So Mr Big Walks into Babakul...
Mr. Big looks for Carrie. Actually it is Chris Noth at Babakul. Photo by Felix Salzman/LookBookLA.The scene couldgo something like this. Sex and the City heroine Carrie Bradshaw walks into the Babakul boutique at Fred Segal Santa Monica.She’s using a bit of shopping to help...
Downtown LA Needs Indie Fashion Boutiques
Note to independent fashion boutiques: Downtown Los Angeles wants you....
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New Names in the Dior Hat (New York Times)Donna Karan: My Bali High (Wall Street Journal)Jennifer's Jazzed-Up Jumpsuit (Refinery29)Survey...
LA Designers to New York Fashion Week
A look from Tadashi Shoji's Fall 2011 collectionThe global fashion season is about to begin with New York Fashion Week the kick-off event, taking place Sept. 8-15.The runway in the Big Apple is looking pretty congested...
O'Neill Looking for Athletic "Icons" and Coming to Cali
Natalie Coughlin sporting O'Neill 365To promote the launch of its 365 line, O'Neill is taking a road trip with star-athlete Natalie Coughlin in tow. Coughlin, who could probably manufacture her own line of designer jewelry from Championship...
Vegas, Baby,Vegas
I’m walking—and working—the shows in Las Vegas this week. Seeing some great new brands and hearing some interesting news --like the front page news about Velvet Heart’s eye on China—and the Department of Commerce’s efforts to encourage partnerships between businesses in...
T-shirts for a Chez Panisse Cause
A T-shirt designed by David ByrneHow time flies.Chez Panisse, that northern California culinary icon, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. And to commemorate the event, the restaurant, founded by Alice Waters, and Levi...
Irony of the Day: Non-Sports Brand Creates Sports Line, Misspells Sports Cheer
The good news? There's finally a place to buy a standard college, kinda trendy-looking pep t-shirt for Gameday that costs less than the arm-and-a-leg shirt from the school bookstore. Old Navy released...
Port of LA, Department of Commerce Launched Program to Export LA Brand to China
LAS VEGAS—Several years ago, Moshe Tsabag tried to take his clothing label to China but had little success....
The Cooper: Staking a Claim in Retail's Next Frontier
From left;The Cooper Store's Shirley Huling, graphic designer and Cooper Store shopper Altair Padilla on ukulele. When it comes to developing boutique neighborhoods, talk to Steve Hirsh,...
Obama Administration Pushing Swift Passage of Free-Trade Pacts
The three pending free-trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama should be ready to be introduced to Congress soon after lawmakers return from their summer break on Sept. 6....
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Brazil Fashion Abounds at Las Vegas Shows
Visitors to the apparel and footwear trade shows in Las Vegas will find a wide range of Brazilian brands, including contemporary collections, swimwear and footwear. ...
From Sheep to Sewing, Ramblers Way Is Made in the U.S.A.
Tom's of Maine founder Tom Chappell was on a chilly hiking trip to Wales when he recognized the need for fine, worsted-wool clothing that is lightweight and can kee...
Stretta: Sassy, Smart, Sexy and Sophisticated Dresses
Stretta, a line of dresses by Mayren Viray and Eric Benarouche, can be described by the four S’s: sassy, smart, sexy and sophisticated. Launched for Fall 2011, the line is made for ...
