Paul Frank Confirms Addition of Mossimo Giannulli
Four months after denying that Mossimo Giannulli—the founder of Mossimo, the line of licensed men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel and accessories and current owner of Modern Amusement, the popular c...
According to Maxine, Dress Is Key to Survival
There’s always a market for a dress, according to Silvia Joo—even in a neighborhood affected by a weak economy and the strike by the Writers Guild of America....
ENK's Blue Captures IMG's Runway Buzz
NEW YORK—There was a buzz in the aisles at Blue, ENK International’s 2-year-old premium-denim trade show, thanks to a new slate of runway shows and fashion installations held at the upscale show...
Frederick's, Movie Star Deal Done
After more than a year, the merger between New York–based Movie Star Inc. and Los Angeles–based FOH Holdings Inc., the parent company of Frederick’s of Hollywood Inc., has been completed. The deal is a $20 million rights offering and a one-for-two rev...
!IT Jeans: Have Makeover Tour, Will Travel
All fashion companies want to spread the word on their products, but Los Angeles–based !iT Jeans is taking its message on the road....
Anti-Counterfeit Bill Passes State Assembly
A California bill that could give stiffer penalties to counterfeiters selling knockoff items passed the state Assembly on a 75–0 vote on Jan. 28....
White Laundry Collection
With the Fall 2008 collection, Githa Duncker, creative director of Los Angeles–based White Laundry, brings a popular United Kingdom brand to the U.S. market. Launched last fall by par...
Talking CAD With PAD's Kristine Gloviak
Computerized pattern-making and design (CAD) has played a large part in the speed-to-market game as designers and companies are pressured to roll out collections more quickly. CAD companies have advan...
Kohl's Partners with Liz
Menomonee Falls, Wis.–based Kohl’s Corp. struck a licensing deal with Liz Claiborne Inc. to be the exclusive retailer of Liz’s Dana Buchman brand for women’s apparel, intimate apparel, accessories and footwear. The new p...
Retailers Eye Mobile Marketing at National Retail Federation
Retailers will have to invest in technology to tap into trends forged by tech-happy consumers, but getting the money to support those initiatives will be challenging, said retail executives ...
Corel, Wilcom Join Forces for Embroidery System
Two heads are better than one when it comes to designing garments, and that’s the driving force behind DecoStudio, a new embroidery application recently unveiled by Canadian ...
Lectra to Exhibit at New WSA Shoe Event
Lectra will show its range of software and hardware products at the Feb. 19–21 run of the Materials at WSA show, a new sourcing and components event run in conjunction with t...
Nick Graham and Goodwill Partner for William Good
Eight million pounds of donated clothing pass through Goodwill Industries’ Northern California distribution center each year, according to Deborah Alvarez-Rodriguez, president and chief execut...
Cook in at Nike
Nike’s international general manager for its Jordan brand, Garry Cook, has been promoted to president of the brand, a division of Nike’s global basketball unit. Cook has been with the athleticfootwear and apparel giant...
M...The Movement: An Artisanal Approach to Street Fashion
Designer Michael Herrera mined his heritage and lifestyle to create Mhellip;The Movement and MVMT, two new contemporary men’s lines that reflect his eclectic, street-inspired aestheti...
