AA Relaunches Vintage Line
American Apparel is putting the best of its vintage archive up for sale again. The Los Angeles–based apparel manufacturer a...
May Results Mixed
Retailers’ sales trended up 2.6 percent in May, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. However, economist Michael Niemira said the month’s results were uneven overall....
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Trends – Bohemian Beauty Sneaks Its Way Back Onto Our Fashion Radar (Mondette)Local Girl Jenny Dayco X Mosley Tribes (Racked LA)Designer iPad Cases Arrive (Los Angeles...
Follow That Fashion Truck
It was only a matter of time until the proliferation of Los Angeles’ gourmet food truck craze trickled down to L.A.’s fashion scene. This Saturday, June 5, T-shirt line Blood is the New Black will kick off its Summer Fling mobile pop-up shop. From 8 p.m. to...
Ben-Avraham Exits Project, New President Named
Entrepreneur and sales executive Andrew Pollard was named president of the influential Project Global Trade Show, replacing show founder Sam Ben-Avraham, who left the show to concentrate on a...
Hall Joins Ranks at Rue La La
Private sale website Rue La La named Robert Hall its chief marketing officer. Hall joins Rue La La from the Boston Beer Co., where...
Green Light District Plans to Make Eco-Biz Shine
Santa Monica, Calif., is looking a bit greener lately, thanks to the Green Light District, a neighborhood association founded to promote local stores and restaurants specializing in eco-friendly produ...
Alpinestars Collaborationists
Apex Initiative TWhether it is on the back of racer Danica Patrick or a kid shopping at Tilly’s, the Alpinestars clothing label strives to mix fashion and new technical fabrics for stylish people who love activewear or auto and motorcycle racing. On May 17 Alpinestars upped the...
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Glitter and Ice. A former figure skating queen turns heads with her Santa Monica-based jewelry designs. (Style Section L.A.)’Social....
Chemline Hosts Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Designer Showcase
Women’s contemporary brand Chemline is rallying a collective of designers for a shopping party that sounds like the fashion version of a farmer’s market co-op. The event will be held at Chemline’s studio/retail front in Los Angeles’ Chinatown district and will showcase...
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Raquel Allegra's Killer Lookbook Features Hot-Weather Leather and Heavenly Hair (Refinery29)Vintage Entrepreneur Shareen Mitchell Can’t Keep Enough Rompers in Stock...
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A Generous Touch of Whimsy Makes Allison Parris Dresses Girly Scene-Stealers (Racked LA)HM Brings Cheer, Cheap Wares, Children's Jeggings to The Block (Racked...
Man Spanx--It's What's Inside That Counts
Spanx has received its fair share of praise and parody—and competition. But until recently, the focus has been on women and their loyalty to the popular shapewear product.Now Spanx and other shapewear companies have set their sights on the...
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Danny Roberts Collabortes With Forever 21 So You Can Buy Your Favorite Bloggers (Refinery29)Shops – To Our Delight, Modern Design Mecca A+R Triples in...
Billabong Buys Core Surf Shop Becker Surf and Sport
Becker Surf and Sport, one of California’s leading independent surf retailers, was purchased for an undisclosed amount by Australian-headquartered Billabong International Ltd....
