the middle of Silicon Valley.
Los Angeles Retail Rents Rise With the Economy
Finance
Start looking for that new store location now before rents go up even more, because the retail market is heating up.
Showroom Profile: Gallery 608
Showroom Profiles
For more than 10 years, Jane Mohr shot fashion photography for several well-known European fashion publications—Italian Vogue, British Brides, L’Officiel and Io Donna.
Showroom Profile: Cooper Design Space Research and Development Bloom Showroom
Showroom Profiles
After working in a space shared by several showrooms at the Lady Liberty Building in downtown Los Angeles, Candice Clark and Jennifer Dermer joined forces to open a new showroom at the Cooper Design Space.
Columbia Sportswear Completes Acquisition of Prana Apparel
Manufacturing
For Prana, a Southern California company founded in 1993 as a yoga wear and climbing-apparel brand, the third time may prove to be the charm.
Quiksilver Posts 9 Percent Drop in Net Revenue
Swim/Surf
Surf giant Quiksilver Inc. reported declines of 9 percent in net revenue for its second quarter for fiscal 2014, released on June 2.
ADBD Meets Black Tie Emporium
Los Angeles-based ADBD is a creative brand development company that specializes in youth, but they’ve really gone to the kids. They hosted a party for Black Tie Emporium, a brand started by two 13-year-olds.
May Sales Strong
Sales Forecast
May sunshine stoked consumer demand, and retail sales increased 4.8 percent, beating estimates.
3 Against Breast Cancer: Calavera X Kim Saigh X Keep A Breast
The motto for the party at Venice Beach gallery Nouvelle Vague was Boobies, Bikinis & Beer, but the reason for the party was quite serious. On June 3, swimwear brand Calavera debuted a capsule collection Calavera X Kim Saigh X Keep A Breast Foundation to raise funds for breast cancer research and education.
Showroom Dog
Canine Escapades
Rusty the Golden Retriever likes to hang out at his owner's showroom in the Gerry Building.
Construction on City Market Project Announced
LA Fashion District
Construction for the first section of the sprawling City Market of Los Angeles project at the eastern edge of the Fashion District was announced on June 2.
Columbia Sportswear Completes Acquisition of Prana Apparel
M&A
Oirtland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear completed its purchase of Carlsbad, California-based Prana on May 30.
Quiksilver Posts 9 Percent Drop in Net Revenue
Surf Report
Surf giant Quiksilver Inc. reported declines of 9 percent in net revenue for its second quarter for its fiscal 2014 year, which it released on June 2.
Skechers Plays the Ponies With New Sports Sponsorship
Branding
Footwear brand Skechers has signed on to sponsor a new athlete: California Chrome, the racehorse who could become the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years.
Gypsy05's New Boutique
L.A.-based brand Gypsy05 opened its first store on May 31, and it was intended to be a getaway for the global bohemian.
