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Military Chic
From camouflage to officer's jackets and leather details, "Military Chic" is the look of the season.
THVM Adds Eco-Friendly 'Air Wash' for Spring
GREEN JEANS
Los Angeles–based denim line THVM has delved into sustainability by adding eco-friendly denim to its core basic line of raw denim jeans. The new “Air Wash” denim collection, launched for Spring ‘13, was created by collaborating with Istanbul-based Orta Anadolu, to create the fabrics, and Los Angeles washhouse Denim-Tech, which developed the “Air Wash” treatments.
A Current Affair Is This Saturday!
Vintage lovers, brace yourselves. The Fall edition of A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace is this Saturday! Stop by for a treasure trove of vintage finds – including designer - from over 30 premier vintage retailers and private dealers. In case you...
Black Halo Eve Bows in West Hollywood
Emmy Week
The scene: L.A. Confidential and Black Halo kicked off Emmy week with a runway show and party on the rooftop of The London hotel in West Hollywood.
Saint Laurent Revival at What Goes Around Comes Around
Saint Laurent is a hot topic on the runways in Paris and last night it was cause for celebration in L.A. What Goes Around Comes Around kicked off a vintage sales event to fête the relaunch of the brand. Guests sipped cocktails, ate...
Cerre Kicks Off Semi-Annual Sale
Last night Cerre held a champagne reception in its Melrose Avenue boutique to fête its private sale which will run through the 23rd. The evening, which was hosted by Decade's Cameron Silver, kicks off the beginning of its...
"Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel" Presented at LACMA
Diana Vreeland has been called the “empress of fashion.” And attendees at the Costume Council of LACMA’s Monday night screening of the soon-to-be-released documentary film “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel,” now have a deeper understanding why.The crowd, which...
Meet LA's Newest Designer: Hedi Slimane
Yves Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane, photo courtesy of Rex Features/Vogue.co.ukLos Angeles just got a design boost in the form of Parisian couture. Newly appointed Yves Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane will base out of his studio in Los Angeles rather than...
Top This! Philip Treacy Talks Hats, Celebs & Couture
Philip Treacy demonstrates how to make a hat at the Academy of Art University, photo by Randy BrookePhilip Treacy’s hats have topped the heads of Lady Gaga, the Royal family and walked the runways of haute couture shows. He has worked with Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Valentino and with Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Treacy’s designs for the Royal...
Academy of Art University's Glamorous Guests, Fashion Show & Events
Sarah Burton, Philip Treacy and Academy of Art University's Gladys Perint Palmer and Dr. Elisa Stephens Sarah Burton, Philip Treacy and H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud are three of the high profile guests who attended and were honored at the Academy of Art University’s 2012 Graduation Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony. The School of Fashion at AAU held its annual runway show on May 3rd and there was a whirlwind of activity leading up to the big event. A Fashion Symposium with Treacy and Burton, a luxury presentation by Princess Reema and a hat demonstration by Treacy are just a few of the events that were on the two day itinerary. Dr. Elisa Stephens, president of AAU and Gladys Perint Palmer, executive director of the School of Fashion hosted a luncheon on May 2 for the Guests of Honor with notable attendees including Mayor Edwin M. Lee and former Mayor Willie Brown as well as members of the San Francisco community. A glamorous cocktail party at a chic mansion in Pacific Heights was held in honor or Princess Reema, a breast cancer awareness activist. She is also the CEO of the ALFA and AL HAMA companies that own and operate Harvey Nichols, Donna Karan and DKNY stores in Saudi Arabia. In addition, there was a private tour of the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the deYoung Museum led by Jill D’Alessandro, Curator of Costume and Textile Arts. I attended many of the functions along with Suzy Menkes, Fashion Editor of the International Herald Tribune, Cathy Horyn, fashion