Swarovski Looks to Spring/Summer 2018 for ‘New Perspectives’ Trend Forecast
The macro-trend for the Spring/Summer 2018 season is “disruption.” That was the word from Austrian crystal maker Swarovski, which presented its Spring/Summer 2018 forecast—titled “New Perspectives”—on March 8 at the Tuck Hotel, a newly opened boutique hotel in downtown LA’s fashion district.
Style Fashion Week Extravaganza with Zumanity & Insomniac
Style Fashion Week has produced runway events for events for years, but its upcoming LA Fashion Week group of shows, it partners with Zumanity and Insomniac to put on a big party.
Quiksilver Gets a New Name After Bankruptcy
With new owners running the show at Quiksilver Inc., it only seemed appropriate for a name change to go along with a revamped business model for the surfwear and skatewear retailer.
Rising Employment, Interest Rates and Inflation Set the Economic Tone for the Next Few Years
A new Trump administration should be good for the U.S. economy over the next couple of years, but there might be some bumps in the road for California, according to a UCLA report released March 8.
Hermès’ Walks in DTLA
A hit song from the 1980s claimed “No One Walks In L.A,” but heritage brand Hermès does.
Naked Princess Moving Out of Flagship
The Naked Princess lingerie, loungewear and beauty label will be moving out of its sprawling West Hollywood, Calif., flagship, according to a statement from the brand.
Los Angeles Fashion Week Calendar: Fall 2017
Los Angeles Fashion Week events begin on March 8 and run through March 19.
Nasty Gal Founder’s Girlboss Rally
During a season of women’s marches and political actions, Sophia Amoruso put together the first Girlboss Rally
Art…. Above and Below Ground in Los Angeles
Art Below, the London-based public art collaborative, recently arrived in Los Angeles for the first time to “Turn Ad Space into Art Space.”
Meet Dapper Boi
There's a new subculture; Bois. San Diego's Dapper Boi plans to outfit some of them.
Obituary: Los Angeles Manufacturer Jerry Leigh, 94
Jerry Leigh, founder of Jerry Leigh of California, died on Feb. 8. He was 94.
Post Oscar, Colleen Atwood at Beverly Center’s Snoopy Fashion Exhibit
Pen and ink is not good enough for some cartoon characters. Some have Academy Award winning costumers like Colleen Atwood designing clothes for them.
February Tough for Many
February proved to be a tough month for many retailers.
