Big Star: European Heritage, Los Angeles Design and Environmental Philosophy
Established in 1974 in Europe, Big Star denim has been Los Angeles–based since Koos Manufacturing picked up the line in 2003, first as a licensed brand but now as one of Koos’ company-owned trademarks, which also include AG Adriano Goldschmied.
Fashionable Fitness Gear for the Active Minimalist
A fan of minimalist home design and fashion, designer Kaili Lickle was turned off by standard offerings of highlighter-hued tank tops and complicated leggings she saw when shopping for activewear clothes.
Showtime: Retailers Discuss Trade Show Plans and Preparations
With more than 20 apparel, footwear, accessories and sourcing trade shows taking a bow in Las Vegas starting on Aug. 18 and a trade show season that continues on until the end of October, retailers are gearing up for the serious work of finding the brands that might hold the key to big profits.
Manhattan Associates Acquires GlobalBay Technology
Manhattan Associates Inc., the Atlanta-based supply chain commerce solutions provider, has acquired the assets of GlobalBay Technologies from San Jose, Calif.–based VeriFone in a move that will extend Manhattan Associates’ omni-channel inventory and order management solutions offerings.
Cheyann Benedict’s Way
When Cheyann Benedict, co-founder of the C&C California brand, made a return to fashion in 2013, she wanted to run her self-named Cheyann Benedict company her way.
FIDM Students Get Advice, Inspiration from Some of Denim’s Best
Denim pioneer François Girbaud is credited with a lot of firsts in the industry—from stonewash finishing and industrial washing to stretch denim and new silhouettes such as the baggy jean, the pedal pusher and engineered fit.
Increase in Resources Has Swim Collective Outgrowing its Venue in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Traffic was steady and brisk at the Aug. 12–13 run of Swim Collective at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, Calif., which featured a 20 percent increase in resources.
The Fight Against Retail and Cyber Crimes: Better Cards, Better Security
Cyber crimes are skyrocketing—there are estimates that more than $3.5 billion in fraud was committed online in 2013—but security organizations protecting retailers and consumers are pushing back.
North Face Sets 100 Percent Certified Down Goal
By 2017, The North Face plans to have all its down 100 percent certified and responsibly sourced using the Responsible Down Standard, a third-party standard.
Barneys New York Opens at the Americana at Brand
Barneys New York is alive and well at The Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale, Calif.
Stanford Shopping Center Gets Makeover
Stanford Shopping Center, a Simon-owned mall located across the street from Stanford University, is in the midst of a big renovation.
American Apparel Announces New Board Member and Quarterly Results
In preliminary results for its second quarter, American Apparel reported it reduced its net loss over last year even though revenues were relatively flat.
Simone Michele Takes A Bow
After a career designing bags for other people, Michelle Queza will debut her own bag line. It’s called Simone Michele.
Made in LA Lingerie Is Just the Foundation
When twin sisters Bonnie Rae Boyes and Shelah Jean founded Noe Undergarments last year, they wanted to create a line that would fit in both lingerie stores and contemporary boutiques.
California Heritage, Classic Designs
When Manuka Clarke purchased Farr West in January, she wanted to reinvigorate the company’s classic designs while keeping all production in the United States at the highest quality with ethically sound standards.
