Obama Lifts Burmese Import Bans
The Obama administration made it official. Goods made in Burma, now called Myanmar, may be imported into the United States, except for rubies and jade, whose mining is controlled by the central government.
Maker’s Row Brings Made in America Concept to Sourcing at MAGIC
Founded late last year in Brooklyn, N.Y., Maker’s Row is a one-stop resource site for entrepreneurs and established brands looking to connect with U.S. factories and suppliers.
Made in LA/Designed in LA Show Launching at CMC
Buyers looking for “made in Los Angeles” and “designed in Los Angeles” apparel have a new trade show.
Swedish Designer Designs Global, Produces Local
Ulf Andersson designs his easy-to-wear dresses with fabric that has been printed in India according to his color selections and designs he culls from clothes once found in his grandmothers’ closets, on wallpaper or any other inspirational point.
Emsig Introduces Unbreakable Button
New York trim supplier Emsig Manufacturing Co. has introduced an unbreakable button the company promises can withstand a compression test of 2,000 pounds per square inch.
Coconinno: Eva Franco’s Big Change
No casual looks. No casual fabrics. That has been Eva Franco’s modus operandi for 10 years.
Citizens of Humanity Gets Sunny
Sunny Levine Plays Songs from his New Album 'Hush Now' at Citizens of Humanity Party
Surf Executives Show Wild Style at Waterman’s Ball
Some of the surfing business’s top executives gathered at the palatial Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel beachside resort, all to raise funds for a host of environmental nonprofits at the SIMA Environment Fund Waterman’s Weekend.
Quiksilver’s Rating Cut
B.Riley & Co. forecast that sales will be weak for the Back-to-School season, and an analyst for the Los Angeles–based financial-services company cut his rating for Quiksilver Inc. from “buy” to “neutral.”
Caruso Honors Inner City Youth Scholars
More than 150 students from Los Angeles’ economically disadvantaged neighborhoods were welcomed to The Grove retail center on Aug. 9 for a party honoring their academic performance.
Paul Frank Collaborates With Four Native American Designers
Native American designers create looks with Paul Frank.
