Donola Under The Gunn
Another year, another fashion reality series. In 2014, the reality series is Under The Gunn, and former L.A. shopkeeper Isabelle Donola will be among the show’s competitors striving for fashion glory.
Wahoo's Fish Taco on History: Stick It!
Wahoo's Fish Taco is one of the surf industry's favorite places to chow down, but its first restaurant also serves as one of the surf industry's most unique musuems.
Fashion Law Boot Camp Headed to San Francisco
Education
For the first time ever, the Fashion Law Institute in New York is partnering up with Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco to offer a six-day intensive fashion law course geared for fashion professionals, attorneys, and law and design students.
Celebrating 20 Years of DC Shoes
DC Shoes reissues the Lynx model to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Popkiller’s New Store: Pop
Popkiller has been selling fashions with a rock 'n' roll and Japanese pop culture look. Get ready for its new brand, naturally called "Pop."
Cherokee Acquires Tony Hawk Brands
M&A
Cherokee, the Sherman Oaks, Calif., company that has a stable of brands that include Cherokee, Carole Little, Liz Lange and Sideout, bought skateboard-centric brands Tony Hawk and Hawk from Quiksilver in a deal that closed on Jan. 10.
Party On, Ace Hotel
Ace Hotel had a soft opening on Jan. 6 that was too mild for one of the most highly anticipated projects in the fashion district. The hipster hotel made amends on Jan. 11 with a rager of a dance party.
Talking Sex and Fashion Photography
Elle magazine creative director to open the floor on sex and fashion photography
Tiffany & Co Illuminated
Filmmaker Matthew Miele will illuminate the world of Tiffany & Co., starting with a documentary on company founder Charles Lewis Tiffany.
T&A Showroom
Showroom Profile
Tim Padilla and Alfred Davis opened their T&A Showroom more than five years ago in the 824 Building, the wholesale building located just north of the intersection of Ninth and Los Angeles in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
Core Showroom
Showroom Profile
Nestled on the 10th floor of the Cooper Design Space, Core Showroom is stepping out on its own, moving to suite 1014 after sharing space in suite 1008 for a few years, said Jillian Kirk, Core’s owner.
Bob Ditchik and Associates/The H.E.M. showroom
Showroom Profiles
The Jan. 13–16 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market will be the first market for Bob Ditchik and Howard Meyers in their space at The New Mart after the two spent decades—three for Ditchik and two for Meyers—in the California Market Center.
Vertigo Showroom
Showroom Profile
The Vertigo showroom has only been open in the Gerry Building for a few months, but the line has been around for decades.
FactoryLA Incubator Closes Its Doors
Manufacturing
After running an indie operation that championed the cause of locally designed and produced clothing and accessories, FactoryLA has closed the doors to its store and fashion incubator, located in the heart of the LA Fashion District.
Loehmann’s to Close All Stores
Retail
After 93 years in business, off-price retailer Loehmann’s is closing.
