Ximena Valero Bows at FBI Center
Mexican-born designer Ximena Valero presented her Fall 2009 collection to buyers during a runway show hosted by Fashion Business Inc. at its new headquarters in the California Market Center on June 12. The collection, cut exclusively from slinky fabric and chiffon, ranged from party-girl mini-dresses to body-conscious floor-length gowns in jewel tones and neutrals. The Los Angeles–based designer paid special attention to edgy back details, creating complicated straps, how-low-can-you-go plunging backs and classically feminine touches, such as flowing ruffles, A-line skirts and prim details. —Erin Barajas
