New NCTO President Takes Over
Textile
The National Council of Textile Organizations, a Washington, D.C., trade group that merged with two other textile organizations in March, has a new president.
U.S. Program Failing to Help Certain Apparel Production in the Dominican Republic
Import / Export
A U.S. government program designed to boost apparel production in the Dominican Republic and bolster U.S. fabric exports to that Latin American country fell short of expectations last year.
July Sales Forecast to Range from Solid to Tepid
Growth
International Council of Shopping Centers forecast a 5 percent to 6 percent increase in July sales compared with the same time in the previous year.
L.A. Fashion Council Shows to The Grove
The Grove = Bryant Tents?
After Seasons in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fashion Council Moves to The Grove.
Industry DTLA: Salon, Boutique...Design Studio?
New Downtown Salon Also To Be Creative Space
1st it was a Salon, soon Industry DTLA will Be a Creative Space Too.
Billabong's Naude Resigns
Surf Shift
Paul Naude, Billabong International Ltd.’s longtime director and president of Billabong’s Irvine, Calif.–based Americas division, resigned from the surfwear giant.
Fifth & Pacific Pays Gores Group to Settle Mexx Dispute
M&A
Two years after selling its majority stake in the Mexx retail chain to The Gores Group, Fifth & Pacific Cos. has agreed to pay the Los Angeles private equity firm $22 million to settle a complaint filed earlier this year in connection with the sale.
Smythe and Roots Collaboration
collaboration
Canadian brands Smythe and the design team behind Roots Leather partnered up on a novelty piece.
Barbara Fields: The Next Generation
Daughter of Trend Forecasting Chief Joins Family Firm
Since 1984, Barbara Fields Buying Office Has Been Trend Forecasting and Consulting Retailers. Get Ready for the company's second generation.
Sample Sale Gone Wild
Alexander Wang's video by “Jawbreaker” director Darren Stein is part documentary, maybe part scripted. 100 percent hilarious.
Las Vegas Resource Guide
Resource Guide
Alvanon, BBCN Bank, Bibby Financial Services, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space, Dallas Market Center, Designer Fabric Warehouse, Dragonfly Clothing/Fender, Fashion Patterns, etc.
American Apparel Acquires Prestigious Boutique Oak
West Meets East
Los Angeles–headquartered vertical retailer American Apparel Inc. will acquire prestigious New York boutique retailer Oak, according to media reports.
New Levi's Shop
Denim
Aug. 1 was the official opening day for Levi Strauss & Co.’s new 7,000-square-foot store at 815 Market St. in San Francisco.
New Lines
Resource Guide
The following new lines and new showrooms will be open during the Aug. 5–8 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market.
Naven
Showroom Profiles
For years, twins Alexis and Kymberly McClay had their downtown Los Angeles corporate office separate from their showroom in the Cooper Design Space.
10Eleven
Showroom Profiles
Betsee Isenberg’s new office has a window that perfectly frames the sign on the top of the historic Orpheum Theatre.
