Levi’s, Macy’s Sales Results Reflect Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges
Levi Strauss & Co. and Macy’s Inc. recently released results from the past financial quarter, which was dominated by store closures due to the pandemic.
NPD Survey Confirms Growth of Digital Commerce During Pandemic
An increase in digital shopping could have been predicted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NPD Group released survey results on July 9 that reveals the size of the online shift.
Barefoot Dreams Opens Its First Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Malibu
Malibu, Calif.-area knits brand Barefoot Dreams opened its first flagship store recently. The Barefoot Dreams shop is located at The Park at Cross Creek near the Pacific Ocean.
After Working With Lil Wayne, Designer Debuts CWBY Studios
Mike Morris helped shape the sartorial style of Lil Wayne and the designer is now based in Los Angeles, where he recently launched CWBY Studios, a new collection that is made locally in the city.
FWSD Announces Virtual Runway Passes for October Event
As Fashion Week San Diego continues to support its design community, the organization announced July 7 that it had launched its option to purchase virtual passes for its 2020 Runway Show.
Kitson Opens Beverly Hills Shop
It looks like Kitson is ready to move beyond its neighborhood on Los Angeles' Robertson Boulevard
Monique Lhuillier to South Coast Plaza, Free Market to Runway Playa Vista
New high-end bricks-and-mortar retail is scheduled to open in Southern California this fall.
Ace Rivington Brand Introduces T-Shirt Collab Project With Adriano Goldschmied
After more than six years in business, the Santa Barbara, Calif.-headquartered Ace Rivington label announced its first brand collaboration.
Lucky Brand Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Lucky Brand Dungarees, LLC, one of Los Angeles’ leading denim companies, filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 3 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, the 30-year-old apparel company announced.
Buttercloth Aims To Keep Cool With Icy Cotton
There's a lot of ways to stay cool during a heatwave. Danh Tran of the Buttercloth brand recommends putting on one of his brand's Icy Cotton shirts.
Thermore Introduces Ecodown Fibers Light and Ecodown Fibers 2.0
Since it started business in 1972, sustainability has been a focus for Thermore, a Milan-headquartered premium thermal insulation company, which specializes in making padding and insulation for apparel and outerwear.
New Anti Social Social Club Collection to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles
On July 4, to support mental-wellness initiatives that benefit local youth, Los Angeles streetwear brand Anti Social Social Club will launch a collaborative collection with Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
California Companies Receive CFDA-Vogue Fashion Fund Lifelines
Fashion companies looking for lifelines from the COVID-19 economic freeze found assistance with grants from A Common Thread CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund for COVID-19 Relief.
ThirdLove Seeks To Build Diversity in Executive Ranks With The TL Effect
ThirdLove recently announced The TL Effect. The program is aimed to support new, consumer-focused companies run by women of color.
Taryn Cossette’s Baroque, Cowgirl Styles
With inspirations from vintage Western wear and the baroque fashions of 18th century European aristocracy, designer Ariel Taryn set a template for her brand Taryn Cossette, which started business in October 2019.
