Friday, October 28
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Elsie Katz Couture
For her first show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., Donna Baxter, the designer for Seattle-based Elsie Katz Couture, found her muse in grace...
Jones Goes home
New York–based Jones New York launched a direct-selling program called Million Wishes, which will provide a platform for selling accessories directly to consumers in a home environment. Much like a Tup...
Maiman to Address Students at TALA Lunch
Steve Maiman, owner of childrenswear label Great Escape and co-owner of junior manufacturer Stony Apparel Corp., will be the keynote speaker at the Textile Associa...
Gould Leaves Charlotte Russe
San Diego retailer Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. announced that Thomas Gould would retire from the company’s board, where he has served since 2000....
Fed Closures
Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores Inc. announced it would close six more stores following its merger with the May Department Stores Co., bringing the total closures to 82. Among the slated closures are a Macy’s sto...
Kenpo's Tech Wear
Los Angeles– based apparel maker Kenpo Inc. has launched the Kenpo Jacket for iPod, a jacket with an interior pocket for an iPod and a five-button control panel on the outer sleeve to pause, skip track...
Managing Business From Vertical to Full Circle
Laguna Hills, Calif.–based Innovative Systems LLC has gained a name in the apparel industry for its...
Anti-Counterfeit Law Introduced in Senate
The U.S. Senate is examining a new bill that will impose tougher laws on counterfeiters of clothing and other goods....
Tag-It Taps Forte
Los Angeles–based trim provider Tag-It Pacific named Stephen Forte chief executive officer, replacing Colin Dyne, who will continue as vice chairman of the company’s board of directors and as a marketin...
Rosen Joins Deron
Charles “Chip” Rosen has been named president and general manager of Beyond Productions LLC, the global license holder for House of Dereacute;on, the label founded by pop star Beyonceacu...
Freeborders Updates PLM
San Francisco–based software developer Freeborders has updated its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software offering with Version 3.5, which features enhanced manufacturing and costing visi...
L.A. Designer Saenz Heads to China
Los Angeles–based designer Uriel Saenz will travel to China in early November to be the featured designer in the 10th annual China International Fashion Fair, held in Humen....
San Francisco International Fashion Week Falls Apart
A San Francisco group’s second effort to organize its first international fashion week blew up in a high-tension drama that left international designers stranded and local designers searching for an al...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Naqada
Mexican designer
Business Is Still California Casual at C&C California
The founders of C&C California Inc., the much-touted Tshirt company whose brightly colored tops quickly became a must-have staple in many women’s closets, may have been acquired this year by a big...
Spring's Feminine Styles Keep L.A. Market Strong
With high gasoline prices falling last week, retailers seemed to feel optimistic enough to give a vote of confidence to Spring 2006 fashions and last-minute shopping for the upcoming Holiday season. ...
Trina Turk Turns 10, Next Stop: N.Y.
Trina Turk’s Spring 2006 line may be playing on a DVD near you....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Shay Todd
Glamour met island culture at
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Yana K
Russian-born Yana Khromova could be considered a precocious designer and entrepreneur....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: 2B Free
A last-minute rain shower delayed the start of the
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Eduardo Lucero
One thing that designers should avoid, according to Eduardo Lucero, is being pigeonholed. The Los Angeles–based designer took that notion to heart when designing his...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Hale Bob, As and Fillmore
“America’s Top Model” winner Adrianne Curry and 944 Magazine hosted a late-night f...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Ya-Ya
Los Angeles–based designer Yael Aflalo of Ya-Ya was dreaming of a weekend getaway in Mexico and Bali for the Spring...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Samora Designs
The skies were cloudy on Oct. 19, but the look was summery on the runway at Los Angeles–based Samora Design...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: San Paredes
An intimate group of press, artists and fashion professionals gathered on Oct. 19 at designer Paul Magalad’s 2-month-old showroom, gallery and retail space dubbed “Birth From Perth...
