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.
Who Will Replace the Tiara Café?
LA Fashion District
After more than seven years of serving healthy, California-style cuisine, the Tiara Café has closed its doors in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
Slater Leaves Quiksilver
Surf Moves
After more than 20 years as the public face of Huntington Beach, Calif-based surf giant Quiksilver, Kelly Slater is changing teams.
Domenico Vacca’s Bespoke Party
After outfitting Jeremy Piven for the upcoming Entourage movie, Designer Domenico Vacca partied at his self named boutique in Beverly Hills' Montage hotel.
Industry Voices: Made in California—More Than a Label
On Oct. 4, 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a “Made in California” labeling program. Taking advantage of this new legislation is a great marketing tool for California companies.
Southern California Fashion Schools Include Accessories in the Mix
Several design schools in Southern California—including Fashion Careers International, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Art Center College of Design and Woodbury University—are training their students in the techniques and the craftsmanship that go into making handbags and footwear and incorporating the students’ designs into graduate projects and runway shows.
Developer Rick Caruso Names New Marketing Communications Officer
Public-relations veteran Judy Johnson was named as the chief marketing and communications officer for Caruso Affiliated, the Los Angeles real estate development company that owns, manages and develops such shopping centers as The Grove in Los Angeles and The Americana at Brand in Glendale, Calif.
Luv Aj: From Jewelry to Leathercraft
Designer Amanda Thomas built a following for her jewelry line, Luv Aj, among retailers such as Fred Segal, Nordstrom, Shopbop, Madison, Lisa Klein and Urban Outfitters since it launched in 2005. For Thomas’ latest chapter of the Luv Aj brand, the designer turned to leather.
