Speedo's Triathlon Deal
Los Angeles–based swimwear maker Speedo has struck a four-year deal with USA Triathlon to provide the Team USA triathletes with swimwear, uniforms and other competition apparel at the 2008 Beijing Olym...
Retailers Vie for Rare Prize: Exclusivity
For many retailers, one of the traditional rules of success is to be the exclusive outlet for a hot fashion brand. But with the growing number of boutiques and the global reach of the Internet, asking...
Kale Handbags
Sisters Jennifer and Leslie Kale launched their Southern California–based handbag line in 2003. “At the time, the handbag world hadn’t blown up yet,” said Jennifer. “We wanted to cr...
Drifter
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True Religion Announces Outlet, Retail Stores
True Religion Apparel Inc. is on a retail roll....
Liz's New Legs
New York–based manufacturing giant Liz Claiborne has inked a deal with Legxus International Inc. for a line of socks, trouser socks and tights set to bow at department and specialty stores in 2007. New York–bas...
Taking the Sample Offshore
When Herb Yussim decided to get out of the private-label business, he reviewed his assets: a lifetime of apparel production experience, numerous contacts in the contemporary and young designer market ...
7 For All Mankind Hires CEO
Vernon, Calif.–based premium-denim maker 7 For All Mankind has filled its chief executive position after several months of vacancy. Michael Egeck left his post as president of VF Co...
Bryan Wilson Showroom and Representing
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J.P. & Mattie Accessories
J.P. & Mattie designers Jean-Pierre Roditi and Mattie Ilel took their love of Thai culture and design and developed it into their latest venture—a line of sandals, bags and jewelry under t...
Mike & Chris Handbags
Husband-and-wife design team Mike and Christine Gonzalez launched their handbag line earlier this year. In 2005, they became a fast success in the fashion business with an edgy, contemporary ...
New for Market at CMC
Showrooms on the second floor of the California Market Center will host a gas card giveaway promotion during the first four days of the Aug. 11–15 run of the Los Ang...
Fill-ins Fuel Business at West Coast Exclusive
Menswear buyers attending the Aug. 6–7 run of the West Coast Exclusive menswear show in Los Angeles were picky and particular with their buys, giving an early indication for the upcom...
Texas Company Buys City Girl
City Girl Inc., a more than 60-year-old apparel company with several contemporary misses sportswear labels, has been sold to a Texas firm....
Gotcha In-House
Gotcha, the Irvine, Calif.–based swim division of Perry Ellis International of Miami, is going in-house. Perry Ellis completed its acquisition of the Gotcha trademarks in January. The Gotcha brand, which had been prod...
