Open Runway Is Back!

The first season of Open Runway was a success so the Los Angeles Fashion Council is doing it again, which is great news for emerging designers based in Los Angeles. Open Runway is a unique way for new designers to showcase their work. Once a month, during the summer, 5 designers will have the opportunity to present their looks on the runway in a live fashion show to be held at the W Hotel, Los Angeles. Three finalists will advance to the finale in September and the winner will showcase during LA Fashion Week in October.  In addition to her L.A. Fashion Week debut, last season’s winner Rose La Grua (That’s Totally Fine) was selected to participate in Tokyo Fashion Week. So don’t wait - click here to apply. (Show dates are June 28th, July 26th, August 30th, and September 27th.) – NIN

Los Angeles Fashion Council Announces Its New Home

The Los Angeles Fashion Council has announced that the new home of its LAFC Collections will be at The Grove, which has been touted as L.A.’s premier retail and lifestyle destination. Runway shows will be held at The Park in The Grove on Oct 9^th and 10^th with additional activities and events happening throughout the property. The two day schedule will feature eight shows from local L.A. designers (including the winner of LAFC’sOpen Runway Competition). The shows will be exclusive to industry and invited guests. However, the park’s location in the center of The Groove will allow the collections to be seen by the public. For more information visit: www.losangelesfashioncouncil.org  - NIN

LAFC – Open Runway Showcase #2

The Los Angeles Fashion Council held the second round of its Open Runway presentations at Couture Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27^th. Congrats to last month’s winner Serena Abel of SABel. She made it to the final round in September and will be competing for a spot at the LAFC’s Spring 2014 Collections showcase.  This time around the producers of E! Network’s "The Soup" and "Fashion Police" were on site to film the event, so round two competitors received an added bonus.

LAFC – Open Runway Showcase #1

The Los Angeles Fashion Council held its first Open Runway presentation at Couture Los Angeles this past weekend. The monthly showcase was designed to present a unique opportunity for emerging designers by providing a venue for them to showcase their work in and compete for a chance to win a complimentary spot in the LAFC Spring 2014 Collections Showcase.

LAFC Open Runway - Round One

The Los Angeles Fashion Council is holding the first round of Open Runway tomorrow at Couture Los Angeles. Featured designers include: Sabel, Veltimera, Undercover Lover, Samantha Eng, and The Paulettes. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and the event is open to the public. Click here to RSVP. – NIN

Emerging Designers – LAFC Wants You!

Let’s face it, not every designer can be on Project Runway or Fashion Star (nor may they want to). If you happen to be one of the above you’ll be happy to know that, starting this June, the Los Angeles Fashion Council is launching a new “home town” series in conjunction with Couture Los Angeles geared toward discovering the next great talent in emerging designers.