Miami Swim Fashion Week Cruise 2010: Xtra Life Lycra
Invista celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 18 with its annual group runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. The maker of Lycra and Xtra Life fibers pre...
Shoe Business: WSA Show Seminars and Other Concurrent Events
The shoe industry will descend on Las Vegas for the July 31–Aug. 1 run of the WSA Show and Materials at WSA show, both at the Las Vegas Convention Center, a...
ANK's Eco-Chic
Photos by Volker Corell Being eco-chic in the swim world can be a difficult task. Yet designers are working to develop practices and products to be environmentally conscious. Some are working on the innovation front to utilize and develop fabrications that are both functional and eco-friendly—think...
Bond, Bulletproof James Bond
I don’t know any guys who find the need to duck bullets while in black tie, but I guess that is a real worry for some—and now those select few are in luck. According to a press release that just landed in my inbox, everyday Joe Schmoes with, ahem,...
Morrie's Is the Place for Bargains
Bargain hunters are a breed of their own. But during these tough economic times, the breed is multiplying. Just ask Gary Pazornik, who with his sister, Maxine, runs one of the oldest independently owned off-price clothing stores in the Los Angeles Fashion District. Not only...
Apparel News Daily Reader
Shopping: Join The Boy's Club (Coutorture)Erin Wasson is both grunge goddess and supermodel (Times UK)Meet the Dashing Cast of Bravo's Launch My Line...
Apparel News Daily Reader
Rockabilly trend and half-moon manicures (The New York Times)Amber Valletta collabs with LA label Monrow (Fashionista)The Sartorialist Scott Schuman Shoots a...
Miami Swim Fashion Week Cruise 2010: Vitamin A by AmahliaStevens
Amahlia Stevens was reading YSL’s biography when she designed
Grey Debuts in Stylish Sunset Junction
Grey boutique, located in Sunset JunctionThere’s a new fashion store with a rock ’n’ roll edge in Los Angeles’ bohemian Sunset Junction neighborhood. Grey, a boutique at 3908 Sunset Blvd., held a debut party on July 26, and co-owner Allison Burns said the store will appeal to...
Miami Swim Fashion Week Cruise 2010: Shay Todd
Shay Todd, best known for dressing Hollywood’s elite for the beach, brought an ’80’s flair to the runway in Miami. Todd showcased...
Stanford Mart Kicks the Fashion Party Off Tomorrow
The Stanford Mart hosted runway shows when it opened last year.Why wait for L.A. Fashion Week?The Stanford Wholesale Mart, the new apparel wholesale building located in downtown Los Angeles at E. 12th St. and Stanford, is...
Miami Swim Fashion Week Cruise 2010: Mara Hoffman
Mara Hoffman drew inspiration from a spiritual exploration to create
Miami Swim Fashion Week Cruise 2010: Tori Praver Swimwear
Model cum designer, Tori Praver, presented
GlobalTex Sets 2010 Dates, Adds International Exhibitors
GlobalTex, a relatively new textile show in Los Angeles, has set its show dates for 2010....
Miami Swim Fashion Week Cruise 2010: Cia.Maritima
TThe renowned Brazilian beachwear line Cia.Maritima returned to Miami to
