Friday, August 30
Baci Lingerie's Hollywood Hills Shoot
Baci's New Corset Line
Model Ashley Harris in Baci Lingerie Photoshoot
Jen Awad Shows Fall/Winter 2013
Boardwalk Empire Meets French Revolution
L.A. Designer Jen Awad Shifts Gears from Rock 'N' Roll Inspiration
Thursday, August 29
Catching Up With CM Cia.Marítima’s Benny Rosset
Designers Profile
Cia.Marítima is one of Brazil's top names in swimwear and is worn by celebs, including Rihanna and Gisele Bündchen
Miami Swim Week: Behind the Scenes
Behind-the-Scene Report
There was plenty of action on and off the runway during Miami Swim Week.
PacSun: 3 Percent Increase for 2nd Quarter
Sunny Outlook
It’s been tough for teen retailers recently, but Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. broke from the pack when it announced Aug. 29 positive same-store sales for the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year.
WWDMAGIC Splits Brands Between LVCC’s Central and South Halls
Break From Tradition
This season, WWDMAGIC got creative and moved vendors’ booths around in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Putting a Spotlight on Youth Trends
Trendsforecaster Stylesight sheds some light on West Coast trends for those Millennials, who are under the age of 26.
Big Denim Brands Turn Out for Isko Workshop on Wash Treatment and Finishes
Denim Report
Big Denim Brands Turn Out for Isko Workshop
FMNC Courts Nor Cal Buyers With European Lines, Immediate Deliveries and New Brands
Trade Show Report
The August edition of Fashion Market Northern California is typically one of the smallest of the five shows held throughout the year at the San Mateo County Event Center in San Mateo, Calif. But for exhibitors that carry European brands
New Promotions, Appointments in Levi’s Executive Ranks
Denim Report
San Francisco–based Levi Strauss & Co. recently made several changes to the executive ranks of its Levi’s brand division.
Tilly’s Reports 17.1 Percent Increase in 2nd-Q Total Net Sales, Names New CFO
Surf Report
Jennifer Ehrhardt has been named chief financial officer of Irvine, Calif.–based teen surf chain Tilly’s, succeeding Bill Langsdorf, who announced his retirement earlier in the year.
Nevermind the T-shirts, Here's Brian Lichtenberg's footwear
The Rage! The Stylish Footwear!
Brian Lichtenberg sparked controversy with T-shirts. Just wait for the footwear
Wednesday, August 28
G-Shock and Undefeated
G-Shock released a version of the DW-6900 model, a collaborative piece known as the DW6901UD-3, with Los Angeles based streetwear, sneaker boutique, Undefeated.
Sourcing at MAGIC: New Venue, 1,100 Exhibitors
Prime Real Estate
Sourcing at MAGIC kicked off its four-day show a day early on Aug. 18 at a new location in the Las Vegas Convention Center: the North Hall.
Project and The Tents: Focus on Menswear
Solid Experience
Project, held on the first floor of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, carried better men’s and dual-gender contemporary collections, and The Tents, which featured a selection of high-end brands catering to top-notch retailers, was held in a 50,000-square-foot tent adjacent to the convention center.
Pool Features New and Established Brands
Emerging
Pooltradeshow, known for showcasing emerging and up-and-coming designers, had a nice turnout with nearly 250 exhibitors at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Offprice: Sold-Out Show Draws 10,000+ Attendees
Crowded
The aisles were crowded and buyers were lined up at many of the booths at the Aug. 17–20 OffPrice show at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
International Turnout at Accessories The Show, Stitch and MRKET
Menswear
If you were hearing a few foreign accents around the MRKET show, it’s because 14 percent of the buyers attending the menswear event were from out of the country, according to Britton Jones, president and chief executive of BJI Fashion Group, which is part of Business Journals Inc. in Norwalk, Conn.
CurveNV Draws Buyers for Lingerie and Swim
Exposure
CurveNV, the lingerie and swim show run by CurvExpo, a division of European trade show producer Eurovet, moved back to its third-floor venue at The Venetian for its Aug. 19-20 run in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, August 27
Mall Memories
Vintage Retail
The Department Store Museum blog is a a treasure trove of retail memorabilia—from vintage photos and sketches of long-lost stores to charge cards, shopping bags and store directories.