New E-Commerce Venture for Petro Zillia
Petro Zillia has launched a new e-commerce Web site at
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Kevin Johnn
New York–based designer Kevin Johnn said he felt it was important to show the second season of his line at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., because the Lo...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Chan Luu
In lieu of the traditional
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Bradley Bayou
Bradley Bayou, best known for dressing celebrities for the red carpet, showed an eclectic mix of modern, sophisticated designs on Oct. 19 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Juuml;nker Designs
No one would dare call Juuml;nker Designs mainstream....
Twelfth Street Launches Denim Line Cyn
Cyn, the new denim line from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, takes a high-fashion approach to an everyday fabric....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Iron
A galactic palette inspired
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Sue Wong
Known for her elaborate runway shows, Sue Wong didn’t disappoint when she took the wraps off her
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Antik Denim
Co-designers Alexandre Caugant and Philippe Naouri proved that the Antik Denim girl isn’t afraid to show some skin or be the center of attention. The mob of guests clamoring to enter ...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: J'aime
Los Angeles–based lingerie line J’aime took its first satindraped steps to becoming a complete fashion label at its ru...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Anthony Franco
Anthony Franco takes his inspiration from northern Italy, Italian movies and Italian actresses....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Karanina
For their
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Ashley Paige
Ashley Paige has proven that knit and crochet garments can slip out of the mainstream world of sweaters and dresses and find success in swimwear. She’ll do a victory lap when Random House Inc....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: NeoDandi
Seattle-based design duo Tamara and Nillartey DeOsu made their Los Angeles debut on Oct. 16 at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif., with their 21/2-year-old line, NeoDandi. Ins...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Kelly Nishimoto
Designer Kelly Nishimoto got her first sewing machine at age 11 as a gift from her father. She’s been creating clothes ever since....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Single
Designer Galena Sobolev took a page from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ memoirs of traveling through Europe as a young woman and incorporated that style into her...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Rock & Republic
It was more sex and less rock ’n’ roll at the
Friday, October 21
New Satin Labels From Paxar
White Plains, N.Y.–based Paxar Corp. has developed a new soft satin tape for labels. The 910RFS tape is a satin weave single-face material with a proprietary fray-resistant coating that can withstand ...
Ynnub Takes the Old and Makes It New
Anamyn Turowski doesn’t mind if you steal her idea....
Hosiery Tech Center Gets Government Grant
The Hosiery Technology Center (HTC), based in Hickory, N.C., was awarded a $397,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Kevan Hall
Designer Kevan Hall took a mental journey to the Lost City of Atlantis to find inspiration for his Spring 2006 collecti...
Despite Rain and Shows, Dedicated Buyers Come Out for L.A. Int'l Textile
This season, the Los Angeles International Textile Show was sandwiched between two market weeks, opened during dramatic thunderstorms and ran concurrently with the runway shows of Lo...
Managing Storyboards, Swatches and Sketches
New York–based Yunique Solutions Inc. has debuted ADAM, a Webbased digital asset management system aimed at helping apparel firms manage sketches, storyboards, fabric, swatches, etc. ...
Tweaking L.A.'s Fashion Stereotypes
From her perch in the middle of Melrose Heights, one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic shopping districts, Jade Lai is taking a stand against the stereotypes of California fashion....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Dina Bar-El
Old Hollywood came to life on the catwalk at the
Leila Ross L.A.
The New Mart Suite 1003 (213) 488-9833 ...
Paxar Names New Apparel Manager
Susan P. Guerin has been named president of Paxar Corp.’s North America Apparel Group, based in White Plains, N.Y. Paxar markets tags and labels as well as RFID (radio frequency identification...
ICSC Chairman Predicts Solid Holiday With Less Spending
Retailers can plan for a good Christmas holiday season, said Charles Grossman, chairman of the New York–based International Council of Shopping Centers. He gave a “State of the Indust...
EDI Expert Mueller to Present FBI Seminar
EDI expert Cathy Mueller of the Los Angeles–based EDI Center will present a class on the fundamentals of Electronic Data Interchange on Nov. 5 at the Fashion Business Inc. Resource Ce...
Lectra to Present at ITAA Conference
Lectra plans to present a number of awards and seminars during the 61st International Textile & Apparel Association’s (ITAA) annual meeting, to be held Nov. 1–6 at the Hil...
