Gap Merges International Divisions, Plans Old Navy Growth

Gap Inc. is preparing to expand its global position....

Logistics Executives Learn to Cope With Retail's Changing Trends at SDI Forum

LAS VEGAS—The world of retail is changing, with customers increasingly slipping behind the steering wheel and taking over the driver’s seat. And that, in turn, is creating challenges for store owners an...

Odyn Vovk: Made in L.A.

Austin Sherbanenko, the founder and designer of Odyn Vovk, a collection of high-end menswear and unisex garments produced in Los Angeles, doesn’t mind holding his contractors’ hand. In fact, he...

Deckers' Man Abroad

Goleta-based Deckers Outdoor Corp. named Stephen Murray president of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business. He will oversee the company’s subsidiary and distributor businesses, which include the UGG Australia, ...

Fashion Market Northern California Focuses On Immediate Goods, Unique Looks

SAN MATEO, CALIF.—Booth space was sold out at Fashion Market Northern California’s Fall I Market,which ran April 9–12 at the San Mateo County Event Center, located less than a 30-minute drive ...

Vlov Opens Flagship in Xiamen

Chinese men’s brand Vlov opened its first flagship store in a 3,000-square-foot space in the California Plaza retail center in Xiamen, China. The company manufactures fashion-forward lifestyle apparel for men aged 18 to 45. The compa...

Apparel News Daily Reader

Alexander McQueen Retrospective at the Met (Tips From the T List)Rachel Bilson Karl Lagerfeld Debut Ice Cream Flick (OK! Magazine)Kate Middleton: Fashion Icon...

Jantzen Celebrates in Fort Lauderdale

Swimbrand Jantzen will participate in the “100 Years of Swimming and Swimwear in Fort Lauderdale” exhibition at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, which opens on May 5 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The...

A Conversation With Kate and Laura Mulleavy

MOCA on Vimeo.Among the many fashion exhibitions to debut recently, “Rodarte: States of Matter” tops the list of must-sees in Los Angeles. And yesterday, the public had the chance to learn more about the exhibition directly from the source. Kate and Laura Mulleavy sat down for an in-depth conversation about the history of...

Made in America: Resources

Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. provides ringspun yarn with 100 percent Supima, 100 percent Micro Modal, 100 percent Micro Tencel, and 50/50 blends of Micro Modal or Micro Tencel with Supima cotto...

Street Scene: Cool at Coachella

Musician Erykah Badu performed at the recent Coachella Music & Arts Festival, held April 15–17 at the EmpirePolo Club in Indio, Calif....

Rusty x Diamond Supply Collab

As part of Rusty North America’s focus on all things skate and street, the Irvine, Calif.–based brand has announced a collaboration with Diamond Supply Co., a Los Angeles–base...

Monah Li Returns to the Runway

Los Angeles designer Monah Li returned to the runway recently for a charity fashion luncheon in Los Angeles’ Eagle Rock neighborhood....

Nixon Pops Up in London

Encinitas, Calif.–based watch and accessories brand Nixon is crossing the pond to debut its first pop-up shop in London’s Selfridges store. Set to debut on April 22 in the iconic retailer’s contemporary menswear acces...

The New Selling Point: Made in the USA

About 95 percent of the clothes sold in the United States are sewn in far-flung overseas factories in places such as China, Vietnam and Bangladesh, according to International Develop...