Kitson Opens at Beverly Center
Lots of L.A. Designers
Kitson's Soft Opening at Beverly Center Weekend of Aug. 24
Monday, August 26
St. Pucchi's Summer of Love
Window Display For Marriage Equality
Bridalwear Label St. Pucchi's Window Display for Marriage Equality
Winning Season at WWIN
Sold Out
Even though traffic seemed to be slightly off during two of the four-day-long Women’s Wear in Nevada show, buyers had beefed-up budgets over last year and were writing orders.
Project MVMNT’s Second Outing with Kenny Mac
Youth Focus
In its second season with show director Kenny Mac at the helm, Project MVMNT again unveiled a youth-focused show, which ran Aug. 19–21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Liberty: Inaugural Show Success
Debut
Sam Ben-Avraham became a star on the trade show scene when he produced Project, which was acquired by Advanstar, MAGIC's parent company, in 2005.
Capsule: Strong Sales in New ‘Alignment’
Quality Time
Aligning with Liberty Fairs and Agenda in the Modern Assembly league of shows at the Sands Expo was a coup for Edina Sultanik, co-owner of the Capsule show.
Agenda’s Vegas Jackpot
Bright Future
When Agenda wrapped up its inaugural Las Vegas show at the Sands Expo, Agenda President Aaron Levant felt like running a victory lap.
Friday, August 23
Zilberman Opens 1st ES Collection Boutique
West Hollywood Boutique Owner Rolling Out Shops
Nir Zilberman Opens ES Collection Shop, Moves LA Jock and Promises To Open Two Other Stores.
Scout's Vintage Gems
store re-opening
Scout Los Angeles moved its specialty vintage boutique to Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood.
Nudie's Party for the Fall Of It
Fall '13 In Store? Time To Party
Nudie Jeans Co. Celebrates Its Fall '13 Looks with rock band Harriet
Thursday, August 22
Sequential Has New Vision for Latest Acquisition—Heelys
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–based Sequential Brands Group, owner of the William Rast and People's Revolution labels, announced its relaunch of the wheeled-footwear brand Heelys, which Sequential acquired last January for $63 million.
J. Mendel Names New President and CEO
Manufacturing
J. Mendel, the luxury womenswear brand based in New York, announced that Marc Durie is the new president and chief executive of the fashion house.
Consumers Still Cautious About Spending
Finance
Even though the economy is showing signs of improvement, a well-regarded consumer-spending index remained flat in July for the third straight month.
Kin Los Angeles Opens Bel Air-Area Shop, Debuts Men’s Line
Kin Boutique is Growing Up
Darrel Adams' Kin Los Angeles boutique is growing up
Paul Frank Partners With Signorelli for Women’s and Juniors Line
Manufacturing
Paul Frank, the kitschy Southern California apparel and accessories company known for its "Julius the Monkey" image, has formed a licensing partnership with Signorelli to manufacture U.S.-made fashion tops for women and teens.
Glendale Galleria's 2013 Fall Fashion Extravaganza
Preview of the Galleria's Bloomingdale's Nov. 8 Debut
Bloomingdale's to Glendale Galleria. They celebrate with Fall Fashion Extravaganza
Lawsuit Continues Between Rite Aid and Americana at Brand
Retail
A dust-up between the high-end Americana at Brand shopping center and Rite Aid drugstores has taken a new legal turn.
Haute Hippie Opens First West Coast Store
Retail
After establishing three stores in New York, Haute Hippie, a 5-year-old women's contemporary label, is headed west.
Bealls Outlet Opens Buying Office in California Market Center
Retail
Bealls Outlet, a Florida-based company that operates 458 discount stores in 16 states, has opened its first buying office in Los Angeles
California Helps Yoga Wear Shape Up to Be a Fast-Growing Category
Manufacturing
Yoga wear is now a $14.2 billion business in the United States
MAGIC and Other Las Vegas Trade Shows Debut New Format
LAS VEGAS SHUFFLE
The Las Vegas trade show lineup shuffled again this season
Wednesday, August 21
Cross Colours is Back
Original Gear
Carl Jones one of the founders of pioneering urban brand Cross Colours is gearing up to relaunch the brand.
Tuesday, August 20
John Allan's Close Shave at Saks
Men's Salon on the Sales Floor
John Allan's Mixes Salons and Fashion Retail
Monday, August 19
Small-Minimums Show DG Expo Heads to San Francisco
Going West
After four shows in New York, DG Expo is heading to San Francisco.