Retail Move
The J. Jill Group, a women’s retail chain, announced that Lisa Bayne, 52, has been named the company’s new executive vice president/chief marketing officer. Previously Bayne was with The Gymboree Corp.,...
Tukatech to Host 'Speed-to-Market' Seminar
Los Angeles–based technology provider Tukatech Inc. will host a “Speed-to-Market” seminar in conjunction with Fashion Business Inc. 5–7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the company...
New Macy's Execs
Federated Department Stores Inc. announced it is putting a new team in place to run its St. Louis–based Famous- Barr division, which will become Macy’s Midwest on Feb. 1. William P. McNamara, 55, has been named the division’s c...
Beach Patrol Adds an Executive
Carson, Calif.–based junior and contemporary swimwear manufacturer Beach Patrol Inc. has hired Michelle Mohlere as its executive vice president of merchandising....
Elevee Teams With ApparelMagic for Web-Based Management
Los Angeles–based suit maker Elevee is expanding its relationship with Glendale, Calif.–based ApparelMagic, having signed on to use Version 10 of the company’s business management softw...
FIT Gets New Technology Administrator
Alan Kane has been appointed dean of the School of Business and Technology for the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Kane is...
Costing-Solutions Providers Team Up
Asheville, N.C.–based Methods Workshop has agreed to distribute costing software from Lake Worth, Fla.–based Estmark Inc. ...
'Project Runway' Returns With an L.A. Emphasis
The Bravo TV network’s fashion-focused reality show, “Project Runway,” will open its second season Dec. 7 with half of its designer-contestants hailing from Los Angeles....
Shan Partners With Maillot Baltex
Montreal-based swimwear manufacturer Maillot Baltex Inc. acquired an interest this month in swimwear designer and manufacturer Shan. As part of the agreement, Maillot Baltex...
Gretag to Host Color Seminar in L.A.
Color measurement solution provider GretagMacbeth will present a seminar on color management Dec. 15 at the Sheraton L.A. Downtown hotel in Los Angeles....
Swift Galey's Lucky Deal
Atlanta-based denim and corduroy maker Swift Galey struck a joint venture deal with Lucky Textile Group, a weaving, dyeing, finishing and printing company in Jiangsu Province, China. The deal makes Swift Gale...
Students Can Rent CAD From Tukatech
Los Angeles–based Tukatech, which markets CAD and product-development software, has opened access to its products to fashion college students via a rental program....
Learning Fashion Online
Fashion education is heading online. The Art Institute Online (
Beach Bums Fecirc;tes New Store
Anaheim, Calif.–based surf- and skate-inspired apparel chain Beach Bums Boardshops celebrates its newest store location, in Costa Mesa....
DigiFab Rolls Out New Nylon Fabric Treatment
Los Angeles–based DigiFab Systems has debuted a new fabric treatment for the swimwear and athletic apparel markets....
Pamella Roland Launches Spring/Summer Collections
Luxury and elegance merged aboard the Seaquest yacht when Pamella DeVos showcased her Pamella Roland 2006 Resort and Spring/Summer collections on Oct. 11. The chic event was held on the designer’s b...
Cross-Promotions Will Be Terra's Key to Drive Business Opportunities
First-time retailer Johnathan Vasquez opened fashion boutique Terra on Oct. 21 on Los Angeles’ West Third Street with the goal of not only dressing the style-conscious, but also the staffs of some of ...
Smashbox Cosmetics and Sephora
The wild and untamed rain forest was at the heart of Smashbox Cosmetics’ Spring ’06 looks, which were showcased on the runway for the first time at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashb...
California Hits the Lotto
Lotto, the Italian performance brand, is launching Lotto Leggenda, a U.S.-based division to drive the company’s newest venture, a line of high-end lifestyle apparel and footwear. The ...
Fuse Independent Designer Series
Felix Fotographic Media’s first Fuse fashion show, on Oct. 15, featuring independent designers, was at home at the outdoor monthly FAB street market. The market, at ...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Pegah Anvarian
Pegah Anvarian’s draped jersey creations have earned her the moniker “jersey girl,” but this season the Los Angeles–based designer continued to expand her collection to include new designs...
