American Apparel Names Four New Board Members
There are four new members to American Apparel’s board of directors following an agreement reached with New York–based hedge fund Standard General, which recently agreed to infuse American Apparel with $25 million to help pay off a $10 million loan that was being called in.
Building Your Brand: Authenticity and Consistency Are Key to Keeping an Edge in the Market
Social media has given consumers a front-row seat and an inside look into their favorite brands, but it has also changed the traditional dynamic between brand and audience.
Menswear-Inspired Contemporary Collection for the Rebellious Dreamer
Taking inspiration from the strength and romanticism of Shakespeare’s passionate character, the Los Angeles–based team introduced Capulet, clothing for the edgy, rebellious, dreamer type. This eclectic, carefree spirit fits the prototype of the LA woman.
Kellwood Names Marc Babins President of Western Region
New York–based Kellwood Co. named Marc Babins president of Kellwood Western region, based in City of Industry, California
UPDATE: L.A.’s Topson Downs Acquires Majority of Rachel Roy Label
Topson Downs, a Los Angeles manufacturer established in 1971, announced on July 18 it had acquired a majority interest in the Rachel Roy brand from The Jones Group. No purchase price was listed.
Minimale Animale at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim
Was there a bad girl at the sunny Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim? It could have been the line Minimale Animale. Models wore motorcycle helmets at the show and heavy metal music blasted on the show's soundtrack.
Silver Jeans Stores Files Chapter 11, Plans Retail Liquidation
SJC Inc., the company that has been operating the Silver Jeans retail stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 21 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., with plans to close five Silver Jeans stores and liquidate inventory.
Custo Barcelona Shows at Colombiamoda
Spanish designer highlights first day of fashion shows at Colombiamoda in Medellin.
Fashioning TV’s Looks
The FIDM Museum & Galleries at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles recently opened its eighth annual “Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design” exhibition.
Knit Hack
"Glitch," an exhibition of glitch-inspired fashion and accessories recently opened at the Tokyo Kaihouku shop in Japan.
Suboo at MBFW Swim
Sue DiChio, designer of swimwear line Suboo, unveiled a ’70s-inspired collection on July 20 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim.
Miami Swim Week
The runway shows in Miami Beach are underway as swim designers showcase their latest collections on the runway and at the trade shows.
We Are Handsome at MBFW Swim
Australian swim line, ‘We are Handsome,’ took a bow at Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim.
Mikoh at MBFW Swim
After years of exhibiting their swimwear line at trade shows, Mikoh's Oleema and Kalani Miller produced their first runway show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim.
FIDM Students to Design Windows at Saks
FIDM students to enter content to design the display windows at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.
