March 3, 2016
L.A. Textile Success at California Market Center (CMC)
The Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) attracted hundreds to the California Market Center February 29-March 2. The semi-annual trade event features international textile mills and production and manufacturing resources from around the world. Attendees enjoyed complimentary seminars and access to a curated Spring/Summer 2017 trend forum. The next show will be September 21-23. Click here for more info.
LA Market Week, March 14-17
LA Fashion Market Week returns this month as designers present Fall 2016 collections, March 14-17, at the Fashion District's designer showrooms. In addition to the over 2,000 permanent showrooms, buyers can browse collections at one of the seven trade shows exhibiting during market week.
New Police Captain and Command Staff at Central Division
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| | Newly appointed Captain Howard Leslie (photo by Edwin Folven) |
Welcome the new Central Division Captain! Captain Howard Leslie, formerly of Wilshire Station, is replacing Captain III Mike Oreb. Captain Oreb will be going to Pacific Division after four years of serving Central Division, which covers most of the Fashion District. Central Division has also announced the retirement of Deputy Chief Jose Perez. Commander Robert Arcos from Central Bureau received a promotion to take over. Also recently promoted, Commander Todd Chamberlain will be returning to Central Bureau and partnering with Chief Arcos.
The LA Fashion District would like to thank Captain Oreb for his support and attentiveness to the district these past four years and congratulate him on his new assignment. We would also like to congratulate Commander Chamberlain and Deputy Chief Arcos on their recent promotions.
Garment Lofts Named "Downtowner of Distinction"
The LA Downtown News honored the Garment Lofts as one of the nine projects that made Downtown a better place in 2015. "The Garment Lofts turned the empty, 1926 Capitol Garment Building into 77 rental units with an open, loft-style layout, and amenities include a fitness center and a rooftop deck. The project has preserved and revived the stately 12-story structure, and the developer took an additional step by focusing on the building's historic features, including replacing the decorative rooftop finials. The project's importance extends beyond its doorstep, and could help usher in a new wave of housing in the Fashion District."
The Garment Lofts were in great company. Winners included the return of the A + D Museum in the Arts District, The Broad in Bunker Hill, and Whole Foods in the Financial District. See all the winners and the full article here.
BlacklistLA Runs through the District
Local running group BlacklistLA hosted a nighttime run through downtown on Monday, February 29, which ran through the Fashion District and stopped for an incredible group shot in front of the Teddy Kelly mural at 8th and Los Angeles Streets. BlacklistLA is a running community that explores the City of Los Angeles through streetart.
LA Fashion District BID Staff Talks Fashion at USC
Marketing & PR Manager, Ariana Gomez spoke to USC students about the LA fashion industry and fashion careers at a campus PRSSA panel and again as a guest speaker for a public relations class at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism last month. According to representatives from the Annenberg School, there has been an increased interest in fashion among incoming students. It was a great opportunity to educate students about the district and invite them to explore the area.
Farmer's Market
Every Saturday, 9a-2p
Enjoy fresh produce, gourmet food, flowers, and entertainment at The Wall Farmer's Market, located on Wall Street between 8th and 7th Streets. Food, flowers, farmers, and fun!
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Parking App
As of January 22, 2016 the LA Fashion District app will no longer be available. Thank you to everyone who downloaded the app. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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