California's Industries Are Ahead of the Nation
California’s manufacturing sector continues to grow faster than manufacturing sectors in the rest of the nation, but its growth is slowing down....
Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Bows at L.A. Fashion Week
A few lucky Los Angeles Fashion Week attendees will get a glimpse of Gwen Stefani’s latest fashion endeavor—and possibly a glimpse of the fashionable pop star herself—when Stef...
Vicious Design Firm
California Market Center Suite B1169(213) 624-2391 ...
Warehouse Management Gets Up to Speed
Warehouse management has become a tricky subject for apparel companies....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Juan Carlos Obando
New to the fashion scene just one year ago,
East Coast Companies Develop 3-D Software For Better Fit
Boston-based Zweave Inc. and New York–based OptiTex USA Inc. have completed the development of a new 3-D software application aimed at producing better-fitting garments....
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Gen Art
Gen Art kicked off Los Angeles Fashion Week on Oct. 14 with its eighth annual “...
EM & Co. to Sell Clothes From the Other Europe
The race to find exclusive labels can make retail a cut-throat business, and Eveline Morel thought she was at her wit’s end before she opened her boutique EM & Co. on Los Angeles’ West Thir...
Lois Evans Showroom
Gerry Building Suite 503 (213) 438-0358 ...
Kai Milla: Custom-Designed for a Celebrity Clientele
Kai Milla spares no expense when it comes to designing her eponymous highend line. Every detail—custom-designed prints onto leather, invisible seams on the inner lining of garments, and lush fabric with textur...
L.A. Fashion Week Spring '06: Louis Verdad
If L.A. designers are measured by their star power, then Louis Verdad is approaching a 10....
Cristina Angarola
Cooper Design Space Suite 400 (213) 489-0072 ...
etnies Girl Grows Team to Keep Up
Betting that the strength of the girls’ action sports market is here to stay, etnies Girl has added five new members to its team to keep up with the brand’s strong sales and new product offerings. The...
Friday, October 14
Montana: Where the Girls Are
Its namesake is the cowboy country of Montana, but there may be no retail district in Los Angeles more dedicated to the flowery and the feminine than Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Calif....
Honeydew Launches Signature Collection
The 3-year-old Los Angeles–based junior line Honeydew is growing up with the launch of Honeydew Signature, a higher-end line for a more sophisticated customer....
International Focus at Lyon Mode City
International attendance was up slightly at the Sept. 2–5 run of swimwear and lingerie show, Lyon Mode City, in Lyon France, although the show saw a slight decline overall....
Iron: Art Meets Lingerie
Single-named designer Leejay of the contemporary label Iron said he fashions his flowing, body-conscious printed dresses to move like water and feel like a second skin. With his addition of a...
Tyler to Return to RTW With a New Collection
Designer Richard Tyler, considered by many to be the godfather of Los Angeles design, is headed to China to start manufacturing a revised version at lower price points of his label called Ric...
Textile Talks with Chinese Collapse
The fourth round of negotiations to curb the import of Chinese textiles into the United States ended Oct. 13 without any agreement being hammered out. It was unclear whether a fifth round would be sch...
SourceGO Adds India Factories
The Washington-based sourcing firm SourceGO has opened a new office in Delhi, India, to accommodate demand for companies affected by U.S. and European Union safeguards imposed on apparel made...
Pakistan Quake
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake centered in Northern Pakistan struck on Oct. 8, killing at least 25,000 people and leaving millions homeless in Pakistan, India, and portions of the Kashmir region, according to news report...
Going Private a New Route to Growth for Some Apparel Companies
The IPO market is ripe again, and apparel companies are jumping in—but with some hesitation. Despite the lure of public money and a fast track to expansion, more companies are taking a hard look at ent...
Fashion Week Goes Mobile
Sherman Oaks, Calif.–based GoTV, an ondemand mobile television network, said it will broadcast coverage of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios on Diva, it...
Antik Strikes Licensing Deal with Sister Co. Yanuk
Antik Denim LLC and Yanuk Jeans LLC have entered into a licensing agreement for Yanuk’s “U” trademark. Antik Denim is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Holdings Inc...
