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.
Art Meets Fashion at H&M and the Whitney
To celebrate the opening of the new H&M store on New York’s Fifth Avenue, the Swedish fast-fashion retailer teamed up with artist Jeff Koons and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Koons created a limited-edition handbag for H&M modeled after his well-known Balloon Dog sculpture series.
Trina Turk’s New Handbag Line
Known for colorful aesthetic and iconic contemporary designs for fashion and home, the brand is officially launching three categories of clutches, satchels and totes in August for Fall 2014.
Full Circle Lite: Software for the Emerging Fashion Company
Since Innovative Systems opened for business in 1994, some of the action-sports field’s biggest players have signed up to use its Full Circle software.
The Venice Retail Scene
As a tourist hot spot and local hangout, Abbot Kinney in Los Angeles’ Venice Beach neighborhood is the central retail destination for eclectic finds and true laid-back Southern California style. The mile-long stretch boasts a multitude of apparel, swim, footwear, accessories and home items, many of which are locally sourced.
Fred Segal Heads to Tokyo in Global Expansion
Fred Segal, the Los Angeles nameplate launched in 1961 by denim guru Fred Segal, is setting up stakes in Tokyo with its first retail complex outside of the United States.
After Billabong Sale, Dakine Expands Surf Line
Ever since Billabong International sold its Dakine label last year for nearly $66 million, the brand has been undergoing a transformation.
Fashion: Swimming Pool
Prepare for a chic getaway with Cruise ’15’s bright, eclectic mix of swimwear. Here are some of the hottest looks to wear poolside.
The Outlets at Tejon to Open
More than 70 well-known retailers are scheduled to open stores at the new Outlets at Tejon center on Aug. 7.
Love Culture Retail Chain for Sale After Filing for Bankruptcy
Love Culture, the Los Angeles–based retail chain founded by two former Forever 21 executives, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
L.A. Boutique Veterans Alisa Loftin and Neely Shearer Return to Retail With In Heroes We Trust
After a long break, two stars of Los Angeles’ boutique scene, Neely Shearer and Alisa Loftin, will open a new store near booming Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Cargo-Container Volumes Surge at Local Ports
With contract negotiations still going on with West Coast longshore workers, apparel importers and retailers were pushing to land their goods before a potential work stoppage or port strike takes place.
Surging Retail Traffic & New Lines Debuts
Agenda has always staked a claim to being the go-to place for streetwear and action-sports clothing, and it defended that position this year by attracting a host of big-name retailers and a wide array of apparel outposts.
Controversy Over the ‘Made in USA’ Label
Los Angeles blue-jeans makers may be headed to court over one little thing: the “Made in USA” label sewn inside their garments. Several Los Angeles denim makers have been hit with class-action lawsuits and legal letters challenging the accuracy of their labels because most of their raw materials are imported from Europe or Asia even though the jeans are sewn in California.