critic of the New York Times and Stephan Rahim Rabimov, Editor-in-Chief of Depesha magazine. It was a rare opportunity for students to hear from some of the industry’s leading talents. Here are some highlights from San Francisco.Simon Ungless, Director of the School of Fashion and Sarah Burton, Creative Director for Alexander McQueen at the AAU Fashion Symposium, photo by Randy Brooke.Philip Treacy, Mayor Edwin Lee and Dr. Elisa Stephens at the AAU luncheon, photo by Randy Brooke.A dessert created in honor of Treacy, Burton and H.R.H. Princess ReemaH.R.H. Princess Reema talks luxury in Saudi ArabiaSuzy Menkes and Cathy Horyn speak to students in a panel moderated by AAU's Journalism Coordinator, Paul Wilner, photo by Randy Brooke.Philip Treacy demonstrates how to make a cloud hat similar to one he made for a Chanel runway show, photo by Randy Brooke.Depesha Editor-in-Chief Stephan Rahim Rabimov reviews portfolios for the styling class, photo by Randy Brooke. It's me. N. Jayne Seward, Fashion Editor for Apparel News, reviewing styling portfolios, photo by Randy Brooke. Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the deYoung Museum
SwimShow to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary
SwimShow on the runway, photo by John EckmierThe swim world is preparing for its annual trek to Miami Beach, and this July there will be a landmark occasion to celebrate. SwimShow, the swimwear industry’s longest running trade show, turns 30 this year. The Swimwear...
This Week's Sample Sale Rundown..
Diesel Sample Sale, April 25 26, 3 to 6 pm, 662 N. Robertson Blvd.The fashion lines are buzzing this week with sample sale news in LA. From Diesel's sale which kicked off today and tomorrow on Robertson Blvd. to Cynthia Vincent's sale...
LACMA's Costume Council's Luxury Preview
Heritage Auctions' Spring Luxury Auction, photos: Alex J. Berliner/AB ImagesThe“Constance” bag in metallic silver, a Chanel bike and a Fontana Frenchart deco diamond platinum bracelet. These are just a few of thecovetable items in Heritage Auctions' Spring Luxury Auction.And it'salso the...
Gen Art Celebrates the New Garde
Elkin’s Fall collection and female empowerment were the focus of Gen Art’s event last night at Le Petit Ermitage. This season Gen Art selected Elkin as its New Garde Los Angeles' honoree and it was a fabulous evening indeed. The event, which was held in...
The Brits Are Back
Nicholas Kirkwood, Louise Gray, Christopher DeVos and Todd LynnThat is the LONDON show ROOMS have arrived in Los Angeles for LA Market and Fashion Week. The British Fashion Council kicked off the three day brand showcase with Hollywood...
Stars Turn Out to Celebrate Costume Design
Kate Beckinsale ( Photo: Getty Images)It was a star-studded evening in Beverly Hills for the 14th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. Clint Eastwood, Kate Beckinsale, Rooney Mara and host Jane Lynch are just a few of the...
Marni at H&M Collection Celebrates Launch in LA
Consuelo Castiglioni, R Jones and Sofia Coppola, photo by Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.comIt was a chic affair when Hollywood stepped out to celebrate the global launch of the Marni at HM collection. Held at the Sowden House in Los Feliz on Feb. 17, Drew...
California Designers Help Kick Off New York Fashion Week
Corey Lynn Calter, Fall 2012, photo courtesy of Joe Kohen/Getty Images via Zimbio.comCalifornia 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...
Billabong's Roadside Attraction
Billabong celebrated the launch of its Fall 2012 collections in true surfer style. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 the company showcased its stable of brands beachside at the Surf and Sand Hotel in Laguna Beach. The mega-company’s trade show event, titled The Roadside Attraction, was created...
FIDM Set to Debut 20th Anniversary Edition of Costume Design Exhibition
"Alice in Wonderland" costumes by Colleen Atwood won the Oscar in 2011, photos courtesy of FIDMAward season is in full swing, which means it’s not long before the Academy Awards. And, of course, the nominations for Best Costume Design are always a highlight for...
Happy Holidays... from Riviera Club
Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!It's the holidays and my inbox has been filling up with a slew of cards. Today, the best Christmas card EVER....has arrived. Holiday wishes with some SoCal humor from those...
