Deborah Drucker: Rock ’n’ Roll Chic
Rock ’n’ Roll Chic
Drucker recently debuted her new collection at A’Maree’s boutique in Newport Beach, Calif.
Kennedy Denim Co.: Premium Denim, Populist Price
Kennedy Denim Co.
President John F. Kennedy inspired the denim line
HauteLook Founder Adam Bernhard Leaves Website
e-Tail
Six years after launching flash-sale site HauteLook, Adam Bernhard is leaving the company as its chief executive officer. He will remain an adviser.
E-commerce Retailer JustFab Strikes Celebrity Deals With Kate Hudson, Paulina Rubio
e-Tail
El Segundo, Calif.–based JustFab Inc. is launching two new celebrity-driven collections. The subscription-based e-commerce site has partnered with actress Kate Hudson on Fabletics, a new line of athletic apparel and accessories inspired by Hudson’s active lifestyle.
Joe’s Jeans Completes Acquisition of Hudson Clothing
Denim
The merging of two Los Angeles–based premium-denim companies is a done deal. Joe’s Jeans announced Oct. 2 that it had completed the $97.6 million acquisition of Hudson Clothing.
Investors Want to Take Frederick’s of Hollywood Private
Manufacturing
After years of being traded on the stock market, a group of shareholders is trying to convert decades-old lingerie company Frederick’s of Hollywood into a private company.
Uniqlo’s Retail Expansion Plan Includes LA, but Not Yet
Uniqlo Expansion
Uniqlo, Japan’s leading specialty store, seems to be opening everywhere but Los Angeles.
New Free-Trade Agreements in Negotiations Could Change Apparel and Textile Sourcing
Import & Export
Currently, the United States is negotiating two free-trade agreements that could boost U.S. textile exports to other countries but reconfigure sourcing patterns for apparel manufacturers around the world.
Busy Traffic at LA Textile Show
Trade Show Report
Exhibitors reported waves of traffic at the Sept. 30–Oct. 2 run of the Los Angeles International Textile Show at the California Market Center, where designers and piece-goods buyers browsed among resources for domestic and international textiles, fiber, trim, trend information, and technology.
How Will Obamacare Affect Shoppers and the Clothing Industry?
Finance
Healthcare and shopping. One doesn’t seem to go with the other. But with the mandatory health-insurance program, known as Obamacare, going into effect next year, many consumers will be on the hook to pay more out of their pocketbook to get health insurance.
Five Four’s Landmark Tees
Brand Building
Los Angeles–based brand manufacturer and e-tailer Five Four Clothing has added a new tee to its LA landmarks’ collection: the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The Dreslyn: New E-tailer Looks at Fashion With a West Coast Perspective
New E-tail Site The Dreslyn
Brooke Taylor Corcia's site launched from company’s headquarters in Los Angeles
Investors Want to Take Frederick’s of Hollywood Private
Lingerie
After years of being traded on the stock market, a group of shareholders is trying to convert decades-old lingerie company Frederick’s of Hollywood into a private company.
Stacey Todd's Robertson Party
Your Moment of Retail Zen
The graceful Stacey Todd store on Robertson takes a bow.
Ringo Starr's Drum Set From 1960s Coming to Bloomingdale's
Early next year, Beatles drum set will be on display at Bloomingdale's in Century City.
Vintage Fashion Expo Arrives to Downtown Los Angeles
Vintage Fashion Expo moving from Santa Monica to the Los Angeles Convention Center.
West Hollywood Shop, Kin, Opens In Bel Air
Kin Takes A Bow
The Kin Los Angeles boutique opened a second location, this one near the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood.
Rick Owens Shows How It’s Done
Runway Shows
At a time when people are talking about the lack of diversity on fashion runways, designer Rick Owens upended all ideas of what a runway show should look like with his Spring 14 show at Paris Fashion Week.
