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Quiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule Celebrates Female Surf Community
By Dorothy Crouch | January 21, 2022
Celebrating the female surf community, the QQuiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule was recently released as a collaboration between the Huntington Beach, Calif., brand and the global organization of ocean lovers.
Elysewalker Announces New Store
After more than 20 years of serving as a fashion tastemaker and running the self-named Elysewalker boutiques, Los Angeles retailer Elyse Walker is opening another store.
SecChic, a New Digital Retailer, Opens Its Virtual Doors
Asian e-commerce brand incubator Handu Group introduced the new U.S. digital emporium SecChic on July 23.
Paul Smith Opens DTLA Store, Area Boutiques Reopen
After a long wait, a Paul Smith store opened on 844 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.
The Webster Opens in Miramar Beach Hotel in Montecito
When the Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel opened last year, it started business with exclusive retail. The Webster, another exclusive retailer, opened at the resort recently.
Global Angel: In the Long Haul To Change the World With Style
Amber Dawn Shopay started lifestyle brand Global Angel in 2018 to help raise funds to support relief from the Woolsey Fires which devastated parts of Malibu, Calif., and Ventura County, Calif.
New Esports Team Xset Unveils Diverse Merch Program
Competitive video gaming, or esports, has been growing in prominence with high-stakes prize money, $30.4 million for the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals, and influential esports-investors such as NBA legends Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. Selling team merchandise is a big deal for this sports venture.
Bleu, A Veteran Boutique, To Los Angeles' Beverly Boulevard
After 22-years of selling contemporary women’s fashion on Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue, the boutique Bleu moved a short drive away to 7378 Beverly Blvd.
Senreve's Campaign for Black Lives Matter
San Francisco-headquartered Senreve, a direct-to-consumer luxe-accessories brand, hopes that its latest offering will support Black Lives Matter and shape a positive racial identity for children of color.
Faire, an Online Marketplace, Seeks To Be Help Hub During COVID-19 Crisis
Faire started out in 2017 as an online platform for small, independent retailers. Since the COVID-19 crisis, Faire has sought to also serve as a resource for retailers to navigate the crisis.
After Health Dept. Closure, L.A. Apparel’s Charney Answers Critics
Los Angeles Apparel Founder Dov Charney sought to defend himself, answer critics and reassure customers during an Instagram live talk on July 14.
FIDM Museum Opens its Virtual Doors With YouTube Channel
The fashion school’s museum opened its virtual doors recently. It introduced a YouTube Channel, which will feature videos on museum exhibitions and talks with curators.
Please Do Not Enter Opens Headquarters, A Private Appointment Boutique
COVID-19 pandemic, and the May 1 closure of a boutique by downtown Los Angeles’ Pershing Square contributed to the recent opening of Headquarters, a new concept store produced by Please Do Not Enter.
Aritzia To Bring Super Puff Pop-Up To Los Angeles
An Aritzia pop-up shop is scheduled to be the next tenant to move into the former Fred Segal complex in Los Angeles.
Barefoot Dreams Opens Its First Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Malibu
Malibu, Calif.-area knits brand Barefoot Dreams opened its first flagship store recently. The Barefoot Dreams shop is located at The Park at Cross Creek near the Pacific Ocean.
Kitson Opens Beverly Hills Shop
It looks like Kitson is ready to move beyond its neighborhood on Los Angeles' Robertson Boulevard
