January 17, 2011 to January 20, 2011
The California Market Center is now hosting the Summer 2011 collections for the industry to view.
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Summer at the CMC
Fashion Brings HOPE to Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Leah Walker
leahmariewalker@gmail.com
Save the Best for Last Post LA Fashion Week Gala: Non-Profit H.O.P.E.4Children Teams with Agency Power House LA Models to Produce a Glam Fashion and Awards Gala on November 5th from 7 – 11 PM at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood.
Hollywood, CA (October 8, 2010) – HOPE4Children Foundation (H4CF) and L.A. Models and their organizational partners comprised of events specialists, PR experts, professional entertainers, and fashion show directors are producing a star-studded and glamorous Post L.A. Fashion Week event entitled, Legion of H.O.P.E. Fashion and Awards Gala to commemorate H4CF’s 5th year anniversary. The event will be held at the chic Renaissance Hotel and Spa at 1755 N. Highland Avenue Hollywood, Ca 90028 on Friday, November 5, 2010. Red carpet starts at 6:00 pm; VIP reception at 6:30 pm; Dinner at 7:30 pm. The show will feature celebrity fashion designers Jerell Scott (Project Runway#5), Mila Hermanovski (Project Runway#7), Octavio Carlin (America’s Ballroom Challenge) and Sterling Williams (The Ultimate Merger). High fashion accessories will be provided by Left Turn Jewelry and M.A.I. Collections and
shoes by Little Chic Devil. The gala will honor patrons of the arts and education.
H4CF is a nonprofit whose mission is to “Help Others Prosper through Education.” Its philosophy is rooted in the power of education to level the playing field and develop empowered leaders of the future by fostering education and arts and mentorship in these fields among the youth and emerging talents. In light of its mission, H4CF planned this gala is to provide a venue for L.A. based artists to exhibit their creative geniuses. To support emerging designers, H4CF launched the Little Black Dress Contest to expose these artists to mainstream industry and media.
Grace Llana-Walker H4CF Founder said, “We anticipate an eclectic gathering of about 500 movers and shakers comprised of artists, educators, celebrities, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and politicians.” Walker continues, “As a non-profit, we are relatively new but are lean and possess effective cross-collaborative partnerships among public, private, non-profit, and corporate entities. This is the new model for organizational viability and this event will be an exemplar for this model.”
One of H4CF’s strategic partners is L.A. Models which will provide all the professional models, choreography and staging. In just over 20 yrs of operation in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of modeling, L.A. Models has grown into one of the most powerful agencies in the industry and has worked tirelessly to bring a significant international modeling presence to Los Angeles. Francis Arden, H4CF gala organizing committee member and L.A. Models runway agent, shared, “Our company is honored to partner with H4CF in the pursuit of its mission to promote the arts among the youth. We look
forward to helping them in their mentoring programs.”
H4CF Board and Commissioner on the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Marie Lemelle adds, “The gala is also an opportunity to honor our strategic partners and provide scholarships to deserving talents. H4CF is blessed to have an extraordinary team of professionals dedicated to making this event a success such as CRU Ad Agency and Parris Harris Productions.” Dom Roma, principal at CRU said, “We’re excited to do the marketing campaign for H4CF.” Parris Harris said, “This will be a top-notch event that H4CF is doing to aid in the revitalization of L.A. as a fashion hot spot of the world.”
Early bird tickets are now available: Limited VIP tickets are $150.00 (15% off the $175 regular price and includes red carpet, VIP reception, swag bag, dinner, and show) and General Admission tickets are $100 (20% off the $125 regular price and includes dinner and show) until October 17, 2010. Tickets may be purchased online at http://legionofhope.eventbrite.com. Dress code is Fashionable Semi-Formal. Interested in becoming a sponsor, community or media partner, please contact Grace Walker.
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ABOUT HOPE4CHILDREN: H.O.P.E.4Children is a nonprofit whose mission is to “Help Others Prosper through Education.” Our goal is to empower disadvantaged youth and communities by providing them with learning opportunities that will improve their quality of. To achieve this, we implement programs that focus on Education, Mentoring, Service and Scholarships. Our activities take form in a spectrum of ways including in-service workshops for educators; arts education and appreciation which includes producing, performing, emceeing, and marketing, fashion, arts, music, and entertainment charity shows; collection of supplies (clothes, medicine, toys, etc.) and educational materials for indigent schools; scholarships and awards to well-deserving students; mentoring emerging talents and providing them a platform to showcase themselves.
LBLAFW LA Fashion Weekend @Sunset Gower
October 15, 2010 to October 17, 2010
LBLAFW Fashion Market Presents Spring11
October 15, 2010 to October 17, 2010
Enjoy the Remix of Andrew Christian
Andrew Christian has opened a second boutique called REMIX where you can get the collection at discount prices.
