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Former Target Executive Named Billabong Chief
Influential, but troubled, Australian surfwear maker Billabong International Ltd. appointed Launa Inman as its managing director and chief executive officer on May 9....
Top This! Philip Treacy Talks Hats, Celebs & Couture
Philip Treacy demonstrates how to make a hat at the Academy of Art University, photo by Randy BrookePhilip Treacy’s hats have topped the heads of Lady Gaga, the Royal family and walked the runways of haute couture shows. He has worked with Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Valentino and with Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Treacy’s designs for the Royal...
InStyle's Hal Rubenstein Dishes on 100 Unforgettable Dresses at LACMA
InStyle Fashion Director Hal Rubenstein discusses Liz Hurley's 1994 Versace safety-pin dress with Los Angeles Times Fashion Critic Booth Moore.The launch of Liz Hurley’s career wasn’t a film, it was her infamous...
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Exclusive First Look: Coco Rocha for Banana Republic Trina Turk (The Cut)Jewelry With a Glimmer of Rock Star (The New York Times)Street Style: Lace (The New York...
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Chanel No. 5 Gets Its First Male Face (Elle) Mark Zuckerberg’s Non Hoodie Wardrobe (Wall Street Journal) Retail Scouting Report in New York City (New York...
Agent Provocateur Knows "That" Feeling
From left model Anneliese Zelina, Garry Hogarth, Agent Provocateur's chief executive, and model Tabitha Hall. Photo by Evi T'Bolt.Garry Hogarth, chief executive for English lingerie brand Agent Provocateur, dropped by the label’s Rodeo Drive boutique May 8 for a party celebrating the release of Agent’s Soiree line...
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Is Anja Rubik’s Right Hip the New Angelina Jolie’s Right Leg? (Fashionista)Fashion and Conversation at the Met (Wall Street Journal)Marc Jacobs Wore A Sheer...
Cargo-Container Traffic on the Rise Through Back-to-School Season
U.S. consumers are still hitting the stores, which means that import cargo volumes at the major ports in the United States should be busy through the back-to-school season....
Academy of Art University's Glamorous Guests, Fashion Show & Events
Sarah Burton, Philip Treacy and Academy of Art University's Gladys Perint Palmer and Dr. Elisa Stephens Sarah Burton, Philip Treacy and H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud are three of the high profile guests who attended and were honored at the Academy of Art University’s 2012 Graduation Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony. The School of Fashion at AAU held its annual runway show on May 3rd and there was a whirlwind of activity leading up to the big event. A Fashion Symposium with Treacy and Burton, a luxury presentation by Princess Reema and a hat demonstration by Treacy are just a few of the events that were on the two day itinerary. Dr. Elisa Stephens, president of AAU and Gladys Perint Palmer, executive director of the School of Fashion hosted a luncheon on May 2 for the Guests of Honor with notable attendees including Mayor Edwin M. Lee and former Mayor Willie Brown as well as members of the San Francisco community. A glamorous cocktail party at a chic mansion in Pacific Heights was held in honor or Princess Reema, a breast cancer awareness activist. She is also the CEO of the ALFA and AL HAMA companies that own and operate Harvey Nichols, Donna Karan and DKNY stores in Saudi Arabia. In addition, there was a private tour of the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the deYoung Museum led by Jill D’Alessandro, Curator of Costume and Textile Arts. I attended many of the functions along with Suzy Menkes, Fashion Editor of the International Herald Tribune, Cathy Horyn, fashion critic of the New York Times and Stephan Rahim Rabimov, Editor-in-Chief of Depesha magazine. It was a rare opportunity for students to hear from some of the industry’s leading talents. Here are some highlights from San Francisco.Simon Ungless, Director of the School of Fashion and Sarah Burton, Creative Director for Alexander McQueen at the AAU Fashion Symposium, photo by Randy Brooke.Philip Treacy, Mayor Edwin Lee and Dr. Elisa Stephens at the AAU luncheon, photo by Randy Brooke.A dessert created in honor of Treacy, Burton and H.R.H. Princess ReemaH.R.H. Princess Reema talks luxury in Saudi ArabiaSuzy Menkes and Cathy Horyn speak to students in a panel moderated by AAU's Journalism Coordinator, Paul Wilner, photo by Randy Brooke.Philip Treacy demonstrates how to make a cloud hat similar to one he made for a Chanel runway show, photo by Randy Brooke.Depesha Editor-in-Chief Stephan Rahim Rabimov reviews portfolios for the styling class, photo by Randy Brooke. It's me. N. Jayne Seward, Fashion Editor for Apparel News, reviewing styling portfolios, photo by Randy Brooke. Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the deYoung Museum
Nicole Richie Next in Line at Macy's
Nicole RichieThere's been a long line of designers who have joined forces with Macy's to do collaboration collections.The latest on the list is Los Angeles-centric Nicole Richie, the reality TV star turned...
S&G New Look, New Biz Partner
A Fall 2012 look from SG Clothing. Photo by Andrew Campbell.For the March run of Concept Los Angeles fashion week, the L.A.-based SG Clothing label showed its custom-made leather jackets and sheer black tops. For those who checked out...
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Fashion Fail! Kanye West Goes on a Twitter Rampage About Clothes He Hates...Would You Make the List? (E!)Top Hats From the Kentucky Derby (Wall Street Journal) First...
Sourcing Resource Guide
Asher Fabric Concepts makes sophisticated fabrics from luxurious fibers in California for the contemporary market. The company can accommodate both small- and big-lot orders...
Gemelli's New Robertson Shop
Gemelli's New Robertson Boutique. Photo by Felix Salzman/LookBookLA.Gemelli means twins in Italian, but a singular men’s clothing brand called Gemelli opened a new boutique on Los Angeles at 307 N. Robertson Boulevard.Gemelli President Farhad Heidari presided over the...
