Nearly a year after being the guest designer at Pitti Uomo in Florence, where he presented his first ERL runway show, Eli Russell Linnetz is looking closer to home for the next phase of growth for his brand ERL. Thursday, the Venice Beach, Calif.-based Linnetz is launching his e-commerce site with a new made-in-California collection. … Read more
On, the buzzy Swiss running shoe brand, has partnered with WalkGood, an L.A.-based nonprofit wellness organization dedicated to fostering healing and solidarity within communities of color, on a special collection of apparel and footwear. The collection includes On’s new Cloudrunner 2 sneaker, a Core jacket and shorts for men or women and a unisex T-shirt … Read more
For 15 years, Andrea Lieberman, the founder of A.L.C., has been the design force behind the contemporary ready-to-wear label known for its quality fabrics and sophisticated styles created for real women. The company, whose pieces have been worn by Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Kate Hudson and Chrissy Teigen, has been growing by leaps and bounds … Read more
For nearly 15 years, Amour Vert has concentrated most of its business around the San Francisco Bay area, where it was founded by two entrepreneurs who believed that clothing needed to be more environmentally friendly. But the womenswear company which bills itself as “French-inspired design, California-natural style,” is ready to take on Southern California, with … Read more
When it comes time for the summer Olympic games in Paris, the Canadian women’s beach volleyball team will be a standout for its one-shoulder bikini tops. The uniforms, designed by Canadian active swimwear company Left on Friday, were unveiled Tuesday on the company’s website and social channels. Designing a look for athletes who need extra … Read more
The much-anticipated construction of the first high-speed passenger train between Los Angeles and Las Vegas got underway Monday — promising to ferry passengers between the two cities in half the the time it now takes to drive through the desert. The $12 billion project is being spearheaded by Brightline West, which will lay 218 miles … Read more
California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle is front and center at the gorgeous Ozma store now open in Los Angeles‘ Frogtown neighborhood. Ozma founder Heidi Baker spent seven years as global senior designer at Levi Strauss & Co. before leaving to set on her own path in fashion, launching her business in 2015, focusing on sustainably sourced and … Read more
California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle is front and center at the gorgeous Ozma store now open in Los Angeles‘ Frogtown neighborhood. Ozma founder Heidi Baker spent seven years as global senior designer at Levi Strauss & Co. before leaving to set on her own path in fashion, launching her business in 2015, focusing on sustainably sourced and … Read more
After a four-year hiatus, Michael Kors has returned to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. On Thursday, the brand opened its doors at Two Rodeo Drive, the winding cobblestone street that looks like a narrow thoroughfare airlifted from Europe. Retail neighbors there include Tiffany & Co., Jimmy Choo, Versace and Brunello Cucinelli. The 1,500-square-foot Michael Kors … Read more
After eight months of construction, the curtain was raised Tuesday on one of the largest Bulgari stores in the U.S., kicking off a major growth phase for the luxury lifestyle brand in California. At 5,300 square feet, the extensive corner location at South Coast Plaza is more than twice the size of the previous Bulgari … Read more
