MANUFACTURING
The Future of Apparel Manufacturing Is Already Here
| September 2, 2026
How ISAIC and TUKATECH are Building a Blueprint for Workforce Development, Demand Manufacturing, and Domestic Production
LAEDC Predicts Dip in Apparel Employment This Year
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. has been reading the tea leaves in 2006 for Southern California in its latest forecast....
Blue Marlin Corp. Trademark Infringement Case Settled
Blue Marlin Corp. announced the settlement of its trademark infringement case against Donna Karan International on Jan. 30. The case was filed in Federal District Court of San Francisco in June 2005. Severa...
Apparel and Textile Imports Top Priority for Customs Officials
Quotas on apparel and textiles will probably disappear at the end of 2008, but importers should be prepared for Congress to impose anti-dumping duties in 2009 if low-priced, Chinese-made clothing star...
California's Job Growth to Weaken in First Quarter
It might take job seekers a little longer to find that perfect job in the upcoming months....
You Wear What You Ate
Food-related apparel licenses keep the retro trend alive...
CaliforniaMart Exec Sidney Morse, 71
Sidney L. Morse, a longtime apparel industry executive and philanthropist, died Feb. 1 after battling leukemia. He was 71....
Knitted Sweaters Unraveling in Red Tape
The headaches have already begun when it comes to importing apparel from China....
Manufacturer Earns Accolades
Kayo of California, a Los Angeles–based manufacturer of casual women’s apparel, was named one of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Suppliers of the Year on Feb. 2. The ...
Citizens of Humanity Partners With Buyout Firm
Huntington Park, Calif.–based Citizens of Humanity announced Feb. 2 a partnership with Boston-based buyout firm Berkshire Partners. The deal, which gives Berkshire 62.5 percent owners...
Executive Turmoil at Innovo
Innovo Group Inc., the maker of Joe’s Jeans and Indie apparel, may be delisted from the NASDAQ if it doesn’t get its board of directors in order....
Buy Now: Men's Resources Build Inventory for Immediate Delivery
Despite nearly two decades experience selling high-end women’s fashion, retailer Fred Levine waited until the last minute to begin placing orders for his new contemporary menswear store....
Lawsuit Filed Against Hale Bob
Stylist Angelika Bolliger has filed a lawsuit against apparel manufacturer Hale Bob, as well as Elle magazine, Marie Claire magazine and photographer TC Reiner, alleging that Vernon, Calif....
New Board, New Goals for FGI
Jen Uner, co-creator of the L.A. Fashion Awards, and Margaret Schell, co-owner of fashion public relations firm SPR, were named regional director and regional director elect of the F...
Tyte Hires l.e.i. Exec
Los Angeles–based manufacturer 4 Whatitsworth Inc., manufacturer of Tyte Jeans, Duplex, Beau Dawson and World Academy, has hired Peter Caminiti as president...
L.A. Factory Opens
Los Angeles–based manufacturer Sugar Moods Ltd. has opened up about 14,000 square feet of incubator space to start-up and small apparel companies at rates as low as $1.50 per square foot....