A Current Affair: The Holiday Edition
If you need a shopping fix this weekend, head over to the holiday edition of A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace. Held three times a year, the two-day pop-up has quickly become the premier stop for vintage shopping in Los Angeles....
Tel Aviv Fashion Week Has a Stylish Debut
Tel Aviv Fashion Week celebrated its inaugural edition with a three-day event showcasing the country’s rich culture and design talent.Honorary designer Roberto Cavalli showed his support for the Israeli fashion community by presenting his Spring 2012 collection on the event’s...
Jessica Alba Sparkles with Swarovksi for the Holidays
Jessica Alba sparkles in Swarovski.Jessica Alba and Swarovski Elements are celebrating the holidays with plenty of sparkle. The actress hosted a private dinner last night to fête Swarovski Elements’ and Rodeo Drive’s first holiday...
Hedi Slimane's "California Song" Opens at MOCA
LA’s art and fashion set turned out in full force to celebrate the opening of Hedi Slimane’s “California Song” at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Kirsten Dunst and Tilda Swinton are just a couple of the artsy celebs who made an appearance to fête...
Vanessa Bruno Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Chats Film Collabs and Parisian Chic
Vanessa Bruno fêted the one-year anniversary of her Melrose boutique with a star-studded cocktail party and dinner. Celebs including Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson, Mena Suvari and Molly Sims turned out for the occasion - all dressed in the Parisian designer’s smartly chic attire. Rachel Bilson, Kate Bosworth and Vanessa Bruno, photo: Donato Sardella/WireimageThe intimate celebration, which included Los Angeles’ stylists, editors and trendsetters, was held at Lucques restaurant on Melrose located adjacent to her flagship boutique. It’s no wonder Bruno has attracted Hollywood’s chic set to her brand. Her clothing is designed with an...
Gen Art's Live Photo Shoot at Andaz West Hollywood
Gen Art and the Andaz West Hollywood celebrated LA’s 2011 “Fresh Faces in Fashion” designers with a live photo shoot and party last last night.Gen Art members and the fashion set turned out to fête this season’s honorees and get a...
Get Ready For Winter at La Jolla Group's Shopping Event
Brrrr....It's cold out there! So get ready for winter at La Jolla Group's Friends and Family Shopping Event. The company is hosting a 50% OFF sale at it's O'Neill - Irvine location. Pick up apparel, sandals and backpacks at half the cost. And...
Gen Art Returns and the LA Fashion Scene Turns Out to Celebrate
Clint Catalyst and friend Gen Art’s “Fresh Faces in Fashion” show returned to LA after a short hiatus with near capacity attendance and some very fashionable faces. Over 800 guests attended the 13th annual event which closed...
LONDON Calling: The British Fashion Council Presents Designer Showcase
West Coast buyers, stylists and press have had the opportunity to meet some of London’s brightest design talent this week. The British Fashion Council presented a designer showcase titled the LONDON show ROOMS at the ACE Gallery Oct. 17 to 19 in conjunction with Concept Fashion Week. “LA is a...
More Installations at Concept Fashion Week
Eduardo LuceroDesigners continued to show their creative side at Concept Fashion Week. Along with each night of runway shows, installations gave designers the opportunity to showcase their collections in a more creative format. Saturday night’s lineup...
Diving Into Spring With Eduardo Lucero
Eduardo Lucero is one of L.A.’s most established and well-known designers. His designs have a sexy, feminine Latin flavor, yet maintain a sophistication that has celebrities and custom clients coming back time and again. He has been honored by Gen Art and has shown on the runway at Los Angeles Fashion Week as well as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Mexico. This is Lucero’s twentieth year in business and with nearly fifty shows under his belt, the designer continues to be inspired and reinvent himself each season. I caught up with the...
Concept Fashion Week Kicks Off With Designer Installations
Henry Duarte's rockin' video installation.From video installations to a garden parties, Concept LA Fashion Week presented designers through a series of installations. There were an assortment of looks on display. Henry Duarte created a video installation in collaboration with...
