As fashion reigns supreme in leading the economy in Los Angeles, numerous factors are playing a part and many of them are very new trends, such as social media, online stores, as well as ‘clicks to bricks’ and new technology such as digital design and 3D printing. As numerous pressures abound in traditional manufacturing, it is expected that L.A. will continue as a thriving port but with many new practices. It’s also expected that 3D printing will play a large part in easing some of the current stresses in manufacturing, allowing designers to produce their own designs and even have their own mini-factories in their studios. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/119525/fashion-economy-in-la/