Mercedes-Benz Design Suites Expands
For the fourth season Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., will host the Design Suites at The Beverly Hilton, with over 50 designers prese...
Mudslides in Guatemala
More than 650 people were killed and nearly 400 are missing in Guatemala on Oct. 5 when Hurricane Stan’s rains prompted massive mudslides in the Central American country. Cash donations, as well as foo...
Ross Hires Panatonni
Pleasanton-based discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. hired Lisa Panatonni as executive vice president of merchandising for the company. Previously, Panatonni was senior vice president of merchandising and mark...
New Member on Licensing Team
Coastal Concepts Inc., an apparel company in Vista, Calif., that makes licensed clothing, has hired Grace Chang as part of its licensing team. Chang will be respon...
Neuville in at Gap
Designer Charlotte Neuville joined Gap Inc. as executive vice president of design and product development. The San Francisco–based retailer also announced that Pina Ferlisi, executive vice president of...
Everybody Wants Goody's
Boca Raton, Fla.–based private investment firm Sun Capital Partners Inc. announced on Oct. 10 that it planned to acquire Knoxville, Tenn.–based moderateprice retailer Goody’s Family Clothing for $8 per share of Goody’s outstanding common stock....
New World of E-Tailing for Small Businesses
Selling apparel online can be an expensive proposition for small businesses, but a growing number of technology providers are trying to change that....
Business Healthy at L.A. Majors Market
The Los Angeles Majors Market concluded with reports of good attendance and brisk schedules....
Trasteverine: Vintage-Inspired With a Modern Edge
Trasteverine’s vintage-inspired women’s clothing eschews frills, busy prints and fussiness in favor of subtle, compelling design. Co-designers Michalyn Andrews and Brian Frank’s elegant pieces are cut in lush silk fabric in co...
Modern Bazaar Leans to Ethnic, Military and Romantic
A performance of the Abalaye African Dance Ensemble helped make a point at the Directives West buying office Spring 2006 Modern Bazaar fashion show on Oct....
Gauchos and Gold Trim at Barbara Fields' Trend Seminar
Barbara Fields, president of the Barbara Fields Buying Office, kicked off the Los Angeles Majors Market at the California Market Center on Oct. 9 with her ...
The Doneger Group Has Expansion in Mind
Abbey Doneger, president of The Doneger Group in New York, flew out to Los Angeles to take the wraps off the company’s new office on the second floor of the Californ...
French Denim Comes Stateside
Los Angeles–based full-package garment maker Security Sourcing International has struck an agreement with Paris-based producer of specialty denim fabrics Swift Europe to exclusively distribut...
Nickel-A Jacket for Your Denim
Nickel designer William Beranek is looking to capitalize on the white-hot denim trend, but he’s not interested in making jeans. “I wanted to supply something for the denim world, but I didn’t want to be...
Jeans Get Inked
Clients not quite ready to go under the needle can opt for jeans from the new Hart & Huntington line of limited-edition women’s denim pants. Licensed to Carlsbad, Calif.–b...
Grass Settles Into Greener Pastures
When Kellie Delkeskamp and John Cherpas started denim company Grass in 2003, they knew they were entering a highly competitive field....
Sturdy September '05 Sales a Good Sign for Coming Holiday
Despite skyrocketing fuel prices and the economic devastation caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, retail sales for the month of September increased by 4 percent, according to New York–based...
Audiophile: Streetwear for Grown-Ups
“I like to think of us as a designer streetwear line,” said David Chimo, co-owner of Los Angeles–based Audiophile. The line, designed by fellow co-owner and former XLarg...
Holiday Sales Ratchet Up for Online Retailers With Ad Presence
In the current economic climate, this Holiday season is presenting its share of challenges for retailers, but for those with bricksand- mortar stores and an online presence, the forecast appears bright. It’s a...
Jo & Jack: Jersey Tops With California Style
Tania Jo’s entrepreneurial spirit runs in the family. The 25-year-old designer started her line of draped and embellished cotton jersey tops, Jo & Jack, last year with a nudge from her mot...
