American Apparel and Los Angeles Apparel: A Tale of Two Labels Starting From Ground Zero
As part of his apparel comeback, Dov Charney recently signed an exclusive partnership with TSC Apparel in Cincinnati, Ohio, to distribute his Los Angeles Apparel collection to screen printers and embroiderers in need of well-made blanks.
TPC: L.A.’s Networking Group for Industry Professionals
It’s a group that includes factors, bankers, lawyers, certified public accountants, insurance agents and other members of the professional services community that specialize in working with apparel businesses.
Vissla & Billabong’s Big Night at SIMA Awards
Vissla and Billabong racked up trophies at the 14th annual SIMA Awards, produced by the trade group Surf Industry Manufacturers Association.
FIDM Debut 2017
Guests at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Debut runway show and scholarship gala were treated to a celebration of the work of students in several programs at the design school, including fashion design, theatre costume design, textile design and interior design.
One T-Shirt Line’s Trash
When Tal Mir quit a design job for a private-label company, he resolved to devote all of his creative energy to making a clothing line that would stand for quality and creativity. He called the line Trash. Its full name is Trash Los Angeles
Dodging Retail Blues, Designer Tries Amazon
Maya Reynolds recently wrapped up a gig creating costumes for the Backstreet Boys. The 1990s hit makers are wearing her white leather jackets for a residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Never Elsewhere’s Locals Only
When the Never Elsewhere brand started business in 2010, the Oakland, Calif.–based label sought to pay tribute to hot spots only locals would know about.
Image Comic's Snotgirl to the Fashion Rescue
There’s a new comic book hero in town. It's a fashion blogger.
Tadashi Launches Fragrance
Los Angeles designer Tadashi Shoji will introduce his first fragrance this month at Lord & Taylor.
Get Wrapped Up in the Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest
Get ready to enter the 13th annual Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest.
Bebe Stores Dismissing Hundreds of Employees
Bebe Stores Inc., which has been in financial hot water for some time, is laying off more than 700 employees at its two business offices and at its stores.
Blue Gold’s Road Trip “A Pair of Jeans Can Connect You With the World”
Documentary Blue Gold: American Jeans sees the world through the eyes of a jeans hunter. It's also a master class on the history of denim with side trips on how Bruce Lee wore jeans, and a step into the global wardrobe.
U.S. Cargo-Container Imports to Rise Steadily This Year
With retail sales predicted to inch up around 4 percent this year, cargo container traffic should also see healthy growth this year.
Macy’s at Westfield Century City Takes a Bow
Westfield Century City is in the midst of a $1 billion makeover. Macy’s is one of the anchors for the revamped retail center. The department store took a bow with a new two-story building on April 7.
