Costuming in HJFilmworld's "Comply" Signifies Facade Covering Internal Mental Struggles
COSTUME DESIGN
In the latest trailer for its "Synthetic Souls" project, HJFilmworld released "Comply," a journey into the internal challenges felt by seemingly perfect cybernetic organisms, which are signified with pure-white costuming.
Alpinestars and Diesel Go for Another Lap With Motorcycle Collection
FASHION
Alpinestars, a veteran motorcycle protective gear and clothing brand, runs a headquarters in Los Angeles.It recently started its engines to go for another round of a collaboration collection with Italian denim giant and lifestyle brand Diesel.
New Brand Aims To Help First Responders
MANUFACTURING
Sportswear executive Ian Leopold recently started a performance-sportswear company named AQONIQ to raise money for non-profit organizations. The company’s flagship brand is the San Diego-headquartered FRThankYou.com, or First Responders Thank You.
Kim Jones to Helm Fendi
FASHION
Kim Jones, the high-profile artistic director of the Dior Men’s fashion label, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, was named the artistic director of sibling brand Fendi, the Italian luxury fashion house best known for producing fur, ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, fragrances and accessories, it was announced Sept. 9 by Bernard Arnault, LVMH’s chairman and chief executive officer.
Leadership and Arts Coalition to Auction Nicholas Mayfield Piece "5/30/20"
EVENTS
A new nonprofit organization is placing a spotlight on how the arts can improve education in marginalized communities. As part of its launch, the Leadership and Arts Coalition is highlighting the work of artist and designer Nicholas Mayfield.
DiCentral Acquires Drop-Ship Technology Expertise With Its Acquisition of Hingeto
TECHNOLOGY
California supply-chain company Hingeto was acquired by DiCentral, a Houston-headquartered provider of business-to-business integration-management services for an undisclosed amount.
Marquee Brands Names Neil Fiske CEO
MANUFACTURING
Veteran fashion executive Neil Fiske will join Marquee Brands as its first chief executive officer, it was announced Sept. 8.
Chinatown Market Goes for Lacoste Redux
FASHION
Los Angeles’ Chinatown Market streetwear brand recently announced its second collaboration with Lacoste.
Fashion Pledges More Support to Underrepresented Groups Through Executive Appointments, Affording Resources
FASHION
During the current social climate focused on civil rights and equity for people in underrepresented groups, particularly Black citizens in the United States, many brands and organizations in fashion have been confronted for their lack of inclusivity and awareness on social justice.
Carhartt Celebrates Labor Day With Public Art and Support for Skilled Trades
MANUFACTURING
In observance Labor Day, workwear brand Carhartt is highlighting the importance of skilled trades with an installation at Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park in Nashville, Tenn., which features 1,670 construction hard hats bearing the Carhartt logo and are arranged in the shape of the map of the U.S.,
Senreve and Other Brands Look To Get Out the Vote and Support Candidates
FASHION
As the race for the United States presidential election heats up, some fashion brands are hoping to make a statement.
Bobby Hundreds Places His Take on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Logo
FASHION
It’s eight years in the future, but a logo has already been developed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic. Los Angeles notables such as Bobby Hundreds were invited to add their designs.
American Rag’s Mark Werts To Open Cheap, A New Store
RETAIL
On Sept. 4, American Rag founder Mark Werts will open a new store at 122 S. La Brea Ave.
Through Creole Roots, House of Aama Grows Its Brand and Tells Its American Story
Rooted in Americana
Maintaining their family’s proud history rooted in the Creole traditions from the southern United States is crucial for Rebecca Henry and her daughter, Akua Shabaka, who are the founders of the Los Angeles brand House of Aama.
The Three Ways Fashion Brands Can Win the ‘Rack Race’
Technology
Deadlines aren’t moving targets, so, while the increasingly global and complex nature of the fashion industry means there are more moving parts than ever before, clients and consumers don’t want this to affect product delivery.
California and Global Brands Shine as Paraiso Unveils Hybrid On-site/Virtual Swim Event
Virtually Paradise
Leading a new fashion format, Claude Kameni’s new LavieByCK swimwear brand launched with a Bali-inspired, Los Angeles–produced campaign and a Paraiso Miami Beach runway debut with The Diigitals.
Retail-Real-Estate Biz Looks for Ways Through COVID-19 Crisis
Retail
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on every sector of business, with the U.S. retail-real-estate sector experiencing its first decline since the Great Recession of the previous decade, according to a recently released report from CBRE, a commercial-real-estate services and investment firm.
Omnichain’s Software Aims To Shake Up Traditional Inventory Systems
Technology
Retailers and fashion brands are changing the way they manage businesses and inventory in order to reflect market adaptations in digital retail. It’s one reason the market for inventory-management software has been growing, according to a report released in June by the market-research company Global Market Insights, Inc., based in Selbyville, Del.
What’s Checking: After Months of Challenges, Mid-City Retailers Get Moving
What’s Checking: Mid-City
Similar to other major metropolitan centers across the country, Los Angeles’ retailers were hit hard by COVID-19 shutdowns and the fallout from looting stemming from social unrest. But many have rallied and returned to their jobs of selling fashion to the public.