Friday, October 7
Temporary Quotas Postponed While Negotiations Continue
Importers of Chinese-made sweaters, dressing gowns, men’s and boys’ wool trousers and knit fabric can breathe a sigh of relief....
Optimer Plans Pacific Rim Expansion
Wilmington, Del.–based Optimer Performance Fibers, makers of Dri-release fabrics, has teamed with technical apparel and textile marketing firm Pacific Resources to i...
BC Ethic's Katrina Concert
Vernon, Calif.–based menswear brand BC Ethic teamed with Los Angeles radio station Indie 103.1 and musician Dave Navarro to host a benefit concert on...
Gerber Adds Two to L.A. Sales Team
Gerber Technology, based in Tolland, Conn., has added two sales executives to its Los Angeles area headquarters as well as one to its New England regional offices....
Jamison Buys Mid-Wilshire Property
California Market Center owner Jamison Properties continues to build up its presence on Wilshire Boulevard as it recently closed on a 13-story office building in Koreatown....
Sun to Buy Sara Lee Europe
Boca Raton, Fla.–based private investment firm Sun Capital Partners Inc. is negotiating to buy Winston-Salem, N.C.–based Sara Lee Corp.’s branded apparel business in Europe. The deal would not affect Sara Lee...
Penthouse Lingerie
In a logical brand extension, Penthouse Media Group is launching a line of Penthouse Lingerie at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas, set for Oct. 9–11. The collection was produced i...
Cone Shutters Two Plants
Greensboro, N.C.–based Cone Denim announced plans to close two plants in North Carolina and lay off 225 workers. After the closure, which is planned for November, Cone will have only one remaining dome...
Here Comes the Sun
Los Angeles–based juniors apparel brand Hot Kiss will roll out a line of Hot Kiss–branded eyewear, thanks to a licensing deal with Plainview, N.Y.–based Eyeking LLC. The collection is expected to bow for Spring 2006. Lo...
New Licenses at Self Esteem
Los Angeles–based manufacturer All Access Apparel signed new licenses this week for its junior apparel brand Self Esteem with New York–based apparel and accessories m...
Minimum Wage Bill Quashed
As expected, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed California Assembly Bill 48, which sought to raise the state minimum wage by $1 over the next two years to $7.75, and to peg future hikes to increases in...
Tarrant Tapping Into Star Power… Again
Beyonceacute;’s House of Dereacute;on is company’s latest celebrity-driven venture...
Cotton Survey: Fit Drives Premium Denim Market
When it comes to jeans, fit helps sell the premium denim consumer, according to a recent survey by Cotton Inc....
Designer Sale Raises $55,000+ for Hurricane Relief
Local designer brands brought out the savvy shoppers at the California Designers’ Bayou Benefit sale on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Cooper Design Space in downtown Los Angeles, where o...
New COO for PacSun
Anaheim, Calif.–based specialty retailer Pacific Sunwear of California hired former Victoria’s Secret executive Wendy E. Burden as chief operating officer. She begins in November....
Tech Draws Solid Start for Material World NY
NEW YORK—Apparel designers and manufacturers warmed up to technology and technical fabrics during Material World New York, which ran Sept. 28–30 at the Jacob K. Javit...
Nordstrom Finds Fashion and a Competitive Market in Orange County
Ten years ago, the Irvine Spectrum Center was known as a place where people from suburban Orange County could go to find nightlife, what with the Crazy Horse Steak House...
Backstage With House of Dereacute;on's Tina Knowles
With so many celebrities getting into the rag trade these days, how do they take on the challenge of designing a line? First off, have a designer/stylist Mom. Tina Knowles has been creating...
Hyosung Expands Creora Line
Seoul, Korea–based fiber maker Hyosung unveiled an expanded line of its branded Creora spandex fibers at the recent Texworld and Expofil shows in Paris....
Milan Takes Fashion to the Counterculture
Claudia Milan helped bring contemporary women’s fashions to the counterculture milieu of Los Angeles’ Venice Beach neighborhood four years ago. On Sept. 23, she becam...
Ed Hardy Designer Finds New Wrinkle in Tattoos
French-born designer Christian Audigier believes there is a lot more juice left in American tattoos....
