Thursday, June 30
Flipping out over Nike’s new tennis dress
Nike created a new tennis dress for the female players at Wimbledon—and the pleated style is not going over well.
Ora et Labora Pops Up in Silver Lake
Last weekend, traveling pop-up marketplace Ora et Labora came to Los Angeles.
Bike Share Program Coming to Fashion District
Transportation
Several bike share docking stations are being set up in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
Sue Wong Archive Sale
Events
Los Angeles–based eveningwear designer Sue Wong, is in the process of shifting her business to a licensed operation and has been hosting a series of archive sales at her headquarters in Los Angeles.
Belk’s New CEO Has a California Connection
Retail
Lisa Harper, who has been named the new chief executive of Belk department stores, starts her new job on July 5. She was most recently the chief executive of Hot Topic Inc.
VF Corp. Sells 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss to Delta Galil
Manufacturing
VF Corp. is selling two of its top contemporary brands to Delta Galil, an Israeli apparel manufacturer that is more than 40 years old.
Retailers Need to Move from Omnichannel 1.0 to Omnichannel 2.0 to Stay Relevant
Retail
Retailers scrambling to enter the omni-channel world may already be behind their competitors.
LA Streetwear Company Buys Women’s Online Clothing Site
Manufacturing
Stikeleather Apparel recently announced it acquired the online women’s clothing retailer White Plum, based in Modesto, Calif.
Interim Director Named for Fashion District BID
Retail
While the Los Angeles Fashion District Business Improvement District searches for a new executive director, the BID’s managing director will step in on an interim basis.
Lowriders and Pin-Ups at L.A. Classic Car Show
Lowriders & Pin-Ups
The Los Angeles Classic Car Show, presented by Bombs Magazine, roared into Southern California recently, drawing a stylish crowd obsessed with vintage design.
Shop.org Adds to Board, Prepares for Digital Events in California, Texas
Retail
Shop.org, the digital retail division of the Washington, D.C.–based National Retail Federation, added five new board members, bringing the board total to 12.
Industry Voices: EcoFashion vs. EcoLogistics
Import/Export
The retail industry’s tectonic shift toward eco fashion is real, with a renewed focus on clothing made from raw, organic materials; nontoxic dyes or bleaches; low water usage; and made under socially responsible conditions. This is only part of the story of how the retail and fashion industry is building sustainability.
Tukatech Appoints Director for Europe
Technology
Los Angeles–based technology solutions provider Tukatech Inc. named Marta Maiandi director of Tukatech Europe.
Epson Acquires 100 Percent Stake in Italian Textile Printing Firm
Technology
Epson Italia S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of printing company Epson, is acquiring a 100 percent stake in the Italian textile printing business Fratelli Robustelli S.r.l.
Fashion on the Runway from SMC Fashion and Merchandising Students
SMC Fashion
On June 16, students in Santa Monica College’s fashion design and merchandising program showcased their creations on the runway at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall in Santa Monica, Calif.
Roicom USA: Texas Factory With High-Tech, Denim Expertise and Social Message Looks to L.A.
Manufacturing
Roicom USA’s sister production company, ReadyOne, employs the severely disabled to produce apparel and equipment for the U.S. military.
Wednesday, June 29
Jeremy Scott Coming to Palm Springs
Fashion
Fashion designer Jeremy Scott buys house in Palm Springs.
Tuesday, June 28
Couture for a Canine Cause
The California Market Center has teamed up with Wags and Walks dog rescue organization to host a charity sample sale and dog adoption fair on July 29 in CMC’s top-floor penthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
Friday, June 24
Nordstrom Closing Horton Plaza Store in San Diego
Retail
Nordstrom says after 31 years it is shuttering its store at Horton Plaza in San Diego.
Thursday, June 23
Rails: Contemporary L.A. to Global Lifestyle Brand
Rails
Rails launched with one hat at Fred Segal in 2008 and has since grown into a global lifestyle brand. Rooted in classic silhouettes reinterpreted with a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic, the brand takes its inspiration from the laid-back lifestyle of LA.
