FASHION
Art Hearts Fashion Wows Shanghai Audience With Debut Showcase
By Kelli Freeman, Contributing Writer | January 8, 2026
In keeping with its global expansion plans, Art Hearts Fashion debuted its Shanghai edition before closing out 2025. “Our debut in Shanghai represents the next step in connecting the world’s most innovative designers with audiences who appreciate boundary-pushing art, culture and fashion,” said Erik Rosete, founder and president.
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Directives West: S/S ’17 Trends of the Season
The key looks for Spring/Summer 2017 got the spotlight treatment when Directives West presented its runway show on Sept. 27 in the California Market Center Fashion Theater during LA Majors Market.
Camo, Bomber Jackets Spring ’17 Favorites, Fields Forecasts
Spring ’17 styles might have a feeling of déjà vu since perennially popular looks such as camouflage fabric and distressed jeans will be among the season’s prominent styles.
Los Angeles Fashion Week Calendar: Spring/Summer 2017
Los Angeles Fashion Week begins on Sept. 26 and is scheduled to run through Oct. 19. The calendar to be updated as events are added and more details are announced.
CCA Names John Bauernfeind Chair of the Fashion Design Program
John Bauernfeind has joined the California College of the Arts as the chair of the Bay Area college’s Fashion Design Program.
NYFW Trends Have a California Feeling
With a flurry of runway shows in line for New York Fashion Week, don’t be surprised if you see a bit of California on the catwalk.
Spring/Summer ’17 Womenswear Color on the Catwalks by Trendstop
Saturated shades create statement styles. Global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop presents the lowdown on the major color trends and key applications emerging at the Spring/Summer ’17 Resort collections.
Scouting the Show Floor in Las Vegas
At the recent Las Vegas trade shows, it was clear that menswear continues to evolve for Spring 2017 with a more-relaxed, make-it-your-own aesthetic that continued through from sportswear to the more tailored collections.
Gen Art’s Fresh Faces Comeback
After a three-year absence from LA’s runways, Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion program raised the standard for mostly men’s styles Aug. 4 at Willow Studios, located in a gentrifying but still tough-looking section of the Los Angeles Arts District.
Spring/Summer ’17-18 Essential Swimwear Silhouettes by Trendstop
Global fashion-forecasting agency Trendstop gave us its expert lowdown into the major swimwear trends for Spring/Summer ’17–’18—from key silhouettes to fabrics and finishes.
FCI’s Fashion Culture Fall ’16 Show
A sexy tribute to music star Prince’s often-risqué vision followed a fashion collection inspired by religious modesty.
LA Swim
Swim and lingerie labels hit the runway at Los Angeles Swim Week as Miami Swim Week was closing.
Old Fame Tries Something New
After starting a career in fashion design and leading a surfwear company called Old Fame, Steven Esterley was dying to try something different.
Swim Trends: The Beach Scene—Cruise 2017
Swimwear designers are turning up the heat as they head to Miami to debut Cruise ’17.
