Fashion Week Design Suites to Take a Break
After five seasons accompanying the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, the Design Suites will be taking a break during the Spring 2007 shows set for Oct. 15–19....
2(x)ist Soy Collection
Benefits of soy can now be enjoyed inside and outside the body with the arrival of fabrics made from the soybean plant. For Fall 2006, the New York–based men’s underwear company 2(x)ist, a divi...
Bebe Bows New Footwear Concept Store
For Bebe, the next chapter in its retail growth may be walking on shoes....
Guess Who's Going to Mexico?
Los Angeles–based denim maker Guess? Inc. has struck a joint venture agreement with Mexican firm Grupo Axo. Guess will retain a majority share of the joint venture, which will produce and distribute Gu...
New York Fashion Week: Monique Lhuillier
Known for her beautiful gowns and pretty dresses, Los Angeles designer Monique Lhuillier did not disappoint with her Spring ’07 fashion show Sept. 12 at Olympus Fashion Week....
Vanessa Williams at Dallas Fashion Awards
Singer and actress Vanessa Williams will be among the celebrities paying tribute to designer Carmen Marc Valvo at the 31st annual Dallas Fashion Awards on Oct. 28 at the Dallas Marke...
Calif. Container-Fee Bill Vetoed
Apparel importers were relieved that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a containerfee bill that would have charged $60 for every 40-foot container going through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach...
Honeydew Intimates Does the Rumba for Breast Cancer Awareness
In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Los Angeles–based Honeydew Intimates is launching a limited edition style of their signature...
Samantha Chang Finds Perfect Intimate Space With Boutique Lingerie Show
Samantha Chang started the Boutique Lingerie trade show for the same reason that many designers start their own clothing lines—to fill a personal need for something in the market. As a lingeri...
Etnies' Undies
SKATER GIRL: At skate brand Etnies, team riders come first. The Lake Forest, Calif.–based company launched a petite offering of girls’ underwear for Holiday 2005 and Spring 2006, including a bra and panty set inspir...
Lavande SWK
Stacey Walker King had been inside many a closet as a personal shopper for private clients such as high-net-worth executive women. But under her clients’ chic designer clothing exterior were less-than-...
California Designers to Reach Out to Teens
Some of the most recognizable names and brands in fashion will convene Oct. 27–29 in New York City for Teen Vogue Fashion U, a three-day seminar...
C&B Goes for Fashionable Golfers
Seattle-based upscale sportswear company Cutter & Buck has launched a contemporary menswear line under the CBUK label. The new line, pronounced “see buck,” is for men “who enjoy golf ...
New York Fashion Week: Max Azria
Launched last season at New York Fashion Week, BCBG Max Azria’s designer line Max Azria showed its Spring ’07 collection Sept. 11 at Olympus Fashion Week. R...
P. Ka Bu Postponed
Los Angeles independent runway event P. Ka Bu has been postponed until next season, according to show organizer Jose Angel....
