Cunningham Joins Klein
New York–based Warnaco Group named David Cunningham president of its Calvin Klein Jeans division. He will oversee design, d...
That Bebe Smell
Visitors to Bebe stores will soon be greeted with the scent of the retail chain’s new signature scent, thanks to a partners...
Project Founder Sam Ben-Avraham Talks Shop & Move To L.A.
Project founder Sam Ben-Avraham, left, with Alan Fernandez, the buyer from his boutique Atrium.It may be time to roll out a Los Angeles welcome wagon for Sam Ben-Avraham. The founder of the influential Global Project Trade Show said he was thinking of moving from...
Audigier, Ed Hardy Settle Lawsuit
Designer Christian Audigier, whose Nervous Tattoo Inc. licenses the Ed Hardy brand from tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, has settled a $100 million claim filed against him by Hardy...
Levi's Licenses Men's and Juniors Tops to Hybrid Apparel
Cypress, Calif.–based apparel maker Hybrid Apparel has landed the licenses to produce tops for Levi’s men’s and juniors divisions in the United States. Under the license, Hybrid will develop the brande...
Unifi Offers 'U Trust' Traceability Program for Its Reprieve Recycled Program
Greensboro, N.C.–based fiber maker Unifi Inc. continues to expand its recycled polyester and nylon fiber program and has added a traceability program to allow customers to track fabrics back t...
Clarity Group's Diamond Joins Kill City
Stacia Diamond, founder of the Los Angeles–based Clarity Group showroom, has joined Kill City as the brand’s vice president of sales and marketing for its women’s division. Drew Bernst...
U.S.-Based Shah Capital Invests in Hong Kong Licensing Company
Raleigh, N.C.–based Shah Capital Fund took a 14 percent stake in Symphony Holdings, a Hong Kong–based licensor of sports-and-recreation footwear and...
Surf Expo Concise, Focused Buying
ORLANDO, FLA.—Trade shows reflect the market, and Surf Expo’s Aug. 20–22 edition was no exception....
Customs May Change Rules on Pullovers From Singapore
For years now, women’s cotton pullovers cut and sewn in Singapore from knit fabric made of U.S. yarns have come into the United States duty free....
London Retailer AllSaints Moves to Robertson
U.K.-retailer AllSaints will open store at 100 N. Robertson Blvd., pictured above.A long vacancy on one of Los Angeles’ most high-profile retail streets is over. Since September 2008, 100 N. Robertson Blvd. has been vacant....
Project Ethos to Join Lineup at L.A. Fashion Week
In October, Los Angeles–based Project Ethos will be the latest fashion-show organizer to join the lineup at Los Angeles Fashion Week....
HiMFR: Non-Woven Bags Preferred in China
Non-woven recyclable bags will win out over cotton or paper bags among Chinese consumers. That’s the prediction by HiMFR (
Upscale Affliction
Seal Beach–based Affliction Clothing is launching a new upscale line for the better sportswear market. Called Affliction Bl...
Apparel News Daily Reader
On the Eve of Coco Before Chanel, We Cast A Sartorial Homage To The Iconic Couturier (Refinery 29)Versace to Unveil Versus Apparel Next Month; Hermès...
