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Aruna Seth had a great event at the SLS Hotel, they had some great call-ins for the Oscars and oscar parties...
Clients also enjoyed coming to see the Aruna Seth collection and trying on some shoes! They will be back next year to do the same event again
The Aruna Seth original made famous by the Royal Sister, Pippa Middleton. Photographed by Jeff Linett
The Los Angeles Fashion Council has completed their first mission, showcasing 5 promising L.A. designers in a special showroom exhibit at London Fashion Week. Designers Alana Hale, Curly V, Victor Wilde (The Bohemian Society), Jen Awad and Chris Erven (Sires Crown Eyewear) accompanied their collections to London for the three day event and industry preview. Collections from Kittinhawk, Robynn Molino, Kao Pao Shu and Bijou Van Ness were also on show.
“Having the opportunity to be an L.A. designer showing in London has been a once in a lifetime experience - meeting with London based press and buyers has put L.A back on a global fashion platform” - Jen Awad, Designer.
Designers met with international press and buyers throughout the week including major department stores such as Harrods, pre-eminent online retailers, ASOS and retail icons such as Koh Samui.
“I’ve been so touched at the sheer amount of support my home town [London] has offered my new home [Los Angeles] on our visit - we cannot wait to return and share more of the bright, young talent Los Angeles has to offer next year” - Kelsi Smith, Director, Los Angeles Fashion Council.
The Los Angeles Fashion Council plan similar events at other international fashion weeks.
Vegas Fashion Week (MAGIC, PROJECT & Pool)
February 13-15, 2012
Trend Report
By: Amber Reed & Victoria Chalaya
1. Outdoor
If you are still planning on hitting the slopes you can embrace the beauty of winter without looking like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man! The staple “puffy” has been given a Vegas makeover, with edgy metallic fabrics and form-fitting waistlines.
2. Heritage
Barbour jackets, leather riding boots and cable knits. All the essentials for your countryside weekend getaway. It seems Jessica Simpson was on to something with her flannel tops and cowboy boots.
3. Neon
Neon, neon, EVERYWHERE! From tops to shoes, belts to dresses, watches to nail polish – Neon was the IT factor surrounding Vegas fashion week! Flirty and fun, neon provides a burst of energy to any wardrobe. Start of small with a neon purse or bracelet or go as bold as you dare with a neon dress or pair of pumps. With hues like crimson, neon orange and sky blue, how can you resist?
4. Aztec (and prints, in general)
A close 2nd to neon, Aztec and tribal inspired prints were a sure fire designer favorite this season! No longer reserved for just wool throw blankets and ponchos, this bold print adorned dresses, tights and denim. No longer reserved for evoking daydreams of winter, log cabins, curling up by the fireplace and sipping hot chocolate, Aztec is now more versatile than ever before.
5. Knits
Grandma’s been busy! Holes big or small, all is equal in the land of knits! Chunky sweaters, cowlnecks, and wraps in both prints and solids were a huge hit.
6. Highs and lows
It’s all about the waistline and pairing different fabrics on the top and bottom. Leather paired with cotton, jersey knit paired with linen. Designers are experimenting with various textures, creating pieces with new depth and dimension that are fresh and unique.
7. Color blocking
One bright, one bold, one neutral = color blocking. A mix-and-match color theory pairing graphic tops, dresses, skirts and accessories that make traditionally simple cuts way more dramatic! Dresses color blocked with different hues of the same color or neutrals with splashes of neon were certainly a popular trend.
Credit: Amber Reed & Victoria Chalaya; Fashion Minga Producers
We wish all our readers a very Happy Valentine's Day!
Supermodels Katie Cleary and Joanna Krupa are petitioning against the Kardashian Family in an attempt to have them end production and sale of clothing items that include fur and fur trim. They are requesting and challenging the Kardashian family to remove all fur from their high-end clothing store, "DASH,” as well as their clothing line, Kardashian Kollection.
