California Market Center Outlines Events for October
The California Market Center has a number of textile, apparel and footwear trade shows and events taking place in October for the Spring/Summer 2019 season.
How Tariffs on Chinese Products Are Affecting the Manufacturing and Retail Community
Now that the Trump administration’s $200 billion of additional tariffs have gone into effect on thousands of Chinese imports, the apparel and retail industries are figuring out what to do next. Covered in this round of tariffs are buttons, bobbins, yarns, embroidery, textiles, handbags and leather. Apparel is not part of the equation yet.
Court Tells Dov Charney to Pay Nearly $20 Million to Hedge Fund
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld an early court ruling that Dov Charney, the founder of American Apparel, must repay $19.5 million to Standard General, a New York hedge fund.
n:Philanthropy Launches First West Coast Showroom at Cooper Design Space
After launching her Los Angeles brand n:Philanthropy in 2014, Yvonne Niami has finally opened her first West Coast showroom at the Cooper Design Space in downtown Los Angeles.
Sanctuary Creates Smarter Sustainable Manufacturing for Spring ‘19 Collection
Ahead of its Spring 2019 launch, Los Angeles women’s lifestyle brand Sanctuary announced its “Smart Creation” production process, which will build the brand’s reputation for environmental and social responsibility.
Road Twenty-Two, a T-shirt Line With a Message, Closes Its Doors
Road Twenty-Two, a socially conscious San Francisco brand, announced that after four years it is shutting down its business.
What’s Checking La Brea Avenue: Still Eclectic After All These Years
Since the mid-1980s, Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue has been a fashion street.
Never Mind Shoes, Vans Does Its 1st Apron
Better known for its sneakers and apparel, Vans teamed up with Hedley & Bennett to make...an apron!
Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh Named The Visionary 2019 by NRF
Recognizing the innovative efforts of Chip Bergh, Levi Strauss & Co.'s president and chief executive officer, the National Retail Federation named the leader as the recipient of "The Visionary" award for 2019.
The U.S. Economy Cruises Along But With Speed Bumps Down the Road
Could the U.S. economy be partying like there’s no tomorrow only to be faced with a hangover in two years?
South Coast Plaza's Gala Autumn Harvest Festival
Millions of people are celebrating Autumn Harvest festival holidays across Asia. South Coast Plaza observed the festival Sept. 23 with food, dance, costume and dignitaries.
Charlie Matthews: The Big Shoot for Guess? and How To Make It in Modeling
Guess? Model Charlie Matthews talks about moving from shooting photos for the label's e-commerce channel to a main event; the Fall '18 campaign.
Rent the Runway Opens First Stand-alone Store in San Francisco
Expanding its bricks-and-mortar store presence, Rent the Runway opened the doors to the its first stand-alone location in San Francisco on Sept. 18.
Puma Takes Inspiration from the Fashion District and Other DTLA Spots
Puma develops a line of limited-edition boots taking inspiration from the Fashion District, the Jewelry District and the Flower District in downtown L.A.
