California Apparel News

By: Robert McAllister

Who: Singer Mandy Moore

What: Personal appearance at Dallas Market Week

Where: Mblem Booth, Fashion

Industry Gallery, Dallas

When: June 2

The scene: Mandy Moore played the role of showroom manager willie promoting her Los Angeles based line, Mblem, in the company's booth at FIG Dallas, a contemporary wholesale venue in the downtown Arts District. Moore greeted and assisted buyers with their selections and took time to sign autographs and take photos with buyers and fans. She also briefed buyers about Mblem's new look, which has taken a more sophisticated and mature direction, while still focusing on vintage silhouettes and expanding into more contemporary ones. The actress and singer later performed a short concert featuring selections from her new album, "Wild Hope," at the nearby Nasher Sculpture Center.

MANDY AND ME: FIG's Joe Scroggins, Marlene

Fogarty, Ashley Gage, Emma Greathouse and Shelli

Mers with Moore, third from left