Swimsuit Co. Partners With Owners of C&C

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APPAREL: L*Space set to add more workers, expand offerings

Lake Forest-based L*Space Swimwear is looking to make a splash after hooking up with the owners of a bigger local clothing company.

The swimwear designer has partnered with the owners of Irvine-based C&C Partners, Dac Clark and Paul Carr, who produce clothes under license or contract for other brands.

The three started a jointly owned company called L*Space America LLC, according to L*Space founder Monica Wise.

The deal includes funding for L*Space.

The move is part of a bid to grow by L*Space, which plans to add more workers and expand its line.

Wise is set to remain president and oversee design and branding. L*Space plans to continue making clothes at its factory in Santa Ana and keep its Lake Forest office.

C&C, which produces...