Ath-Leisure, Folk-Inspiration and Grunge on Horizon for Fall’14
Directives West
Prepare for the athletic-leisure trend to continue, the international-inspired bohemian look to evolve and for grunge to make a comeback this fall.
Dickinson Cameron Builds Burberry, Renovates Barneys in Beverly Hills
Dickinson Cameron is on the move on Rodeo Drive; building the Burberry flagship and renovating Barneys in Beverly Hills.
Fall 2014 Forecast: Marled Yarns, Houndstooth and Ugly Xmas Sweaters
Barbara Fields
The ugly Christmas sweater was one of several Fall 14 trends featured by trend forecaster Barbara Fields of the Barbara Fields Buying Office.
Bonobos, Gant Rugger, Undefeated to District La Brea
Retail Spotlight
Boutiques for online clothier Bonobos, fashion line Gant Rugger and Undefeated, a streetwear emporium, will open at the District La Brea compound in the next two months.
Alternative’s Summer Party
It was a time for new looks for the Alternative label. Its Summer and Fall looks were previewed at a party at Alternative's Larchmont Village boutique.
Kitson’s Giant Vegas Shop
Kitson debuts its biggest shop. It's a 12,000-square-foot emporium at The Linq in Las Vegas. " In Vegas; the bigger the better," Kitson Founder Fraser Ross said.
Vera Wang Opens On Rodeo Drive
After a long wait, Vera Wang opened a flagship at 428 N. Rodeo Dr. on April 3.
Koral's New Line
Denim Trends
LA denim brand Koral has a new style with a strategic dart at the side-seam to give the wearer a slimmer fit.
Advanstar Promotes Sampson to New Post
Trade Show
Advanstar Fashion Group named Mike Sampson senior vice president of strategic sales for the company’s trade shows, including Project, The Tents at Project, Coterie, ENKVegas, TMRW, MAGIC Men’s, Sole Commerce, Intermezzo, Accessories Circuit and Children’s Club.
Loyola Symposium Explores Tech, Trends and the Law
Fashion Law Project
The Fashion Law Project at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles hosted an all-day symposium, titled "One Channel Does Not Fit All: The Fashion Law Implications of Omnichannel Marketing," on March 22.
Thimio Sotos Leaves J Brand
Manufacturing
After nearly four years at premium-denim brand J Brand, Thimio Sotos has left the company, where he was the executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Sechung Designs
A Nod to the 1960s
The Spring/Summer 2014 women’s line Sechung combines stylish mod pieces with a rocker edge.
California Cool Meets NY Edge and Scandinavian Roots
Mor & Dotter
In Hanna Cousins’ new collection, Mor & Dotter, the designer mixes inspiration as much as she mixes fabrics.
Obituary: Hobie Alter, 80
Swim/Surf
Hobart “Hobie” Alter, 80, passed away March 29 in Palm Desert, Calif. He was one of the innovators of the sport of surfing and also opened one of California’s first surf shops.
MLV by Mayren Lee Viray
Her POV
With her new line, MLV by Mayren Lee Viray, the fashion designer hopes to shine a spotlight on her own views of women’s contemporary fashion.
LA Market Continues With Split Start Dates in June, August
Trade Show
The California Market Center is moving the start dates of its Select contemporary trade show and its Transit footwear show.
P.J. Salvage
Building a Comfortable Lifestyle
The intimates and lifestyle brand P.J. Salvage has been expanding, opening new markets and new divisions. But one thing remains consistent: a focus on comfort.
How Apparel Manufacturers and Retailers Are Coping With the E-Commerce Threat
Finance
These are tough times for traditional retailers. Many big store chains and specialty stores are finding their business is being swept away by websites that make it easier for people to shop any time of the day or night without even moving from the couch.
Caruso’s Main Street Gamble
Retail
Real estate developer Rick J. Caruso has Main Street America in his sights with plans to redevelop “street-front” retail in various Southern California neighborhoods.
