Bubblegum's New Line Has High-End Appeal
The creative duo behind the Bubblegum juniors denim line, a staple at moderate-priced department stores, has launched Tylerskye by Villand, a contemporary denim collection f...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Jenni Kayne
A star-studded audience assembled for the showing of
Surf Kitty
Hello Kitty is going surfing. The popular character has signed on to its first action-sports campaign for the “Hello Kitty Boardfest featuring Holly Beck.” The event will be held this summer and...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Sue Wong
Sue Wong found inspiration from flamenco dancers, flappers and Saharan queens for her
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Tomer
Texas native Tomer Gender used functionality, fit and style as the foundation of his menswear line, Tomer, which debuted on March 30 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios...
Claiborne, VF Execs to Speak at Material World
Representatives from Liz Claiborne Inc., the VF Corp., Cotton Inc., the Jones Apparel Group Inc. and several South American trade organi...
Innovo Takes the Fast Track With New Denim Brands
One of the fastest-growing apparel companies in Los Angeles is a relative newcomer to Southern California and the clothing industry. The Innovo Group Inc....
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Da-Nang
If G.I. Jane were designing clothes, she might be on the same fashion page as
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Naqada
Naqada designer Octavio Carlin made his first splash into the world of fashion with evening gowns. His 2004 collection, displayed in his March 31...
Suss Launches Knit Kits
Los Angeles designer Suss Cousins, owner of the Suss collection and the Suss boutique on Beverly Boulevard, has launched Suss Knit Kits, take-home versions of her instore kn...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Custo Barcelona
Custo Barcelona, designed by brothers Custodio (“Custo”) and David Dalmau—best known for their colorful and inventive prints, graphics and mixed-pattern T-shirts—debuted ...
Etnies' Mission
Lake Forest–based shoemaker Etnies will donate more than 2,000 pairs of new shoes to the Los Angeles Mission. The shoes will be given to adults and children on April 9 as part of the Mission’s Good Friday progr...
Spring Splurge
Spring shopping is approaching winter spending levels, according to a new survey titled “Shopping in America Spring 2004.” The survey, commissioned by the Macerich Company, found that nearly 60 ...
L.A. Fashion Week Fall '04: Mason
Designer Michelle Mason created modern styles with colorful, contrasting fabrics for the Fall/Winter 2004 collection...
