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Agenda Magazine – Making a Statement in Fashion Reporting and Highlighting Style Fashion Week LA

Fashion Week in LA has been a wild ride recently.  Fashion goers have been happily venue hopping just to get a glimpse of the latest and greatest on the West Coast.  Whether the designer is a graduating student from a respected fashion school or a veteran couturier worth millions, as long as we get a good show, all is fair on our fashion runways.  The latest issue of Agenda Magazine focuses on one sector of fashion here in LA, “Style Fashion Week LA.”  Fashion editor and editor in chief Kaylene Peoples breaks it down uninhibitedly, telling it like it was at Vibiana in Downtown LA.  To read reviews and see extensive photographic documentation, check out Agenda Magazine’s “New Year’s 2012, New Beginnings” to read all about it.

Highlights:

Furne One Spring 2012 received mixed reviews.  Kaylene talks about the good and the not-so-great qualities of this collection as perceived through the still images of live runway, backstage, and a fashion editorial.  Read the article “Furne One of Amato Haute Couture Spring 2012 Collection – Haute Couture or Ouch Couture, Costumer or Couturier.”  This article also points out the importance of production values when showing a theatric collection.  Other reviews feature the spring 2012 lines of Gen Art Fresh Faces, Octavio Carlin, Gypsy 05, and Coco Johnsen.

Agenda Magazine has been an honest voice when it comes to reviewing fashion.  Having reported on fashion weeks in LA and New York for years, this LA based online magazine is the only one that focuses on designers in such detail that it has become the main source for viewing the collections and exclusive backstage coverage; as well as just putting out good editorial content (of which there is an abundance in every one of Agenda’s issues).  This issue not only features LA fashion, but Agenda also covers the spring 2012 collections of Diane Von Furstenberg, Chado Ralph Rucci, L.A.M.B., and Made in Africa: Arise from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York.

 

Anya Monzikova stars in "the Ponderosa" for Agendamag.com's The Statement by Jeff Linett

Jeff Linett recently photographed Anya Monzikova at Ponderosa, home of The Pond Collection and the beautiful Setorii Pond. This editorial features the designs of Setorii, Coco Johnsen, Stella Dottir and more. "The Ponderosa" is currently running in AgendaMag's The Statement by Jeff Linett.

view "The Ponderosa"

 

Happy Chinese New Year!

Fashionably late, as always...

 

Penelope Ann Miller Stops By Aruna Seth's Golden Globe event @ the Andaz Hotel, Sunset Blvd photographed by Jeff Linett

Penelope Ann Miller &  Aruna Seth Aruna showing Penelope Ann Miller her latest collection

Penelope Ann Miller &  Aruna Seth enjoying the event.

one of Penelope Ann Miller's new favorite Aruna Seth designs.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEFF LINETT THEJLC.COM

 

London-based luxury footwear designer Aruna Seth's Golden Globe event @ the Andaz Hotel, Sunset Blvd photographed by Jeff Linett

Aruna Seth hails from a family firmly established in the shoe world. Today however, it’s Aruna’s personal name that has come to be synonymous with exquisitely designed, show-stopping shoes.

Acclaimed by fashion press around the world for her exceptional designs and attention to detail. Aruna is now living out her life-long dream of creating uniquely glamorous shoes which are designed to elongate the legs whilst giving a woman the luxury gift of comfort.

In her design approach, Aruna views fine detail as more than a matter of embellishment. Rather, the Swarovski crystals, intricate trims and sensuous materials that make her shoes instantly recognisable are integral to the realisation of the whole piece.

Now familiar fixtures on the red carpet, Aruna’s signature ‘Cerise’ style shoes have been embraced by those in the know as the ultimate in evening elegance. Like her shoes, Aruna can be found in the fashion capitals of the world, including London and Moscow where she maintains showrooms for personal appointments.

**Celebrity fans of Aruna Seth include Pippa Middleton, Katherine Heigl, Carrie Underwood, Nikki Reed, Sophia Bush and many more!

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEFF LINETT THEJLC.com

 

 

Park N' Racks: Le Fashion Truck Event Saturday January 14th

Via MarPop

Forget the malls, ladies. It’s all about An Afternoon of Fashion on Saturday, January 14th at the historic Hollywood Tower Apartments. Along with a dozen or so other stylish friends, Le Fashion Truck–LA’s first boutique on wheels–is hosting a one-day mobile shopping event on the private cobblestone street that lies between the Hollywood Tower and its newer sister property La Belle. The free event is open to the public and promises a fun time with loads of indie designs, local food truck Crepe ‘N Around and other mobile shops that won’t break the bank.