LA Fashion Week Kicks Off
Concept Los Angeles at ACE Gallery/photo by Image House LALA Fashion Week kicks off tonight with an installation by Emily Factor and Alex Lee and collaborative photo exhibition by Rankin and Damien Hirst. Get set for a full schedule of runway shows...
The Elizabeth Taylor Collection Has Arrived....Viewing Hours Extended!
Christie's has just announced extended viewing hours for The Elizabeth Taylor Collection this weekend. The incomparable collection of jewelry, clothing and Hollywood memorabilia of the late actress will be on view at MOCA Pacific Design Center from October 13 to 16 before it continues on its world tour. Tickets sold out within hours when the event was announced, but due to overwhelming demand Christie's is releasing another block of tickets tomorrow morning and extending exhibition hours. Special viewings will be available from 8 pm to midnight on October 14 and 15. Tickets are priced at $50 and will go on sale Tuesday morning, October 11 at Christies.com/elizabethtaylor.I just attended the press preview this morning and may I just say, the collection is simply stunning. The pieces on display - only a fraction of the 2000 piece collection - include some of the finest jewels in the world. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were two of the most avid and passionate collectors. According to Marc Porter, Chairman and President of Christie's America, the collection is worth over $50 million and is the single most important collection of jewelry ever sold. It includes the finest pieces from every category, every house and every gem. Not to mention all the history, Hollywood memoirs and romance that accompanies them. Known as "The Crown Jewels of Hollywood," the collection includes the 33.19 carat Elizabeth Taylor Diamond and a spectacular pearl necklace featuring the former crown jewel of Spain now worth $2 to $3 million. Angelenos will be happy to know they have an extra special addition to the exhibition. Taylor's three Oscar statutes are on display (courtesy of Taylor's family) as well as the original hard back scripts from "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" and "National Velvet." Ten thousand visitors have already viewed the exhibition in Moscow and in London. After Los Angeles, the tour will continue to Dubai, Geneva, Paris, Hong Kong and New York. Christie's New York will offer the complete collection for sale in two parts, beginning with four consecutive days of auctions December 13-16. Taylor’s collection of fine art will be offered at Christie’s London February 6-7, 2012.Why sell this collection you may ask? According to Christie's it was a decision made by Taylor herself. She considered herself only a temporary custodian of these luxurious items and wished for others to "give them a good home" and enjoy them as much as she did. Staying true to Taylor's devotion to humanitarian causes, a portion of the profits generated by ticket sales, events and select publications will be donated to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). Movie magic. The Mike Todd antique diamond tiara given to Taylor by Richard Burton, photo courtesy of Christie's.A Tiziani kimono from the 1968 film "Bloom" and Christian Dior haute couture evening ensemble. An emerald and diamond necklace by Bvlgari, $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, photo courtesy of Christie's. Elizabeth Taylor's Oscar for her performance in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf."Liz by Andy Warhol, photo courtesy of Christie's.Chanel shoes and clutch with matching ballgown and cape ensemble, photo courtesy of Christie's. A viewing room at the Los Angeles exhibition.The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, a stunning 33.19 Cts., $2,500,000 to $3,500,000, photo courtesy of Christie's.Exquisite kunzite, amethyst diamond "Triphanes" sautoir, ear pendants and bracelet by Van Cleef ArpelsA gold and multi-gem charm bracelet worth $25,000 to $35,000. "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" movie script.La Peregrina, a natural pearl, cultured pearl, ruby diamond necklace by Cartier valued at $2,000,000 to $3,000,000.
The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor is Headed to LA
The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor will debut in LA before going to auction at Christie's, photo courtesy of Christie'sMovie star, fashion icon and humanitarian - Elizabeth Taylor is a legend. And so is “The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor." Christie's has announced that Los Angeles will be the...
Get Ready....It's the Next Edition of A Current Affair
Vintage lovers prepare yourselves....another edition of LA's vintage shopping mecca is on the calendar. On Sept. 24 and 25 top vintage collectors including Scout, Mercy Vintage, Tavin, New/Found and Siren Vintage will set up shop in the...