The request is being made via the online petition website, thepetitionsite.com/28/Stop-Selling-Fur-Kardashians/,where Cleary and Krupa have set a goal to obtain 100,000 signatures of support and thus far have obtained 60,000. Although a number of similar requests have been made by various animal rights’ organizations, Cleary and Krupa expect to significantly exceed their goal. Cleary & Krupa plan on presenting the Kardashians with the completed petition to prove to them this is what their fans want them to do and they trust they will make the right decision. They would like the Kardashians to speak for all of the helpless animals who cannot speak for themselves and end the torture and suffering of all animals used only for their fur.
Katie Cleary is a known animal rights activist, supermodel and actress. Katie helped in passing the ban of the sale of fur in West Hollywood which is taking effect in early 2012. Katie is perhaps best know for her four years on NBC's hit game show, Deal or No Deal. She has also made numerous television and film appearances including NBC's Chuck, CSI: New York, CMT’s Working Class, America’s Next Top Model, and much more. Katie was also named one of People Magazines 100 most beautiful people and has graced numerous magazines covers. Cleary has raised tens of thousands of dollars for organizations such as the SPCALA and The Wildlife Way Station and last August founded and produced the charity event “Diamonds Not Fur,” hosted by Betty White.
Joanna Krupa has graced the covers of over 120 national and international fashion and lifestyle magazines including GQ, ESQUIRE, MAXIM, FHM, OCEAN DRIVE, Inside Sport, GLAMOUR and Shape. She was named the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World and sexiest woman in the world by magazines around the globe and has appeared already three times in the US Maxim Hot 100 list . She has also made a number of TV and film appearances including Dancing With the Stars and hit TV series such as Vegas and CSI. Krupa is also a TV host in Poland where she is being praised for her success with the TV show Poland's Next Top Model (now going into 3rd season).
Videos that can be found on any number of animal advocacy websites exhibit the inhumane treatment that animals experience when their fur is removed. According to articles on the PETA website, often times, the animals have not completely died before the fur is torn from their bodies and the animals are forced to endure the excruciating pain. The stark reality is that much of the fur currently purchased in the US is imported from China and Russia, where no regulations are placed on the fur trade. As a result of the lack of regulations on international fur trade, it is not uncommon for fur labeled as fox or mink, originating from Asia, to be actually that of cat or dog. (Source: peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/chinese-fur-industry.aspx)
PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEFF LINETT FEBRUARY SIX TWENTY TWELVE
Fashion by Lindsay Jourdan Reich
Lindsay pulled from P3R Publicity Showroom
Congratulations to Alana Hale for being chosen to participate in London Calling produced by the Los Angeles Fashion Council. Shes one of five designers chosen to present their collections kicking off London Fashion Week. Yesterday she did a photoshoot of her new Autumn / Winter 2012collection. Here is a brief sample. LaFashionWeek.com wishes Alana and all of the chosen designers of London Calling best of luck on their trip. Make LA Proud!
Photographed by Jeff Linett
Beauty by Sarah Maxwell
Brittany for Models International faux fur by Alana Hale
CHINE - INTERVIEWING A L.A. SUPER MODEL
- How long have you lived in LA? / How long have you been a working model in LA?
I have lived in small city near LA called Castaic. Castaic is 45 minutes North of Downtown, Los Angeles. I have been working as a model for just under two years.
- Where are you from?
I was born and raised in California but my parents are from Africa.
- What is your inspiration?
I have a lot but mostly hunger. Hungry to do better each time.
- Who is your favorite model?
My favorite model is Lara Stone.
- What is your favorite place to work so far?
My favorite places to work are Los Angeles and New York.
- Has modeling in LA been good to you?
Not as much as I will like because I have more of an edgy look.
- Advice for up and coming girls?
Keep working hard, even when someone tells you that you are not good enough. Just make yourself work harder.
- What's next in your modeling career?
New York and Paris fashion week. Hope to walk for more famous designers
- What comes after modeling?
am still a high school student. So I plan to go to college and study nursing while still modeling.
- What was the coolest / most fun shoot you have ever done?
I love every shoot and I learn so much from each photographer because each has their own unique style. I believe photographers are the best modeling teachers and that what makes it the coolest.
CHINE is currently represented by ENVY Models
Photographed by Jeff Linett
Beauty by Amy Hollier
Fashion courtesy of Em&Co and Stella Dottir
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