A Vested Interest: Tailored Menswear With a Twist
A Vested Interest
A Vested Interest, the menswear collection designed by William Beranek and Bill Beasley, features pieces that bridge the divide between tailored menswear and casual sportswear.
Survey: Fit Issues Impact Shopping Decisions Online and In-Store
Technology
Nearly 60 percent of shoppers say they would buy more often if they could be assured of consistent fit, according to a recently released study by Body Labs, a New York–based company that creates and customises 3-D models of the human body.
Benjamin Seigel Joins Greenberg & Bass
Legal
Longtime apparel-industry attorney Benjamin S. Seigel has joined Greenberg & Bass LLP as senior counsel to the firm, based in Los Angeles’ Encino area.
New Sourcing, Textile Trade Show Launching in Toronto
Trade Shows
Garment factories and fabric mills from around the world will show at the inaugural Apparel Textile Sourcing Expo, which will bow Aug. 22–24 at the International Centre in Toronto.
UBM Launching Sourcing@Coterie in September
Trade Shows
UBM—producer of the MAGIC, Project and FN Platform trade shows—is adding a sourcing component to its contemporary Coterie trade show in New York.
Forever 21 Is Downsizing Its U.K. Retail Footprint
Retail
Forever 21, which launched a small fleet of stores in Great Britain six years ago, is taking another look at its retail portfolio after losing millions of dollars.
McGuire Denim Expands Into Sportswear
McGuire Denim
McGuire Denim is known for its glossy take on heritage denim, and this Fall, with a foray into sportswear, the brand is poised for growth.
Importers Brace for New Disruptions at Worldwide Ports
Import/Export
Last year, apparel and textile importers saw millions of dollars in profits sink as congestion at the West Coast ports kept merchandise stuck on boats for weeks.
Art Institute of California-Hollywood’s “Spotlight” Runway Show Highlights Award-Winning Designs
AIC Runway Show
Students from the Art Institute of California—Hollywood presented their designs at a runway show complete with a sweeping backdrop of the Verdugo Mountains.
The Dreslyn Launches Beauty
Contemporary e-commerce retailer The Dreslyn has added beauty products to its mix.
Whimsy + Row: Pop-up + Capsule Line
To celebrate the launch of the first capsule collection by Whimsy + Row, the lifestyle e-tailer/retailer is hosting a pop-up shop at MILKMADE LA in Los Angeles’ Venice neighborhood.
Elaine Kim: Stretch Out & Party
Designer Elaine Kim celebrated the expansion of her retail store with a party in the newly expanded space on Los Angeles’ on West Third Street.
La Jolla Group Making Hang Ten Clothing for US Market
Manufacturing
An old California brand comes back.
Tuesday, June 21
Danish Brand Opening Store on Broadway in DTLA
Retail
Han Kjobenhavn coming to the space next to Mykita.
Monday, June 20
Tadashi Shoji Opens New Concept Store at Glendale Galleria
Retail
New store opened with help from Woodbury University students.
Friday, June 17
Anna Does Stand-Up
Schumer does Vogue
It's like a modern-day #freakyfriday. Amy Schumer and Anna Wintour trade places for a day. Guess who wins.
Thursday, June 16
Konus Pop-up at EDC Vegas
Los Angeles streetwear Konus Brand is popping up RIGHT NOW at the Electric Daisy Carnival festival in Las Vegas.
Hex Opens First Store on Broadway Near Tower Theatre in DTLA
Retail
Small is beautiful at this Hex store.
Sue Wong Having a Huge Sale on Samples and Furniture
Fashion
Designer Sue Wong moving her corporate offices after transitioning into licensing deals.
MRket and Project to Co-locate in New York
Trade Shows
MRket and Project menswear trade shows will share the same show floor at the Javits Center during the two shows’ July 17–19 run in New Yor
‘Modstalgia’ on the Runway at Long Beach City College Show
Modstalgia @ LBCC
Fashion Design and Merchandising students at Long Beach City College took inspiration from fashion history and added a modern twist at the school’s “Modstalgia” runway show.
