Fashion Bug Selling Off $500 Million Inventory
Three limited-liability companies—SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC and Great American Group LLC—have formed a joint venture to sell of...
Days of Wine and Backless Dresses at LuLu’s
Based in Chico, Calif., LuLu’s (www.lulus.com) debuted in 1996, during the early days of e-commerce.As e-commerce picked up steam and its market started skyrocketing, LuLu’s co-founder Colleen ...
Checkpoint Systems Introduces New EAS Antennas
For its latest range of electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas, Thorofare, N.J.–based Checkpoint Systems turned to apparel retailers for advice.
Billabong Received 2nd Bid
There’s another suitor to buy beleaguered surf giant Billabong International Ltd.
Fred Segal Sells Half of Its Santa Monica Compound
Since 1961, Fred Segal has pioneered high-end boutique retail in Southern California, but the retailer’s self-named Fred Segal Inc. is closing a chapter in its colorful history. In a low-prof...
Boutiques Gamble on Olive Street in Downtown LA
Downtown Los Angeles’ boutique scene has been growing, but on Aug. 30, it took a great leap forward when designer co-op IX II II opened at a gritty corner a few blocks away from the California Market Center
Garment Contractor Final Touch to Pay Back Wages
A fabric dyeing and finishing company that works with the Los Angeles apparel industry has agreed to pay nearly $104,000 in back wages owed to dozens of employees.
Madison Store Now in Teen Form
When it comes to clothes, what's good for mom is good for her teen daughter.Madison, the high-end specialty store that sells designer labels and contemporary clothes at several locations in Los Angeles, including from...
Wise Move: Q&A with Monica Wise
Monica Wise, the designer and founder of Irvine, Calif.–based L*Space, has had her eye on new markets for some time.
LA Fashion Week Plans Ramp-Up With High Expectations, Criticisms
With little fanfare, Los Angeles Fashion Week will return in October to showcase Los Angeles designe...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Dolores Cortés
Elaborate artistic prints and artisinal touches are just a few hallmarks of Dolores Cortés’ designs. Gleaning a rich heritage from her more than 50-year-old family-owned swim business, the Spanish designer ...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Poko Pano
Brazilian swimwear label Poko Pano introduced its runway show for its Spring/Summer 2013 season at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim on July 20 with a 45-look show. The first look was a full-length ...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Cia.Marítima
For its 2013 collection, Cia.Marítima took inspiration from the Hawaiian islands. The brand, which is manufactured by the Rosset Group in Sao Paulo, debuted on the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion W...
Helen Jon: Fashion Meets Function
Gwyn Prentice was on quest for the perfect boardshort. When Prentice and business partner Missy Neville set out to create their own collection of swimwear, the two made sure to design boardshorts with...
Swim Shorts 2013
2Chillies offers the market young fresh vibrant prints and fashionable shapes—and always at an accessible price point. 2Chillies ensures that its product meets the highest quality standards and places...
