Church On The Edge
Some of the revelers at Church Boutique's Edge of Evolution party. Photo by Felix Salzman/LookBookLA.Church Boutique in West Hollywood represented fashion’s avant garde and art-inspired looks since its debut in 2009. On Oct. 4, Church co-owners Rodney Burns...
Wet Seal Board Resigns, Proxy Fight Over
Prominent juniors retailer TheWet Seal Inc. announced Oct.5 that four members of its embattled incumbent board of directors resigned,bringing an end to a furious proxy ...
Burton's Long, Strange Trip
Sign at the Burton party tells it all.The snowboarder’s cry of ’Pray for Snow’ might join the credo of classic rock band Grateful Dead, ’What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been.’The Burlington, VT.-headquartered snowboard label Burton debuted...
Frankie B is Having a Sale!
That's a good reason to celebrate. Los Angeles denim line Frankie B pioneered the ultra-low-rise super-sexy jean, which has garnered celebrity fans like Sienna Miller, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria and Fergie. If you, too, are a fan—and...
Boutique Notes; Civilianaire, Ed Hardy, Mattison
Civilianaire's new Melrose Ave. digs.L.A. is a jeans town and L.A. area label Civilianaire is staking out more space in the City of Angels.The workwear-inspired jeans line recently moved into 8251 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood. The...
Uniqlo Opens S.F. Store
A highly anticipated Uniqlo store opened in San Francisco’s exclusive Union Square neighborhood on Oct. 5....
Melissa Rivers Hosting FBI Fashion Fundraiser and MAFI Award Event
The fashion police will be out in force at the Fashion Business Inc. fundraiser and awards event on Oct. 16, when Melissa Rivers, executive producer of E!’s “Fashion Polic...
Industry Voices - A Response to the ’New’ Bill To ’Protect’ Fashion Design
The Innovative Design Protection Act (S3523) was introduced on Sept. 10 by Sen. Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.), reviving the debate over whether fashion can—or should—be protected and what impact the legal pro...
Kingpins Partners With Stylesight
Kingpins, the international boutique denim sourcing show founded in 2004, announced its partnership with trend forecaster Stylesight.The team will offer Stylesight’s visionary knowledge and t...
Split Adds New Execs
Irvine, Calif.–based skate and surf lifestyle brand Split Clothing named Kurt Schleicher vice president of domestic sales, Chris San Juan senior vice president of design and Alex Yang director...
Local Port Activity Dips in August
A downshift in the economies in Europe, China and several emerging markets is reflected in the falling cargo-container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif....
A Current Affair Is This Saturday!
Vintage lovers, brace yourselves. The Fall edition of A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace is this Saturday! Stop by for a treasure trove of vintage finds – including designer - from over 30 premier vintage retailers and private dealers. In case you...
NRF Forecasts 4.1 Percent Increase for Xmas Holiday
America’s largest retail organization, Washington, D.C.–based National Retail Federation, released its forecast for the upcoming holiday retail season on Oct. 2. It predicted an increase of 4.1...
Moda Trade Show Rebrands as Stitch
Contemporary trade show Moda Las Vegas will relaunch in February as Stitch....
Melrose Place Rebounds With New Retail
European fashion houses Isabel Marant and Bottega Veneta and Los Angeles–headquartered Equipment will open boutiques on West Hollywood, Calif.’s Melrose Place, offering votes ...
