ADBD Meets Black Tie Emporium
Los Angeles-based ADBD is a creative brand development company that specializes in youth, but they’ve really gone to the kids. They hosted a party for Black Tie Emporium, a brand started by two 13-year-olds.
May Sales Strong
May sunshine stoked consumer demand, and retail sales increased 4.8 percent, beating estimates.
3 Against Breast Cancer: Calavera X Kim Saigh X Keep A Breast
The motto for the party at Venice Beach gallery Nouvelle Vague was Boobies, Bikinis & Beer, but the reason for the party was quite serious. On June 3, swimwear brand Calavera debuted a capsule collection Calavera X Kim Saigh X Keep A Breast Foundation to raise funds for breast cancer research and education.
Showroom Dog
Rusty the Golden Retriever likes to hang out at his owner's showroom in the Gerry Building.
Construction on City Market Project Announced
Construction for the first section of the sprawling City Market of Los Angeles project at the eastern edge of the Fashion District was announced on June 2.
Columbia Sportswear Completes Acquisition of Prana Apparel
Oirtland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear completed its purchase of Carlsbad, California-based Prana on May 30.
Quiksilver Posts 9 Percent Drop in Net Revenue
Surf giant Quiksilver Inc. reported declines of 9 percent in net revenue for its second quarter for its fiscal 2014 year, which it released on June 2.
Skechers Plays the Ponies With New Sports Sponsorship
Footwear brand Skechers has signed on to sponsor a new athlete: California Chrome, the racehorse who could become the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years.
Gypsy05's New Boutique
L.A.-based brand Gypsy05 opened its first store on May 31, and it was intended to be a getaway for the global bohemian.
Kitson's Facelift
Barricades up. Kitson embarked on a renovation of the exterior of its Robertson Boulevard flagship. The facelift is scheduled to be complete in mid-June.
Calling All (LA) Designers
The second edition of Los Angeles Fashion Council’s Open Runway competition will begin on June 28.
Ron Robinson’s New Look
Rejoice Ron Robinson fans! The pioneering boutique in the Fred Segal compound on Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue unveiled a major expansion in early May,
Denim Report: Where Horse Meets Horsepower
Siblings Adam, Ania and Mark Taubenfligel make up Triarchy, a Los Angeles–based denim brand that combines the form and grace of equestrians with the edginess of motorcyclists.
Adrianna Papell Taps TukaTech for Product Development
After 30 years making patterns manually, New York–based eveningwear and dress maker Adrianna Papell is computerizing the product-development process with Los Angeles–based technology-solutions provider Tukatech.
