Sequential Brands Adds Two High-Profile Brands to Apparel Lineup
Los Angeles–based Sequential Brands, known for its William Rast andPeople’s Liberation labels, announced March 29 that it acquired theCaribbean Joe and Ellen Tracy brands.
Football to Fashion
Former pro-soccer player--and Southern California native--Robbie Rogers has moved on to his next career as a fashion writer for LA magazine Bello.
Simply Stylist Was Simply Stylish
The sunny rooftop of Siren Studios in Hollywood was the perfect setting for Simply Stylist’s annual style and beauty networking event last Saturday. E! news anchor Catt Sadler hosted the event along with Simply Stylist founder Sarah Pollack Boyd.
All-Stars, Alumni at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Show
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising presented its Debut 2013 Fashion Show to an audience that included fashion- and entertainment-industry heavyweights.
What's in a Name? Rebranding Helps Nudge Clothing Lines to a New Level
Last year, iconic fashion house Yves Saint Laurent renamed itself Saint Laurent Paris, and just recently, its parent company, PPR, one of fashion's most esteemed companies, announced its own name change.
Five Star Blue Lands Izod Denim License
New York–based PVH Corp. struck a licensing deal with New York–basedFive Star Blue LLC for a collection of men’s denim under the Izod label. The agreement runs through 2018.
LA Firm Buys Retail-Security Unit From Checkpoint Systems
An affiliate of California private-equity firm Platinum Equity purchased the U.S. and Canadian CheckView units from Thorofare, N.J.–based retail security solutions provider Checkpoint Systems Inc.
Technical Textiles and Equipment Converge at Techtextil and SPESA in Anaheim, Calif.
The international Techtextil North America trade fair, in conjunction withThe Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), was held March 19–21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., where technical textiles, nonwovens and functional-apparel makers displayed new and innovative machinery and materials.
Dior Pops At Maxfield
The glittering and the beautiful dropped by pioneering boutique Maxfield March 20 for the Dior Pop-Up. The pop-up displayed Raf Simons’ debut Prêt-a-Porter collection for Spring 2013 for Dior.
Lubell Steps Down as CEO of True Religion, Koplin to Take Interim Role
Jeff Lubell, the chairman, chief executive officer and chief creative officer of Vernon, Calif.–based True Religion Apparel Inc., is stepping down from the company he co-founded and will serve as chairman emeritus and creative consultant. Lynne Koplin, president of the company, will serve as interim CEO.
StudioCL Loses Court Case Against Chinese Manufacturer
After deliberating for one day, a jury ruled on March 25 that StudioCLmust pay a Chinese manufacturer more than $400,000 for money the Los Angeles apparel maker still owes the garment factory.
