Domestic Knitter Focuses on Efficiency and Technology
Founded in 1989, Texollini is a vertical operation producing circular knits for the activewear, contemporary, ready-to-wear, swimwear, intimates and technical markets.
California and U.S. Economic Growth Looks Brighter for 2015
California has been slowly adding jobs to its payrolls, and next year should be no different.
Kora Rae's Preview Party at Avedon
It was a rainy night in Beverly Hills on Dec. 3, but a little wet weather did not stop New York-based luxe fashion brand Kora Rae from producing a preview party for its Fall/Holiday2015 collection at the independent, multi-brand boutique, Avedon.
Schott’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Debut
What could be more rock ‘n’ roll than a leather jacket? Schott NYC makes leather jackets which were worn by Marlon Brando, The Ramones, and a long list of other stylish malcontents. Schott produced a Dec. 3 debut party for its first West Coast boutique, located at the Americana at Brand retail center in Glendale, Calif. Check it out.
Poshmark Fashion App Adds a Layer to Detect Fake Designer Labels
Poshmark, a 3-year-old mobile app launched by Manish Chandra out of Menlo Park, Calif., has unveiled a free new service that will help buyers on the fashion and accessories destination make sure the brands they are buying are the real McCoy.
Bloggers Night Out Big Toy Drive
On Dec. 4, Swank Stylista blogger Raven Roberts and Vic Sanders of the Vic Styles blog will host a Blogger’s Night Out/Toys for Tots Drive from 6PM to 9PM at The Park Showroom at 845 S. Los Angeles St. in downtown Los Angeles. To make your appearance at the toy drive, party, email [email protected] .
Torrid’s New Face is Beautiful and Brainy
The new face of plus-size retail chain Torrid is more than just a pretty face.
Bright Holiday Lights Come to The Bloc
Downtown L.A. lights adorn The Bloc, the ongoing restoration of the former Macy's Plaza on Seventh Street.
Belk Competition Spotlights Southern Charm
If so,you might be interested in submitting your designs to the Southern Designer Showcase competition, the third-annual design competition hosted by family-owned department store chain
Black Friday Shopping Down, But NRF Remains Optimistic for ‘Superbowl’ of Shopping
The Black Friday weekend represented a tough beginning to what many economists still forecast to be a holiday season of good sales.
Caruso Closes Escrow on Palisades Enclave.
Rick Caruso, developer of The Grove and The Americana at Brand retail centers in the Los Angeles area, announced Nov. 25 that his company, Caruso Affiliated, closed escrow on Swarthmore Avenue in the wealthy enclave of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.
L.A.–Based Britannia Sees Bright Prospects in Black Sheep
Terrence Chermak has been spending the better part of the last six months knee-deep in wool—specifically, black wool.
Sleepy Jones to Open in Santa Monica. Calif.
Spade started Sleepy Jones and on Nov. 20, he held a grand opening for a 650-square-foot Sleepy Jones boutique at 1318 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica, Calif.
Novelty Textile Wins Major Case Over Fabric Design Copyright
More than one year after filing a copyright-infringement lawsuit over three different fabric designs, Novelty Textile has been awarded $650,000 in a jury verdict.
No Change on the Waterfront as Cargo Slowly Clears the Ports
The protracted contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, which employs the longshore workers at 29 West Coast ports, have stalled until Dec. 2. Charges of work slowdowns at the ports have continued.