The Season of Love
July 8, 2010 to July 11, 2010
The Best Deals in the West
June 4, 2010 to June 6, 2010
The Condition of Your Eyelashes
June 4, 2010 to June 6, 2010
LBLA Hearts Styleite & Styleite Hearts LBLA
I went to Styleite right before the site launched and typed in my email address to get the newsletter and I’ve been in love ever since. And now they have recommended LookBookLA as a site to get to know! We would like to return the favor so to all our LookBookLA readers – go to Styleite.com and sign up for the newsletter – you’ll fall in love too!
A Virtual Look at Being Christian
Your first look at the virtual designs for the Andrew Christian retail store opening soon!
The End of a Generation of Artists
I’ve seen it a few times before in the fashion industry… it starts with a company on the verge who makes a deal with another company, most of the time a larger more powerful company, and when one of the companies fails to live up to the deal, one of the companies goes under. In this case I’m talking about Gen Art and Rock Fashion Week. If you we’re involved in LA Fashion Week Spring09 – you witnessed the destruction first hand.
And so in the end I received this letter announcing the end of Gen Art:
Dear Gen Art Supporter,
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we are contacting you.
After struggling for the past 18 months since the economic crisis, Gen Art has finally succumbed to the recession.
During this challenging time we did everything in our power to adjust our business to these new business realities by cutting costs and seeking out alternative funding solutions. However when a major, new, corporate partnership unexpectedly collapsed a few weeks ago, we found ourselves without sufficient resources or time to overcome this sudden and substantial loss of revenue. The reality is that we had fiscally planned and relied upon the representations of this partner. Their decision had the unintended effect of pushing Gen Art over the edge. As of today we have halted all operations.
We will be forever grateful for the support of so many individuals and corporate partners over the last 16 years who have believed in the vision and mission of this business. Whatever we have accomplished has been made possible through the hard work and dedication of the incredible Gen Art staff, interns and legions of volunteers who have given so much of themselves, their passion and their talents to the common causes of discovering and showcasing the new generation of talent.
It has been an incredible journey and experience. We will always remember the good times and proudly think back on the opportunities created for so many emerging artists through the thousands of fashion shows, film screenings and festivals, live music performance, art fairs and competitions we have produced across the country since 1994.
We hope that where we have left off, others will step up to help fill the void.
Sincerely,
Ian & Stefan Gerard
Gen Art Founders
For You and Your Fashionable Mother
May 8, 2010 to May 9, 2010
Denim in the OC
May 7, 2010 to May 8, 2010
A New Place to Keep Your Stuff
May 6, 2010 to May 8, 2010
Fashion From Downtown to the Hills
Breaking News: BHFW to launch Spring 2011
Launching Next Season: You heard it hear first
NEXT season Downtown LA Fashion Week is cleaning up and moving on to the Hills of Beverly – Welcome to Beverly Hills Fashion Week! In most major cities the high end fashion retailers are just down the street form the runways that they walk. New York has 5th Ave and San Fransisco has Union Square and the list goes on… Except for Los Angeles where downtown is far away from Rodeo Dr, so from that point of view, Beverly Hills Fashion Week just makes sense.
For the inaugural season BHFW (now moved to Spring 2011) it will be a tented show (another staple of the big cities) in the parking lot across from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. It has everything right there, hotel, parking, restaurants, and shopping. (And none of the congestion, smog, homelessness, and food carts… who needs that stuff anyway?)
As for this season Fall 2010, please go to our events page to see what else is cooking so you can get your fashion fix!
LookBookLA will keep you updated as soon as more details are announced.
Heather Petrey by Parris Harris
RE-MEET: PARRIS HARRIS INTERVIEWS JOURNALIST & DESIGNER HEATHER PETREY
LookBookLA reports on fierce models in hot designer outfits walking down the runway! Fashion journalists have eyes of anticipation walking down the Internet highway. Well LookBookLA and Parris Harris have found someone who does both. Designing hot outfits for the runway and writing yummy articles for her blog, LA Fashion Snob, is no other than the multi-talented Heather Petrey!
Breaking News Special Guest on Project
Our very own Nick Verreos is making a surprise visit to Project Runway! Remember LookBookLA readers – You heard it here first!
If High School Halls Could Talk
Straight From the Source’s Mouth… (Fashion Week Edition)
* Fashion Designer, Linda Wong, source of The Battalion…
In high school, I knew I was a riot grrrl when I wore my bright blue faux fur hot pants, thrifted Vegas-gift-shop tank, homemade spike choker, with my 20 hole Docs, and when I wore it, my theme song was “Alien She” by Bikini Kill.
Thanks Linda!
* Fashion Designer, Nicholas, source of NCL Couture…
In high school, I knew I was killer fantastic when I wore my black capris, pink Ralph Lauren dress shirt, black vest and a tie, and when I wore it my theme song was “What A Girl Wants” by Christina Aguilera.
