Hot Topic Shuffles Executives Again
In the wake of the news that longtime chief executive officer Betsy McLaughlin has resigned, City of Industry–based Hot Topic Inc. announced that Amy Kocourek, chief merchandising officer of its Hot To...
Fashion Market Northern California Sold-Out Again
With 200 exhibitors showing about 2,000 lines, the April 9–12 run of Fashion Market Northern California has sold out its exhibition space, according to Nancy Provda, president of the ...
Supremes Hear Walmart Suit
The Walmart class-action lawsuit concerning the hiring and promotion practices employed by the Bentonville, Ark.–based retail giant has hit the Supreme Court of the United States. At issue is whether W...
Bustling Aisles at L.A. Textile Show
There were several new exhibitors and the aisles were crowded with designers at the March 28–30 run of the Los Angeles International Textile Show at the California Market Center....
Lunching With Moschino and Fred Segal Couture
The L.A. fashion flock turned out over the weekend for an exclusive preview of the Moschino Fall/Winter collection in Hollywood. Held in collaboration with Fred Segal Couture, the event was a chic poolside affair. Stylists, clients and editors...
Vivienne Westwood's Party
Punk innovator and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood works as the gracious hostess at debut for her flagship boutique. Photo credit: Jayne Seward.Dame Vivienne Westwood confessed not to know much about Los Angeles when she visited the City of Angels for the March 30 debut party for her...
Beautiful,Odd,Inspired at Vivienne Westwood Party
Fashion outlaw Ernie Omega, left, wearing a mirrored codpiece and "War Baby" knit constructed out of plastic rings. Walkie Talkie,right, wearing a Gauthier jacket, Coca Cola cummerbund and bunny ears headpiece. Vivienne Westwood, center,...
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Old-World Methods Produce the Latest in Lace (Wall Street Journal)Does This Green Flatter Me? (New York Times)Bronx's Escaped Cobra...
Here Comes Silver Jeans Co.
From left, Silver Jeans Co. president Michael Silver, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Fred Levine of M.Fredric.The Silver Jeans Co.-brand has been popular in its home country of Canada, and much of America for the past two decades, but the...
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Victorian Dress Made From Insect Parts Is Restored, Wing By Wing (Refinery29) Rodarte Steps Up to a Widening World (New York Times) Resurgence of the Indian Textile...
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Portraits – Free City Owner Nina Garduno (Mondette)Is Tavi Gevinson Renouncing Fashion? (Fashionista) Carine Roitfeld Gets A Tongue-In-Cheek Editorial Tribute...
Project Runway's Royal Challenge
How awesome would this be for a “Project Runway” challenge? Design the future queen of England’s wedding dress. Guest host: Vivienne Westwood. Sadly, with the royal wedding only weeks away and the 9th season of “Project Runway” only in the casting stage, it is not meant to be. But that...
L.A. Fashion Weekend, Night One
KTLA News cameras documented the event to be shown on its T.G.I.Fashion segment, and L.A. Fashion Week impresario Mikey Koffman, who also is the T.G.I.Fashion host...
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One Girl, Four Looks: One Stylist's Personal Style (Refinery29)Representing the Republic of Lancôme (New York Times)First Food, Then Sneakers (New York Times)Welcome...
L.A. Fashion Weekend, Night Two
L.A. Fashion Weekend showcased a range of designers on the second and final night of the event on March 19 at Sunset Gower Sudios in Hollywood. The group show, w...
