Brentwood Has Seen Big Changes in the World of Asian Imports

Early Importers Discuss the Challenges of 'Being There First' Los Angeles – A few phones, some simple equipment, talent and detailed workmanship are what Hal Alden had with him when he ventured off to Japan in 1957, looking for someone to make his quilted bedspreads. Forty-four years ago, importing from Asia was a completely different experience from what it is...