California Consumers Plan to Buy More Big-Ticket Items
Finance
California consumers might be feeling a little more pessimistic about the economy right now, but the future looks a bit brighter.
Under Armour Launched Mobile UA Shop
Manufacturing
Under Armour launched its first mobile app created to mix shopping with its Under Armour Connected Fitness platform, which includes several applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
OC.Mix Show: New Orange County Trade Show Hopes to Expand
OCMix
Usually Southern California retailers in Orange County and San Diego drive long distances to check out the new styles at the various showrooms located in the Los Angeles Fashion District in downtown Los Angeles.
Moschino at Made LA Debut at LA Live
Moschino in LA
Jeremy Scott showed the Moschino Resort 2017 and Menswear collections on June 10 at Made L.A. in downtown Los Angeles.
Wednesday, June 15
Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Getting Major Retrospective
Fashion
In September, a new exhibit opens to highlight decades of work by German fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh.
Tuesday, June 14
Barbara Fields Reopening Buying Office
Retail
Barbara Fields Buying Office is reopening at the California Market Center.
Monday, June 13
CurveNV Moving to Mandalay Bay, Co-locating With Project Women’s
Trade Shows
CurveNV will move to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, where it will co-locate with UBM’s Project Womens trade show during the shows’ Aug. 15–17 run.
The Bloc Celebrating New Open-Air Space
Retail
The Bloc, the downtown LA mall under renovation, is celebrating even though no new stores are open yet.
New CEO Appointed at NYDJ Apparel
Manufacturing
Los Angeles blue jeans company NYDJ Apparel, formerly known as Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, has appointed Lisa Collier to take over the top job at the company.
Brigade LA Moving to LA Live in DTLA
Retail
Brigade LA is moving to a new space at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
Friday, June 10
Retail Sales Declines in May, NRF Predicts Father’s Day Uptick
Most large retailers reported sales declines in May, but a recent NRF survey points to increased spending in June.
Chrome Hearts’ Model Family
Cindy Crawford and her daughter Gaia Gerber appear in the latest issue of Chrome Hearts' magazine.
If You Like It, Put a Crown on It
Beauty app Perfect365 is giving Beyonce fans a chance to try on the Laurel DeWitt crown like the one Bey wears in Coldplay's "Hymn for the Weekend" video.
Thursday, June 9
NetSuite Introduces Software Designed for Apparel and Accessories Retailers
Technology
San Jose, Calif.–based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and omni-channel software provider NetSuite Inc. has a new solution designed specifically for apparel and accessories retailers.
Social Media Advice From Industry Experts and Model Coco Rocha: Let Consumers Lead
Let Consumers Lead
Before the World Wide Web, marketing was relatively simple. Companies chose their paths and consumers naturally followed because, frankly, they did not have another option. But today—with real-time feedback, increasing transparency in supply chains and sponsored content—consumers are more educated and are calling the shots about what they want to buy and when they want to buy it.
Summer Ready with House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve
House of Harlow
House of Harlow Creative Director and pop-culture icon Nicole Richie celebrated her collaborative project with Revolve clothing on June 2 at theRevolve Social Club on Melrose Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Kingpins Launching China City Tour, Changing Hong Kong Schedule
Trade Shows
Boutique denim trade show Kingpins will kick off a new multi-city concept in September called Kingpins China City Tour.
National Jewish Health Honorees Nunnari and Savoy Help Raise Nearly $500K
Events
A sold-out crowd of 500 people packed Herscher Hall at the Skirball Cultural Center for the annual Black and White Ball, a fund-raising event for National Jewish Health that is hosted by the Los Angeles Professional Services.
LA Market Draws Western Retailers Looking for Everything from Immediates to Resort
LA Market
Business was surprisingly good during the June 6–9 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market despite a schedule that overlapped with several other regional markets as well as the California primary election.
Rents Keep Rising for Retail Space in Hot Los Angeles Neighborhoods
Retail
Stories abound about the death of bricks-and-mortar stores, but retailers in Los Angeles keep setting up outposts and rents keep going up.
