Model Falls into Runway Hole at Los Angeles Fashion Week, October 2007
Here’s a brief bit from the AP about a model falling into a hole in the runway during a show at the Mercedes-Benz Los Angeles Fashion Week for the Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collections:
Fashionistas from Naomi Campbell to Carrie Bradshaw have made embarrassing missteps on the catwalk. But model Sarah Welch trumped them all when she fell through a hole during an L.A. Fashion Week show.
A video of Welch’s dramatic drop — a sensation on YouTube — shows her walking the runway at last week’s presentation of the fashion line Shadang. She stares blankly ahead, not noticing the gaping hole left where a martial arts performer had cracked open the floor with a flip.
“As a runway model, you have to keep your head up, you know,” Welch, a former contestant on “The Bachelor” reality series, told KABC-TV. “So I didn’t look down for a hole, particularly.”
Then came the plunge. In the video, the crowd is heard howling with apparent shock. Welch, waist-deep in the hole, struggles to lift herself out, and is helped by “Heroes” actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, who modeled at the event. She regains her footing and exits stage left, raising her fist to seemingly signal that she’s OK.
The video of the tumble, posted Thursday, had more than 1 million views on YouTube by Monday afternoon.
Welch, now an Internet celebrity, has a good sense of humor about it.
“It is just a really funny mishap. And I hope they’re enjoying watching it just as much as I am,” she said.
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Petro Zillia Closes Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring 2008 … with Paris Hilton?
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Who better to add some spice to Petro Zillia’s closing show of bright, sassy dresses at L.A. Fashion Week than ultimate L.A. girl Paris Hilton? It all was, like the show’s name, “So L.A.”
Light bulbs flashed and necks swiveled when Hilton sashayed down the runway Thursday night to her front-row seat at Smashbox Studios’ main tent arm-in-arm with the label’s designer, Nony Tochterman.
Hilton, wearing a Petro Zillia midnight blue satin jumpsuit, had missed her sister Nicky’s spring Chick collection earlier in the week.
“I’ve been shooting a film in Toronto for two months,” Hilton told The Associated Press, adding that she had arrived in town the night before for Spike TV’s Scream Awards and to see Petro Zillia’s “great collection.”
The last time Tochterman showed at L.A. Fashion Week was two years ago. Last year, the L.A.-based designer opened her first store, soaking in the trendy street styles of women in the area.
Thursday’s collection triumphantly reflected that influence, with block colors as bright and California fresh as Tochterman’s pink hair, and dresses either skimming the thigh or swept low to the ground.
“This season is all inspired by the L.A. girl, the fearless girl into fashion,” Tochterman told The AP in a phone interview. “I love the dress trend. Putting on a dress and running out of the house and looking like you didn’t try too hard. The girls here don’t know the rules our parents used to follow. They wear what they like.”
That confidence reigned on the catwalk, where models sporting fake Afro-puff ponytails and huge heart-shaped earrings strutted in gold knee-high Roman boots or gold platform heels, playing up a fun ’70s feel.
The line showcased silk ruffled dresses, either short in coral or floor-length in red. There were off-the-shoulder sheer gowns in orange silk and hot pink chiffon, accented by a trailing scarf.
A gold rayon knitted vest stretched to the ankle. It was saucily cinched in front and left open to reveal matching, high-waisted gold underwear.
One standout greeted by clapping and cheers was a gorgeous floor-length teal wrap dress with delicate folds of chiffon worthy of any starlet prepping for the awards show season.
Silk and satin jumpers, in line with trends in New York and Milan, came in bright yellow and fuchsia. Belted shorts and flowing wide-legged pants were paired with metallic knitted tops.
Only a daring woman would don the see-through black dress with enormous gold-edged flowers shown at the collection’s end. Then again, the gown brought a zesty finish to Mercedes-Benz L.A. Fashion Week.
The week’s 34 shows included designers Sue Wong, Randolph Duke, Christian Audigier, Kevan Hall, Jeremy Scott, Heatherette and Monarchy Collection, which presented its looks on a catwalk of green grass.
“When I lived in New York, I felt New York was the only place where I could get inspired in the streets. Now the mentality, the culture, is all changing,” noted Tochterman. “The fashion and culture is so inspiring here.”
J’aime at Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring 2008
Jaime Pressly, who took home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress last month for her work on My Name is Earl, has reached another career milestone. On Monday, Pressly debuted her newly expanded contemporary collection from her two-year-old clothing line, J’aime.
