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Thomas Wylde to add denim category

Los Angeles - Luxury brand Thomas Wylde recently unveiled plans to delve into other fashion categories. The Los Angeles-based brand, known for its ready-to-wear with a rock edge, just announced that it’s planning to take a shot at designing denim. The label has already received positive standing for its British-influenced rocker vibe, including...

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LA Live opens its first fashion retail store Brigade

LA Live is receiving its first fashion retailer residency this year. Contemporary brand Brigade LA is moving to a new space in the downtown Los Angeles center. Off of Olympic Boulevard, the new retail space will encompass 6,000 square feet. Half of the store will be used to showcase Brigade’s clothing including various high-end fashion...

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Rory Beca closes her contemporary brand

Downtown Los Angeles-based designer Rory Beca is closing up her shop this month. The brand, which has been established for about a decade, will close its Broadway location officially by the end of the month. The reason for the closure of Beca’s eponymous store is due to financial issues. “We are a self-financed, family-owned company and it is...

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Chan Luu opens first flagship in the U.S.

Los Angeles - Contemporary lifestyle brand Chan Luu just opened its first flagship in the U.S. Debuting in Santa Monica, the apparel company has opened officially opened its doors. Chan Luu is known for offering chic women’s apparel as well as handcrafted jewelry and accessories. The contemporary brand’s newest store will neighbor retailers on...

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Guess is fined 65,000 dollars for workplace safety violations

Los Angeles - Women’s fashion brand Guess recently has been under fire for safety violations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just cited one of the retailer’s factory stores for two safety workplace hazards. One of the infringements was due to a blocked emergency exit in the factory facility at...

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& Other Stories to open two locations this year

Los Angeles - After announcing this month a new store opening in Costa Mesa, & Other Stories just recently unveiled an additional location. The elevated sister brand of H&M has unveiled plans to take over Gap’s former space off of Beverly Drive. The space will comprise of 5,700 square feet and will include all of the brand’s merchandise. & Other...

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Candiani opens Los Angeles design center

Los Angeles - Italian mill Candiani denim just opened its newest designer center in downtown Los Angeles. The center, which opened this month, serves as a similar homage to its headquarters in Italy. The design center serves as an innovative space for the brand. The inside interior has a simple, modern aesthetic. The center focuses on research...

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Battistoni opens first U.S. store

Los Angeles - Italian brand Battistoni finally comes to the U.S. The store, which opened March 16, marks the label’s first Los Angeles flagship as well as its overdue debut in the country. The flagship is located off of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. It will boast 6,500 square feet and space and will have an upscale, urban decor for its...

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Stampd to open first Los Angeles retail location

Los Angeles - West Coast brand Stampd has primarily grown through its e-commerce site. Recently, the contemporary label has unveiled plans to open its first brick and mortar store in Los Angeles. The company, founded by Chris Stamp in 2011, has captivated the style of avant-street through its clothing. Influenced by both the East Coast and West...

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Style Fashion Week moves from downtown LA to West Hollywood

Los Angeles - For this year’s spring fashion show, Style Fashion Week recently changed venues. Instead of hosting their curated list of designers at The Reef, in the heart of downtown, the event will debut at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. The fashion week will take place from March 15-20. Style Fashion Week has hosted fashion week...

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Vanessa Seward pops up on Melrose Place

Before Vanessa Seward plants a permanent location in Los Angeles, the French designer is hosting a temporary pop-up. The shop, which resides inside of A.P.C.’s storefront, will be open until next month. The Melrose Place pop-up includes Seward’s Spring 2016 collection. Seward’s clothing ranges from denim jeans, dresses, blouses, and more. All of...

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California Market Center makes changes to showroom floors

Located in downtown Los Angeles, the California Market Center serves as one of the premier showrooms in the fashion district. Recently, the CMC announced that it is going through new changes and alterations by adding more exhibition space and efficiently allocating showroom space. The building is undergoing changes in order to stimulate growth...