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Kari Hamanaka

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Judge Approves American Apparel Disclosure Statement, Oak Closures

The plan for reorganization will now go before creditors, who have until Jan. 7 to vote on the matter.

Rip Curl Executive to Jump to Lost Holdings

The corporate entity handling manufacturing, sourcing and financing for Lost International tapped the…

Red Carpet Arrivals at the Inaugural Stylemakers Awards

WWD and Variety teamed for the first ever Stylemakers awards honoring talent in fashion, costume design…

West Coast Retail Roundup: Massimo Dutti to Bow at South Coast Plaza

Other first on the West Coast moves include openings for Acustom Apparel and Sweaty Betty.

Athos Nabs $35.5 Million for Wearable Workout Gear

The company's now raised a little over $51 million with the close of this Series C round.

Articles of Style Mixes Content, Commerce With Launch

The site is one part blog and one part online shop aimed at Millennial males looking to up their wardrobes.

Techie Applies Dell Build-to-Order Strategy to Start-up Trunkist

The cut-to-order e-tailer nabbed a former Tommy Hilfiger women's wear designer less than a month ago to be…

American Apparel Pushes Back on Jabs to Disclosure Statement

The company fought back in court to criticisms from the unsecured creditors committee and Dov Charney on the…

First Look: A Peak Inside Black Tux’s New Warehouse

The Gardena, Calif., facility quadruples the size of the company's previous distribution center as the men's…

Bungalow Clothing Aims to Disrupt the Shopping Cart Process

The e-commerce company, cofounded by John Legend, is rolling out its personal styling service after testing…

Celebrity Watch Endorsements Mark Star Status

Securing a watch deal is one of the benchmarks of star status.

Dov Charney Files Objection in American Apparel BK Case

The American Apparel founder took legal matters into his own hands, filing an objection in bankruptcy court…

American Apparel Plans to Divest Oak Met With Opposition

Oak's founders are offering to take the business off the Los Angeles firm's hands and keep it operating.

Nasty Gal Kicks Off Vintage Goldmine Program With Chanel

The third-annual marketing play will see a 30-piece Louis Vuitton assortment next month.

Taylor Swift Avoids Trial in Lucky 13 Lawsuit

A judge dismissed the case after the two parties reached a settlement last week.