Apparel Firms See More Choices in PDM Market
After a period of skepticism and some bad experiences along the way, the apparel industry appears to be warming up to PDM (product data management) technology. PDM is the software that manages the specs, revisions an...
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall I 2003: Kate O'Connor
Kate O’Connor, who put herself on the fashion map with a line of handcrafted signature ponchos last season, revealed clingy, sexy looks for her...
Shopping for America
Teens boost sales despite wartime woes...
U.S. Commerce Dept. Chooses L.A. Firm for Textile IDs
The United States Department of Commerce has selected the DNA textile-marker solution of Los Angeles–based Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. to aid customs officials in identifying the origins of im...
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall I 2003: Nataya
Deciding to depart from the Mercedes-Benz Shows L.A. marketing blitz but still stay under the same roof, Nataya designer Inga Nataya Bogomolny chose the Downtown Standard Hotel...
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall I 2003: Sara Palacios
Cuban-born designer Sara Palacios was a painter for more than two decades before she transferred her work to fabric to create one-of-a-kind clothing designs....
Cerruti and Cardona
Italian label Cerruti has taped Los Angeles designer David Cardona to design the company’s Cerruti women’s label and the 1881 line. Cardona will continue to design his own David Cardona line and will sp...
Mushi Mushi Retailer Mills Bows Eclectic Jewelry Line
Retailer Moss Mills has launched a collection of castsilver and brass necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets....
Barneys Miami
Barneys New York is headed for Florida. The New York–based retailer will open a Barneys New York CO-OP location in the South Beach section of Miami this fall. The 9,000-squarefoot, two-story store will carry men...
Weather, War and a Delayed Holiday Deter Retail
Chilly weather, a late Easter and a desert war all put a damper on March retail sales for apparel-specialty, chain and department stores, according to company reports....
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall I 2003: Gen Art
Gen Art and Acura hosted an evening of fashion, fun and free drinks on April 4 at the Shrine Expo Hall. The event, called “Los An...
Pending Calif. Legislation
Insurance for all, but at a steep cost to small businesses ...
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall I 2003: James
James’ Fall 2003 swimwear and ready-to-wear collection rocked to a definite Samba rhythm on April 4 at
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall I 2003: Designers & Agents
Designers & Agents dubbed its
