EVENTS
SFW US Enlists Local Responsible-Fashion Leaders in L.A.
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 15, 2026
The atmosphere during the Sept. 18–19 Sustainable Fashion Week US in Los Angeles blended community, artistry and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Skingraft Celebrates 10th Year With Fashion Performance in DTLA
In recent years, Los Angeles label Skingraft has been showing its men’s and women’s collections at New York Fashion Week. But to celebrate the label’s 10th anniversary, designer Jonny Cota and his brother and company cofounder, Christopher Cota, hosted a fashion show and party in downtown Los Angeles on Aug. 26.
Waterman’s Ball Goes Informal
The venerable Waterman’s Ball has been the backdrop to a wild style of surf looks for much of its 26-year history. But in 2016, it changed venues and took on an informal look.
New York Men’s Collections
Now in its third season, NY Fashion Week: Mens, held at Skylight Clarkson Sq in Manhattan, featured a mix of established and emerging menswear labels.
Sue Wong Archive Sale
Los Angeles–based eveningwear designer Sue Wong, is in the process of shifting her business to a licensed operation and has been hosting a series of archive sales at her headquarters in Los Angeles.
Lowriders and Pin-Ups at L.A. Classic Car Show
The Los Angeles Classic Car Show, presented by Bombs Magazine, roared into Southern California recently, drawing a stylish crowd obsessed with vintage design.
Fashion on the Runway from SMC Fashion and Merchandising Students
On June 16, students in Santa Monica College’s fashion design and merchandising program showcased their creations on the runway at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall in Santa Monica, Calif.
Art Institute of California-Hollywood’s “Spotlight” Runway Show Highlights Award-Winning Designs
Students from the Art Institute of California—Hollywood presented their designs at a runway show complete with a sweeping backdrop of the Verdugo Mountains.
‘Modstalgia’ on the Runway at Long Beach City College Show
Fashion Design and Merchandising students at Long Beach City College took inspiration from fashion history and added a modern twist at the school’s “Modstalgia” runway show.
Moschino at Made LA Debut at LA Live
Jeremy Scott showed the Moschino Resort 2017 and Menswear collections on June 10 at Made L.A. in downtown Los Angeles.
Social Media Advice From Industry Experts and Model Coco Rocha: Let Consumers Lead
Before the World Wide Web, marketing was relatively simple. Companies chose their paths and consumers naturally followed because, frankly, they did not have another option. But today—with real-time feedback, increasing transparency in supply chains and sponsored content—consumers are more educated and are calling the shots about what they want to buy and when they want to buy it.
Summer Ready with House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve
House of Harlow Creative Director and pop-culture icon Nicole Richie celebrated her collaborative project with Revolve clothing on June 2 at theRevolve Social Club on Melrose Boulevard in Los Angeles.
National Jewish Health Honorees Nunnari and Savoy Help Raise Nearly $500K
A sold-out crowd of 500 people packed Herscher Hall at the Skirball Cultural Center for the annual Black and White Ball, a fund-raising event for National Jewish Health that is hosted by the Los Angeles Professional Services.
Wolk Morais Takes on the LA Nightlife
It was all about the LA nightlife for the third Wolk Morais collection since designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais relocated from New York to Los Angeles. The designers debuted the collection on the runway on May 24 at Giorgio’s nightclub at The Standard Hotel in Hollywood.
Finding Dory x Trina Turk Summer ‘16 Capsule Collection
Los Angeles designer Trina Turk dove into an animated sea for inspiration for her new capsule collection for women, men and children, inspired by the upcoming Disney Pixar film “Finding Dory.”
CCA Collections on the Runway in San Francisco
California College of the Arts hosted its 2016 annual fashion show on May 13 on the back lot of the design school’s San Francisco campus.
