Court Rules Landmark Fred Segal Sign on Former Location Must Go
A legal decision recently decided the fate of the Fred Segal sign on Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue.
Brixton Charts a New Course With a Bricks-and-Mortar and New Lines
After some 16 years in business, Brixton, headquartered in Oceanside, Calif., is going for a rebrand. The label with roots in action sports will unveil its new outlook with a bricks-and-mortar store in Encinitas, Calif., a town known for its surf shops such as the pioneering core board shop Hansen Surfboards.
Centi Closes Funding Round, Prepares Technology for Launch Later This Year
Founded in March, Zurich’s Centi Ltd. announced on Aug. 18 the closing of its first funding round. Bernhard Müller, who serves as the company’s chairman, launched the Bitcoin SV payments processor Centi as a technology that could adapt point-of-sale systems to accept these types of payments during retail transactions.
Deep, Smoky Denim and Cool Blues Define Ética for Fall 2020
Approaching its denim with fresh features added to basic styles, responsibly made brand Ética added unexpected details with its notions, pockets and surprising updates to its pieces for Fall 2020.
Fall 2021 Blends Structure and Athleisure in Rich Hues With Pops of Dramatic Color
This season is marked by the liberating and positive force of color, which is something we feel more than we understand.
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
In the Pursuit of Happiness, Alexander Grant Launches _by.Alexander
After producing some of music’s most-popular songs over the last 20 years, Alexander Grant—known more widely as Alex da Kid—is venturing into luxury fashion with the launch of his _by.Alexander clothing.
Opok Introduces GOTS Certfied Boxer Briefs
We’ve seen organic denim, T-shirts and dresses. San Francisco-headquartered brand Opok recently released an organic boxer-brief line. The boxers are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and organic dyes.
Rose Bowl Flea Market Goes Virtual
Looking for inspiration and treasure hunting at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, Calif., has been a rite of passage for almost every creative in Los Angeles fashion.
Skechers Flagship Opens on Rue de Rivoli in Paris
Sneaker-and-lifestyle brand Skechers recently announced the opening of its Paris flagship on the city's Rue de Rivoli.
Fashion to Rally After COVID-19 but Must Make Changes, Report Says
PreciseTarget, a data-science and machine-learning market-research company headquartered in Bethesda, Md., recently released a forecast that predicted a recovery pathway for the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the study also forecasted that the pandemic would force the fashion business to make big changes.
July Retail Sales Up
Retail sales showed some momentum last month. The U.S. Census Bureau released numbers Aug. 14 that found overall retail sales during July increasing 2.7 percent in a year-over-year comparison and 1.2 percent compared to June.
Michael Relich to Helm PSEB, PacSun and Eddie Bauer Operator
Michael Relich was named interim chief executive officer for PSEB LLC, the operating company for Eddie Bauer LLC and Pacific Sunwear. Relich served as PSEB’s chief operating officer.
Lucky Brand Acquired by Group Including ABG and Simon Property
After a month following downtown Los Angeles–headquartered Lucky Brand Jeans' LLC’s chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the stalking-horse bidders Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group completed a deal to acquire the prominent jeans brand and retailer, according to an Aug. 14 ABG announcement.
With Fall/Winter 2020 Campaign, Michele Morrone Named the Face of Guess Men's
With the launch of its Fall/Winter 2020 campaign, Guess? announced actor and singer Michele Morrone as the face of Guess Men's.
