Designed in California, but Sold in China
China typically makes the world’s clothes, but Los Angeles residents Tony Zhang and Frances Harder plan to turn that arrangement upside down.
Crailar: Promoting Flax as a Cotton Alternative
Representatives fromPortland, Ore.–based Crailar were on hand at the recent Los Angeles International Textile Show at the California Market Center to promote the use of its flax fiber as a natural alternative to cotton.
Lavish on Dresses
The boutique is called Lavish, but owner Nicole Bald strives to give it a welcoming, “homey” feel rather than the luxurious ambiance suggested by its name.
LAFW Fall 2013: Jen Awad
Los Angeles designer Jen Awad went old-Hollywood glamour with an edge for her collection, shown March 9 at Concept LA Fashion Week at Siren Studios in Hollywood.
Technology and Textiles Resources
Technology and Textiles Resources
Slowly Recovering Economy Keeps Los Angeles Fashion Market Upbeat
There was a certain buzz in the air at Los Angeles Fashion Market for Fall 2013....
Cotton Citizen: One-Stop Shop for Luxury Basics
Adam Vanunu grew up in the industry, learning about color and fabric at American Dye House...
Third High-Level Executive Exits Guess? Inc.
There’s a bit of a brain drain at Guess? Inc.
Outdoor Retailer, ISS and GlobalShop for Sale?
Nielsen Holdings NV, parent company of several apparel trade shows, has enlisted the help of Credit Suisse Group AG to sell its $183 million trade show division, Nielsen Expositions.
San Francisco Fashion Incubator Announces New Class of Designers
Macy’s Fashion Incubator Program San Francisco (FISF) announced the initiation of six local fashion apparel designers into the second session of its “Designers in Residence” program.
The Ins and Outs of Selling Your Apparel Company
Plenty of money is floating around for merger-and-acquisition deals to be done in the apparel industry.
Retail Cargo-Container Imports to Be Up This Year
Despite a federal budget cut to ports and other transportation entities, retail cargo volumes imported into the United States are expected to inch up gradually.
Forever 21 Subpoenaed by U.S. Labor Department for Factory List
After a series of raids on downtown Los Angeles garment factories suspected of underpaying their workers, federal authorities are demanding that Forever 21 produce documents that list the names of the LA garment factories used by the low-cost retail chain.
