Billabong's Naude Resigns
Paul Naude, Billabong International Ltd.’s longtime director and president of Billabong’s Irvine, Calif.–based Americas division, resigned from the surfwear giant.
Fifth & Pacific Pays Gores Group to Settle Mexx Dispute
Two years after selling its majority stake in the Mexx retail chain to The Gores Group, Fifth & Pacific Cos. has agreed to pay the Los Angeles private equity firm $22 million to settle a complaint filed earlier this year in connection with the sale.
Smythe and Roots Collaboration
Canadian brands Smythe and the design team behind Roots Leather partnered up on a novelty piece.
Barbara Fields: The Next Generation
Since 1984, Barbara Fields Buying Office Has Been Trend Forecasting and Consulting Retailers. Get Ready for the company's second generation.
Sample Sale Gone Wild
Alexander Wang's video by “Jawbreaker” director Darren Stein is part documentary, maybe part scripted. 100 percent hilarious.
Las Vegas Resource Guide
Alvanon, BBCN Bank, Bibby Financial Services, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space, Dallas Market Center, Designer Fabric Warehouse, Dragonfly Clothing/Fender, Fashion Patterns, etc.
American Apparel Acquires Prestigious Boutique Oak
Los Angeles–headquartered vertical retailer American Apparel Inc. will acquire prestigious New York boutique retailer Oak, according to media reports.
New Levi's Shop
Aug. 1 was the official opening day for Levi Strauss & Co.’s new 7,000-square-foot store at 815 Market St. in San Francisco.
New Lines
The following new lines and new showrooms will be open during the Aug. 5–8 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market.
Naven
For years, twins Alexis and Kymberly McClay had their downtown Los Angeles corporate office separate from their showroom in the Cooper Design Space.
10Eleven
Betsee Isenberg’s new office has a window that perfectly frames the sign on the top of the historic Orpheum Theatre.
TSS Showroom
TSS Showroom, also known as Terry Sahagen Sales, was moved to the Cooper Design Space in 2008.
