California Apparel News to Sponsor Design Suites Party

The labels participating in the Design Suites and the California Apparel News will host a party on Oct. 18, the closing night of the Design Suites exhibition at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif.

The Design Suites will run concurrently with the runway shows of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios and are open to the trade.

Labels signed up to exhibit at the five-day event include Alternative, Amykatherine, Jennifer Lauren Mazur, Anna Kosturova, Blue Tattoo, BLVD, DanSara, L&R Couture, La Chica Chic, Privacy Wear, Smooch Jeans and Zova L.A. Some of the companies will be exhibiting for the entire five-day run; others will show for only part of the time. An updated list of labels showing and a schedule is available at www.mbfashionweek.com/losangeles/spring2008/thedesignsuites.

The Oct. 18 party, which runs from 5 to 7 p.m., is open to the trade. A business card and identification will be required for admittance. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail canparty@laurengurvich.com.