Las Vegas Crowd: Hovering Around Satellite Shows
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger, the massive trade-show circuit in Las Vegas grew this season. Retailers had nine shows and 10 venues to visit in the never-ending quest for sale-genera...
Retailers in Court
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. filed a lawsuit earlier this month ordering rival retailer American Eagle Outfitters to remove the number 22 from its clothing and advertising, claiming it has exclusive rights to the moni...
Techies Find a Home in Outdoor Apparel
It may appear gimmicky or novel to some, but technology-focused clothing is making inroads in the apparel market....
Heartfelt Gift
The original artwork created for last year’s Fashion Industries Guild of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Man of the Year event found a new home in the reception area of the hospital’s Children...
Sluggish Economy Predicted Until End of the Year
California’s economy will remain lackluster through September and will pick up only slightly toward the end of the year, a recent Chapman University study shows....
Smithsonian Bound
Left to right, Smithsonian museum specialist Peter Liebhold, Hot Kiss owner Moshe Tsabag’s daughter Hallie with Tsabag and California Fashion Association Executive Director ...
Paragon Becomes Porini USA in Distribution Deal
Westlake Village, Calif.–based Paragon Business Systems Inc., which provides business management solutions to the apparel industry, has officially become the America...
Safer Acquires Hampton Printing Co.
Newark, N.J.–based Safer Textiles has acquired the assets of Johnson City, Tenn.–based Hampton Transfer Prints Inc. from Flynt Fabrics Inc., which filed for bankruptc...
An Eye for Orange
“The O.C.” costume designer discusses Southern California style ...
Jumpin' Jack
Appointment-only boutique Jack Henry offers “street couture” ...
More Chinese Laundry
Los Angeles–based Cels Enterprises Inc., maker of Chinese Laundry shoes, has struck a deal with New York–based CL Industries for a line of Chinese Laundry sportswear and dresses. The line will bow at WW...
Gap Supply-Chain Chief Resigns
Chuck Crovitz, executive vice president and chief supply-chain officer of Gap Inc., has resigned from the company. Gap officials did not give a reason for his departure....
Lectra Back in Black, Geared for Future Growth
After a round of cost cutting, global strategizing and investing in research and development, technology provider Lectra is back on a growth track. Its managers hope the company is at the for...
New Management at Wet Seal
The Wet Seal Inc. has named Allan D. Haims as president of the Wet Seal division and designer Victor Alfaro as senior vice president, creative director....
Jones, Kasper Deal Set
New York–based Jones Apparel Group Inc. won approval from a bankruptcy cour t judge to acquire New York–based Kasper A.S.L. Ltd., maker of Anne Klein apparel, for $204 million and the assumption of approximatel...
