Get Kitty With It
Hello Kitty turns 40 this year and to celebrate, parent company Sanrio is hosting its first Hello Kitty Convention—called, of course, Hello Kitty Con 2014.
The North Face Recycles 1.5 Million Polybags
The North Face takes it polyethylene bags used to ship clothes and recycles them to save the environment.
For the Loud: Marshall Headphones and J.Mascis
There's a tradition of loud rock 'n' roll behind Marshall Headphones. The line of personal electronics lived up to its reputation by producing a June 24 concert by alt rock/stoner rock legend J.Mascis at Hollywood's No Vacancy club.
Carlo Pazolini – Global Citizen
Trademarked as an Italian venture, founded by a man from Eastern Europe, the Carlo Pazolini company calls itself a global company, and on June 24, it opened its first West Coast boutique at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles.
Mediation: A Tale of Two Studies
The power of mediation to resolve disputes is well known in legal circles, but it is not as familiar to the fashion industry. The cases often fall into one of two categories: disputes that are driven by emotion more than legal issues and disputes that are based in legal issues where emotion is less of a factor.
After Friend’s Shocking Death, A Collection
Crooks & Castles' Spring '15 styles will bow at the upcoming Agenda trade show in Long Beach, Calif., but the label made one of its most heartfelt statements on June 19.
Dov Charney Wages War to Stay on at American Apparel
In a filing on June 23 with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Dov Charney, the ousted American Apparel founder, president and chief executive, said he met with a group of shareholders last week who want him to continue running the company, and he will fight to stay on.
Amour Vert Opens First Store in San Francisco
Eco-apparel company debuts first-ever store in San Francisco.
Wrangler Puts a Price on Premium: About $20
Greensboro, N.C.–based denim maker Wrangler has introduced a new line of jeans, twill and shirt for millennial men who want fashionable clothing as an affordable price
Finishing Touch
Buttons, trim, ribbons, closures and zippers complete the look. Here are some of the latest offerings from several findings and trimmings suppliers.
Fashion Meets Function in New Men’s Collection Designed by Henry Duarte and Pepper Foster
Set to debut in September, the Monkey Sports menswear collection will include more than 200 styles, including denim, T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, woven shirts, sweats, shorts, track pants and underwear.
California-Made T-shirts
Laura Glover designs understated knit tees that combine both comfort and style into one. Her Los Angeles–based brand, Daydreamer, features soft tees that combine effortless, California style with a rock ’n’ roll, bohemian vibe.
Digital and Technical Skills in Demand for Fashion and Retail Industry
The good news is fashion and retail companies are hiring at the same rate—or higher—than last year. That’s the word from the recently released “2014 24 Seven Salary & Job Market Report.” tk
Pajama Game
After more than 20 years in the loungewear business, Julie Zipperer wanted to make comfortable pajamas for women, but she did not want to make another “boyfriend” look.
Cherokee Strikes Alliances in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, China
Sherman Oaks, Calif.–based Cherokee Inc. struck several new alliances that will take the company’s lifestyle brands further across the globe.