Some of the LA designers you’ll find aboard Le Fashion truck are Voet toe and leg lingerie (yes, toe lingerie), Spectre Apparel’s hand-drawn graphic tees, Alex & Vina handmade jewelry, Better Than Naked vintage fashions and accessories, Fabulous on a Budget tanks and VLUX Cosmetics (made in the USA!). As for the other mobile boutiques, you can check out Rolling Threads, Shop Truck LA, Skullastic bus selling all manner of school supplies and T-shirts “guaranteed to get you sent to the Principal’s office,” Jewelmint (Kate Bosworth’s cheapo jewelry line), Patty Cakes urban nail design and SkinOwl who’ll be doing complimentary mini-makeovers.

SNEAK PEEK: Watch the Marpop Weekend Roundup on “Good Day LA” this Thursday, January 12 @ 9am for a preview of all the action!

Saturday, January 14, 11am-4pm @ Hollywood Tower Apartments, 6200 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Free admission.

More info: www.lefashiontruck.com

Fashion Programs for Inner-City Youth Cultivate Creativity, Successful Futures

LA Fashion Week is delighted to support the After School All-Stars Fashion Program! 

 Within the realms of inner-city communities in Los Angeles; some of the most notoriously violent and dangerous areas in the nation, the kids that reside within the neighborhoods focus on surviving the day.  In areas plagued with gang violence, programs such as fashion style & design are not commonplace.  Though an after-school program is bringing the world of fashion and the opportunities that the industry offers to these youths.

After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of students each day through after-school activities centered around health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning. NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant is an ASAS-LA Program Ambassador.

The organization brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs to K-12 students that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing their safety during the after school hours. ASAS-LA serves 5,000 students daily across 36 schools located in deserving areas throughout LA County.

After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles offers fantastic fashion programs at several school sites, where students research fashion designs and sew their different looks. ASAS-LA believes that an interest in fashion & creativity should not be limited by socioeconomic circumstances, and the programs enable students to cultivate their talents.  Students are also visited by fashion executives and learn about the careers that exist within the industry.

“In communities filled with violence, safe self-expression in necessary,” says ASAS-LA spokesperson, Shannon Mayock.  “The fashion programs also introduce students to a world that they never knew existed.  When kids find something they are passionate about, it creates a path toward success.”

(All photos feature designers by After-School All Stars Designers, and photography by ASAS students as well)

On Thursday, February 2, 2012, an event will be held at the London Hotel in West Hollywood that will benefit ASAS-LA fashion initiatives.  The “Night of Beauty” will be thrown by leading lifestyle websites,ThreeDayRule.com and Spaphile.com.

Guests will enjoy beauty pampering, fashion shows featuring Nicolita Swimwear, cocktails, and music by DJ Eddie.FM.  Klout.com social media Influencers will enjoy VIP hour from 5:30pm-6:30pm where they will mingle with fashion & beauty Influencers.  The event will open to the public at 6:30pm.  Tickets are available at: anightofbeauty.eventbrite.com.

“ASAS-LA is grateful for the Night of Beauty event which will help further our organization’s fashion initiatives,” says Mayock.  “By helping some of the city’s most vulnerable youth, we shape the future for a successful Los Angeles.”

For more information on After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles and its fashion programs, please visit:la-allstars.org.

Paris Fashion Week Bloggers

Story via Very Very Chic

Bloggers have become the darlings of the fashion scene. Not only are they blogging about fashion, but they are looking chic while they're doing it. 2011 was the break out year for the street scene. And now bloggers are establishing their own fashion identities while capturing some of the chicest looks on the street. While covering runway shows in Paris, Jayne Seward took a moment to capture some of the sharp shooters on the front lines of Paris Fashion Week.

Hanneli Mustaparta, hanneli.com

Skingraft Winter Close Out

Shop The Sale                                      Winter Closeout The Skingraft Spring 2012 collection is almost here! With that day just around the corner, we are now running select pieces from our Fall/Winter collection at 30-50% off online and in our store. This is a great time and maybe your last chance to get a lot of this seasons best pieces. All orders $250 or over recieve free shipping.    We can't even tell you how excited we are for the Spring line and, looking even further into the future, what Fall 2012 has in store. Many new opportunites have presented themselves already in 2012 and we can't wait to share them with you. Stories to come!      - SKINGRAFT

Skingraft • 125 W 4th St #102 • Los Angeles, CA 90013

http://www.skingraftdesigns.com

 

Comune's Spring Collection

COMUNE's latest spring collection: With the clean lines and evolved looks from their previous collections as a base,  COMMUNE's Spring '12 line added new fabrics like horizontal chambray shirting and bedford cords to make the warmer months a breeze.  Learn more:   www.thecomune.com