Originally, Pressly’s clothing line consisted of a simple knit collection, but has now expanded to include ready-to-wear items made from an array of fabrics, such as washed linen, cotton voile, stretch cotton sateen, chiffon and eyelet. Further marking the growth of her clothing company, Pressly recruited European designer Renee Bardot to help bring her visions to life.
Pressly’s J’aime, which is French for “I Love,†now boasts of such items as flowing dresses with satin braiding satin braiding, well-tailored pants suits, short shorts and feminine tops. In making the new collection, Jaime Pressly said that as with her original line, the main goal was to create fashion that would suit all women.
“The collection, as always, was designed first and foremost to fit and flatter the body of every woman.” Pressly said. “My goal is to design clothes that make women look and feel confident.”
On the second night of LA Fashion Week, Pressly was beaming with pride as models paraded her new collection down the runway. Her My Name is Earl co-stars Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples and Giovanni Ribisi were present at the event, along with friend Nicky Hilton, who had a show for her Chick clothing line over the weekend, and Hilton’s boyfriend, David Katzenberg.
LA Fashion week is an exclusive, invitation only event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year, the city’s fashion extravaganza kicked off on Sunday, October 14, and will conclude on Thursday, October 18.
Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week Spring 2008 Goes Green!
Li Cari finishes off a week of shows and celebrations with an Eco Friendly Finale show that will rock the planet. This Red carpet event will be held Friday, October 19, 2007 at Dom in the heart of Beverly Hills.
The evening will commence with a Cocktail party and lead into a catwalk for celebrity and VIP guests. Hosted by Morgan Weirich, CBS, Looks Like Love, and presented by LA Direct Magazine. DJ Poet from the Black Eyed Peas and DJ Pinxx will be spinning the turn tables for not only an incredible fashion show, but also for the pilot to “Catwalk” a reality series which started filming during New York fashion week. The show is based on Jazmin Whitley the designer of the Li Cari fashion house.
Jazmin Whitley was the youngest designer to show in NY fashion week. At the ripe old age of 19 this dynamic young designer will show for the second time in LA fashion week. The Li Cari label was launched in Los Angeles in March 2006. As the fashion world continues to speed up and hasten through trends, Li Cari lingers on timeless and classic looks that are eternally appealing, with a modern touch influenced by the designer’s youthful and innovative personality. The allure of the Li Cari fashion house is its youthful charm and clever twists on otherwise uniform trends.
Attracting hip clients like Blu Cantrell, Michelle Stafford, Sara Carter, Erica Rose, Jo De La Rosa, Victoria Justice, Aimee Teegarden, Brie Larson, singer Monet Monico and Alex M to name a few, Jazmin Whitley has dressed many other celebrities for red carpet events including The Teen Choice Awards, MTV Awards, Catwalk for Charity, Care Awards, Young Artists Awards, and will be dressing several for the Grammy awards. Whitley has been featured in 12 magazines in the pasted two months and seems to be on a very fast pass to the top.
Jazmin Whitley is not only passionate about fashion she also holds children and protecting the earth and its resources very close to her heart. The line will only be made in the USA, Italy and countries that enforce child labor laws. Whitley states “and that will never change”. Whitley is adamant on educating Americans on the harm of child labor as well as showing that Eco-friendly fashion is just as couture as the toxic textiles that are out there. She feels that building a better tomorrow starts today. Whitley states “Conventional clothing is killing our environment, the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries on earth but We have the means to create new industries, products, lifestyles that enhance our natural environment rather than destroy it.”
Dom Valcucine was selected as the venue because of its incredible leadership in protecting the environment. Dom specializes in Eco friendly products DOM works with architects and designers on individual residences as well as multi-unit projects offering eco friendly design assistance.
This young designer has taken young Hollywood by storm and is now the buzz around New York City with plans to show in Milan and Paris Ms. Whitley is well on her way to capturing the hearts of fashion lovers around the world.
