DESIGNER PROFILE
Retail Icon Lisa Kline Mentors New Bricks-and-Mortar Owners
By Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | November 7, 2024
The California Apparel News caught up with the legendary fashionista Lisa Kline to find out how she became a sought-after retail consultant...
Apparel Industry Gets Behind Mickey Sills in His Cancer Fight
P.J. Salvage and Scanty Clothing Founder Mickey Sills is launching a new brand
Shalom Cultural Peace Project: Peace, Fun and Streetwear
Shalom Cultural Peace Project plans on proving that peace can be promoted along with having fun.
Las Vegas 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.
Vintage-Inspired, Designed for All
Lauren Moffatt is a brand known for its vintage-inspired garments, with retro prints that hone in on a seasonal vibe.
Make Smith Leather Co.
California leather craftsman and designer Steven Soria didn’t have to look very far when it came to finding inspiration for crafting leather accessories as founder and owner of Make Smith Leather Co.
Amma Design: From Sarajevo to Made in LA
Amila Malovic walks past the rows of brightly colored fabric that make up her print-driven tunics, tops and dresses sold under her label, Amma Design.
Tadashi Shoji Charts the World of Fashion to Stay Successful
At the end of his recent runway show at New York Fashion Week, when the last model had sashayed down the catwalk, Tadashi Shoji’s first thoughts were, “What will I be doing for the next season?”
Michael Stars: Balancing 'Made in LA' With 'Made in Peru'
Michael Stars takes pride in its buttery soft cotton T-shirts and tops renowned for their quality and comfort.
Freedom Artists: Wearable Art on a Tee
Imagine going to a cool art-gallery opening—except instead of canvases and glossy prints hanging on the walls of a white room, it’s T-shirts with the photographs, paintings, illustrations and collages printed on them.
The Return of St. Pucchi
Rani Totman’s retail business has a good sense of timing. In 2007, she let the lease run out for the flagship of her St. Pucchi bridal line. Subsequently, she ducked some of the pain of the Great Recession.
LuxSwim: Understated Elegance
Designer Nicole Vaughn is looking to incorporate an understated elegance with her LuxSwim collection.
