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Kari Hamanaka

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Ripndip Suits Up for Texas River Float

The skate brand's marketing push has big festival aspirations fueling it.

U.K. Department for International Trade Brings British Designers to Fred Segal

The group of six British fashion brands will hold court at a Fred Segal pop-up.

Kate Walsh Tests Boyfriend Perfume Pop-up Ahead of Retail Relaunch

The beauty brand started by the actress went back to direct-to-consumer last year and plans to reenter…

Luxury Rental Showroom By:Fashionaholic Expanding to Los Angeles

The Chicago-based business will open a permanent West Hollywood showroom in September on the heels of a…

Ed Sheeran Celebrates New Album With Pop-ups, Fashion Collabs

Rhude, Chinatown Market and KidSuper were picked by Sheeran to create pieces around the album "No.6…

Prada Thunder Makes Way to Beverly Center

The installation and pop-up shop will be the first on the West Coast, paired with another in Atlanta.

Hammitt Enters Retail With South Coast Plaza Store

The Hermosa Beach accessories company's first store is located at the upscale Orange County shopping center.  

Brazil by Way of Farm Rio Makes Its Way to the West Coast

Farm Rio has opened its first store on the West Coast at Westfield Century City as the company turns its…

Catherine Gee’s New Store Adds to Rising Corridor of Creatives in Santa Barbara

The designer has opened her brand's first store in a 600-square-foot space at The Mill.

Fast Retailing Opens Doors to Jeans Innovation Center

The center of research and development for the company's portfolio brands bolsters the greater Los Angeles…

Alfred Founder on Building a Lifestyle Brand Around Coffee

The company this week opened its 15th location in Palisades Village with another in Japan and two more for…

How Prism Boutique Fostered a Sense of Place at Retail

The two-door boutique started by a former Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters store manager is now mulling its…

Canyon Goods Enters Sustainable Fray With Multibrand Boutique

The online retailer is the latest to offer a marketplace for sustainable labels. 

Zendaya on Scent, Growing Up

The singer, actress and Lancôme global ambassador is taking the next steps with her career.

Bristol Studio’s Collaboration With Adidas Originals Taps Vintage Basketball

The Los Angeles design house's partnership with Adidas is a nod to Bristol Studios creative director Luke…