Mooney Exits Quiksilver, Agnes Promoted to CEO
Andy P. Mooney, chief executive officer of Quiksilver, is leaving the Huntington Beach, Calif.–based surf giant.
Fashion and Design Students Take Their Creativity to the Runway
Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport was packed with 700 people who showed up for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s annual Debut show, which tops off the academic year for its fashion, costume and interior-design students.
Swarovski Celebrates 120th Anniversary and Spring/Summer 16 Trends in L.A.
To celebrate Swarovski’s 120th anniversary, Markus Langes-Swarovski, executive board member at the Austrian crystal maker and great-great grandson of company founder Daniel Swarovski, was in Los Angeles to introduce the company’s Spring/Summer ’16 collection.
Dov Charney Seeking $40 Million in Wrongful-Termination Complaint Against American Apparel
Three months after Dov Charney was dismissed from American Apparel as its chief executive officer, the founder of the Los Angeles clothing company is seeking $40 million in damages stemming from his termination.
Matiere: Avant Garde Brand Tries Denim.
Matiere, headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif., has aimed to serve as an alternative for men’s wardrobes.
Is the Retail Exclusive Disappearing—or Is it Changing?
E-commerce can bring out the worst in some shoppers, said Sandy Lew-Hailer, owner of the Seattle boutique Sandylew.
Giving a New Home to Sexy Tomboy
Malibu fashion has seen chic bohemian, surfer girl and premium-denim looks, but the profile of the sexy tomboy is rising.
Atlanta’s March Apparel Market Brings in the Buyers
The March Apparel Market returned to the Americasmart with an expanded temporary exhibitor section and an earlier schedule.
Abbot Kinney Beach House Opens in Venice
Single-brand boutiques increasingly dominate high-profile shopping street Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles, but one of the newest boutiques on the street, Abbot Kinney Beach House, is a multi-brand shop.
C&C California Sold to Los Angeles Licensing Company
Perry Ellis recently announced it sold C&C California’s intellectual-property rights and trademark to Los Angeles licensing company ACH C&C Inc., a newly created venture by members of ACI Licensing, a Los Angeles licensing agency for personality chefs, TV programs and brands.
Revolve Acquires Alliance Apparel Group
Internet clothier Revolve recently announced that it has acquired Alliance Apparel Group, headquartered in downtown Los Angeles.
Nasty Gal’s 2nd Shop Opens in Santa Monica
Nasty Gal is scheduled to open in its second physical shop on March 27. The store will be located at 1254 Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. The Nasty Gal herself, Sophia Amoruso - the retailer's founder, will be making appearances at the Santa Monica store this weekend.
Amour Vert Pops in Palo Alto
Amour Vert opened a permanent store in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley last year. Earlier this month, the brand opened a pop-up shop at 441 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Amour Vert's CEO said that the company intends to roll out a handful of boutiques by the end of the year.
360Cashmere to Malibu Lumberyard
360Cashmere, a Los Angeles-based premium knitwear company, opened its first retail store earlier this month at Malibu Lumberyard.
Trina Turns 20
Trina Turk, the California contemporary brand with the Mid-Century, Palm Springs aesthetic, is turning 20 this year. To celebrate, designer Trina Turk launched a 20th Anniversary collection of dresses, sportswear, swimwear, accessories and jewelry featuring Turk’s signature original prints.