Wednesday, June 8
Couture from the Colleagues’ Closets
When Beverly Hills philanthropic organization The Colleagues says they practice “Philanthropy through Fashion from the best closets in town,” they’re not kidding around.
California’s Economy Charts Positive Growth Through 2018
Finance
Job gains and slow steady growth are the path for the country and California for the next few years, according to economists at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Monday, June 6
Kitross Opens on Robertson
Robertson retail chain Kitson may be gone. But in its place is Kitross, the new retail boutique opened by original Kitson owner Fraser Ross.
Mykita Eyewear Opening Soon in DTLA
Retail
German eyewear company has a sing out front of its soon-to-open location.
Thursday, June 2
Aussie Store Opens Doors in LA to First U.S. Store
Retail
The Local.132 by General Pants Co. opens an outpost on La Brea Avenue.
CMC Hosting Market Seminars, Events, Sweepstakes
Trade Shows
During the June 6–9 run of Los Angeles Fashion Market, the California Market Center is hosting several business-to-business seminars, events and buyer promotions.
Showroom Profile: Anonymous 213
New Lines
The Anonymous 213 showroom in the Cooper Design Space is a work in progress. Co-owner Eric Wheeler is building a shoe wall, adding a kitchen area with a sliding door and renovating an outdoor patio to make a tranquil seating area with white walls and green plants.
Showroom Profile: Salt & Pepper Sales
New Lines
Moving to a new showroom has been an energizing experience for Emmalena Bland and Bea Gorman, who make up the Salt & Pepper Sales showroom.
Showroom Profile: Mattson Showroom
New Lines
For three years, Mattson Global has had a large showroom at the Academy Awards Clothing building at 817 S. Los Angeles St. But when more room was needed to show its collections, the company turned to the California Market Center to set up a secondary showroom.
Spring/Summer ’17 Key Athleisure Directions by Trendstop
Athleisure Directions
Athleisure is big news. If you’ve been wondering where this major trend stems from and how to incorporate it into your own ranges, read on for an expert lowdown brought to us by global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop.
China Brand Show Coming to Los Angeles
Trade Shows
For the first time in more than a decade, the China Brand Show will be exhibiting at semiannual gift and home show LAMKT, which will be held July 22–25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Cherokee Signs Deal to Create Footwear for Everyday California Brand
Manufacturing
Cherokee Global Brands—whose labels include Cherokee, Carole Little, Tony Hawk and Sideout—has signed a deal with Saliluz to create a collection of men’s and women’s casual footwear and flip-flops under Cherokee’s Everyday California label.
Trend Forecaster Barbara Fields Retires
Fashion
After 35 years tracking trends, Barbara Fields is retiring and closing her Barbara Fields Buying Office at the California Market Center in Los Angeles.
300 Years of Menswear
If you have not yet seen "Reining Men” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (or even if you have), now is your chance to see the costume exhibition with the experts.
Wolk Morais Takes on the LA Nightlife
Wolk Morais
It was all about the LA nightlife for the third Wolk Morais collection since designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais relocated from New York to Los Angeles. The designers debuted the collection on the runway on May 24 at Giorgio’s nightclub at The Standard Hotel in Hollywood.
MISA Los Angeles: Bohemian Roots, Global Style
MISA Los Angeles
Inspired by the love of global style and travel, MISA Los Angeles is designed for the modern bohemian. Created by Shadi Askari-Farhat, founder and designer of tbagslosangeles, MISA is an extension and evolution of the brand yet has its own identity.
UBM Bringing ‘Swimlessons” to LA in June
Trade Shows
UBM—the parent company of MAGIC, Project, Coterie and Pooltradeshow—is expanding its Swimlessons bootcamp to bring the networking and educational program to a broader audience.
Wednesday, June 1
Speedo USA Introducing New Line Designed with Olympian Missy Franklin
Fashion
Five-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin helps design new line of performance swimwear for Speedo USA.
