LA Fashion

It was Melissa Masse who came up with an idea so simple, yet so genius: custom-made clothing for everyday wear. Frustrated with having to search for clothes that were fashionable and well fitting, she decided to take action. Masse credits her success to the unique combination of custom tailoring and a self-described “sweet” style. Masse began offering ready-to-wear collections to select specialty stores around the nation. Masse’s wholesale business has expanded to cover over 60 retail stores nationwide.

Meghan Fabulous realized her strongest passion was a desire to create and design clothing from a very young age. Meghan made the trek to New York to cultivate her innate talent. Her goal was to channel her aesthetic and voice in the form of wearable art. Meghan’s unique sense of detailed embellishments and vibrant color palettes, all while encompassing a strong focus on quality and fine fabrication has escalated Meghan Los Angeles to a global designer brand of ready to wear, couture, sportswear and accessories.

BedHead’s Renee Claire’s designs have been demanded by celebrities and fine retail outlets across the continent for her use of fine, high quality fabrics, excellent tailoring and piping details. Her lines appear regularly in leading magazines and in prime-time TV. They have been voted one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, and the Number One Pajamas by the Wall Street Journal. The BedHead line includes traditional sizes through plus sizes, and are manufactured in Los Angeles. The line includes women’s and men’s pajamas, women’s slippers and travel bags.

Max Azria was born in Paris where he later entered the fashion industry. During the 1980s he moved to California, where he created BCBG, an acronym for the French saying “bon chic, con genre,” which in English means “good style, good attitude.” Max created BCBG to bring European sophistication to American women. BCBG became internationally known in the fashion world, after the company opened a flagship store in New York City. Max also created an upscale collection known as The Max Azria Collection sold only through selected company-owned boutique stores.

Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy started Juicy Couture to sell fashionable track suits. They then focused their line in the direction of their sportswear and women’s sweat suits. Their primary goal was to make stylish, yet extremely comfortable clothing. Not only do they carry track suits, but they now carry men’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, and children’s clothing. Juicy brings their own sense of fashion, and stays true to their urban roots in their design. Juicy Couture is now known worldwide for its urban fashion made with high end quality materials and craftsmanship.

May 2004 marks the birth of SalomaY in Los Angeles, California.

Having worked in the fashion industry for several decades in France and in the US, SalomaY's founders began SalomaY in an effort to focus their expertise on their own projects.

Utilizing century old knitting technology for lingerie they created a line of elegant, yet sexy seamless garments.

While they are not the first to experiment with seamless technology, SalomaY's founders are the first to turn the traditional lingerie garment into a fashion ready to wear piece.

Purp7e, pronounced “Purp7e Seven”, is an LA based international collaboration with the mission to bring more color, style and comfort into your life.

Balinese warmth, Brazilian spice and Swiss simplicity are all hand picked and mixed into comfortable pieces for all occasions.

Purp7e will travel wherever you go, keep you cozy wherever you stay and will always be there to help you look your best!

LA based fashion designer Linea Pelle is internationally distinguished as the premiere designer belt company offering the very best in casual luxury. Linea Pelle also offers chic casual handbags and small leather goods which have been receiving accolades from the fashion industry and best stores globally. LP belts and handbags are hand crafted from washed Italian leathers which results in the softest hand feel and a unique vintage look. They create their own distinctive, gorgeous seasonal color palettes and use solid brass hardware for quality and durability in a myriad of finishes.

Launched in Los Angeles in the fall of 2004, Jenny Han is a casual-chic collection of modern apparel with character for women. Distinguished as thoughtful and meaningful clothing that is “effortlessly elegant” and “indenably charming,” styles are crafted with soft materials and bold prints that allow a woman to look and feel glamorous without trying too hard.

Originally born in Hungary, Eva Franco moved to Connecticut at a young age. As a child she saw fashion both as a simple way to assimilate into her new surroundings, as well as a form of communication and expression. She knew at an early age she wanted to design, and years later attended FIT in New York. Franco then moved to Paris where she began working as a design assistant for Etienne Brunel. She credits her range as a designer to the time she spent with Brunel, learning her organic process of clothing making.