LAFC SS15 Emerging Designer Showcase

Kelsi Smith, founder and director of Los Angeles Fashion Council, held this season’s Emerging Designer Showcase at Market City LA. The two-day event focused on up-and-coming L.A. designers in order to provide them with much needed exposure and support.

Two Point Oh! LA Pre Fashion Week Party

Two Point Oh! LA celebrated its fourth birthday and the 7^th season of its Pre Fashion Week Party with a preview of the collections that will be presented at the Los Angeles Fashion Council’s F/W 2013 designer Showcase.

Gen Art Designer Reception at the Andaz

One of the many perks of being a Gen Art member is getting invited to cool events like the cocktail reception held in honor of the winning designers of L.A.’s 2011 Fresh Faces in Fashion showcase. The swanky event was held in the private Panorama room and rooftop deck of the Andaz West Hollywood.

Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion Closes Out Style Fashion Week

Tonight we celebrated Gen Art’s return to L.A. After an 18-month hiatus the company has been reborn as a subsidiary of publishing company Sandow Media. Fresh Faces in Fashion celebrates up and coming designers in L.A. and NY. The SS2012 event featured eleven designers - four of which presented installations during the cocktail reception, which was hosted by Kettle One and Q Qream Liquor. There were simplistic leather handbags by ImanToloui, statement shoes from Plomo, edgy architectural jewelry by TomTom, and unique accessories made from fossils, exotic wood, and prehistoric ivory by Sticks and Stones.

Odylyne Trunk Show at Mesh and Lace Boutique

With fashion week winding down we headed over to Mesh and Lace Boutique for the celebration of its 3rd anniversary and the debut of the Odylyne collection. Mesh and Lace is an adorable little boutique located in Silverlake that features a unique selection of clothes, shoes, and accessories from small label designers that you won’t find everywhere else. Owner Lisa Zuckerman used to be a buyer for Barneys, so you know she has a good eye for fashion. Mesh and Lace is the perfect home for Odylyne’s hippie-chic blend of bohemian and vintage styles. Designer Stephanie Lampkin has a flair for creating whimsical and dramatic pieces that don’t sacrifice comfort for style. Stephanie’s friend Giselle was on hand to model a lovely floral dress. To get the full effect of the line check out the lookbook. Odylyne and other fabulous finds can be purchased at Mesh and Lace Boutique: 3208 West Sunset Blvd. L.A. 323-667-1732



Narrative by Nikki Neil, Photos by J