With the LA Fashion Week approaching, here’s a shortcut to what not to miss.
LA Fashion week officially kicks off this Friday March 11th with a “multi-agenda” atmosphere once again. There will be independent collections and group shows spread over a week and a half of A/W 2011 previews all over the city.
CONCEPT launches the “official” week on Friday March 11th with Henry Duarte and Roark Collective. Duarte’s label was made most famous by dressing rock and roll icons like Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz and Steven Tyler, we can’t wait to see how the collection has evolved. If you have never heard of Roark, make it a priority now.
I was lucky enough to have already worked with the label placing pre-sampled pieces sourced from leather in Paris on some of our clients. Designer Andrew Steiger has masterminded an amazing collection!
Project Ethos, which is one of the few open to events to the public kicks of Saturday March 12th combining a live performance by indie band Robotanists, a new art instillation featuring work by 7 artists and runway presentations all night at the Avalon Hollywood.
On Sunday March 13th don’t miss the CONCEPT presentation of SkinGraft one of the most famous LA fashion labels that puts us on the map as being able to do “couture” not just lifestyle branding.
Skip to Wednesday March 16th for a few not to be missed shows, located at Vibiana for Gypsy 05 and Future Heretics, two highly successful clothing brands that are definite trendsetters.
Thursday March 17th, a special tribute to Alexander McQueen marking a year after his untimely death that shocked the global fashion community.
On Friday March 18th highlighting front runner Sue Wong will privately unveil her collection at an estate in Hollywood. The event theme “Divine Decadence.”
And in finale the Sunset Gower Studios shows both Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th, brought to you by Gallery LA during their “L.A. Fashion Weekend“ This event hosts one of the best runway set-ups in town and stands as an epicenter during L.A.’s Fashion Week presenting shows from brands like Adiktion and Civil Society.
Most shows and events are trade only, but still open for rsvp. Others are ticket based events, but worth the investment!
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Here is Good Day LA’s and Young Hollywood’s coverage of our (Brand Equity Showroom and The Gallery LA) fashion show March 21 that closed out LA Fashion Week featuring Civil Society, Zanerobe, Division E, and footwear by Report Signature.
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Civil Society brings the word edge to what would easily be a contemporary mens line. There is a piece in this collection for any type guy. From dressing rock stars hard at play to professionals hard at work, the line is perfect for anyone looking to make an impression. You can find jackets, vests, and wovens that are sleek and smart.
Designer Brad Schwartz (Fender Custom Shop, English Laundry, etc.) is noted for taking runway designs to the streets, making his pieces easy to wear in the most tasteful of ways. Steering away from the overly accesorized and screen printed looks, Civil Society combines the clean and effortless European look with an American contemporary twist.
