Deborah Belgum

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles was about to lose is accreditation. Arizona State University bought the school and is now rebuilding.

The French label Givenchy moves from a pop-up store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to a permanent location a block away for its ninth U.S. location.

Fred Segal has closed the last of its California stores. It's the end of an era for the famous retail brand that pioneered the denim bar concept and introduced Juicy Couture, Hard Candy and other SoCal labels.

Jeff Rudes, creator of J Brand jeans and the cofounder of L'Agence, introduces a new store concept in Los Angeles for denim lovers.

Designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat has been on a roll opening six stores in about 18 months, with two locations in Los Angeles.

A proposal to add a dozen retail stores, luxury apartments and affordable housing to the hotel has local residents divided.

The cofounder of 7 For All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity has been working on a new brand sewn in Los Angeles from Japanese fabric.

The actor-entrepreneur has big plans for category and store expansion.

The peer-to-peer rental clothing app started in New York and grown more popular in L.A. where you can get same-day delivery on rented garments.

The Pacific Northwest heritage brand has been worn by Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Stapleton and appeared on TV's "Yellowstone."

After starting a number of his own brands, Jordan is helping the relatively new Vayder expand its concept.

Macerich is walking away from the seaside mall with tenants Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Nordstrom, Coach and Tiffany & Co.

Strikes by writers and actors in California's film and TV industry resulted in an 8 percent decline in people working in the creative industry.

The L.A.-based online retailer that has for 20 years been catering to the digital-first generation is exploring IRL options.

The influencer environment and upcoming World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympic Games are making L.A. attractive for international fashion, streetwear and fine jewelry brands.

The high-end furniture company, founded in Ohio, opened its 11th venture in California, which will soon be its top market.

True Religion has tapped fashion influencer Anastasia “Stas” Karanikolaou to star in its campaign.

The Los Angeles-based activewear and athleisure brand is branching out beyond California as owner Levi Strauss concentrates on expansion and new categories for the line.

The hotel’s pool has taken on a decidedly French theme with coral pink toile de Jouy covering loungers, sunshades, cushions and cabana drapery.

The company founded in China wants to change the de minimus tariff rule and become more transparent.