Timoteo Boutique Closes in West Hollywood
The boutique for Los Angeles–based menswear label Timoteo will close on Dec. 31 after five years of business on the 8700 block of West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard....
Taking U.S. Designs to China
China is the next frontier for U.S. designers....
Defiance's Fashion Lab
For the past three years, Defiance USA’s creative director, Christopher Wicks, wholesaled his English Laundry and Fender labels to retailers such as Nordstrom, Macy...
On the Move With Nisa
First it was the Mission District. In July it was the Noe Valley retail section. Contemporary label Nisa San Francisco Inc. has been opening new stores all over San Francisco....
American Apparel Expands on 'Green' Initiative
When American Apparel executives looked to overhaul the lighting system for its 800,000-square-foot factory off Alameda Street in downtown Los Angeles, it did so with a green approach....
Reinis Joins Steptoe Firm
Attorney Richard Reinis has joined Los Angeles–based Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he will provide transactional and litigation services to the international law firm’s clients....
2006 Retrospective: Department Stores: Federated, Gottschalks
The final chapter is being written on the 2005 Federated Department Store merger with the May Co. It had the reputation of being history’s biggest department store merger, an...
Tresics: Trendy Basics
Tresics knows that sometimes the best path is the simple and straightforward route. From basic designs to streamlined production, the company is efficient all the way to the name of the line,...
Caring Neighborhood, Streetwear Fashions
Hours after a major business disaster, Lara Dean-Fernandez realized that she loved San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood....
Jerry Leigh Spins 'Web'
The Los Angeles–based apparel manufacturer of Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers apparel line has inked a deal with another licensor, E.B. White novel–turned–feature film “Charlotte’s Web...
Ling Joins Saks
Saks Inc. named Dennis Ling as senior vice president and treasurer of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, and in May 2007, he will assume the post of senior vice president and treasurer of Saks Inc. Ling’s ...
2006 Retrospective: Hot Boutique Market Drives Up Retail Rents
The proliferation of clothing boutiques and manufacturers entering retail has contributed to 10 percent to 20 percent jumps in rents in prime Los Angeles retail markets, said Philip Klaparda,...
Cate Adair: Stylish Handbags for the Real World
While Cate Adair’s costumes may be the perfect look for the ladies of Wisteria Lane, her handbags are designed for the ladies of real life. The Emmy Award–nominated costume designer for...
United Trade Show Joins Las Vegas Lineup
Another player will emerge on Las Vegas’ trade show calendar. The United Trade Show is scheduled to debut Feb. 13–15 at the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas. Founder R...
D&A and ENK Shift January Dates
Designers and Agents and ENK International’s Intermezzo Collections and Accessorie Circuit have changed their New York show dates in New York. ...
