Getting the Goods
Family Dollar, with more than 6,000 stores in 44 states, and The NPD Group Inc., a Port, Washington, N.Y., company that tracks consumer and retail trends, have formed a three-year alliance to share information. Famil...
Playboy Next Generation
A new partnership between Playboy magazine and Los Angeles–based licensing and graphics company Giant Merchandising Inc. recently bowed at select retailers with the goal of conveying the cach...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott returned to the runway Oct. 17 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., afte...
L.A. Perspective
Buyers, press, stylists and other fashion-industry insiders got a glimpse of the diverse scope of Los Angeles design during the many events of Los Angeles Fashion Week. Featuring everything from red-c...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Whitley Kros
Actress Marissa Ribisi and business partner Sophia Coloma debuted their new line,
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Brian Lichtenberg
As many designers zig toward eco-friendly themes and natural inspiration this season,
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Bradley Baumkirchner
Bradley Baumkirchner, the endearing designer from last season’s “Project Runway” series, debuted his ...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Candice Held
For Candice Held, scarves are not an accessory—they are the entire outfit. Since 2004, Held has found success fashioning vintage scarves into dresses and tops. At her...
Kate and Kass
Putting a playful twist on retro chic, Kate and Kass founder Anya Teresse brings a youthful eye to a classic aesthetic. Gleaning inspiration from 1960s films and female icons—including Jane Fonda, Jac...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Linda Loudermilk
Eco-conscious designer
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Bird of Prey
Every season, Peter Ross takes an inspirational trip of cultural submersion. Last season for his Grail line, Ross traveled to Haiti. For the debut of his...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Juuml;nker
Juuml;nker designers Tod Waters and Giuliana Mayo took to the streets for their Oct. 18
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Thirteen Minutes
Stylist Mike Sam previewed his debut line, English Clientele. Veteran designer Maggie Barry gave a taste of her Spring 2008 line. It was all part of the mix when Asian-American fashi...
High-End Contractor to Grow Production
The Evans Group, the high-end contractor that specializes in contemporary and young-designer production, will be moving its production facilities to a larger space. The new space, at 7,500 square feet, is tw...
U.S. to Get Tough on Counterfeiting and Piracy
The United States hopes to pass a trade agreement with major trading partners to combat counterfeiting and piracy of branded goods and other items....
