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GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | February 12, 2026
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
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BB Dakota: Brand-New Bag
Young contemporary brand BB Dakota has launched its first line of handbags for Fall 2007. Inspired by runway “It” bags, BB’s new bags in 14 styles “complement the line and can pu...
Good Jeans
Los Angeles–based denim maker YMI International hosted a runway show on April 10 at trendy Hollywood club Boulevard 3 to showcase its Fall 2007 offerings. Rachel Smith, Mis...
Great China Wall Launches Bridge Line
Alfredo Settimio carries the highly focused air of a perfectionist craftsman. Every detail on his Great China Wall vintage-inspired fashion label, from Swarovski crystals to Chinese ...
Fashion Meets the Water
The Port of Los Angeles is 100 years old this year. And to celebrate the event, the port is partnering with the California Fashion Association to hold a fashion show and reception on July 12...
Filly Hosts Quail Trunk Show
It was an inadvertent woodland creature–themed party on April 19 at Filly on West Third Street in Los Angeles. The specialty boutique Filly hosted a trunk show for Long Beach, Calif...
Mitzi Gaynor Auctions Bob Mackie Costumes
A selection of Bob Mackie’s over-the-top costumes and sketches for the triple-threat singer, dancer and actress Mitzi Gaynor is being auctioned at Julien...
Milo: Contemporary Classics
Los Angeles–based Milo handbags is making its debut with a collection of chic, functional styles. Business partners Sarah Tyerman and Lu Lopez hope their bags will be conside...
Tracy McWilliams: Express Yourself
Happy prints and playful colors are signatures of Tracy McWilliams’ self-named clothing line. McWilliams’ floodgate of pattern and hue makes up for the 12 years she spent wearing a uniform of black or g...
St. John: Back in the Groove
After a year of executive flux and slipping sales, Irvine, Calif.–based St. John seems to be getting its groove back—or, at least, that is the opinion of the high-end brand’s loyal customers....
Fall 2007 Forecast From Doneger
Among the biggest trends for Fall ’07 are new shapes and new proportions. The new look includes full silhouettes worn over skinny bottoms, as well as kimono sleeves, high waistlines, and micromini dres...
Directives West: Moderate Fashion Show, quot;L.A. Blueprintquot;
The varied looks of Fall ’07 showcased by Los Angeles–based retail consultant Directives West for the moderate market on April 10 at the California Market Center ranged from c...
Fields' Forecasts for Fall '07
Anorak jackets will be all the rage. Printed hoodies will be at the top of every teenager’s wish list. The 1980s and the 1960s will be the retro inspirations for Fall 2007 fashions....
Directives West: quot;L.A. Over Easy,quot; Juniors and Girls' Fall Fashion
Directives West brought a little of the fashion-week buzz to the Los Angeles Majors Market on April 10, when the Los Angeles–based retail consultancy hosted a runway show in a tent e...
Apolis: Contemporary for a Cause
Raan Parton and his brothers, Shea and Stenn, have screen printed T-shirts plastered with street art–style drawings for friends since they were in high school in Santa Barbara, Calif. What motivated th...
Crimes and Misdemeanors
NEW BEGINNING: Iris Friedman’s Los Angeles–based line, Crimes and Misdemeanors, made a splash in 2005 with sweatpants, hoodies and tees embellished with Swarovski-cr...
