Z Supply Opens In-Store Shops at Sunny Days

Irvine, Calif.–based Z Supply recently opened its first in-store-shop concept in the Sunny Days boutique on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Calif., with plans to open a second in-store shop at the Sunny Days boutique in Orange, Calif.

Obituary: Wetsuit Pioneer Jack O’Neill, 94

Jack O’Neill, founder of the surf brand O’Neill, died on June 2. He was 94.

Guess Celebrates 35 With FIDM Exhibition

Guess Celebrates 35 With FIDM Exhibition

Los Angeles–based Guess? Inc. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with the opening of “Guess: 35 Years & Still Dreaming,” a retrospective exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum & Galleries in downtown Los Angeles.

Centric to Host PLM Education Series at Outdoor Retailer

Los Gatos, Calif.–based product lifecycle management (PLM) solution provider Centric Software will host a series of seminars and demos to help apparel companies “Get PLM Educated” at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City next month.

A New NAFTA Is Having a Ripple Effect in Los Angeles

With changes in the North American Free Trade Agreement in the wind, Los Angeles blue-jeans factories have been fielding more inquiries from denim labels thinking about switching production from Mexico to California.

Premium Denim Line Works With Skingraft Brand to Knock Homeless Crisis

Premium Denim Line Works With Skingraft Brand to Knock Homeless Crisis

Los Angeles County’s homeless crisis has skyrocketed in the past year, with 57,794 individuals counted as homeless by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. It’s an almost 23 percent increase over 2016.

Quiet June Market Draws Focused Buyers Ready to Spend

Quiet June Market Draws Focused Buyers Ready to Spend

June market in Los Angeles is typically a quiet affair with buyers arriving to wrap up Fall orders and start looking at Holiday goods. Sandwiched between the larger Fall markets in March and the massive Las Vegas trade shows in August, June tends to draw lighter traffic comprised of mostly regional buyers.

Small Town High School Wins $50,000 Prize from Vans

Small Town High School Wins $50,000 Prize from Vans

Parker City, South Dakota is a one stoplight town, but its arts and fashion potential is enormous. It was the grand prize winner for the 8th annual Vans Custom Culture art competition.

Bebe Sells Distribution Center and Puts LA Design Center Up for Sale

After closing all 168 stores, Bebe sells distribution center and now wants to get rid of its LA design studio.

Trash Los Angeles' New Styles

Trash Los Angeles' New Styles

Trash Los Angeles was previously known for its T-shirts and hoodies. Now the rock 'n' roll inspired line is doing jeans and vests.

Comeback for Beverly Hills Hosiery

Comeback for Beverly Hills Hosiery

The downtown Los Angeles fashion biz mourned the loss of Beverly Hills Hosiery, which has been selling hosiery, intimates and costumes for more than 80-years. But the company's new ownership told us to get ready for a comeback.

Barbara Fields’ Spring/Summer ’18 Fashion Forecasts

Barbara Fields’ Spring/Summer ’18 Fashion Forecasts

Barbara Fields Buying Office has been forecasting juniors fashion for more than 30-years. Last week, it released the Fields Spring Summer 2018 Trend Report. Fields gave us a peek at trends forecast to make a splash soon.

St. John Knits Gives Pink Slips to More Than 100 Workers

In an effort to cut production costs, St. John Knits is laying off 130 workers effective on June 26.

CMC's 3rd Floor Party for LA Fashion Market

CMC's 3rd Floor Party for LA Fashion Market

Get ready for the first breakfast buffet party produced by the showrooms on the A-wing of the CMC's 3rd floor.