Street Style = Cyber Savvy Shopping
Street chic at NY Fashion Week, photo courtesy of Tommy Ton/Style.comStreet style is hot, hot, hot. If you live in the fashionsphere, then you’d have to be living under a rock not to know. And now what’s being worn on the street is turning into cyber savvy...
A Fashionable Fashion's Night Out at Philip Lim, Fred Segal and More....
From high heels to rock n’ roll bands and photo shoots, Fashion’s Night Out in LA was a fashionable affair. The Smashbox photo booth at Ron Herman at Fred Segal, photo by Diana Koenigsberg and courtesy of Smashbox Studios.For the third year in a row, the style set around the globe has joined forces on one night to celebrate fashion. The shopping extravaganza organized by
It's Fashion's Night Out Angelenos. Where Will You Be?
Get ready fashionistas…It’s Fashion's Night Out in LA! My inbox has been overflowing with invites for tonight and the Apparel News team will be out and about covering events from Rodeo Drive to downtown LA. Where will you be? The hot indie band Cults...
Academy of Art University Helps Kick Off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
If you are in New York for Fashion Week, no doubt you have seen the beautiful banners decorating the streets near Lincoln Center. Those fashion illustrations are by Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University. This is...
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Kicks Off in South Beach
Miami Swim Week kicked off last night with poolside parties, runway shows and Kristin Cavallari wearing the world’s first glass bikini.Above: Diesel Cruise 2012; Below :Kristin Cavallari in a SKKY Vodka-inspired bikini, photos by John EckmierDiesel opened Mercedes-Benz...
Miami Prepares to Get In the Swim
Mara Hoffman Cruise 2011, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, photo by Volker CorellMiami is heating up as swimwear designers, retailers and editors prepare to get in the swim in South Beach.With SwimShow2012 and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim as anchor events...
Enamored With "L'amour fou"
From Le Smoking to popularizing prêt-à-porter, Yves Saint Laurent is one the most influential designers in the history of fashion. And with the release of “L’amour fou,” the extraordinary career of the couturier can be more fully understood and appreciated. I am personally...
Balenciaga and Spain
Often I have wondered how Balenciaga envisaged those bold voluminous shapes of the ’50s, a mid-century fashion innovation. While in San Francisco covering the Academy of Art University’s fashion show, I was lucky enough to attend a private tour of the “Balenciaga and Spain”...
Jasmin Shokrian's Chic Event
Jasmin ShokrianJasmin Shokrian fêted the season with an informal presentation last night at her design studio in West Hollywood. A stylish group of friends, family and chic industry insiders turned out for the event.Guests enjoyed wine and cheese...
Sample Sale Season Is ON!
It's that time of year! Sample sale festivites kick off tomorrow in downtown Los Angeles. Everyone from Alternative Apparel to EM Productions, Showroom Seven and Brand Equity Showroom will be hosting sales at The New Mart, Cooper...
A Conversation With Kate and Laura Mulleavy
MOCA on Vimeo.Among the many fashion exhibitions to debut recently, “Rodarte: States of Matter” tops the list of must-sees in Los Angeles. And yesterday, the public had the chance to learn more about the exhibition directly from the source. Kate and Laura Mulleavy sat down for an in-depth conversation about the history of...
"Beauty Culture" at The Annenberg Space for Photography
Backstage at the Paul Smith Women fashion show, London 09/13/2002, photo courtesy of Felicia WebbWhat is beauty and how is it defined in modern culture? That is what The Annenberg Space for Photography will attempt to answer in it’s next....
Levi's Film Workshop Opens at MOCA
Imagine attending a four month long interactive collaborative film workshop with some high tech film making equipment and some of most talented filmmakers and artists in the business. Well….that’s exactly what Levi’s has created. Following on the heels of its successful Print Workshop in San Francisco and Photo Workshop in New York, the iconic denim brand is set to debut...
