Designers Look to Lectra for New Ways to Create
A few dozen apparel designers got a glimpse into the future of design when representatives of technology company Lectra debuted the company’s new Kaledo design software durin...
Lindquist Debuts Eco-Atelier in NoHo
Tucked into the concrete-covered neighborhood of Toluca Woods in North Hollywood, Calif., eco designer Deborah Lindquist is seeing green. ...
Zenker Joins On Sunset
After spending less than a decade running the Horn boutique on Los Angeles’ high-profile fashion street Robertson Boulevard, Susanne Zenker announced May 21 that she took a j...
Last Call in Livermore
Northern California is getting a new Neiman Marcus Last Call outlet in 2010, when the Dallas-based luxury retailer opens a 28,000-square-foot location. Located in Livermore, the new store is part of t...
Central America's Apparel Industry Hopes to Open New Markets Beyond the U.S.
Under a canopy of bright fluorescent lights that illuminate a giant factory the size of a football field, 1,000 workers put the finishing touches on an array of colorful knit shirts headed mo...
American Apparel CFO Out, Interim CFO In
American Apparel announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Ken Cieply and the arrival of William Gochnauer as his interim replacement, effective immediately. Gochna...
Frederick's Linda LoRe Honored
Frederick’s of Hollywood’s Linda LoRe received the first “Visionary Award” from the Youth Mentoring Connection nonprofit group at The Beverly Hills Hotel on May ...
Meeting Pakistan Manufacturers
The Trade Division of the Consulate General of Pakistan hosted a luncheon on May 12 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club to introduce Pakistani manufacturers to California designers and apparel e...
Uncertain Future for Loudermilk Boutique
The future of Los Angeles–based designer Linda Loudermilk’s highly anticipated luxury eco store is in question. The company owning the property, 8320 Melrose Avenue LLC, filed for Chapter 11 ba...
Morphine Generation, Erik Hart Partner with Urgent Gear
Los Angeles–based designer Erik Hart has partnered with Los Angeles manufacturer Urgent Gear. Hart—who designs the contemporary-cool Morphine Generation and Erik Hart, his new high-end collection—is k...
All-In-One Solutions Attracting Apparel Cos.
It appears demand is rising for end-to-end software systems that can manage business from concept to delivery. Among the latest to develop such a system is Chadds Ford, Pa.–based Frog...
Caruso, Westfield May Be Gearing Up for a Fight in Arcadia, Calif.
Caruso Affiliated, the developer of The Grove and The Americana at Brand upscale lifestyle centers, could be facing another fight over its latest project in Arcadia...
Port Wants to Get Rid of Independent Truckers by 2013
By the year 2013, only drivers employed by trucking companies will be allowed to bring cargo in and out of the Port of Los Angeles....
Material World West Includes More Groups
The new Material World West show to be held next year in Los Angeles is bulking up....
Cotton Inc., Goes to H.K.
Cotton Inc. opened a regional office in Hong Kong in The Gateway, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui. With a staff of 10, the office will offer technical assistance to mills and manufacturers in the r...
