Fan Club
Mutual admiration brought together Los Angeles jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino and fashion and gift icon Hello Kitty—so goes the concept behind Tarantino’s new Pink Head li...
Rodeo Drive Is Ready for Its Close-Up
In recent weeks, Rodeo Drive has been looking rather down and out in Beverly Hills....
Brazilian-Themed Boutique Avalon B. Opens
Natalie Bovis, who designs bikinis under the label Iemanja, will open a showroom/boutique called Avalon B. in the Merchant’s Mart at 2411 Main St. in Santa Monica, Calif....
Loris Azzaro, 70
Fashion designer and perfume creator Loris Azzaro died of cancer on Nov. 20 in Paris. The designer’s Azzaro collection was a favorite of celebrities including Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren, Isabelle Adjani and Ti...
Paris for Feet
Los Angeles–based young contemporary company Paris Blues has struck a deal with Los Angeles–based East Lion Corp. for a new line of footwear under the Paris Blues brand. The collection will bow for Back...
Swim. Shoes
Manhattan Beach–based shoemaker Skechers U.S.A. Inc. has signed a deal with Christina America for a collection of swimwear under the Skechers name. The junior and women’s line is set to bow for Cruise a...
Showroom Space Options Abound in Downtown L.A.
At the intersection of Ninth and Los Angeles streets in downtown Los Angeles, competition among showroom buildings is fierce—but friendly....
Workers' Comp Reform?
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked off his term with a proposal to cut $11 billion from the $29 billion workers’ compensation system. The governor’s proposal follows the legislature’s proposed cuts, which are exp...
Out at Wet Seal
Wet Seal Chief Financial Officer William Langsdorf resigned after less than a year with the retailer, citing personal reasons. The announcement comes amid more bad news about the beleaguered company. The Foot...
New Stores at South Coast Plaza
Five new retailers are set to open in Costa Mesa, Calif.’s South Coast Plaza between Winter 2003 and Spring 2004....
Organizers Are Reviewing Schedules and Locations
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Prices Up
Wholesale prices rose 0.8 percent in October, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which compiles the Producer Price Index to track wholesale prices for finished goods, intermediate goods and ra...
Urban Sears
Hoffman Estates, Ill.–based retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. will roll out urban apparel shops in 50 of its stores. The prototype in-store shops will feature 15 to 20 racks of men’s clothing, including l...
More Fashion
The Art Institute of California–San Francisco has added two new degree programs to its fashion department. Beginning this fall, the college will offer associate of science degrees in fashion marketing ...
Da-Rue Wins All-Star Award
Los Angeles–based sportswear manufacturer Da-Rue of California Inc. was among the winners at the 2003 All-Star Awards ceremony, held on Nov. 14 at the Apparel Tech C...