Sunday, August 18
Get Ready for a New Perspective on Vegas
Trade Show
The High Roller—a 550-foot tall observation Ferris wheel--will anchor the new Linq entertainment and retail project slated to start opening later this year.
Friday, August 16
Made in America Resources | August 2013
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Supply Chain and Tech Focus Resources | August 2013
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Ted Baker's Autumn in West Hollywood
Drink up, Fall Fashions Are Coming
Brit Brand Ted Baker London Shows Fall/Winter 2013 Fashions in West Hollywood
Fashion Resources
Resource Guide
Agenda, Business Journals Inc., Dallas Market Center, The Gallery Los Angeles, LAmade Clothing, Los Angeles Apparel Show, Stop Staring!, Tukatech
Denim Resources
Resource Guide
Cotton Incorporated, The Denim Bank, Grace in LA, Invista, iSKO, Laken Kyra, People vs. West, Shol Textiles, Trim Networks Inc.
Thursday, August 15
Ariat Names VP of Footwear Design
Manufacturing
Union City, Calif.–based Ariat International named Jake Rivas vice president of footwear design for the company, which makes equestrian performance footwear, apparel and accessories.
E-commerce Site One Dress a Day Launches
Technology
In a twist on the flash-sale model, Australian designer Bruno Schiavi has introduced a new e-commerce site, One strong> a Day, which will offer one new limited-edition strong> for sale every day.
Alternative Hires VP of Marketing
Manufacturing
Los Angeles–based Alternative Apparel named Dawn De La Fuente vice president of marketing.
Changes Ahead for LA Fashion Week: New Venues, New Corporate Partners
Fashion
Los Angeles fashion brands dominate casual fashion and the city's red-carpet events command the world's attention, yet the city's fashion week has struggled over the past decade, with multiple show organizers and venues. But this year might mark a new direction for the event.
Pricing-Research Companies Join Forces
Technology
Pricing is one of the key parts of the retail business. Two companies that track pricing and give market intelligence on pricing joined forces recently.
What’s Checking: Downtown Los Angeles/Luxe Boutiques Gamble on Downtown L.A.
Retail
Carl Louisville made millions of dollars for Prada as director of the fashion house's Epicenter store on Rodeo Drive.
New Tech: Where to Invest and What to Expect
Q&A
As the economy recovers, companies are looking to invest in new technology to maximize efficiency, stay ahead of competitors or manage their omni-channel retail operations.
Curious About the Top Footwear Trends?
Check out the top five footwear trends that will rock your wardrobe.
Cone Adds More Vintage Selvage Looms at White Oak Mill
Denim Report
To keep up with demand for American-made selvage denim, Cone Denim is increasing capacity of selvage denim by 25 percent by installing several vintage selvage looms at its historic White Oak mill in Greenboro, N.C.
The All-American Approach Is Key to Reviving Post’age Denim Brand
Denim Report
After a three-year hiatus, the Post’age denim label is being resurrected, banking on the “Made in USA” element to take it to the top.
Shade 55: The Authentic Roots of Denim
Denim Report
Shade 55 is the name of the deepest indigo color, said designer Paul Hagopian.
Asphalt Yacht Club: Skating From the Street to the Yacht
Manufacturing
Nyjah Huston won a gold medal for street league skateboarding at the X Games in Los Angeles this summer, but gliding over obstacle courses with a skateboard was only one of the things on his to-do list. He also helped launch skateboarding/fashion label Asphalt Yacht Club.
OurCaste: Down the Hill With a Newport Beach Sensibility
Designer's Profile
The entrepreneurs behind OurCaste may have just launched their line in January, but they are definitely not green to the scene.
Industrial Revolution to Show at Liberty Fairs
Trade Show
Founded in response to the recent Bangladesh factory collapse, Industrial Revolution II (IRII) is a garment factory dedicated to addressing unethical manufacturing practices by sustaining a healthy environment for workers.
Threadcrawl, New Shopping Event, to Debut
Retail
When one of Joshua Jordison’s favorite boutiques shuttered last year, the music and events producer was peeved.
Quiksilver’s Rating Cut
Manufacturing
B.Riley & Co. forecast that sales will be weak for the Back-to-School season, and an analyst for the Los Angeles–based financial-services company cut his rating for Quiksilver Inc. from “buy” to “neutral.”
