Brookfield Takes Over at CMC
Trade Shows
The new management team at the California Market Center hosted a meet-and-greet breakfast for tenants following the closure of a deal between CMC owners Jamison Services and Brookfield Properties, the real estate giant that runs properties such as FIGat7th and Bank of America Plaza.
UBM Brings Swim Lessons Back to LA
Events
Early in BB Dakota’s history, the brand was picked up by the juniors buyer from a major department store—even though the Costa Mesa, Calif.–based company didn’t consider the brand a juniors label.
Brookfield Takes Over at CMC
The new management team at the California Market Center hosted a meet-and-greet breakfast for tenants following the closure of a deal between CMC owners Jamison Services and Brookfield Properties, the real estate giant that runs properties such as FIGat7th and Bank of America Plaza.
Moschino Returns to LA to Show Resort 2018
Moschino
Italian label Moschino returned to LA to host its Resort 2018 runway show, presented June 8 at Milk Studios in Hollywood, but Creative Director Jeremy Scott had Las Vegas—and the idea of an Americana road trip—in mind.
Hirsh Honored by JVS
Hirsh Honored
Steven Hirsh, owner of the Cooper Design Space, was honored by JVS Los Angeles, which presented Hirsh with the Founder’s Award in recognition of his “visionary leadership.”
Equestrian Designs Taps New Reps in the Mid-South, New England
Manufacturing
Santa Barbara, Calif.–based Equestrian Designs has new representation in Texas and New England.
Z Supply Opens In-Store Shops at Sunny Days
Retail
Irvine, Calif.–based Z Supply recently opened its first in-store-shop concept in the Sunny Days boutique on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Calif., with plans to open a second in-store shop at the Sunny Days boutique in Orange, Calif.
Obituary: Wetsuit Pioneer Jack O’Neill, 94
Swim/Surf
Jack O’Neill, founder of the surf brand O’Neill, died on June 2. He was 94.
Quiet June Market Draws Focused Buyers Ready to Spend
LA Fashion Market
June market in Los Angeles is typically a quiet affair with buyers arriving to wrap up Fall orders and start looking at Holiday goods. Sandwiched between the larger Fall markets in March and the massive Las Vegas trade shows in August, June tends to draw lighter traffic comprised of mostly regional buyers.
L.A. Trade-Tech Lands $500,000 Gift, Department Chair Anderson Honored at Gold Thimble Runway Show
Gold Thimble Runway
A full house of family, friends, educators and fashion fans turned out for Los Angeles Trade-Technical College’s Gold Thimble Fashion Show, held on the grounds of the school’s downtown Los Angeles campus on May 26.
Everyday Resort Living at Elodie K
The official start to summer is still a few weeks away, but at Elodie K. in Los Angeles, every day feels like a sunny vacation.
CCA Showcase SF Style in 2017 Fashion Experience
CCA Fashion Experience
California College of the Arts hosted its annual runway show—called the 2017 Fashion Experience—on the back lot of the college’s San Francisco campus.
Tukatech Introduces New Cloud-Based Solutions for Design Community
Technology
Los Angeles–based technology and software company Tukatech is increasing its offerings for the design community.
Funko Acquires So Cal–based Fashion Accessories Company Loungefly
Manufacturing
Pop-culture consumer products company Funko LLC has acquired Loungefly, a Southern California–based contemporary fashion accessories company that produces products under licensed brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Sanrio and Pokémon.
Centric Launches Visual Innovation Platform to Share Information Visually Across Company Departments in Real Time
Technology
Campbell, Calif.–based technology solutions provider Centric Software has launched the Centric Visual Innovation Platform, a collection of digital boards for mobile devices such as the iPad and the iPhone, as well as large-scale, touch-screen televisions.
Betches Teams up With JustFab
JustFab is getting its snark back on thanks to a new partnership with Betches, the website, Instagram, book series and store founded in 2011by Jordana Abraham, Samantha Fishbein, and Aleen Kuperman.
Key Industry Issues on the Agenda at AIMS360 Empowerment Conference
Technology
Don Nunnari first began working with True Religion when the premium-denim brand was in its infancy.
Academy of Art University Honors Vogue Critic Sarah Mower at Graduation Fashion Show
AAU Fashion Show
Sarah Mower, chief critic for Vogue, was the honoree on May 6 when the Academy of Art University in San Francisco hosted its 2017 Graduation Fashion Show.
ArtCenter Hosts Multimedia Runway Show and Exhibition
ArtCenter
ArtCenter College of Design students showcased some of their recent work in the school’s eighth annual Design Runway, an exhibition and multimedia runway show.
Obituary: Menswear Executive and Trade Show Organizer Larry, Hymes, 72
Trade Shows
Menswear executive Larry Hymes died on May 11 of heart failure. He was 72. The New York–born Hymes was best known as a West Coast sales representative for menswear brands such as Louis Alvear Inc.
Upscale Lifestyle Trade Show Coeur Partners With Project Womens
Trade Shows
Coeur, the upscale accessories and lifestyle trade show, is partnering with Project Womens to launch a “premiere apothecary, home and gift trade fair” during the Aug. 14–16 run of Project Womens at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center n Las Vegas.
CFF, TALA Present Annual Scholarship Awards
CFF & TALA
The California Fashion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the California Fashion Association, and the Textile Association of Los Angeles held their annual 2017 Scholarship Awards luncheon on April 27 at the California Market Center.
Lenzing Takes Eco a Step Further
Textiles
The producer of Tencel, the closed-loop cellulosic fiber made from eucalyptus-tree pulp, has a new eco-friendly fiber. Austrian fiber maker Lenzing has introduced a new fiber made from cotton scraps and wood.
