California Financial Community Sees Challenges, Opportunities on the Horizon
There’s little question that 2008 will be a challenging year for apparel manufacturers and consumers alike.There were few bright spots in the 2007 holiday sales season, and many manufacturers will likely have signi...
Fresh Pressed Ushers in the Return of the Custom T-Shirt, Screenprint-Style
More than 30 years ago, iron-on T-shirt shops seemed to be as prevalent on the retail landscape as McDonald’s or Starbucks are now. Entrepreneur Jonathan B. Sample plans to join the r...
Tsabag, Thaler to Be Honored at Textile Association of Los Angeles' 64th Inauguration
Moshe Tsabag, owner of Los Angeles– based juniors brand Hot Kiss, and Brian Thaler, owner of the Scott-ThalerAssociates executive-search firm, will be honored Jan. 24 at the Textile ...
Intermix Enters the Mix in L.A.
Intermix, Robertson Boulevard, retail store, boutique, Khajak Keledjian, Haro Keledjian
Fashion Focused at ASR and Agenda
ASR, action sports retailer expo, San Diego, agenda, trade show, fashion, retail, buyers, skate, surf, streetwear, apparel, fashion
Juicy Couture Finds Place on Rodeo
Irreverent California contemporary brand Juicy Couture will open a boutique on Oct. 12 on stately Rodeo Drive, but the casual brand will not turn Rodeo elegance upside down, according to the ...
Fabrics With an Eco Edge
With the current influx of eco-conscious fashion collections, the demand for sustainable and organic fabric is increasing. The recently opened Los Angeles–based textile compa...
Slo-Mo Is the Economic Prediction Through 2008
financial, forecast, apparel, industry, economy
Changes at the Top of VF
There’s an executive shuffle at the Greensboro, N.C.–based VF Corp. The manufacturing giant has promoted President and Chief Operating Officer Eric C. Wiseman to chief executive officer, succeeding Mackey J. Mc...
Factors: Inventory Control Is the Key to a Slow Economy
Local factors, who have their finger on the pulse of the apparel industry, give their outlook for the economy and advice about surviving a slowdown....
Surf Expo: Basics and Then Some
surf expo, swimwear, skate, streetwear, contemporary, ezekiel, billabong, paul frank, hurley
Directives West: Light & Bright
Fashions ranged from frilly to tomboy at the Directives West buying office’s fashion shows Oct. 8 at the California Market Center, but the unifying themes o...
MyShape Names Potter to Merchandising Post
Former Directives West partner Sandy Potter has joined Pasadena, Calif.–based e-commerce start-up MyShape (www.myshape.com)...
Street Closures After Hours During Market
Filming of the upcoming DreamWorks movie “Eagle Eye,” starring Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Chiklis and Rosario Dawson, will close several streets around the Los Angeles...
Local Trim Cos. Band Together to Bolster Business
A group of trim suppliers in Los Angeles has joined forces to let California apparel makers know they’re tired of seeing their business go offshore....