Thomas Launches Shopharpers.com
From Corona Del Mar to the World
Veteran Corona Del Mar Boutique Owner Launches E-Commerce Site
Port Traffic Expected To Improve This Fall
Import / Export
While the nation’s ports haven’t seen much cargo traffic lately, that should change around October, when retailers push to get last-minute merchandise in for the Holiday season.
Apparel Imports Grow as Consumers Shop Again
Import / Export
The Back-to-School season was just one of the reasons U.S. retailers brought in more apparel and textile goods compared with last year.
Apparel-Industry Attorneys Ezra and Seigel Launch Mediation Business
Legal
Apparel-industry veterans Ben Seigel and Robert Ezra have launched a mediation business tailor-made for the apparel and textile industry.
Brands Turn Out at Swim Collective for the West Coast Market
Swimwear
Emerging and veteran swimwear exhibitors showed at the Swim Collective trade show.
Divine Inspiration Needed for Long Beach Fashion Fund-Raiser
Fashion Fund-Raiser
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have put out the call for an Oct. 12 runway event, design challenge and fund-raiser in Long Beach, Calif., called Project Nunway LA.
Bayer E3: Traceability From Field to Finished Product
Cotton
A new program launched by Bayer CropScience—a division of healthcare, agricultural and high-tech materials giant Bayer—lets retailers and consumers track the supply chain right to the farmer who grew the cotton.
Lacoste Heads to China With Accenture and Demandware
E-commerce
When Lacoste decided to launch e-commerce in China, the international brand enlisted the help of two technology companies, Burlington, Mass.–based Demandware Inc. and New York–based Accenture.
Taiwan Textile Matchmaking at the CMC
Events
The Taiwan Textile Federation is hosting its first-ever business matchmaking session in Los Angeles Aug. 22–23 at the California Market Center.
Obama Lifts Burmese Import Bans
Executive Order
The Obama administration made it official. Goods made in Burma, now called Myanmar, may be imported into the United States, except for rubies and jade, whose mining is controlled by the central government.
Maker’s Row Brings Made in America Concept to Sourcing at MAGIC
Online Sourcing
Founded late last year in Brooklyn, N.Y., Maker’s Row is a one-stop resource site for entrepreneurs and established brands looking to connect with U.S. factories and suppliers.
Made in LA/Designed in LA Show Launching at CMC
Homemade
Buyers looking for “made in Los Angeles” and “designed in Los Angeles” apparel have a new trade show.
Swedish Designer Designs Global, Produces Local
New Resources
Ulf Andersson designs his easy-to-wear dresses with fabric that has been printed in India according to his color selections and designs he culls from clothes once found in his grandmothers’ closets, on wallpaper or any other inspirational point.
Emsig Introduces Unbreakable Button
Tough Buttons
New York trim supplier Emsig Manufacturing Co. has introduced an unbreakable button the company promises can withstand a compression test of 2,000 pounds per square inch.
Coconinno: Eva Franco’s Big Change
Casual
No casual looks. No casual fabrics. That has been Eva Franco’s modus operandi for 10 years.
Citizens of Humanity Gets Sunny
Music Industry
Sunny Levine Plays Songs from his New Album 'Hush Now' at Citizens of Humanity Party
Surf Executives Show Wild Style at Waterman’s Ball
Events
Some of the surfing business’s top executives gathered at the palatial Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel beachside resort, all to raise funds for a host of environmental nonprofits at the SIMA Environment Fund Waterman’s Weekend.
Wednesday, August 14
Tuesday, August 13
Quiksilver’s Rating Cut
Finance
B.Riley & Co. forecast that sales will be weak for the Back-to-School season, and an analyst for the Los Angeles–based financial-services company cut his rating for Quiksilver Inc. from “buy” to “neutral.”
Caruso Honors Inner City Youth Scholars
Rally
More than 150 students from Los Angeles’ economically disadvantaged neighborhoods were welcomed to The Grove retail center on Aug. 9 for a party honoring their academic performance.
Monday, August 12
Paul Frank Collaborates With Four Native American Designers
Native American designers create looks with Paul Frank.
Zanerobe Parties at The Well
We're Wolves Collection Takes a Bow
Zanerobe's We're Wolves Collection Stars at Party at Downtown L.A.'s The Well.
