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CGI in ads grows more popular
Sally Herships Nov 21, 2012
The Swedish furniture maker Ikea increasingly relies on CGI -- computer-generated imagery -- to "make" the items in its catalog. It's enough to raise the question of whether computer graphics could ever replace people in the fashion photography business.
Can a city make money on art?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 1, 2012
Last year's months-long Pacific Standard Time arts event brought almost two million visitors to the city and pumped $280 million into Southern California.
Cities cut taxes in bid to raise revenues
Jeff Tyler Oct 24, 2012
Los Angeles is one of many cities to offer tax breaks and financial incentives to attract new businesses.
South L.A. has mixed feelings about shuttle route
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 11, 2012
Organizers say Endeavour's road trip through the neighborhood is an event; some locals and business owners say it's an inconvenience.
High fashion begins to adopt plus sizes
Kai Ryssdal Oct 11, 2012
Plus size clothing for women -- namely, size 14 and up -- is no longer just the domain of budget American clothing. Some of the most prestigious European houses, including Balenciaga and Oscar de la Renta are getting into the business.
Endeavour space shuttle finds home in Los Angeles
Avishay Artsy Sep 21, 2012
The museum where the Space Shuttle Endeavour will retire is banking on it being a big attraction.
Topshop: From off-the-rack to off the virtual runway
Mitchell Hartman Sep 14, 2012
Topshop, the London retailer, is offering something new at this year's spring 2013 fashion show. Consumers can buy items the models are wearing on the Topshop web site during the live-streamed show.
New from Detroit: A designer Chrysler
Eve Troeh Sep 14, 2012
Car makers have produced special edition models before. Now Chrysler and fashion designer John Varvato team up to add some extra attitude to a model that already has street cred.
A foreclosure tour from the front seat of a patrol car
Tess Vigeland Aug 21, 2012
Four years into the housing crisis, abandoned and derelict foreclosures -- and the crimes they attract -- keep police busy in one Los Angeles neighborhood.
Luxury brands target children for back-to-school
Shereen Marisol Meraji Aug 21, 2012
Even as the economy continues to show signs of weakness, luxury retailers have still been doing well. One strategy? Bidding for customer loyalty from the moment kids step onto the playground.
