Intellect and Fashion Mix at Milk
Instead of wallpaper or modern paintings, a passage from the 1945 Somerset Maugham novel “The Razor’s Edge” is painted on the east wall of Milk. It’s the newest boutique on West Third Street, one...
Howe's Victorian Executive
In the last year, designer Jade Howe pioneered the “Indie Executive” look for his Howe menswear collection, but on Nov. 5, the Santa Ana, Calif.–based designer gave a preview of ...
Pony Goes to Harlem
Santa Barbara–based athletic brand Pony International LLC has partnered with the Harlem Globetrotters and will create a performance and lifestyle collection with the legendary basketball team that will...
Veteran Pasadena Retailer Reopens
Old Town Pasadena has seen an influx recently of luxury retailers, such as New York–based Tiffany & Co. and Kenneth Cole. But on Nov. 16, local retailer Flutter ...
Denim Maker Sees Indigo Blue Skies
Paul Guez is looking to build a premium-denim empire....
Stony, BCBG, True Religion Reap Awards
It’s awards season and a number of California-based resources came away with accolades at two national events....
Paul Frank Industries Loses Paul Frank
Paul Frank Sunich, co-founder and co-chief executive of Costa Mesa, Calif.–based Paul Frank Industries, announced this week that he has left the company to pursue other, unnamed, interests. Company ex...
China Agrees to Limit Textile Exports Through 2008
After more than three months of intense trade talks, China has agreed to limit its textile exports to the United States until the end of 2008....
Simpson Not Charming
Bensalem, Pa.–based retail chain Charming Shoppes has dropped the JS by Jessica Simpson line, produced by Los Angeles–based Tarrant Apparel Group, according to Tarrant’s recent earnings report. The denim...
Frankie B. Launches B. United
The woman who introduced the ultra-low-rise jean is taking a higher stance....
Bebe Accessorizes
Brisbane, Calif.–based Bebe Stores Inc., purveyor of sexy clothes for 20-somethings, announced a new store concept that would bring the brand’s sensibility to accessories, handbags and...
Andrew Christian Moves to NoHo
Menswear specialist Andrew Christian has relocated its headquarters from Hollywood to 759 Tujunga Ave., in the heart of the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, Calif....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Sewdown
The 10 independent clothing designers who showed at the
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: St. John
The most anticipated show of the week delivered plenty of good fashion but not the expected celebrities....