Los Angeles Fashion Week 2008 Schedule October 14-18, 2007
SUNDAY OCTOBER 14th, 2007
3 - 8 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
4 PM SUE WONG The Main Tent
5 - 6 PM Welcome Cocktails with Smashbox
5 - 7.30 PM Design Suites Kickoff Party co-hosted by THE DAILY
6 PM CHICK by NICKY HILTON Stage One
7 PM YVES CASTALIDI Lightbox
8 PM RANDOLPH DUKE The Main Tent
MONDAY OCTOBER 15th, 2007
10.30 AM Mercedes-Benz BLUETEC Press Conference
2 PM ECOGANIK Stage One
3 PM COCO JOHNSEN The Lightbox
3 - 8 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
4 PM KEVAN HALL The Main Tent
5 PM William Good Launch & Press Conference
6 PM ELSIE KATZ COUTURE Stage One
7 PM JOSEPH DOMINGO The Lightbox
8 PM HEATHERETTE The Main Tent
TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH, 2007
12 PM JUAN CARLOS OBANDO *CRAFT, 10100 CONSTELLATION BLVD.
2 PM GREGORY PARKINSON Softbox
3 PM JENNY HAN The Lightbox
3 - 8 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
4 PM CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER The Main Tent
4:30 PM PETA Ad Unveiling with Steve-O
5 - 6 PM “Bubbles and Baubles” with Judith Ripka and Melvin Sokolsky
6 PM DINA BAR-EL Stage One
7 PM GREY ANT The Lightbox
8 PM WHITLEY KROS The Main Tent
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17th, 2007
2 PM TART Stage One
3 PM BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEAR The Lightbox
3 - 8 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
4 PM VOOM by JOY HAN The Main Tent
5 - 6 PM ecoStyle Kuala Lumpur Media Launch
6 PM The Green Initiative presented by The Gallery Los Angeles featuring Peligrosa, Rene Geneva, Wet Cement, Vintage China, Protect the Element, M the Movement, Artesania and Demano Stage One
7 PM EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION The Lightbox
8 PM JEREMY SCOTT The Main Tent
THURSDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2007
2 PM BIRD OF PREY Stage One
3 PM CANDICE HELD The Lighbox
3 - 8 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
4 PM MONARCHY COLLECTION The Main Tent
5 - 7 PM Design Suites Closing Party co-hosted by California Apparel News
6 PM SAMORA Stage One
7 PM OLIGO TISSEW The Lightbox
8 PM PETRO ZILLIA The Main Tent
The Main Tent, Stage One and The Lightbox are located at Smashbox Studios, 8549 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA 90232
* Indicates Associate Member Showing Off-Site
Entry by invitation only. Not open to the public.
Berlin, Germany: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
While we often think of such cities as Paris, Milan, and New York as fashion week meccas, Berlin now has now earned its place on the map. The Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week took place from July 12-15, 2007.
Having been organized by IMG, Berlin Fashion Week got off to a good head-start in the reputation department, not to mention an upshot in the glamor department. Unfortunately, there were some complaints that this resulted in the event being elitist; the local media was apparently complaining that many people were being excluded from the events simply because they were not high-profile enough. While there were crowds of people gathered around the main venue location (the Brandenburg Gate) every day, such events are usually aimed at a selected audience of industry professionals and other related individuals.
All in all, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Berlin was well received and had some good reviews — by both local and international outlets. There was a good balance of famous and established fashion designers along with lots of good local talent, giving the fashion event a good overall balance and promising concept-idea.
Another event is scheduled in Berlin for January and is already drawing such big names as Karl Lagerfeld and other fashion design greats. This first-time Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has given the signal to the rest of the world that Berlin is ready to make a name for itself among the top players in the fashion design world.
Los Angeles Fashion Week Sponsors: The Official Tequila
It makes me laugh to think that as a sponsor, Gran Centenario becomes the official tequila of Los Angeles Fashion Week. The following was taking from the LA Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week site:
“Gran Centenario is proud to be the official Tequila of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios Favored among Tequila drinkers and cocktail aficionados the world over, Gran Centenario ultra-premium Tequilas have been recognized as one of Mexico’s leading Tequilas for over one hundred years Rooted in time-honored tradition and expert craftsmanship, Gran Centenario’s select portfolio of 100% Agave Tequilas are recognized for their remarkable smoothness and versatility.
“Gran Centenario is made of the finest, sweetest, softest Highland Blue Agave, chosen after a generous life of 10 to 12 years, beyond the usual eight years for other Tequilas The hearts of the Agave are baked Gran Centenario Tequila - the most tempting tequila on earth! for up to 72 hours in traditional clay ovens to guarantee that even the subtlest flavors of the Agave remain After the resulting liquid is fermented and distilled, it rests in oak barrels before being blended with aged Tequila reserves This process, known as Seleccion Suave, or smooth selection, is completely unique to Gran Centenario, which is still crafted in the same manner as when Lazaro Gallardo originally created it in 1857 During this stage, the Master Tequilero carefully monitors the progress of the Tequila and selects only the finest, smoothest, reserves for inclusion The result is a collection of three ultra-premium Tequilas - Plata (silver), Reposado (rested) and Añejo (aged) - each one heralded for their fine quality and unique flavor.
