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PrettyLittleThing to open new head office in Los Angeles

London - PrettyLittleThing, the fast-fashion brand owned by Boohoo.com, is set to open a new head office in Los Angeles. The move marks the brand’s debut office outside of London and Manchester, as the brand aims to expand its reach. PrettyLittleThing is set to open its office, complete with an influencer focused lounge, private showroom and...

Retail

American Apparel opens first store in Los Angeles after Gildan acquisition

Upon American Apparel's return, the resilient brand is opening up a brick-and-mortar. The Los Angeles-based label is officially debut a flagship store in homage to where the brand first started. According to the Los Angeles Times, the elevated basics brand is set to open its first store since the closures last year. In February 2017,...

Fashion

Kiln debuts a new fashion brand not targeted at millennials

Kiln is coming to Los Angeles this season in order to create a new niche in the fashion market. The collection is launching this Thursday, May 9, on KilnApparel.com with approximately 90 pieces. The new line will launch on the website including both menswear and womenswear pieces. With an emphasis on the spring season, the collection will...

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Kibrono goes in-depth on launching a new apparel line in Los Angeles

Established less than a year ago, Los Angeles-based brand Kibrono is already making waves. Created by co-founders Lucas Allen and Blake Landis, the unique new label has created an aesthetic including a fresh color palette and a modern take on cover-ups and outerwear. As a new brand starting out in the city, the fashion brand has seemed to gain...

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Pacific Eurotex Corp. owners admit money laundering in Los Angeles Fashion District

Los Angeles - Starting off the year on a bad note, it seems that Pacific Eurotex Corp. has found itself in some legal trouble. Owners of the textile company, Morad Neman and Hersel Neman, just plead guilty to federal money laundering and tax charges in a recent Los Angeles Garment District case. Morad, as chief executive, and his brother leading...

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Jeff Abrams: ‘I have always thought about Rails as a global brand’

Amsterdam - Jeff Abrams never doubted the fact that his contemporary fashion label Rails was going to be a global success. Even though he faced a string of rejection from a number of leading retailers while trying to sell his first item from the brand, a black hat, he knew that someday Rails would be a hit. “To be honest I always felt that I was...

Fashion

Los Angeles garment manufacturers fined over 300,000 dollars for violations

Los Angeles garment manufacturers have recently come under fire for labor violations. Recently, the California Labor Commissioner's Office has fined over 300,000 dollars in fines for the violations. The Labor Commissioner's Office cited 14 manufacturers and contractors, according to Apparel News. The companies have been fined a total of 372,135...

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Is Los Angeles more fashionable than New York City?

In the scheme of fashion capitals, Los Angeles isn’t always the first city to come to mind. Unlike Paris, London, Milan, and New York whom have all established themselves as fundamental fashion-minded cities, Los Angeles has emerged in recent years improving more and more in its fashion businesses. Recently, as reported by real estate website...

Retail

BNKR to open next month in downtown LA

Los Angeles - BNKR has officially set a date to open its doors for its first West Coast boutique. Next month, the Australian-based retailer will open a flagship in downtown Los Angeles. The store will boast 6,800 square feet and will be located off of Broadway. The brand announced that it would be opening a store earlier this month, however it...

Management

American Apparel to have more layoffs as part of restructuring plan

Los Angeles - After hiring a new chairman recently as a an executive head change, American Apparel is attempting to revamp itself. However, amidst these plans, the Los Angeles-based retailer is still facing some losses. As a result, multiple workers will get laid off as part of the company’s restructuring plan. As the company goes through its...

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American Apparel to have more layoffs as part of restructuring plan

Retail

Boohoo launches standalone men's site ahead of LA pop-up shop

British fashion e-tailer Boohoo has launched its standalone men's wear ahead of the opening of its Los Angeles pop-up store opening. The website, found at boohooman.com, is aimed at young, male shoppers and offers the retailer's full men's wear range with weekly product drops occurring across different collections. Boohoo.com has offered men's...