Thread Show LA Fall/Winter 2011

The recent installment of Thread LA was a lot of fun. I’m not sure if it was the wide variety of vendors or the number of familiar faces. Either way, it was an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday as there were lots of bargains to be found.

Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Shopping at Thread L.A.

With Thanksgiving around the corner it’s time to get started on your Holiday shopping. Lucky for you, the Thread Show is just a week away (Sunday Nov. 13^th) and it will be a great opportunity to stock up on gifts and grab a few things for yourself as well. Featured vendors include our favorites: LisaMichelle and L’Une. MYVL and Neoclassics will also have their apparel for sale. Jewelry designers Nolan Jewelry, Micha Designs, and MaridaJewelry will have their wares on display. Hemptress will feature their latest collection of conscientious handbags made from hemp, and Magnetic Grain will be selling their artistic wood home furnishings.  Of course there will be a lot more vendors and because Thread is more than just a shopping event guests will also be treated to a style and wellness lunge. There will also be live music, a pop-up local art gallery, a nail bar, a gift wrapping lounge, a swap lounge (to trade your old clothes), a full bar, snacks, and a photo booth to capture the memories. If you RSVP in advance tickets are just $5 or $10 at the door. (11 a.m. – 5 P.M. The Cooper DesignSpace: 860 So. Los Angeles St.)

Narrative by Nikki Neil 

Em and Co Pop-Up Shop

Once a month Em and Co features a revolving selection of collections by L.A. based designers. This month’s Pop-Up/Fashion Installation featured new looks from Petro Zillia, LisaMichelle, Tiffany Kunz, and Black Tree Couture.

Rock Candy Brings a Little Burlesque to Rolling Stone LA

I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Lauren Mayhew at Emand Co’s Pop-Up event featuring new pieces from the LisaMichelle collection. While many may recognize Lauren from TV (Guiding Light) or the big screen (American Pie Presents Band Camp) few probably know that she’s also a talented singer (AKA Mayhem). Lauren informed me that her group Rock Candy (also featuring Alli Davis and Marissa Lauren) would be performing this Saturday, September 24th, at the Rolling Stone Restaurant located at Hollywood and Highland. If you’re looking for a little burlesque mixed with some uptempo dance grooves and a bit of rock ‘n’roll sass I suggest you check these ladies out. Word on the street is that this show is hot, so get there by 10:00 p.m. to secure a good seat. - NIN              

Two Point Oh! LA Cocktail reception at L.A. Fashion Market

Two Point Oh! LA and LA Fashion District hosted an opening night cocktail party to celebrate the beginning of Market Week. Held in the lobby of the California Market Center it was a fun event featuring wine from Frey Vineyards and delicious Hpnotiq Harmonie cocktails. If you’re a fan of Hpnotiq Liqueur you’ll love Harmonie’s blend of French vodka, infused natural fruits, flowers, and a touch of cognac. There was also food, cupcakes, hip tunes courtesy of DJ Mahli and, of course, lots of stylish individuals, including fellow Two Point Oh! LA bloggers Hillary (Cake Not Coke) and Gina (Fashioned Out).

CONCEPT Fashion Week Fall 2011 - Friday, March 11th

This season CONCEPT Fashion Week served as the opening ceremony for L.A. Fashion Week Fall 2011. Held at the ACE Gallery, in the heart of the Wilshire district, the venue was the perfect place to host the artistic installations. Friday’s installations were presented by Valerj Pobega, martinMARTIN, Liaison, and Mike Vensel.

Mike Vensel and Brady Westwater founded Concept Fashion Week in 2010 as an alternative for designers who wanted to showcase their latest collections under their own terms. The duo have actually been producing fashion shows since 2004 and have recently expanded CONCEPT to New York Fashion Week as well. They also just partnered up with Doug Christmas, owner of ACE Gallery, to bring their vision of a fusion between art, fashion, and culture to life.

2011 Grammy Style Studio – Part 3

Welcome to part 3 of my coverage of the 2011 Grammy Style Studio.

Special Deal for our Readers - 15% off the LisaMichelle Collection

Spice up your holiday parties with a rotation of fancy frocks from the LisaMichelle Collection. And, with this special 15% discount for our readers you’ll be able to pick up some fabulous accessories too. Enter discount code HappyHolidays at checkout.  (Valid until December 31^st)

Designer Profile: Lisa Felsenthal of LisaMichelle

L.A. Native, Lisa Felsenthal mergers her love of the arts with her passion for fashion design. This talented individual received numerous awards while studying design at Otis College and went on to design for the likes of Rozae Nichols and Monique Lhuillier. In 2008 she launched her LisaMichelle collection, which has been featured in respected publications and is carried in boutiques in L.A., NY, and Florida. Lisa has recently expanded to include an exquisite line of accessories that accentuate her beautiful creations. Her collections often balance the richness of novelty fabrics with feminine, flattering silhouettes. Each piece reflects Lisa’s meticulous attention to detail, construction, and finishing. The end result is a garment that is not only a visual work of art but also reflects the unique individuality of the wearer.

How did you get started as a designer?

I started out as an art major at Reed College, and I loved creating sculptures. I did a final project on sculptural clothing, which led me to want to create something artistic, wearable, and functional. So, I studied fashion design and patternmaking at Otis to learn more about the technical side of clothing design. I worked for a number of designers in different areas of fashion. After my last job as an associate designer at Monique Lhuillier I launched my first collection. That was a couple of years ago and that was something that I always dreamed of doing.