California Clothing Manufacturer Relocating to Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Fashion Forms, a producer of specialty bras and accessories in the U.S., Canada and Europe, is relocating to northwest Austin from Ventura, Calif., in August. Founded by Ann Deal in 1993, Fashion Forms produces products that aim to help women wear any look with comfort, confidence and style. The company holds 14 patents and 18 trademarks for designs and Fashion Forms products are sold in more than 9,000 stores worldwide. The firm will move into a mix of office and warehouse space totaling 90,000 square feet at McNeil 1, located at 12317 Technology Blvd. Mark Emerick, John Barksdale and Darryl Dadon of CBRE’s Austin office represented the landlord, PS Business Parks. Fashion Forms represented itself in lease negotiations. McNeil 1 is now 79 percent leased.