Business
EXCLUSIVE: The Lede Company Acquires Heather Leeds Greenfield’s Element Brand Group
The Lede Company — a full-service communications, marketing and consulting firm in Los Angeles and New York — has acquired brand…
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Lifestyle
Thom Browne Hosts Chateau Marmont Dinner, Chats Return to L.A. and Melrose Place Flagship
It’s a homecoming for Thom Browne in Los Angeles. “Today couldn’t get much better,” said the American designer, calling from his new West…
Lifestyle
LA’s Silver Springs Pilates Studio Teams on Bikinis with Aubrey Swims
Two Los Angeles-based creatives have joined forces. Olivia Spralja, co-owner of Silver Springs — a hot Pilates and vinyasa yoga studio —…
Beauty
Carmen Electra Returns to Beauty With Electra Skincare
Carmen Electra has a new skin care brand, out now. The actress and model, 53, previously introduced GoGo Skincare in 2020. The venture…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty to Enter 361 Sephora Stores Nationwide
Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty is entering 361 Sephora stores nationwide on June 13, following its online debut at the retailer on June 3. “I knew…
Lifestyle
Patrick Ta to Receive WWD’s International Beauty Innovator of the Year
Patrick Ta is being honored with WWD’s International Beauty Innovator of the Year, to be presented in Riyadh Thursday at the Saudi Fashion…
Lifestyle
Patrick Ta Beauty to Unveil First Beauty Pop-up This Weekend in West Hollywood
Patrick Ta Beauty is introducing House of Glow. It’s the first pop-up event for the namesake brand, founded by the celebrity makeup artist…
Fashion
Louis Vuitton Is Opening a Mega Flagship in Beverly Hills
Reflecting its widening lifestyle and cultural scope, Louis Vuitton plans to open a multifaceted, mega-flagship location — housing a…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Beauty Opens Flagship at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Dior Beauty has opened a U.S. flagship at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., unveiling its largest footprint yet and reinforcing its…
Beauty
EXCLUSIVE: Tower 28 Launching Mineral Sunscreen for Sensitive and Acne-prone Skin
Tower 28 has a mineral sunscreen coming. The clean beauty brand, launched by Amy Liu in Santa Monica, Calif. in 2019, is introducing its…
Lifestyle
Kate Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Ruth Negga and Power Stylists Celebrate Marco Bicego’s 25-year Anniversary in L.A.
Marco Bicego landed in Los Angeles on Thursday to celebrate a milestone moment: 25 years in business. The Italian fine jewelry brand, a…
Celebrity
EXCLUSIVE: Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty to Host Fourth Annual Mental Health Summit in L.A.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is hosting its fourth annual Mental Health Summit on May 1 in Los Angeles. “When I launched Rare Beauty, I…
Culture
Backstage at The Roxy With Spanish Singer-Songwriter Judeline: One to Watch
Judeline was born at the age of 14. It’s the stage name of Spanish singer-songwriter Lara Fernández Castrelo, who’s now 22. If she could…
Lifestyle
Tory Burch Unveils Rodeo Drive Flagship Redesign, Marking New Chapter
LOS ANGELES — Tory Burch has a new look. When the American designer label debuted in New York City in February 2004, it showcased a…
Fashion
Khaite, Thom Browne, Jacquemus and More Opening in Melrose Area in L.A.
Khaite is coming to Los Angeles. And it’s not alone. The New York-based luxury fashion company, founded in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, is…
Business
Amazon's robotaxi effort will begin testing in Los Angeles
Zoox, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Amazon, is preparing to begin testing its vehicles in Los Angeles this summer.…
Business
Gjelina Imports the Fantasy of L.A.
Is Gjelina, with its three locations, a chain now? It’s certainly more than just a restaurant. Lett left the Gjelina Group in 2019,…
Fashion
Haim, Phoebe Dynevor, Charlotte Lawrence Attend Louis Vuitton Cocktail Party in L.A.
Louis Vuitton introduced its LV Sneakerina, a hybrid footwear design, at a cocktail party in Santa Monica at members club San Vicente…
Business
H&M Drops the Beat — and New Stores — in L.A. With Doechii, Tyla, Dakota Fanning, Riley Keough and More
H&M has eyes on Los Angeles. The fashion company is opening three new stores in the area, WWD has learned exclusively. From August to…
Fashion
Fashion Trust U.S. 2025 Winners Revealed
The Fashion Trust U.S., the nonprofit supporting emerging design talent, revealed its 2025 winners at its third annual awards ceremony in…
Culture
EXCLUSIVE: Arch Manning Signs First Fashion Deal, Partners With Vuori
Arch Manning has landed his first fashion deal. It’s with Vuori, the California-based performance lifestyle brand valued at $5.5 billion;…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Frame Names Elisa Albella Chief of Staff
Elisa Albella has been named chief of staff of Frame. Launched in 2012 by Swedish entrepreneurs Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede, the Los…
News
Capturing the Spirit of a City on Fire
Online, personal accounts of loss gave way to stories about helping those in distress. Friendly, who’d been feeling helpless as he watched…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Casablanca to Open in Beverly Hills in July
Casablanca is opening shop in Beverly Hills, WWD has learned exclusively. Founded by Charaf Tajer in 2018, blending elements of streetwear…