Project FAE Seeks to Unlock Post-Consumer Feedstocks for Textile-to-Textile Recycling
| April 27, 2026
Fashion for Good has launched Project FAE—Feedstock Activation Europe
Kellwood Names Marc Babins President of Western Region
New York–based Kellwood Co. named Marc Babins president of Kellwood Western region, based in City of Industry, California
UPDATE: L.A.’s Topson Downs Acquires Majority of Rachel Roy Label
Topson Downs, a Los Angeles manufacturer established in 1971, announced on July 18 it had acquired a majority interest in the Rachel Roy brand from The Jones Group. No purchase price was listed.
Trina Turk’s New Handbag Line
Known for colorful aesthetic and iconic contemporary designs for fashion and home, the brand is officially launching three categories of clutches, satchels and totes in August for Fall 2014.
After Billabong Sale, Dakine Expands Surf Line
Ever since Billabong International sold its Dakine label last year for nearly $66 million, the brand has been undergoing a transformation.
Controversy Over the ‘Made in USA’ Label
Los Angeles blue-jeans makers may be headed to court over one little thing: the “Made in USA” label sewn inside their garments. Several Los Angeles denim makers have been hit with class-action lawsuits and legal letters challenging the accuracy of their labels because most of their raw materials are imported from Europe or Asia even though the jeans are sewn in California.
UPDATE: Los Angeles Apparel Industry Could Grow With Hi-Tech Fabrics and Other Innovations
During the last decade, the number of people working in California’s apparel and textile manufacturing industry has shrunk some 43 percent as production of clothing and textiles has moved overseas.
Los Angeles Apparel Industry Could Grow With Hi-Tech Fabrics and Other Innovations
Report shows that California's manufacturing sector is shrinking but is still the largest in the country.
SLVDR: Taking the Boardshort in a Different Direction
Technical boardshorts have ruled the action-sports swim game for years. But Rob Myers, president and creative director of the Santa Ana, Calif.–based men’s collection SLVDR, wants to challenge swim fashion with his label’s new “Water Short,” which debuted at the Agenda trade show in Long Beach, Calif., on July 10.
Los Angeles Swimwear Maker Belusso to Make Colorful Splash in Miami
Inspired by the luxe beaches and resort lifestyle of the French Riviera and coastal Florida, Belusso was established six years ago in Los Angeles.
Blue Jeans Are a Harder Sell to Teenagers, Who Have Other Favorites
For years, denim hit its stride with everyone snapping up several pairs of blue jeans to wear just about anywhere, anytime. But in recent years, denim has been seeing some new competition, which has the makers of everything denim taking a second look at what consumers want to buy.
Major Investor in American Apparel Commits to Keeping Manufacturing in Los Angeles
The largest investor in American Apparel has agreed to infuse the company with $25 million so the Los Angeles clothing maker can pay off a $10 million loan that is being called in.
Top Investor Commits to Keeping American Apparel Production in Los Angeles
Investors say they will support American Apparel's factory in Los Angeles and not move it out of the country.
American Apparel Board to be All Shook Up
Investor wants to see different people on the American Apparel board.
Re-Claimed, Up-Cycled Fashion With SoCal Roots
Growing up as a self-proclaimed “punk-rock kid” in Los Angeles’ Venice Beach neighborhood, Rico Adair always admired Vivienne Westwood’s designs but could not afford them.
Party in L.A.
Here’s a typical timeline for designers: Toil through the process of making a debut line, produce a big party, and then hope buyers take a look at the line. The Well, a downtown Los Angeles creative company, flipped the typical timeline.
