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ARGYLE Haus Supports Emerging Brands With Incubator Launch
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 3, 2025
Los Angeles–headquartered design house and manufacturer ARGYLE Haus of Apparel has launched its Fashion Incubator as a program that provides comprehensive domestic planning, development, production and promotion for emerging brands.
New President for Guess Asia
Guess? Inc., the Los Angeles–based label known for its stylish denim and apparel, has appointed Kitty Yung as president of Guess Asia. She starts June 21. ...
Split Acquired by Life Distribution
Life Distribution in Santa Ana, Calif., has acquired the Split surf-lifestyle clothing brand and will relaunch its young men’s and girls’ collections. Terms of the deal were not disclo...
Rock & Republic Hires New Top Exec
Rock & Republic, the financially strapped Los Angeles denim company that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 1, has hired denim specialist Rick Spielberg as its new chief ...
Global Sourcing Panel Spotlights Undervaluing of Imports
Miscalculating the value of textiles and other imports is a growing problem at the nation’s ports and one that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is increasingly addressing, said Janet Labuda, CBP’s dir...
O.C. Garment Factory Fined for Back Wages
A U.S. District Court judge ordered an Orange County, Calif., garment factory to pay its employees nearly $173,000 in back wages plus pay nearly $25,000 in penalties....
Egeck Named President of True Religion
Michael Egeck, the former president of VF’s Contemporary Brand Coalition and chief executive for VF’s 7 For All Mankind brand, will join Vernon, Calif.–based True Religion App...
SDI Forum Encourages Communication, Innovation
LAS VEGAS—Logistics and supply-chain executives from a variety of industries gathered to discuss best practices, corporate culture and logistics strategies April 28–30 at the Four Seas...
Denim Brands Continue to Expand, Sometimes Outside of Denim
Established denim brands continue to search for newness and are finding ways to broaden their reach, whether through new fabrications or sister brands that capitalize on a brand’s expertise while pushi...
Delays in Shipping as Economy Recovers
U.S. apparel manufacturers have started to see last year’s elusive shoppers begin to replenish their closets—and overseas factories are busy pumping out clothes for stores that in March saw double-digit...
AAFA's New Committee Focuses on Supply Chain and Product Innovation
In this competitive world, where more apparel and footwear is produced overseas, the American Apparel & Footwear Association is merging two committees into one to streamline its product i...
Manhattan Beachwear Lands Nanette Lepore Swim
Manhattan Beachwear, the Cypress, Calif.–based swimwear maker, has signed a licensing agreement with Los Angeles–based contemporary brand Nanette Lepore. The Nanette Lepore Swim coll...
Boutique Contractors Cater to Contemporary Labels
When contemporary labels require a little help in developing patterns, sewing samples or doing small production runs, they can turn to a variety of niche contractors in Los Angeles that cater to designers...
Orange County Garment Factory Cited for Back Wages
After an investigation by federal officials, an Orange County garment factory that makes women’s clothing for retail chains such as Forever 21 and Ross Dress for Less was cited for no...
Pima Demand Soaring Overseas
Cotton prices have risen dramatically in recent months (
Made in America Resource Guide
Los Angeles–based American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of clothing for men, women, kids, and pets, offering an expansive year-round line to which new...
