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Consumer Durables and Apparel Sector

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    Mattel Uses Own 'Barbie Labs' to Test for Lead

    The Associated Press reports that El Segundo-headquartered Mattel Inc. has been granted an exemption from a federal law requiring that toy makers have their products tested for lead ​content at third-party laboratories. Instead, the makers of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels will be allowed to test its ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2009

    Morning Sixpack: A News Roundup

    Over the Rainbow Flags Between 3,500 and 5,000 gay-marriage supporters peacefully marched from West Hollywood to Hollywood tonight, protesting today's state supreme court ruling upholding Proposition 8's ban on same-sex matrimony. NBC, City News Service (subscription required)Koretz Claims Win As Pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Toymaker Claims Smackdown Win Over WWE

    Jakks PacificThe L.A. Business Journal quotes Malibu-based toymaker Jakks Pacific Inc.'s claim that a U.S. appellate court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. The wrestling-promotion outfit had accused Jakks "of bribery and other actions," according to LABJ. The ... More >>

  • LA Life

    August 14, 2008

    Lonnie Kane

    In a land of sweatshops, Karen Kane Inc. stands out by paying its workers full medical benefits even in hard economic times

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2007

    Tee-For-All

    Oh boy oh boy! 1 Million (or as Dr. Evil would say, ONNE MILLLION) garments are supposed to be available for the pickin' this Sunday at the American Apparel Factory flea market downtown. Tanks, shorts, and leggings for holiday gifts? Maybe. Not sure if these are seconds or what, but for a buck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2007

    Tokyo Hardcore Starring Davey Havok and Jeffree Star

    No, it's not the name of some Japanese bukkake film, Tokyo Hardcore, is a series of clips presented by Tarina Tarantino to launch her latest collection. Tokyo Hardcore the jewelry line was inspired by her first trip to Japan—lots of crystals, sparkle, and neon colors of the Tokyo skyline. Tara ... More >>

  • LA Life

    January 25, 2007

    She Is Barbie, Hear Her Roar

    Designer Tarina Tarantino drapes her favorite feminist icon in pearls

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2006

    Metro 7: Wal-Mart's Debut

    That's right I said Wal-Mart. I was up to the congested sinus cavities with apprehension and preconcieved notions. The show itself was partnered with MyTVNetwork and their two shows, Fashion House and Watch Over Me, the former a bitch-slap-athon Dynasty style between Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2006

    We Heart Denim...Honest

    I'm not sure if any of us Style Council gals were at the denim shows last night... Buffalo, Yanuk and Taverniti were the designers showing, and even though denim and sportwear are LA's greatest exports - or at least most lucrative - how exciting can a pair of jeans get, right? Maybe that's why I ... More >>

  • Columns

    December 15, 2005

    Wrenda Hasbro’s Sweet Salvation

    I'm not sure if any of us Style Council gals were at the denim shows last night... Buffalo, Yanuk and Taverniti were the designers showing, and even though denim and sportwear are LA's greatest exports - or at least most lucrative - how exciting can a pair of jeans get, right? Maybe that's why I ... More >>

  • Music

    August 18, 2005

    Snakebites

    I'm not sure if any of us Style Council gals were at the denim shows last night... Buffalo, Yanuk and Taverniti were the designers showing, and even though denim and sportwear are LA's greatest exports - or at least most lucrative - how exciting can a pair of jeans get, right? Maybe that's why I ... More >>

  • LA Life

    April 21, 2005

    The Milliner’s Tale

    I'm not sure if any of us Style Council gals were at the denim shows last night... Buffalo, Yanuk and Taverniti were the designers showing, and even though denim and sportwear are LA's greatest exports - or at least most lucrative - how exciting can a pair of jeans get, right? Maybe that's why I ... More >>

  • News

    December 2, 2004

    Losing Our Shirts

    An unhappy New Year looms for American apparel makers

  • LA Life

    January 30, 2003

    A Sizable Paradox

    An unhappy New Year looms for American apparel makers

  • News

    May 9, 2002

    It Was a Doll Revolution

    An unhappy New Year looms for American apparel makers

  • News

    April 26, 2001

    Mending Fences

    Two L.A. garment-district workers settle over back wages

  • News

    May 18, 2000

    Fashion Victims

    If you missed the Smithsonian's Sweatshop Exhibit at the Museum of Tolerance, or don't remember even hearing about it, you're not alone

  • Art+Books

    April 20, 2000

    No-Tell Mattel

    Censorware maker slams the censor busters

  • Supplement

    November 26, 1998

    1987 Timeline

    Censorware maker slams the censor busters

  • News

    April 16, 1998

    Weapons of Mass Distraction

    U.S. arms dealing leads Project Censored’s list of the Top 10 underreported stories of 1997

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