London Museum Highlights the Evolution of Underwear
Underneath defining paradigm shifts in clothing is a foundation of lingerie that molds the body into that desired silhouette. Christian Dior’s structured “New Look” couldn’t h...
New Retailers Braving the L.A. Boutique Scene
Call it signs of life after the deep freeze....
Superior Bias Rep Bruce Williams, 57
Longtime apparel-industry sales rep Bruce Earl Williams died on June 1 of heart complications. He was 57 years old....
Green Fashion: New Construction Rules for Retail Buildings to Debut This Fall
By mid-fall there will be new guidelines to make retail buildings ecologically friendly....
Forever 21 and Macy's Moving Into Gottschalks' Stores
Forever 21 is expanding its dream to become a big department-store chain by acquiring several leases and stores vacated by bankrupt retailer Gottschalks....
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Seeing stripes: Resort 2010 collections (Photo courtesy Pattern...
Carbon Zero Clothing
Redondo Beach, Calif., is home to Carbon Zero Clothing, a new venture from investment banker turned apparel executive John Calcagnini. The company, which launched in 2008 as...
It's Hammertime at Live! On Sunset
Kanye West’s blog never disappoints in the perverse and often baffling number of items that he posts each day; and his sometimes bland, yet succinct, all-caps headlines. From his blog earlier this week, this headline: “HAMMER PANTS DANCERS CRASH TIGHT PANTS...
Hanging with Howe at Ron Robinson
Jade Howe and Karen MeenaWhat better way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon than hanging out with menswear designer Jade Howe and retailer Karen Meena at Ron Robinson at Fred Segal Melrose in Los Angeles?Howe was the third...
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Celebrating six years of collaborations: Louis Vuitton and artist Murakami (Photo courtesy...
Getting Ready for 'Runway'
Nick VerreosThe sixth season of “Project Runway” has not even aired yet (it’s scheduled to bow on its new home on Lifetime in August), and I’m already thinking about season 7. That’s because I recently caught up with “Project Runway” alum—and recent ApparelNews.net guest blogger—Nick Verreos. Last month, Verreos sat on the panel at the Los...
Guest Blogger: Verreos in Oz
Nick Verreos and a bevy of DorothysLast night I was invited to attend the opening-night gala of the 70th...
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Line-Up Announced
Miami is about to heat up as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim hits the runway in July. The annual event held at The Raleigh hotel in Miami Beach will showcase the Cruise 2010 collecti...
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Costume Dept. goes beyond leggings (Photo courtesy...
Dallas Market Center Cancels Designer Awards
The Dallas Market Center has cancelled its annual Dallas Fashion Awards, honoring fashion designers and companies. DMC officials cited feedback from exhibitors and manufacturers as t...
