Melmarc Introduces New Program for Embellished Basics
The $3 T-Shirt
Melmarc recently introduced a full-package embellished T-shirt program dubbed “The $3 Basic T-Shirt.”
U.S. Shopping Center Business Strong
Retail
There’s a lot of anxiety over the economy, but shopping centers are reporting strong business.
Runway Trend from LA Fashion Week
The Royal Treatment
Attendees at the recently concluded Los Angeles Fashion Week could be forgiven for having “royals” on the brain.
Gerber Introduces New Paragon Cutting Platform
Technology
Tolland, Conn.–based Gerber Technology introduced its Paragon cutting platform in September at the China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories show in Shanghai.
TALA, CFF Children’s Holiday Party to Honor Hal Kaltman
Textile
The California Market Center, the Cooper Design Space, the California Fashion Foundation and the Textile Association of Los Angeles will join forces to host a holiday party for children from local organizations and after-school programs
SF Designed, Made in America
Argoz: Updating the Argyle
Entrepreneur Dan Soha launched Argoz in San Francisco in early 2012 with two goals: create the perfect argyle sock and make it in America.
Creative Recreation Footwear Acquired by Rocky Brands
Manufacturing
The 11-year-old lifestyle footwear company Creative Recreation, based in West Hollywood, Calif., has been acquired by Rocky Brands for $11 million.
Bruce Berton Steps Down as Roochi Traders Executive
Manufacturing
After five years as the executive vice president and chief operating officer at T-shirt and apparel importer Roochi Traders Inc., Bruce Berton has stepped down from that position to work as a consultant.
Apparel Industry Gets Behind Mickey Sills in His Cancer Fight
Brand Builder
P.J. Salvage and Scanty Clothing Founder Mickey Sills is launching a new brand
Mister Cartoon's Goalie Mask & Shirts for L.A. Kings
Tough guy artist Mister Cartoon Gets Together with the NHL's Toughest Team for a limited edition shirt collection.
Hollywood, Fashion Stars Party at Lucky Brand Flagship Debut
Lauren Hutton, Hillary Swank, Denim Guru Henry Duarte Bring in New Lucky Brand Flagship with an experimental edge.
Revolve’s Bomb Squad
Fashion Collabs
Los Angeles–based e-tailer Revolve has launched a new collab involving five designers, five fashion bloggers and a bomber jacket.
Junk Food Clothing to Open Store on Venice’s Abbot Kinney in LA
Retail Real Estate
Junk Food Clothing, the 15-year-old pop-culture, graphic T-shirts and basics company, will open a 2,777-square-foot flagship store on LA's Abbot Kinney in early 2014, according to a statement from commercial real estate firm Blatteis & Schnur.
Guess?: Around The World with New Model Priyanka Chopra
The new face for Guess? Holiday 2013 Campaign: Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra
Octavio Carlin's Spring/Summer 2014: From Gatsby to Brides
Designers never get tired of some styles. For Octavio Carlin, it's the looks of the 1920s.
Edith Head Remembered on Her Birthday
The woman who epitomized Hollywood gets a special Google remembrance.
Bettie Page Spring 2014
Hour glass figures, pin-ups, modernity. It's Bettie Page's Spring 2014 line.
Ashton Michael's Hasidic Cholos
For his Spring '14 line, Designer Ashton Hirota mixed the distant...very distant... worlds of cholos and Hasids.
Style Scouting at Austin City Limits
Guest Blog
LA Designer Estevan Ramos scouts trends at Austin City Limits in Texas.