Friday, August 9
Fashions for Burning Man
L.A. Designers Define Style for Burning Man Festival
What is the style for the Burning Man Festival? Whimsical Mad Max? Apocalyptic Coachella?
Fashion’s Future?
Costume Design
Want to know what you’ll be wearing in 2154? According the Sony Pictures film “Elysium,” that depends on your zipcode.
Thursday, August 8
Shalom Cultural Peace Project: Peace, Fun and Streetwear
Made in America
Shalom Cultural Peace Project plans on proving that peace can be promoted along with having fun.
Fashion Resource Guide
Resource Guide
Agenda, Beach Bash, California Market Center, Dallas Market Center, Fashion Market Northern California, Jams World, LAmade Clothing, MAGIC, The OFFPRICE Show, Specialty Trade Shows, Ya Los Angeles
Unique Vintage Swim: New Line/Vintage Style
Old School
There’s always another angle in the retro fashion biz.
July Sales Range From Soft to Solid
Retail
July retail sales missed estimates forecast by the International Council of Shopping Centers, a leading trade group for the shopping-center business.
Sanctuary Clothing Rolls Out Shops-in-Shop at Macy’s, Dillards
Retail
Sanctuary Clothing, a women’s collection based in Burbank, Calif., is preparing to roll out a fleet of shops-in-shop at Macy’s and Dillard’s department stores, said Ken Polanco, Sanctuary’s chief executive officer.
Jackie Levy Promoted, Chris Brandon Hired at Caruso
Retail
Jackie Levy was named executive vice president of operations at Caruso Affiliated
Nike Products for an Innovative Run
Technology
Designers and engineers in the Nike Sport Research Lab
Sourcing & LA Textile
Resource Guide
Alanon Inc., Asher Fabric Concepts, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., California Label Products, Cinergy Textiles, Designer Fabric Warehouse, GModa Textiles/Gina Valdez, Geltman Industries, Keylin Inc., King America/Kamtex Textile Group, Philips-Boyne Corp., Progressive Label, etc.
Andean Trade Pact Update
Sourcing
More than 20 years after it was instituted, the Andean Trade Preference Act may be headed for the bone yard.
Strategies for Reducing the Impact of EU Duties on Denim
Industry Voices
When the European Union added an additional 26 percent duty on the import of women’s denim jeans from the U.S., the action caught many of the high-end denim manufacturers in the Los Angeles area off-guard.
New NCTO President Takes Over
Textile
The National Council of Textile Organizations, a Washington, D.C., trade group that merged with two other textile organizations in March, has a new president.
U.S. Program Failing to Help Certain Apparel Production in the Dominican Republic
Import / Export
A U.S. government program designed to boost apparel production in the Dominican Republic and bolster U.S. fabric exports to that Latin American country fell short of expectations last year.
Wednesday, August 7
July Sales Forecast to Range from Solid to Tepid
Growth
International Council of Shopping Centers forecast a 5 percent to 6 percent increase in July sales compared with the same time in the previous year.
Tuesday, August 6
L.A. Fashion Council Shows to The Grove
The Grove = Bryant Tents?
After Seasons in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fashion Council Moves to The Grove.
Industry DTLA: Salon, Boutique...Design Studio?
New Downtown Salon Also To Be Creative Space
1st it was a Salon, soon Industry DTLA will Be a Creative Space Too.
Monday, August 5
Billabong's Naude Resigns
Surf Shift
Paul Naude, Billabong International Ltd.’s longtime director and president of Billabong’s Irvine, Calif.–based Americas division, resigned from the surfwear giant.
Fifth & Pacific Pays Gores Group to Settle Mexx Dispute
M&A
Two years after selling its majority stake in the Mexx retail chain to The Gores Group, Fifth & Pacific Cos. has agreed to pay the Los Angeles private equity firm $22 million to settle a complaint filed earlier this year in connection with the sale.
Friday, August 2
Smythe and Roots Collaboration
collaboration
Canadian brands Smythe and the design team behind Roots Leather partnered up on a novelty piece.
Barbara Fields: The Next Generation
Daughter of Trend Forecasting Chief Joins Family Firm
Since 1984, Barbara Fields Buying Office Has Been Trend Forecasting and Consulting Retailers. Get Ready for the company's second generation.
