Combatant Gentlemen’s New Suit: The Summit Collection
Combatant Gentlemen built a more-than- $10-million company on the cheap suit. The Irvine, Calif.–headquartered label’s point of difference was that it owned the entire supply chain for its suits and its collection of men’s clothing.
Christy Dawn Grows a Business From Vintage Styles
Christy Dawn’s “Audrey” dress recently hit the racks at Free People, a division of Urban Outfitters Inc. But the Made–in–Los Angeles label also is looking to build a higher profile for its vintage-inspired styles by opening a boutique in a burgeoning retail neighborhood.
Taking Advantage of the Push for Made in USA
When Jack Chang invested in an apparel business in 1988, a good number of California labels were still making their clothes in California.
Norwegian Rain to H Lorenzo
It’s a week or so before Thanksgiving, and it feels like August in Los Angeles. But rains from the El Niño weather pattern are forecast to soak California in the upcoming months. The H. Lorenzo Men’s shop in West Hollywood’s Sunset Plaza retail district is betting that people will be thinking about monsoon-style rains soon.
Acustom Apparel Takes A Bow in West Hollywood
The bespoke experience is going digital. Acustom Apparel recently opened a West Hollywood boutique based on digital bespoke.
I’m Dreaming of an Inclement Christmas
It’s not even Black Friday and L.L. Bean has sold out some of its most-popular boot styles.
LA Fashion Designer Joins Forces With Pottery Barn Kids
Bridalwear designer Monique Lhuillier to design children's furniture for Pottery Barn Kids.
Venue' s Canares Announces New Trade Show
Venue Trade Show founder Miles Canares announced Silk Show, a new event that will take a bow at the sprawling Asian American Expo, which is scheduled to run Jan. 16–17 at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, Calif.
Macy’s Reopens DTLA Location
In California, Macy’s will be unveiling huge remodels of some of its stores.
Massimo Dutti Opens First West Coast Store in Southern California
Zara stores seem to be in every major U.S. city, but its more-upscale sister store, Massimo Dutti, had been a stranger to this country.
Petri Joins …Lost Holdings
Leading surfwear and fashion company …Lost Holdings announced that Rick Petri, a surf-industry veteran, will join the company as its president on Dec. 1.
Tags, Labels and FIDM's Vets
Label giant Avery Dennison recent hosted members of FIDM's student veterans group at its RBIS center in downtown Los Angeles
Epson’s SureColor Sublimation Printer Wins SGIA Award
Epson’s SureColor F9200 sublimation printer landed the product of the year award within the “roll-to-roll dye sublimation on textile” category at the recent Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) expo in Atlanta.
Holiday & Fantasy Looks with Fashion Speaks Show
After months of blazing temperatures, Southern California finally became chilly on Nov. 15. The cold was appropriate weather for Los Angeles–based label Want My Look’s holiday styles, which were part of the debut of the Fashion Speaks event at the Le Meridien Delfina Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif.
