The Official site for California Apparel News

Have you been looking for a single accessible resource that will keep you abreast of all the happenings in the fashion world? Ever wondered where merchants and designers go for up-to-date fashion information from around the world? Are you looking for a buying office, for tags and labels, or for apparel manufacturers?

These needs and more can be found on the web pages of www.ApparelNews.net.

This website is the online version of the California Apparel News. Key features include reviews of books currently offered at the California Mart Bookstore, a listing of trade shows archived to 1999, and related website links for 33 different categories.

You'll also find...

• International News
• Up-To-The-Minute Fashion Information
• Industry Links and Resources
• Advertising Opportunities
• Online Publications

1st Hold, published quarterly by Set the Pace Publishing Group, is a magazine dedicated to the world of freelance hair, makeup and fashion stylists for television, video, film and fashion. This magazine is also relevant to the world of cosmetics and hair care, with information on application techniques, trends and interviews with industry insiders.

1st Hold contains...

• The latest industry news
• Information on upcoming trade shows
• Features on cutting edge agencies
• Advice on negotiating your contract
• Job prospects and leads

So if you are looking for a comprehensive source that will tell you how to put together your portfolio, where to research job leads or you just want to stay on top of breaking news, 1st Hold is one magazine you won't want to miss.

Are you interested in the design and history of local architecture, but don't have the time to take a tour of the city? Without having to spend hours in traffic, you can take a tour of Los Angeles in the comfort of your own home. Iconic L.A. details the history of some L.A.'s most remarkable buildings from City Hall to the Griffith Observatory, Watts Towers, and the Hollywood Bowl, to name only a few.

Most of the articles include photographs of the building as it was being constructed, or facsimiles of the original plans. See how the construction of the Case Study House #22 dangled precipitously over the cliffs above the city, and how the architect conceived the Disney Concert Hall, which is currently under construction.

Iconic L.A is recommended for anyone interested in local architecture, local history, or for those who are just trivia buffs trying to impress their friends. Take a look at this fantastic book and you will find one more reason to love L.A.

Reviewed by FIDM R&RC staff member Robin Dodge.