Apparel Quotas Could Return by Mid-Year
California manufacturers were not terribly surprised that the Bush administration announced it might restrict imports of three types of apparel coming from China or that industry groups filed an addit...
'Project Runway' Poised for a Second Lap
“Project Runway 2” is coming to town, and the show is on the hunt (again) for the next big thing in fashion, thanks to the success of last season’s debut....
Ten Shops to Watch
Star power jolted Los Angeles’ retail scene this past year when two major designers, Marc Jacobs and Miuccia Prada, opened flagship stores on Melrose Place and Rodeo Drive, respectively....
State Labor Commissioner to Fine-Tune AB633
The new California Labor Commissioner, Donna Dell, plans to crack down on “underground economy” violators as well as help legitimate apparel contractors trying to work by the rules....
Warnaco's New Sourcing Exec
New York–based Warnaco Group named longtime apparel executive Dwight Meyer president of global sourcing. Meyer has more than 25 years of experience in the apparel business, most recently as executive v...
Mixed Results at L.A. Textile Show
Traffic reports were mixed at the Los Angeles International Textile Show, which was held between the split Fall ’05 markets at the California Market Center....
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '05: Harveys
Husband-and-wife team Dana and Melanie Harvey made their mark on the fashion world by creating the Seatbeltbag, that popular, colorful purse made out of woven nylon seatbelts. The Harveys sti...
Ferre Flies KA
Korean Airlines unveiled its new uniforms, designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Ferre. The uniforms—worn by flight attendants, front-line staff, pilots and mechanics—are part of the airline’s “...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '05: Cesar de la Parra
Drama was in the air when Los Angeles designer Cesar de la Parra unveiled his
YMI on the Move With New Web Venture, HQ
Los Angeles–based juniors line YMI Jeanswear is putting the final touches on its new- and-improved Web site,
Companies Collaborate to Go Green
In the textile and apparel industry, companies often stay mum about their development plans and zealously protect their suppliers’ names. But an expanding circle o...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '05: Juuml;nker Designs
Halfway across town and miles away ideologically from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, designers Tod Waters and Giuliana Mayo showcased their...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '05: Naqada
Octavio Carlin took a sideways approach to his
New FAB Festival Highlights Indie Design
Artists and art lovers alike will have a new shopping destination for one-of-a-kind treasures with the launch of the Food Art Business (FAB) street festival April 16 in downtown Los Angeles’ Artist Dis...
