What Did Old Navy Donate to the Philippines?
Old Navy makes a donation to help the Philippine victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
Make Way for Pugs Atoms & Shamon
Some people just stand out, even in a place like Capsule trade show where you gotta look different. Meet Shamon and Pugs Atoms
Meister at Liberty Fairs
Check the time, Meister, a new watch label, exhibited at the Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs trade show in Las Vegas.
Who Will Be Inducted to the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style?
Film
Catherine Martin is being honored for her costume designs for "The Great Gatsby."
The Gurus of Costuming
The costumers for TV shows Mad Men, Scandal and The Mindy Project kibbitz on costuming
Banana Republic Looks to California for Spring Collection
Retailing
Banana Republic injects California cool into its Spring collection.
Swimwear Label Bleu/Rod Beattie Sold to Amerex Group
Acquisition
Bleu/Rod Beattie has been sold by New York swimwear manufacturer A.H. Schreiber Co. to Amerex Group.
Busy Start to Las Vegas Shows
Show Coverage in Las Vegas
Domestic and international retailers navigated the more than 20 events held across the city at this week's Las Vegas apparel, accessories and sourcing shows.
Gap Increases Minimum Pay
Retail
Chief Executive Officer Glenn Murphy, the San Francisco–based specialty retailer and owner of Gap stores, Old Navy and Banana Republic will raise the minimum wage for its U.S. employees to $9 this year and $10 in 2015.
California Economy Predicted to Improve Next Year and Grow Modestly
Finance
California’s economy next year should be on a positive path, growing slightly more than the U.S. economy as the housing market and other industries forge ahead and grow, according to a recent economic forecast released by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.
Goldwin Ski and Running Apparel Company Opens First US office in Manhattan Beach
Retail
Goldwin Inc., a Japanese company founded in 1951, has opened its new U.S. headquarters in the Los Angeles area.
Juniorswear Label Launches Medical Scrubs Collection
HeartSoul's New Line
HeartSoul is joining up with Strategic Partners to make HeartSoul Scrubs, workwear designed for young women who want to look fashion-forward while at their jobs in the healthcare industry.
Première Vision Acquires Leather and Fur Show Cuir à Paris
Textile Trade Show
Première Vision S.A. is growing its portfolio of upscale textile and trim trade shows, which includes Première Vision, Indigo, Expofil, Modamont, Tissu Premier and Fatex, with the addition of leather and fur trade show the Cuir à Paris.
E-Commerce Site FlyPeeps.com to Introduce Unique Discount Deals
Retail
In April, Irvine, Calif.–headquartered men’s shopping site FlyPeeps will open for business in the crowded market for e-commerce.
SIMA Image Awards
Surf Industry
Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (SIMA) hosted its Image Awards on Feb. 13 at The City National Grove of Anaheim.
T-Shirt Comedy Hour
Spotted on the Showfloor
Los Angeles brand Sub_Urban Riot recently got a nice shout out for one of its new T-shirt styles when Beyonce posted a Twitter selfie wearing Sub_Urban Riot’s “Kale” shirt.
Vince Relaunches Web Site With Story About Melrose Place
Contemporary
Vince website talks up local neighborhoods, like Melrose Place, to get a sense of community for its online and in-store customers.
