Linden: Keep It Small, Don’t Waste
For the next couple weeks, until Christmas, Jennifer Lynn Krischer is working overtime at the Los Angeles Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Store Inventory Levels Remain Stubbornly High
The total number of cargo containers coming into the nation’s major ports will increase approximately 5.5 percent this year compared with last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Consultants Offer Tips to Boost Holiday Sales
Retail sales are forecast to spike a week before Christmas, but until then many retailers face a period of doldrums waiting for consumers to show up at physical stores or online.
What Every Apparel Company Should Know if It Is Paying Its Employees Commissions or Piece-Rate Pay
Apparel companies, beware, as there are a number of common errors employers make when paying employees commissions or piece rates. Unfortunately, recent decisions in California have complicated this area, and misapplication of the law can be costly. Being apprised of the common pitfalls can help minimize risk to your business.
Christy Dawn, Meet Emily
Some of the stylish might know the Christy Dawn label’s Audrey dress. On Dec. 7, the line held a party for its Emily dress at the Christy Dawn boutique in Los Angeles’ Venice section.
Barbie X Andy Warhol at Ron Robinson
Is the world ready for Andy Warhol Barbie? Such a doll took a bow at the Ron Robinson boutique on Dec. 3.
American Apparel Founder Dov Charney Ups Fight to Regain Company
Dov Charney was ousted as the head of American Apparel one year ago. Now, the founder of the company is making a concerted effort to mount a financial army that will help him acquire the company out of bankruptcy.
LA Fire Department Responds to Friday Morning Fire
A fire broke out at 828 S. Los Angeles Street in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 4 inside the Italian Fashions by Suzie store located in the ground floor of the 824 Building, which houses wholesale showrooms upstairs.
Remembering Scott Weiland
The sad news of musician Scott Weiland's death has us thinking about the rocker's stint as a fashion frontman.
Get Ready for your Close-Up Sue Wong: Beverly Hills Christmas
Los Angeles fashion people might have seen designer Sue Wong at one of her gala Los Angeles Fashion Week runway shows. But she’s going to be on film. The eveningwear designer will make a cameo in the film Beverly Hills Christmas. The independent film will make a debut Dec. 6 on the UP television network.
Ready For Designer Star Wars?
We’ve seen the Star War T-shirts, hats and the onslaught of marketing gizmos for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will be released on Dec. 18. But how about designer Star Wars?
November Sales Tough
L Brands Inc. posted great sales on November, the start of the holiday retail season.
Original Chuck Taps Mark McNairy for First Full Collection
After four years of designing almost every kind of top to put on a head—think baseball caps, broad-brimmed hats and beanies for the Original Chuck brand—John Putnam, the Los Angeles–area label’s founder, is going for an expansion.