Thanks Nicholas!
* Fashion Designer, Jen Awad, source of JEN AWAD…
In high school, I knew I was brand junkie when I wore my powder blue Miu Miu pumps to match my navy blue Hillcrest Christian School uniform, and when I wore it my theme song was “Strutter” by KISS .
Thanks Jen!
For more information concerning this interview please contact: JudiTDudley@aol.com
The images above are of the new Los Angeles visual and performing arts high school #9 designed by architects Coop Himmelb(l)au and were taken by Tom Bonner.
“Sterling7″ Interview: ENZE
The clever names given to the pieces in the ENZE Fall/Winter 2009 Collection, designed by Meryem Fares, coupled with the use of sleek geometrical detail got me very excited about Men’s Wear. And ENZE’s Spring 2010 Collection brings the very touchable textiles that we all desire to wear into very wearable appeal.
Desiring to delve further into his creativity, I presented Meryem with my “Sterling7”, and here’s his reverberation…
Judi: At what moment did you know you were a Fashion Designer?
Meryem: I knew I was really into fashion when I was around 8 years old. I remember sketching and making patterns for the pink Cinderella dress I HAD TO HAVE!!! That was right around the time when my mom also noticed. She decided to leave me with her seamstress friend for weekends so that I could start learning…and she was the only one who really inspired me to continue in my later years.
Judi: How long have you been designing?
Meryem: I have been designing since high school, but in the professional capacity, for the past 6 years.
Judi: What inspires/influences you, in any way?
Meryem: Pretty much everything inspires me; art, antiques, a trip to the museum, great music, street scenes, people, great cities, great movies and great photography…
Judi: Who wears ENZE?
Meryem: A man who is confident, adventurous, bold and never has to explain himself.
Judi: What does ENZE “feel” like?
Meryem: Smooth
Judi: Choose one and tell why: Men At Work, Men Without Hats, or Devo?
Meryem: Men Without Hats. Just because, “We can dance if we want to…” is the whole point in life!
Judi’s Choice: Devo. Men At Work made Australia and vegemite cool , andMen Without Hats’ “Safety Dance” is one of my all time favorites, but Devo was a movement! I know you’re picturing those red flowerpot hats as I speak. Devo gave us a new style, a new way to view life! I thank them for that.
Judi: What is your self inspired fashion quote for the world?
Meryem: Wear what you look good in and ALWAYS look good!
~ Meryem Fares ~
For more information concerning this interview please contact: JudiTDudley@aol.com
The FBI Launches 5 Brands on the Runway
October 16, 2009 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Fashion Business Inc. Proudly Presents:
The Designer Launch Pad
~FASHION SHOW~
Join the FBI for an exciting evening of fashion, networking and fun! Five up and Coming Designers will be Showcased during L.A. Market Week at the California Market Center.
In its ongoing effort to promote the L.A. fashion industry, The Fashion Business Inc. has announced an amazing lineup of new designers to be featured at its Designer Launch Pad fashion show on October 16th.
Scooter Girls introduces the GoGo Gear line, designed to be the first high-style line of affordable protective gear for female scooter and motorcycle riders.
So-ME Designs creates awareness of social and human rights issues through their line of sustainably manufactured tee-shirts sporting
Alana Hale‘s fall line juxtaposes the abundant ornamentation of 18th century France with the leather-clad rebellion of Los Angeles rock and roll. Flowing silks and feathers in an organic palette mixed with leather and black accents create a look that is romantic, edgy LA chic.
Mariska Retro Revolution a new affordable contemporary womens line manufactured in Los Angeles. The collection spans two main categories: “career edge” and “casual elegance.”
Dzhavael Couture is an amazing new resource in the Betty Bottom Showroom. It is a Contemporary line both in look and fit, but works for customers across the age-line. I couldn’t be happier with the response from our stores. Anyone that wants a European Designer look at affordable prices should see this line — a must have!
EVENT INFO:
When: Friday, October 16, 2009
Where: California Market Center, Suite C-786
Time: Cocktails @4:30pm , Fashion Show @ 5:00pm
RSVP: Buyers, press, & FBI members = FREE
Non-Members: $10 (cash only please)
Click here to RSVP!
Every Guest is given 1 drink ticket. Otherwise, the WINE BAR is $5 for each glass thereafter. (please bring cash!)
About Us: FBI is the leading non-profit organization providing the fashion industry with the resources and training to turn businesses into a profitable reality.
FBI offers business education, technical training, sourcing, networking and marketing and consulting services to the industry. Members and incubated designers include some of the hottest fashion brands in the business, including Frankie B., Stop Staring, Notice, American Apparel, C&C California, Juicy Couture, and many others.
