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The "Hammering Man" in Seoul, South Korea

How is it that you go on vacation but never get far away from your work place?

For me it was stopping off in Seoul, South Korea, while on a two-week vacation in Asia. The first thing I saw when I stepped out of the Seoul subway was a large, dark statue that looked incredibly familiar. Had I really not flown to South Korea after all but done a non-stop, round-trip flight to Los Angeles?

Zumba is actually nothing like ‘70s PBS kids’ show “Zoom” (pictured above). Instead, it’s Latin dance-inspired fitness—and it’s coming to the LA Fashion District.

Energystas will host a free introductory event for its Zumba classes on Dec. 5 in suite C951 at the California Market Center.

David Vered, YMI president, with some colorful people wearing colorful YMI shorts at the denim label's 10th anniversary party.

It was the end of the first day at the Majors Market at the California Market Center, and denim label YMI celebrated with a party for its 10th anniversary at the CMC Lobby.

Cee Lo Green brought down the house at Macy's Glamorama. Photo credit John Eckmier.

With sizzle, sass and a heaping generosity of spirit, the Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama 2011 - ARTrageous event took The Orpheum Theatre Sept. 23 in downtown Los Angeles.

Caught a flick in the lobby of the Cooper Design Space. Leasing director Mona Sangkala and building owner Steve Hirsh hosted the Bill Cunningham New York” documentary about the legendary New York Times street fashion photographer. (That's Steve and Mona in the photo above.) Guests lounged on comfy couches and enjoyed truffle popcorn and beer. I hope they host fashion movie night every market!

Here’s a familiar figure.  Many of you will recognize the “Hammering Man” statue from the courtyard of the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.

While traveling in Germany, I nearly missed my train stop when I spotted the same statue in front of the Messe Frankfurt convention center in Frankfurt. Only unlike the merely huge version at the CMC, this one is 70 feet tall.

Downtown L.A.'s Fashion District has always had an effervescent buzz of creative energy swirling through it, but lately the stylish 'hood is increasingly starting to look like an urban art gallery without walls as more and more creative street artists leave their mark. And we couldn't be more impressed.

The April 12-14 run of the Los Angeles Majors Market got off to a brisk start at the California Market Center, where representatives from major retailers—including department stores and chains—turned out to shop the the CMC's showrooms.

L.A. Fashion Week continues to evolve and change. This season there are a variety of parties, independent designer presentations and a few organized fashion weeks. Downtown will be a busy place as designers gear up for Fashion Week and Market.

Althea Harper

For the upcoming Los Angeles Fashion Market starting Jan. 15, the organizers of the Focus show at the California Market Center are bringing a bit of the "Project Runway" vibe to the event.