Lily McNeal: Luxe Summer Knits
Launched in 2002 by Anna Barthelme and Stephen Elkind, Los Angeles–based Lily McNeal is known for luxurious knits exuding style with a casual chic quality....
Warner Bros. Adds to Its Apparel Line
Burbank, Calif.–based Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with New York–based manufacturer Priorities to create a line of heavily distressed and embellished T-shirts,...
Carpet Maker's Recycling Program Turns 10
Commercial carpet and modular tile maker C&A Floorcoverings announced it hit the 100 million mark—100 million pounds, that is....
New Balance Goes Nano
New Balance Performance Outerwear, a new licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Co., is using nanotechnology in its Circa V outerwear line....
LAPD Recovers Stolen Blue Jeans
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested two suspects involved in a dramatic denim burglary in which thieves drove a van through a storefront in the Los Angeles Fashion District and made off with ab...
Top Retailers to Discuss e-Commerce Trends
Leading retail executives from Guess, Liz Claiborne, The Wet Seal, Patagonia, Bloomingdale’s and Victoria’s Secret Direct will dis...
True Religion Tries New Fabrics on Classic Looks
Fleece might be a fabric for every season. It’s been used for hoodies favored by gym rats and for tops worn by the fashion forward. ...
New York Fashion Week Fall #039;06: Trovata
The Orange County, Calif.–based wonder boys of
New York Fashion Week Fall ’06: Trovata
The Orange County, Calif.–based wonder boys of
Perry Ellis Acquires Gotcha
Miami-based Perry Ellis International, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Irvine, Calif.–based swim and surfwear label Gotcha Internat...
RFID Moves Closer to Retail Sales Floors
Radio frequency identification (RFID) may be coming to the selling floor sooner than expected....
Burlington Expands Tech Fabric Line
Burlington WorldWide Apparel will offer a new line of activewear fabrics designed to dry quickly, resist odor and protect the body from ultraviolet rays....
Veteran Retailer of Short Men's Suits Moves to Beverly Hills
Jimmy Au’s for Men 5'8quot; and Under is going upscale....
New York Fashion Week Fall ’06: Chaiken
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China Exports
Exports from China outpaced economists’ estimates last month by as much as $3 billion. January’s surplus of $9.5 billion trumped estimates of $6.3 billion. January exports rose 28 percent from a year ea...














