Holiday Bash for Neighborhood Kids
For nearly 70 years, members of Los Angeles’ textile and apparel industry have been throwing a holiday party for neighborhood children.
Sartorial Celebration
Buyer and editor Marquelle Turner-Gilchrist was looking for a way to showcase “paint new pictures of the black man and highlight the diversity and strength of black men.” What began as a photo project has evolved into a film series called “The New Stereotype.”
What Are You Wearing New Year’s Eve?
Mode Studio released its latest 100 Years of Fashion video called “100 Years of New Year’s Style.”
Alo Yoga to Open First Flagship Store Soon in Southern California
The Los Angeles-based label is staking out its first retail foray in a high-end neighborhood.
Fiber Campaign Runs Hot and Cold
Invista may be best known in the swim business as the maker of Lycra, but with its latest campaign, the fiber giant is stepping away from the pool.
2015 RETROSPECTIVE: Retailers Are Returning to Popular Shopping Streets
Retail on the high-end streets around the Los Angeles area are starting to buzz with shopping crowds not seen since the economy took a dip in 2008.
2015 RETROSPECTIVE: China Stays on Top as U.S. Clothing Factory
China’s exports of textiles and apparel to the United States saw a 1.5 percent increase over last year, meaning that the nation of 1.35 billion people and nearly 20,000 apparel and textile factories sent $43 billion worth of goods to the United States for the 12 months ending Oct. 31.
2015 RETROSPECTIVE: Despite Some Monthly Increases, Apparel Employment Flat in ’15
The state saw some slight increases in apparel manufacturing employment throughout 2015, according to the California Employment Development Department, but over the course of 12 months ending in October (the latest figures tracked by the EDD), apparel and textile employment in the state remained flat.
2015 RETROSPECTIVE: Gap Initiative Aims to Cut U.S. Stores, Increase Overseas Stores
Gap Inc.’s operations are impressive. The San Francisco–headquartered retailer says that its product is sold in 3,300 company-owned stores across the globe. In 2014, its net sales were $16.4 billion.
2015 RETROSPECTIVE: Macy’s Inc Tries Off-price, Nordstrom Tries More Stores
Nordstrom Inc. has been hard at work in Southern California in 2015. Nordstrom opened a new full-line shop at Del Amo Fashion Center this year and announced two other new full-line stores.
Michael Costello, Tyga and Pia Mia at Runway Wonderland
Fashion, music and philanthropy converged at the 2nd annual Runway Wonderland event on Dec. 10 at Hubble Studio in Los Angeles.
Lonnie Kane Receives Icon Award
Lonnie Kane, co-owner of the Los Angeles label Karen Kane Inc. and chairman of the California Fashion Association, received the Icon Award at the second annual Southern California Apparel Awards.
MRket Partners With Equinox for New Activewear Section
MRket is diving into the activewear market with Move, a new section at the upscale menswear trade show.
