L.A.’s Independent Jewelers on Economic Shifts and Consumer Demand

With global economic uncertainty reshaping luxury markets, the fine jewelry industry is undergoing its own transformation. Independent designers are at the heart of the shift, navigating the impact of soaring…

The Lede Company Acquires Element Brand Group

The Lede Company — a full-service communications, marketing and consulting firm in Los Angeles and New York — has acquired brand partnerships and marketing agency Element Brand Group, WWD has learned exclusively.…

Voluspa Launches Perfume Collection With 7 Fragrances

Voluspa is introducing perfume. It’s a relaunch for the California-based company — known for its candles, diffusers and home scents. After first exploring body fragrances in its early years, the…

Dodgers beat Yankees so badly that Shohei Ohtani falls asleep in the dugout

An exciting 2024 World Series rematch got, well, a little less exciting on Saturday. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in humiliating fashion, taking the second game…

Ohtani outduels Judge with 2 homers and the Dodgers rally to beat the Yankees 8-5

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, including a solo shot leading off a four-run sixth inning when the Dodgers rallied to take the lead, and Los…

Soriano’s tosses 6 scoreless innings as Angels beat Guardians 4-1 in Trout’s return

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Soriano threw six scoreless innings, Mike Trout had a hit in his return to the Angels’ lineup and Los Angeles beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on…

Thom Browne Hosts Chateau Marmont Dinner, Chats 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 Coast flagship at Melrose Place on Thursday.…

McVay admits Rams considering reunion with Jalen Ramsey, but trade discussions haven’t heated up

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams would still love a reunion with Jalen Ramsey if they can swing a trade to reacquire the star cornerback from the Miami…

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 — and Amanda Amorim Apramian, creator of swimwear label…

Rating the Chargers offensive positional units

The Chargers open training camp in July ahead of their Hall of Fame Game appearance against the Lions on July 31, but the roster heading into the preseason is already…