Meet The Public - Nov 5th - 14th

The folks behind Fashion Los Angeles are determined to become the new global platform for Los Angeles Fashion. Their latest effort to promote emerging designers/artists, Meet the Public, will kick off on November 5th (with a press preview day Nov 4th).

Meet the Public (sponsored by Lily.B Skincare & DRY Soda) is a unique pop-up destination for fashion, jewelry, art, and other high-style, accessibly-priced items for Los Angeles trendsetters. This curated retail installation is meant to engage and entertain consumers while they shop. Each night will feature surprise appearances, live performances, designer participation, product releases, and more. So get out there and support local designers/artists. Besides, it’s a good excuse to start your holiday shopping early. Meet The Public takes place Nov 5th – 14th at Main Mercantile Building – 620 S. Main Street, Downtown LA 90014. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat & Sun: 11am-9pm. For a list of participating designers/artists go to: www.fashionlosangeles.org/meetthepublic/

Bloggers' Café 911

It was announced on Thursday October 21st that WCM/LA Production Studios were canceling their LAFW Official Runway Shows, which were scheduled to take place through Sunday. Sadly, this left 18 designers without an opportunity to showcase their collections and was devastating news to them since they put so much time, effort, and money into preparing their shows. Thankfully, Michael Venedicto and Jeff Warrington of Fashion Los Angeles and Kelsi Smith of Two Point Oh! LA came to the rescue and gave three designers (L’une, Daisy Gonzalez, and Paulina Lopez) an opportunity to present their looks at Fashion L.A.’s Spring Street office. The designers didn’t not have to pay to have their collections shown, which was a relief for them since they’ve yet to be refunded their money from WCM. A number of TwoPoint Oh! LA members adjusted their schedules so they could provide the designers with media coverage and hair stylists, make-up artists, and models also donated their time to help make the presentation happen.

BiteMe! has always been big on exposing underground and up-and-coming artists so I was more than happy to attend this last minute Bloggers' Café to lend my support.

Fashion Los Angeles Steps Up To Help Displaced WCM Designers

Less than 48 hours before its fashion presentation was set to begin, World Coast Management (WCM) cancelled its self-titled “Official LA Fashion Week” production. As a prompt solution to this cancellation, Fashion Los Angeles has organized a community movement through its Bloggers’ Café program, to ensure that the designers are given an opportunity to exhibit the fashions they have worked so hard to produce. Fashion Los Angeles, the group behind the new Los Angeles fashion presentations set to debut February 2011, has joined forces with Two Point Oh LA, an organization that includes 80 of Los Angeles’ biggest fashion and beauty bloggers, led by Kelsi Smith, to offer the displaced designers an opportunity to meet with local media. The Bloggers’ Café event, known by the Twitter hashtag “#bc911,” will take place at Fashion Los Angeles headquarters. “There will be no exchange of money, there is no underlining agenda… we simply want the designers to show their work,” said Michael Venedicto, co-founder of Fashion Los Angeles. “We also hope that the designers do not perceive this to be a representation of the City of Los Angeles nor its fashion industry. Considering the current economic difficulties, it is the wrong time for a fashion presentation of this magnitude to be cancelled and for talented designers to be left stranded.” Designers who are confirmed to present their works are Daisy Gonzalez, L’une, and Paulina Lopez from Mexico City. Since this is a community service event, individuals and groups able to donate time and products (models, hair, makeup, mannequins, etc.) should contact Fashion Los Angeles via email immediately at bloggerscafe@fashionlosangeles.org. Come back to BiteMe M+F for coverage of the designer presentations.

Fashion Los Angeles Groundbreaking: September 15, 2010

There are some exciting changes set to take place in Los Angeles in regards to Fashion Week. On September 15^th, Fashion Los Angeles will be breaking new ground on Lot 17, which will serve as the base of L.A.’s reinvigorated fashion week and will launch the week of February 1-7, 2011. Lot 17 is located on the Grand Avenue cultural corridor. The top deck of this parking structure has a spectacular view of the City’s civic landmarks and will contain a village of modern prefab pavilions and theaters that will welcome designers, buyers, media, fashion professionals, trendsetters, and VIPs.

Fashion's Night Out Los Angeles, September 10, 2010

Congratulations to the City of Angels for stepping it up for the second annual Fashion’s Night Out. There was so much to do it was hard to narrow it down. Thankfully, J’s game for pretty much anything so it was a marathon shopping night. 

Our evening started out at the GenLux Magazine party on Rodeo Drive. The event also featured a silent auction to benefit Daisy Love Merrick (www.prayfordaisy.com). Food was provided by Tabu Grill. They served a delicious ginger soup and an incredibly buttery yellowtail that melted in your mouth. I definitely recommend dining at this place.

In most of the shops the champagne was flowing and deserts and other tasty treats were being offered. Live music, balloons, and giveaways were also in abundance. We passed the Grilled Cheese Truck on our way to Roberto Cavalli. It was only about ten after 6 and already a line had formed. I guess everyone wanted to try the “fashion” sandwich, which was a special for the evening and was comprised of spare ribs, cheese, and caramelized onions. Upon arrival at Cavalli we were greeted with a Cavalli cocktail (made from Grey Goose and not Cavalli vodka – bummer.) We sipped our drink while admiring the beauty of Signor Cavalli’s latest collection.