Return of the Rocketing Rates?
Workers’ comp rates are no longer at the sky-high levels of three years ago, but business owners can implement costcutting measures before they begin to climb again. ...
Brand Integrity: Lessons From Leegin
Supreme Court decision provides luxury labels with a new weapon in retail pricing and brand integrity ...
Mesmerizing Retailers for 20 Years
Los Angeles–based updated resource Mesmerize is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, but the company’s owners are not making a big fuss about the milestone. They would rather let their c...
Fashion on the Agenda at L.A. Anti-Counterfeit Event
Fashion-industry executives will discuss the impact of the sale of counterfeit goods on the apparel industry at an Aug. 22 seminar in downtown Los Angeles....
New Execs At Nike
Beaverton, Ore.-based Nike Inc. named Mary Kate Buckley vice president of apparel for Nike’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business. Previously, she headed Nike’s Americas region. She has been with the company since 1998. Jil...
Party at Howe's Hause
Menswear designer Jade Howe threw a party and virtual fashion show on Aug. 11 to kick off the Spring/Summer 2008 Hause of Howe collection and bow the company’s new runway space at its headquar...
Two New Lucy Stores
Just a few weeks after being acquired by VF Corp., activewear retailer Lucy will open two new stores in the Detroit area this fall. The Portland, Ore.-based chain operates more than 50 stores in 13 st...
Brooks to Shutter Campuses in Long Beach, Sunnyvale
Officials at Brooks College, which offers fashion programs at its Long Beach and Sunnyvale, Calif., campuses, said they will close down both campuses in a gradual phase-out expected to be com...
The Exclusive Menswear Show Sold
Another trade show has been swiped up by a competitor....
Andrew Christian Underwear
SPORTY SHORTS: Los Angeles–based Andrew Christian has a 10-year-old sportswear line and 5-year-old swimwear line under his belt. Combining aspects of both, his new underwear line hits all the right notes and has become ...
Fiber and Wash Techniques
The latest trends and developments in fabrics, fibers, washing and dyeing will be the focus of a symposium set for Dec. 12–13 at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach,...
M.Fredric Fund-Raises Like a Rock Star
M. Fredric co-owner Fred Levine, center, partied on Aug. 9 with his wife, Lisa Levine, at left, and his son, Adam Lev...
Symposium to Focus on Fabrics, Fiber and Wash Techniques
The latest trends and developments in fabrics, fibers, washing and dyeing will be the focus of a symposium set for Dec. 12–13 at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Calif., ...
Wollyhood Clothing: Laughs & Disposable Fashion
The words “self made” are tattooed on Dillon James McKnight’s knuckles. The tattoos might be the mark of a hard man. Yet tough tales are not what comes out of t...
Altamont Launches Selvage for Skaters
Altamont, the year-old skate-inspired line of men’s apparel from Lake Forest, Calif.–based Sole Technology, will debut its first collection of selvage denim for Spring 2008. Launched in collaboration ...
