GGeisha Is Back
After a year-long hiatus, GGeisha produced one of her Dripped Fashion Soiree parties for independent fashion.
Brigade LA Takes L.A. Live
It was Brigade LA's party for a debut, for the holidays and for the jocks!
American Apparel Resolves Fabric Dispute With Dyehouse
After American Apparel filed a complaint in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to get back nearly 250,000 pounds of greige fabric from Tri-Star Dyeing & Finishing Co., the company has agreed to dye the fabric.
First Look at ArtCenter Grads
The ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., recently invited industry professionals--including photographers, art directors, gallery owners, photo producers, photo directors and stylists-- to review the portfolios of the graduating class of photography and imaging students.
Economic Forecast by Chapman University Predicts Solid Growth in 2017
In its economic forecast released on Dec. 15, the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., predicted a strong U.S. economy spurred by personal and corporate tax cuts, more spending on infrastructure and defense, and an easing of bank regulations.
Caruso’s Name Change
If the company name Caruso Affiliated sounded like a mouthful, the developer of The Grove and Americana at Brand retail centers introduced a new brand name. It's the one word moniker Caruso.
Woodbury University Names New Head of Fashion Design Department
After several months of the position being vacant, Woodbury University has named Anna Leiker to be its chair of the fashion design department.
2016 Retrospective: Real Estate: Post-Election Retail Activity Picks Up
Many retailers were sitting on the fence before the presidential elections to see which way the political gate was going to swing. But now that Donald Trump has been elected to take office in January, retailers are out shopping for shops.
2016 Retrospective: U.S. Clothing Production in China Is Slipping
Fewer clothes were imported from China this year than last year as manufacturers headed to lower-wage countries such as Vietnam, India and Bangladesh to do more of their production.
2016 Retrospective: 2016 Rough Ride for Buckle, Rally for Zumiez
On Dec. 13, The Buckle Inc. announced a deal with Affliction, the Seal Beach, Calif.–based brand, to be the exclusive retailer for the brand’s collection inspired by the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. The announcement might be a good way to end 2016. It’s been a rough ride for the Kearney, Neb.–headquartered retailer.
2016 Retrospective: Off-Pricers Ross, TJX Sales Surge
For the past seven years, sales for off-price retail have been surging. These retailers typically offer goods at 20 percent to 60 percent off the retail price, and 2016 was another banner year for two of the biggest retailers in the market: Ross Stores Inc. and The TJX Companies.
2016 Retrospective: Employment Numbers Doubled With Inclusion of ‘Indirect’ Jobs
Employment in apparel and textile manufacturing in California fluctuated slightly throughout the year but essentially held steady at around 105,000 employed at apparel factories and knitting mills statewide, according to the California Employment Development Department.