Sample Sale Gone Wild
Alexander Wang's video by “Jawbreaker” director Darren Stein is part documentary, maybe part scripted. 100 percent hilarious.
Las Vegas Resource Guide
Resource Guide
Alvanon, BBCN Bank, Bibby Financial Services, California Market Center, Cooper Design Space, Dallas Market Center, Designer Fabric Warehouse, Dragonfly Clothing/Fender, Fashion Patterns, etc.
Thursday, August 1
American Apparel Acquires Prestigious Boutique Oak
West Meets East
Los Angeles–headquartered vertical retailer American Apparel Inc. will acquire prestigious New York boutique retailer Oak, according to media reports.
New Levi's Shop
Denim
Aug. 1 was the official opening day for Levi Strauss & Co.’s new 7,000-square-foot store at 815 Market St. in San Francisco.
New Lines
Resource Guide
The following new lines and new showrooms will be open during the Aug. 5–8 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market.
Naven
Showroom Profiles
For years, twins Alexis and Kymberly McClay had their downtown Los Angeles corporate office separate from their showroom in the Cooper Design Space.
10Eleven
Showroom Profiles
Betsee Isenberg’s new office has a window that perfectly frames the sign on the top of the historic Orpheum Theatre.
TSS Showroom
Showroom Profiles
TSS Showroom, also known as Terry Sahagen Sales, was moved to the Cooper Design Space in 2008.
Citilife Clothing
Showroom Profiles
Citilife Clothing makes fashions for the misses women’s market, and it will introduce new programs when the company opens a showroom for the August LA Fashion Market.
Kingpins Sees Attendance Boost at New York Show
Trade Show
With nearly 872 attendees and 370 exhibitors, the recent July 16–17 run of Kingpins was the best attended in the boutique denim trade show’s history, organizers said.
Sole Technology's Taryn Hawk, 35
Obituaries
Taryn Corby Hawk, 35, died in a motorcycle accident July 26 after he left the Agenda trade show in Long Beach, Calif.
Coast Style Group Acquires Fortune Swimwear From Fred Kayne
Manufacturing
Fortune Swimwear LLC, the Culver City, Calif.–based private-label company founded by Fred Kayne, has been acquired by Coast Style Group, also based in Culver City.
Gerber/Yunique Launches YuSnap Mobile App
Technology
Yunique Solutions, the creator of YuniquePLM product lifecycle management software, launched YuSnap, an iOS mobile app that will let users snap photos and synchronize them with YuniquePLM.
Lectra Re-releases Design to Cost
Technology
Technology solution–based company Lectra announced its revamped “Design to Cost” approach to product development.
Laguna Hills Mall to Be Renovated
Retail
Merlone Geier Partners submitted renovation plans for the Laguna Hills Mall, the more-than 40-year-old Southern California retail center located less than 15 miles away from world class shopping destinations South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island.
Galleria at Tyler Starts Renovation
Retail
Galleria at Tyler, the super regional mall in Riverside, Calif., owned by General Growth Properties Inc., is the midst of a $2 million renovation.
"Princess of Punk" Zandra Rhodes
Infamous
British fashion designer, Zandra Rhodes was casually standing by a tent...
Agenda: Buyers Flock to Action Sports and Fashion Trade Show
Surf/Skate
An improving economy helped bring buyers to Agenda.
T-Shirts From the Show Floor
Street Scene
Streetwear trade show Agenda is a good spot to scout for T-shirts.
For All Seasons and Communitites
RipeBrand
When he was in college, Nick Chang volunteered at a San Francisco nonprofit that helped the economically underprivileged community in the area.
Clothing for an Alta-Surfing Lifestyle
OurCaste
OurCaste clothing, based out of the sunny side of Newport Beach, Calif., offers a full range of menswear pieces.
Meets Action Sportswear
Volcom
The Volcom Featured Artist Series legacy is introducing another capsule collection for Spring ’14.
Break From Tradition
Grover
When Matthew Jung started basics line Grover in 2010, he imagined it as a standard of consistency in a fickle fashion world.
Industry Vets Take Unbeaten Path
Collective Freakuency
Years ago, Tova Celine helped pioneer sublimation burnout treatments for T-shirts with her now-defunct Butterfly Dropout line.
Inspiration on a Tee
Today I Can Do Anything
In 2011, Ranya Batal was working as a waitress and a struggling makeup artist.
