Watchmen—and Women
No matter how flashy your time app is, it doesn’t have the same panache as a beautiful watch.
WGSN Acquires Stylesight
London-based trend forecaster and retail consultancy WGSN Inc. has acquired New York–based forecaster Stylesight Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
Trina Turk Opens Store in Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles designer Trina Turk is hitting the retail trail again.
American Apparel Adds In-Store Shop in Amsterdam
Los Angeles–based American Apparel opened a 645-square-foot shop-in-shop in the De Bijenkorf department store in Amsterdam.
Former Forever 21 Executive Named CEO of Uniqlo USA
Uniqlo’s new chief executive officer for the United States comes directly from Los Angeles.
Unifi Purchases American Drawtech
Greensboro, N.C.–based fiber maker Unifi Inc. purchased the assets of American Drawtech from Dillon Yarn Corp. for an undisclosed amount.
Ondademar Bows on Robertson
Colombian swimwear brand Ondademar took its West Coast bow last month on Los Angeles’ Robertson Boulevard.
Stone + Cloth: From Kilimanjaro to Downtown Los Angeles
Matthew Clough's hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania inspired the mission for his accessories company.
People vs. West Jeans Moves With Denim Roots and Bespoke Inspirations
Denim veteran Shay Sudry's new line took its inspiration from the jeans of the 19th century and bespoke suits.
Sanuk Opens in Waikiki
After opening stores in Santa Monica and Cabazon, Calif., earlier this year, Sanuk headed to Hawaii.
LAmade: Fashioning Casual Basics in America
Jack and Georgia Chang have been producing apparel in Los Angeles since 1989, manufacturing garments for premium brands.
Apparel Factories Are Bracing for California’s New Minimum-Wage Hike Next Year
A rise in California’s minimum wage from $8 to $9 an hour next summer will cost Los Angeles clothing manufacturer Tianello at least $208,000 a year.
Holiday Forecast: After Mixed Black Friday, Retailers Push for More Business
After a mixed Black Friday, Retailers are wondering how the crucial month of December will play out.
Law Firm Gets UK to Strike Down Steep Tariff on Hudson Jeans
Law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg has won a ruling in the United Kingdom that exempts Los Angeles–based Hudson Clothing from paying a steep 38 percent tariff on its women’s premium denim jeans made in the United States.
Sochi 2014: American Apparel’s Principle Message to Russia
The Principle 6 campaign takes aim at Russia’s anti-gay laws with a call to athletes and fans to “celebrate the Olympic principle of non-discrimination and call for an end to Russia's anti-gay laws before the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.”
