California Designers Help Kick Off New York Fashion Week

Corey Lynn Calter, Fall 2012, photo courtesy of Joe Kohen/Getty Images via Zimbio.com

California designers continue to make a statement at New York Fashion Week. Corey Lynn Calter helped kick off the Fall '12 season with a colorful presentation today at Pier 59 Studios.

From contemporary to designer, the West coast is well-represented in both men’s and women’s wear. The list includes Rodarte, Jenni Kayne, Academy of Art University, BCBG Max Azria, Herve Leger, Tadashi Shoji, Monique Lhuillier, St. John, Boy Girl by Band of Outsiders, Gregory Parkinson, Rachel Zoe, Odilon, Mike Vensel, Shades of Grey, Juan Carlos Obando, Levi's and Native Son.

Here is a preview of Academy of Art University's upcoming graduate show. More images on the way. Stay tuned....

Jeanette Au and Donghyuk Dan Kim, photos by Bob Toy