Manatt's Levy to Chair Firm's Pro Bono Business
Los Angeles–based law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP has named attorney Stanley W. Levy as chair of Manatt’s pro bono practice....
Designed Locally, Seen Globally
“American Idol” contestant Katharine McPhee may have lost out to crooner Taylor Hicks at the May 24 finale of the popular reality TV show, but she did it looking like a star....
Focus at Surf Summit on Authenticity, Environment
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico—Surfwear makers and industry leaders gathered south of the border for the ninth-annual Surf Summit to pow-wow about getting back to their core roots and preserve the ...
Agenda Heads to Melrose
After two years in the California Market Center, Aaron Levant has moved his Agenda showroom to 7449 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. The showroom, which specializes in...
New at Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger Corp., which was recently purchased by Dutch firm Apax Partners, has announced plans to run the company as four independently managed business units in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Far East. Chief...
N.Y. Gets New French Show
La Federation Francaise Du Pret a Porter Feminin, organizers of the Pret a Porter Paris biannual runway shows in Paris, have launched a new trade show in the United...
Perry Ellis Acquires Jag License
Miami-based manufacturer Perry Ellis International has acquired the license to manufacture and distribute Jag brand swimwear and cover-ups for men and women. The license, in partner...
Ted Baker Hits the OC
Fashion boutiques with a Euro pedigree are taking a bow at South Coast Plaza....
Merger Mania Could Benefit Apparel Business
The consolidating software market could be a good thing for the apparel industry....
Gap Takes Shoes Online
San Francisco–based Gap Inc. has announced plans to open a new online shoe store through its E-commerce division, Gap Inc. Direct. The store will launch for Holiday 2006 with a broad mix of designer an...
Peak Shipping Season Set for Smooth Sailing
Peak shipping season, which runs from July to October, is shaping up to be a winner this summer....
Juicy's Baby Deal
Los Angeles–based Juicy Couture struck an agreement with Tawil Associates for a collection of Juicy Couture apparel for newborns, infants and layette sizes 0–24 months. The collection, which will launch in October, is expected...
Junior Drake Goes Casual With Canvas
Junior Drake, a 4-year-old handbag line named after founder Dennis Brown’s actress mother, launched a new line of canvas purses in May at the ENK Accessories Circuit show in New York....
Outsourcing E-commerce Gaining in Popularity in Apparel Industry
As the e-commerce industry matures, more apparel companies are relying on hosted systems for their online sales....
The Battalion
Linda Wong, co-founder of contemporary clothing line The Battalion, followed a simple line of logic to resolve her desire to design edgy, avant-garde clothing that also is customer friendly....
