Swimshorts 2011
These short takes on Swim 2011 feature the latest styles, innovations, and resources from designers, manufacturers, sourcing suppliers, and trade shows. From feminine and flirty to tropical, figure-fl...
Waterwear 2011 Lisa Blue: Dances With Whales
Lisa Burke wants to prove that you can save the world—and do it dressed in a bikini....
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Street fashion: Rainy day wardrobes (Los Angeles Times Image)Norwegian Designers Ban Fur From Oslo Fashion Week (Styleite)Olivia Palermo Will Launch Her Own...
New Era Buys Stake in Brazilian Distributor
Buffalo, N.Y.–based headwear and apparel maker New Era Cap Co. bought a majority stake in Marc4 Brand & Trade, a fashion brand-management company based in Brazil. Marc4 designs and distributes apparel, sho...
New Rep Show For Swim, Surf Market
Taking a cue from rep shows such as the Cal Rep Show in Santa Cruz, Calif., show producer Shannon Leggett has announced plans for a SoCal Rep Show. Not affiliated ...
To Recap: 2010, You Weren't So Bad
Dear 2010,We had some ups and downs. In all fairness, you were waaay better than your pal 2009. So you've got that going for you. Still, I can't say I'm going to be sad...
Move along, folks! Nothing to see here...
Although 2010 brought a surprising number of store openings—both big and small. It still was a challenging year for retail. Add this to the list of casualties. Skeletons in the Closet, the official gift shop for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, has closed. The...
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Diamond Gal Circle Brings Cute and Sexy Japanese Street Fashion to Los Angeles (L.A. Weekly's Style Council)Top 10 Fashion Style iPad Apps...
Everything is Beautiful at the Ballet
Collect 'em all--Les Ballets TrockaderoAlready saw “The Black Swan” and hankering for more ballet-related entertainment? The New York Times has a great story and beautiful slide show about Les...
Old Shirts Could Bring Good Karma in the New Year
If you weren’t filled with enough Christmas spirit or would like to squeeze in one last good deed before the clock strikes 2011, then head to a James Perse location for the brand’s “What Comes Around Goes Around”...
The Complete Makeover by Macy's
Clinton Kelly, the makeover manIt's a new year. It could be a new you.Are you bored with your appearance? Do you need a little zip to your life or a launch pad for your career? Now's your chance. Macy's is offering one man...
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Meet L.A.'s Best-Dressed Shop-Girls! (Refinery29)Fashion Looks Forward to Gaining More Digital Presence in 2011 (BlackBook) Forever 21 BevCenter...
Building a Better Sports Bra
When she could not find the perfect sports bra, Mary Helen Shashy resolved to make her own...
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Fashion blog project tracks street style trends around the world (Los Angeles Times' All the Rage)Willow Smith whips her hair back and forth: Young singer gets...
MAGIC Moves Offices to Santa Monica, Calif.
Advanstar Communications has relocated its Southern California offices and staff from Woodland Hills to Santa Monica....
