Rodarte: Evening in Transition
Though their beaded dresses have floated across the red carpet, Kate and Laura Mulleavy imagine their pieces—which retail from $1,300 to $2,500—to be effortlessly worn and then tossed casually on a bedr...
Chelsea Rebelle Owner Vows Not to Let Fire Burn Her Out
A fire caused an estimated $100,000 of smoke damage to fashion boutique Chelsea Rebelle on May 28, which also happened to be the three-month anniversary of the store’s opening at 735 N. La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles. T...
Lectra Reorganizes U.S. Operations
Paris-based technology provider Lectra is restructuring its U.S. operations in Marietta, Ga....
Silver Jeans and 1921
The New Mart Suite 603 (213) 688-7602...
Geac Jumps on West Coast Bandwagon
Boston-based technology firm Geac is the latest company looking to capitalize on the West Coast’s strong base of global surfwear and fashion. Geac provides business management software applica...
Knitwear Line Stacia Launches in California
Like many immigrants to California, New York–based Stacy Johnson reinvented herself. ...
Pony Performance
Santa Barbara– based athletic apparel and footwear brand Pony International LLC has formed a partnership with Sports Biometrics Inc., whose engineers will test and evaluate Pony footwear and help in researching and de...
Thomas Pink Moves to Los Angeles
Thomas Pink, which has been known for inserting vibrant colors into traditionally reserved English wardrobes since the 18th century, will be opening its first Southern California store on Jun...
New at True
Los Angeles–based denim brand True Religion Apparel Inc. named four new people to its board of directors. The new directors are Joseph H. Coulombe, the founder of Trader Joe’s grocery stores and a former execut...
OptiTex Launches CAD File Converter
New York–based OptiTex USA Inc. has released a new pattern and marker converting system that allows CAD users to convert files from various originations on the spot into OptiTex’s 3-D software....
Calvin Klein Swim Faster
New York–based Warnaco Group Inc. has struck a deal with New York–based Calvin Klein and Swimwear Anywear Inc., the former swim licensee of Calvin Klein, to bring the new Calvin Klein swimwear collection to mar...
Agenda Launches Stitch
Agenda LLC said it will widen its scope of alternative clothing trade shows by sponsoring a new industry event called Stitch in New York in July....
Estmark Finds a Solution for Quick Fabric Costing
Costing fabric can be a tricky game for apparel and textile producers. Since much of the business has shifted overseas, the bidding process is left up to contractors and bidding too high or low can co...
Hot Topic's Temporary Rock
Hot Topic Rock is the section within the 610 Hot Topic stores that stocks rock T-shirts and accessories. For a short time, Hot Topic Rock has also become its own store....
Fila's Innovative Use of Stores
Eric Dorfman has no retail experience, but on June 2 he’ll find himself in the middle of one of Los Angeles’ most competitive streets for retail....
