Introducing Forever Black Denim
Gardena, Calif.–based denim maker Twin Dragon Marketing is using Lenzing’s Modal to make a black denim that is colorfast and requires less water to produce than a traditional black denim made with sulfur dye.
Unconventional Eco and Made in LA
Designer Annie Le pays homage to her Vietnamese heritage in her clothing line, Annie + Jade. The collection uses eco-friendly fabrics and an ethical manufacturing process to introduce an unconventional spin to eco womenswear.
Annual Fundraiser for the Children’s Institute
A full house of well-dressed women—and a handful of equally well-dressed men—turned out at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills at The Colleagues’ 26th annual spring luncheon and fashion fundraiser for the Children’s Institute Inc. (CII).
Rodeo Celebrates 100 Years
Rodeo Drive, one of Los Angeles County’s top shopping streets, became party central on April 27, when the City of Beverly Hills celebrated its centennial.
Showcasing 25-Year History
After 25 years of designing an idiosyncratic mix of “Paris chic with LA cool,” the fashion house BCBGMaxAzriaGroup turned part of its warehouse in Vernon, Calif., into an exhibition space on April 29. The center of attention was “Living the Bon Chic Life,” a retrospective of the fashion house’s quarter century in business.
Pool Heads to NY in July
Pooltradeshow, the Advanstar Fashion Group–owned trade show held biannually in Las Vegas, is heading to New York, where it will host its first East Coast edition July 20–22.
Planet Blue Opening in Palo Alto, Calif.
Approaching its 20th anniversary, Santa Monica, Calif.–headquartered contemporary chain Planet Blue is scheduled to open its first Northern California store on May 23.
Alice + Olivia leaving Robertson to Open on Melrose
Contemporary retailer Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet is on the move. It is scheduled to open a new shop at 8501 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, Calif., this summer and shutter its store at 134 S. Robertson Blvd.
Wet Seal Shutters Arden B Stores
Teen retailer Wet Seal Inc. is shedding its young contemporary chain of stores called Arden B, which last year accounted for only $60.4 million in revenues, or 11 percent of the company’s total revenues.
Apparel Makers Tackle the Task of Finding Skilled Labor in Los Angeles
Apparel makers who want to manufacture more merchandise in Los Angeles have a challenge. It’s hard to find good, skilled laborers who are in the country legally.
Gypsy05 to Begin Retail Rollout With Robertson
Los Angeles fashion label Gypsy05 made waves with its eco-friendly clothes and production methods, and, after nearly 10 years selling its clothes at retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, American Rag and Revolve Clothing, Gypsy05 will be rolling out its own branded stores.
Contract Negotiations on the Waterfront Worry Many About Shipping Season
Ship early and ship often. That’s the advice logistics experts are giving to apparel and textile importers who don’t want to be caught up in a possible strike that could take place this summer at West Coast ports.
What's Chan Luu Doing With Hello Kitty?
The Los Angeles -based jewelry designer partners up with Sanrio, the people behind Hello Kitty.
Storefront.com’s Big Party
Thestorefront.com wants to be a Craigslist for listings and real estate opportunities for pop-up shops and other bricks-and-mortar ventures. This dot com had fashion party for itself in downtown Los Angeles on April 30.
Swim Collective Moves Back to Huntington Beach in August
Swim Collective, the 5-year-old West Coast swimwear show, will return to the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach, Calif., for its Aug. 12–13 run, then move to the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif., in January.
