Eastside Independents
If Beverly Hills is Los Angeles retail’s prom queen, then Echo Park is the pink-haired punk rocker spiking the punch bowl....
First Quarter Report: Mixed Signals Cloud California Forecast
Southern California’s economy is playing the waiting game....
CBI Sourcing Show Attendees Hoping for New Trade Deal in 2004
GUATEMALA CITY—The buzz among Central American apparel and textile manufacturers these days centers on one thing: the hope that a new free-trade agreement will be in place with the United States next y...
Kellwood, Run and Simmons
St. Louis–based Kellwood Co. has announced it will develop a new men’s activewear collection with Reverend Run, one of the founders of rap group Run-DMC, and his brother, music- and apparel-industry entrepreneur Russel...
Madden and Candie's
New York–based footwear makers Steve Madden and Candie’s Inc. have signed an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement in which Steve Madden will design, manufacture and distribute Candie’s footwear for w...
Employment Down
California lost 13,100 jobs in April, according to the Employment Development Department. This marks the third consecutive month of nonfarm job losses for the state. Still, the state unemployment rate has bee...
Runway to Northern California
Academy of Art College in San Francisco will host its annual graduation fashion show, Fashion 2003, at 7 p.m. on May 20 at the school’s 491 Post St. building....
FBI Moves Into New Center, Seeks New Members
Fashion Business Inc., the Los Angeles– based nonprofit organization that assists designers and small manufacturers, has moved into its newly renovated designresource center and is looking for...
One Girl Who: Tapping a Niche for Knits
One Girl Who’s sophisticated knitwear looks for novelty shoppers have caught the attention of better department stores and specialty retailers on both coasts....
Lectra Division Earns Honor
Paris-based Lectra has presented its Chairman’s Cup award to its North American branch in recognition of the division’s business performance in 2002....
Fine Arts Sold
The Fine Arts Building in downtown Los Angeles was sold for $12.7 million to Beverly Hills–based Blue Real Estate Management. Architects Albert R. Walker and Percy A. Eisen designed the building at 811...
Bridal Baubles
Los Angeles jewelry designer Lara Noel Hill has struck a deal with Tarzana-based formalwear retailer Lili Bridals & Formals to provide personal consulting and custom design services for Lili custo...
Girl Mania Files Suit Against Wet Seal Inc.
Girl Mania Inc. has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Wet Seal Inc. and Zutopia, its division of tween stores, for trade-dress infringement, unfair competition and misappr...
Melrose Ave. Aims for Balance of Independent Retailers
The independent spirit still thrives on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, but the retail profile on the funky street is changing— again....
Cold Weather Offsets Easter Sales
Economic doubts and chilly weather froze out sales boosts for many retailers in April. Many had counted on the late Easter holiday to help spur sales last month, but consumers continued to hold onto t...
