Nordstrom, Saks Head for San Juan
Specialty department stores Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue are expected to anchor the planned Plaza Internacional shopping center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to Las Vegas–based developer Taubm...
Hard 8 to Roll the Dice on Women's Line
The manufacturing of T-shirts in Los Angeles—like denim—is considered by some to be a fine art, and the managers behind Hard 8 Clothing say their company is living proof....
Mistrial in Trovata, Forever 21 Trade Dress Case
A U.S. District Court judge declared a mistrial in the trade dress suit filed by contemporary brand Trovata against fast-fashion retail giant Forever 21 Inc....
PAD Workshop at FIT
The North American distributor for PAD System Technologies will conduct a workshop on computerized patternmaking using the PAD system at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New Yo...
Ashley Paige, Heidi Montag Get in the Pool
Photo by Pedro Andrade/Pacific Coast NewsHigh-end swimwear designer Ashley Paige is said to be partnering with Heidi Montag, the reality-TV star best known for her role as the baddie opposite Lauren Conrad on MTV’s “The...
Latin America to Play New Role in SPESA Expo
GUATEMALA CITY—SPESAExpo, the huge trade show that has focused on equipment and machinery exhibits, is expanding its horizons....
L.A. Designers in the Spotlight at Barneys Co-Op
Barneys New York Co-Op kicked off a forthcoming series of events titled “Fashion @ The Grove” to be hosted at the outdoor shopping center in Los Angeles. The kickoff took place ...
Trade Growth Is a Must for Economic Recovery
Even though the U.S. economy is in the doldrums, protectionist barriers shouldn’t be erected to impede the free flow of goods, according to former U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor, who spoke rec...
MOL Offers Direct Service From Vietnam to the West Coast
Tokyo-based global freight and logistics company MOL will begin direct-shipping service from Vietnam to the West Coast beginning June 4 from Tan Cang Cai Mep Terminal, located about ...
After Shooting, Mall Says It Did Everything to Keep People Safe
An up-and-coming rapper was murdered in front of Los Angeles’ Beverly Center mall on May 18, and his suspected killer was arrested a few hours later. Beverly Center management said it did ever...
Menswear at MAGIC Made Over
The MAGIC Marketplace has announced changes to the Menswear floor for the upcoming August edition. Details on the makeover are a little hazy, but exhibitors and attendees will notice...
Retail Software Receives Patents
Irvine, Calif.–based software developer The Retail Equation recently received patents for several of its software products that help retailers prevent fraud abuse and streamline the returns an...
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Gold-dipped Nikes by Just Another Rich Kid on display at Scoop in SoHo. (Photo courtesy of...
First Lady Wears L.A. Designer Jasmin Shokrian
Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated PressLos Angeles–based designer Jasmin Shokrian got a thrill designers all over the world have been angling for—the chance to see the uber-stylish and fashion’s latest darling...
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A handbag from Rave Kauffman Couture (photo courtesy of the Los Angeles...
