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Quiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule Celebrates Female Surf Community
By Dorothy Crouch | January 21, 2022
Celebrating the female surf community, the QQuiksilver Women's x Club98 Capsule was recently released as a collaboration between the Huntington Beach, Calif., brand and the global organization of ocean lovers.
FIDM Celebrates Betsy Bloomingdale and the Haute Couture
Gianfranco Ferré for Dior, 1989-90, red silk crepe evening gown, photo: Brian Sanderson/FIDM photographyThe Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising is celebrating the style of Betsy Bloomingdale and the fine art of French Fashion. A black tie soiree feted the socialite and exhibition...
Looking to Marie Antoinette for Inspiration
Los Angeles Fashion Week is always filled with a few quirky displays of creativity to accent a look or make an artistic statement.Case in point were the wild wigs and their artistic toppings...
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Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Spring...
popomomo and L.A. Vintage Exchange Unveil New Studio Space
Designer Liz Wasserman's lines: popomomo and CuratorialThe creative minds behind eco-friendly line popomomo and discerningly curated vintage line L.A. Vintage Exchange have joined together to open a shared studio space on....
Kevan's Grand Statement
Kevan HallDesigner Kevan Hall went grand for his Spring 2010 runway show, held on the backlot of Universal Studios. Sponsored by the Rusnak Auto Group and Universal Studios, the event allowed guests to get an up-close look at Rusnak's latest luxury cars...
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Just Opened: Them Atelier Front St Bring Some Fresh Shop Opps to L.A. (Refinery 29)Anna Wintour Fetes CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists (Coutorture)Shopping: Leopard...
Taking Diamonds on a World Tour
Jewelry designer AzatureCall it the Azature World Tour. The single-named Los Angeles–based jewelry designer is kicking off a six-city tour this month starting with several events in Saudi Arabia, including a party to celebrate the collection’s launch at Harvey....
I'm With the Band
No, seriously. They're so close I can unlace their sneakers.Guests at Downtown L.A. Fashion Week got plenty of entertainment last night during the evening's final show "The Paper Bag Princess's Celebration of...
Her Super Sweet 17
A look from the Queenie4Ever fashion showTatiana McLane puts a new dimension to the term young designer. The 17-year-old’s line, Queenie4Ever, was featured at the boutique EMCo’s “Up Next: Emerging L.A. Designers” fashion show on Wednesday. And this was McLane’s second fashion show. “I did one when I was...
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Six Ways to Dress Like Lady Gaga This Halloween (The Cut)Designers Mine American Heritage for Rags and Riches (Wall Street...
Guest Blogger: Nick's Take on L.A. Fashion Week: Jerell Scott
It's L.A. Fashion Week and in case you had not realized this, there are TONS of events and fashion shows going on. First of all: What happened? IMG pulls out of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios and every fashionista worth their Naked and Famous skinny jeans, Rachel Pally jersey top and Louboutin pumps declared that it was "OVER" for L.A. fashion. Not so much, kiddies! Los Angeles Fashion Week kicked off on Monday evening with a fabulous rooftop reception hosted by Fashion Group International and titled The Designer and the Muse, where more than 30 designers showed up to fete Southern California style and glamour. Downtown L.A. Fashion Week is happening at the Geffen Contemporary/MOCA. Maybe I'm being a bit selfish, but I love the location. (I live two minutes away so I'm just happy I don't have to drive to Culver City!) I was invited to Project Runway Season 5 designer Jerell Scott's show at DLAFW and, of course, a boy like me could not turn that down! I brought my NIKOLAKI co-designer, David Paul, to check it all out. The pouring rain couldn't keep me away from supporting a Project Runway alum.As soon as I arrived, I was whisked backstage to take a "peek" at the models (who were ready for their catwalk close-up). The models looked dangerously gorgeous in their smeared smoky-eye make-up and teased-and-tousled hair. Back in our seats, David and I were excited as we spotted one of our favorite stylists, Kit "Pistol" Scarbo (Project Runway Season 4) and the very pretty Emily Brandle (Season 5 designer). I’m sure it wasn’t a coincidence that we were all seated together! It was like a Project Runway reunion. The show began with singer Countre Black providing the fierce RB-meets-House soundtrack (singing live!). For Spring 2010, Jerell Scott showed 1920’s–inspired flapper shift dresses, as well as very feminine printed blouson silk mini-dresses perfect for a young Hollywood starlet. If the Jerell Scott girl wants day, she can look no further than the lovely group of printed cotton “short-to-long” dresses he offered up. The stunners, however, were definitely the mini-dresses in contrasting sequined fabric and tulle with shoulder padded accents. Trust me, these were FIERCE! Jerell definitely has a point of view and I admire his eye for mixing fabric. There’s a hint of a young Christian Lacroix in his dresses—but with an urban edge. It was very 1920s speakeasy DIVA. After the show, Jerell explained that it was “an exploration of the world’s obsession with Hollywood decadence and glamour.” Well then, get me a ticket to ride on the Jerell Scott Decadence Train! Kit "Pistol" Scarbo, Emily Brandle and Nick
'Wonderland' - Behind-the-Scenes
Costume Dept. sequin top, Rik Villa's leggings and Jared gold's beaver felt hat as featured on this week's cover, photo by Richard KnappIt’s LA Fashion Week. The event always inspires the need to showcase the design talent based here. You have probably noticed the stunning...
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Le Chic: The Very Best Street Style from Paris Fashion Week (Refinery29)L.A. design talent emerges on the runway (Los Angeles...
Louver at Downtown L.A. Fashion Week
Just back from the Louver show at Downtown L.A. Fashion Week. Designer Louis Verdad showed a lovely collection that blended his signature tailored silhouettes with ’70s disco details—think plunging backs, Bianca Jagger-style white suits and lots of...
Emerging Designer Show at DLAFW
Phong Hong's rosette mini dress, photo by Felix SalzmanDowntown LA Fashion Week kicked off at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA with a fashion show honoring the talents of emerging designers. The Fashion Angel Award for...