Marciano Museum Set to Open May 25
The Marciano Art Foundation, the new L.A. museum founded by Guess co-founders Paul and Maurice Marciano, is on track to open May 25.
Twin Dragon Introduces New Eco Initiatives for Denim
Textiles
Gardena, Calif.–based Twin Dragon Marketing Inc. has introduced several new environmental initiatives for 2017 for the company’s denim facilities in Mexico and Asia.
Simparel Acquires Shopfloor Support LLC
Technology
New York–based Simparel Inc. has acquired Shopfloor Support LLC, an Alpharetta, Ga.–based solution that collects production data and provides real-time visibility on the factory floor.
Woodbury Celebrates Two Anniversaries on the Runway
Woodbury University
Woodbury University’s fashion design student Haibert Keshishi received the Judith Tamkin Fashion Award for most innovative senior collection at the college’s recent annual fashion show, held in downtown Los Angeles.
Look Sharp
Amazon has been steadily taking a position in the fashion industry for several years. It's latest fashion product takes the mega retailer right into the closets of its customer.
Cone Highlights New Developments and S/S 2018 Denim Trends at Los Angeles Event
Denim Trends
Greensboro, N.C.–based Cone Denim—the heritage denim mill with operations in the U.S., Mexico and China—recently hosted an event in Los Angeles to highlight new developments and preview trends for Spring/Summer 201
CMC’s June Charity Shopping Series to Benefit Red Eye
Events
The third installment of the California Market Center’s “Fashion With a Cause” charity shopping event is set for June 30 and will benefit nonprofit organization Red Eye.
Centric’s L.A. Event Puts Focus on Implementation, Integration
Technology
Two seasoned apparel executives—one with Kate Spade and the other with New Zealand active wool apparel brand Icebreaker—gave their insight into implementing and using Centric Software’s product lifecycle management solutions at an event hosted by the Campbell, Calif.–based software company.
A&E Launches Recycled Core-Spun Sewing Thread
Textiles
American & Efird, the 125-year-old sewing-thread company based in Mount Holly, N.C., has launched a new industrial sewing thread using Repreve recycled polyester.
Torso Vintages Pops Up at Neiman Marcus SF
It’s the summer of love at the newly renovated Penthouse on 5 event space at Neiman Marcus’ Union Square store in San Francisco. San Francisco vintage archive and boutique Torso Vintages has collaborated with the tony retailer to create a curated pop-up shop and fashion installation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love.
TPC: L.A.’s Networking Group for Industry Professionals
Manufacturing
It’s a group that includes factors, bankers, lawyers, certified public accountants, insurance agents and other members of the professional services community that specialize in working with apparel businesses.
FIDM Debut 2017
FIDM’s Future Designers
Guests at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Debut runway show and scholarship gala were treated to a celebration of the work of students in several programs at the design school, including fashion design, theatre costume design, textile design and interior design.
Tadashi Launches Fragrance
Los Angeles designer Tadashi Shoji will introduce his first fragrance this month at Lord & Taylor.
LAmade Among Brands Selected for Target’s LA25 Initiative
Retail
Fashion basics company LAmade was one of the brands selected to be featured in Target’s LA25 initiative.
Raj’s New VYB Collection Defies Conventions
New Swim Line: VYB
Raj Swim’s newest collection, VYB, is set to bow this month with a Spring Break 2017 collection.
CFF, TALA, YMA to Host Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Events
The California Fashion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the California Fashion Association, will host the 2017 annual scholarship luncheon on April 27 at the California Market Center.
Upscale Offprice Show Boulevard Prêt-à-Sale Planning to Expand to Women’s for Second Run
Trade Shows
The inaugural run of Boulevard Prêt-à-Sale, the upscale off-price trade show, showcased a tightly curated mix of 70 upscale menswear brands and drew buyers from Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Century 21, Tiger Trading, Harry Rosen, Steinmart, TJX Co., Burlington, Ross Stores and Nordstrom Rack.
Hard Rock's Throwback Collection
Hard Rock International has launched a “Throwback Threads” collection featuring the classic Hard Rock logo from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s paired with “some of Hard Rock's favorite cities,” including Barcelona, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Orlando.
Velvet Acquired by $1.8 Billion Japanese Company
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–based Velvet LLC, owner of the Velvet by Graham and Spencer label, has been acquired by Adastria Co. Ltd., a $1.8 billion Japanese apparel company.
Retailers, Brands Sign Up for MAGIC’s First Stop in Japan
Trade Shows
Trade-show giant UBM Americas is preparing for the launch of MAGIC Japan, a joint venture between the MAGIC trade show and JFW-International Fashion Fair, the biannual apparel trade show organized by publisher Senken Shimbun.
Puma’s Locked-Box Challenge
To reward (and challenge) young athletes, athletic footwear and apparel maker Puma thought inside the box.
Nordstrom Taps Infor Cloud-based POS System
Technology
Nordstrom is switching to a new cloud-based point-of-sale system run by technology-solutions provider Infor.
LA Style in the Spotlight at Brand Assembly
To introduce its new creative, co-working space, Brand Assembly hosted a networking event in partnership with The Zoe Report, designer Rachel Zoe’s fashion, beauty, and lifestyle portal. The March 14 event was held at the co-working space, called The Square by Brand Assembly, located on the mezzanine of the Cooper Design Space.
Fashion Party in the Hollywood Skyline for LAFW Opening Reception!
The rooftop of the W Hotel, Hollywood was the scene of the March 16 opening reception for L.A. Fashion Week, one of the producers of Los Angeles Fashion Week events.