“Los Angeles fashionistas will be able to experience the heavenly taste of Gran Centenario cocktails- such as Angel’s Passion, Angel’s Heart, and Heavenly Ginger Margarita - at the Gran Centenario Tequila bar.”
Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall 2007 Collections Schedule
Here is the schedule for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles for the Fall 2007 Collections:
SUNDAY MARCH 18th, 2007
1.00 - 8.00 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
3.00 PM JUAN CARLOS OBANDO The Lightbox
4.00 PM SUE WONG The Main Tent
6.00 PM VOOM BY JOY HAN Stage One
7.00 PM DINA BAR-EL The Lightbox
8.00 PM COLLECTION BEBE The Main Tent
MONDAY MARCH 19th, 2007
1.00 - 8.00 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
3.00 PM 2(X)IST The Lightbox
4.00 PM ED HARDY The Main Tent
6.00 PM TART Stage One
7.00 PM JOSEPH DOMINGO The Lightbox
8.00 PM IMITATION OF CHRIST The Main Tent
TUESDAY MARCH 20th, 2007
1.00 - 8.00 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
4.00 PM JOEY TIERNEY The Main Tent
6.00 PM ALVIN VALLEY Stage One
7.00 PM LITERATURE NOIR The Lightbox
WEDNESDAY MARCH 21st, 2007
1.00 - 8.00 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
2.00 PM GRAIL Stage One
3.00 PM RAMI KASHOU The Lightbox
4.00 PM MONARCHY COLLECTION The Main Tent
6.00 PM SAMORA Stage One
7.00 PM ANTHONY FRANCO The Lightbox
8.00 PM CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER The Main Tent
THURSDAY MARCH 22nd, 2007
1.00 - 8.00 PM DESIGN SUITES Softbox
3.00 PM CHARLOTTE SOLNICKI The Lightbox
6.00 PM THRIVE Stage One
7.00 PM OLIGO TISSEW The Lightbox
8.00 PM KEVAN HALL The Main Tent
Press and Industry Registration for Los Angeles Fashion Week March 2007
Since I tend to receive a decent amount of email asking how people can attend fashion week, the following is some information pertaining to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Los Angeles:
Please be advised that registration for and inclusion in the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Press and Industry list does not guarantee access to shows. Fashion designers use the list as a resource for their invitation and guest lists. IMG Fashion does not issue tickets or invitations to shows. Invitations are sent directly by each designer.
To receive accreditation for the Fall 2007 Collections in Los Angeles from March 18th to the 22nd, please complete and submit this application form. Inclusion in the Press and Industry lists circulated to designers, as well as application fees, will be determined on the following time table:
February 9th, 2007 Registration opens $50 fee per individual
March 1st, 2007 Deadline for registration
March 1st, 2007 Deadline for inclusion in the official Press & Industry List
March 2nd, 2007 Late registration begins $75 fee per individual
March 11th, 2007 Deadline for inclusion in the addendum Press & Industry List
March 15th, 2007* Registration closes ON LINE
March 17th, 2007 Registration opens ON SITE at Smashbox Studios $100 fee per individual
*Registrations received and approved between January 19th and January 26th, 2007 will not be circulated to fashion designers. Registrants will receive a copy of the Designer Contact Sheet to approach individual designers with invitation requests.
Here is the online form for press and industry registration.
Los Angeles Fashion Week March 2007 Dates
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is coming to the Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles in March 2007. Fall Collections will be shown from March 18-22, 2007. The schedule for the runway shows has yet to be released, but we’ll post it as soon as we can.
Los Angeles Fashion Week is organized by IMG Fashion and Smashbox Studios.
Location:
Smashbox Studios
8538 Warner Drive
Culver City, CA 90232
Venues:
The Main Tent
Stage One
The Lightbox
Fashion Week events can be impossible to get into if you’re not a member of the press or the fashion design industry. However, for people looking for information on volunteer opportunites at Los Angeles Fashion Week, please write to the following address: IMGLA_volunteers@imgworld.com.
Los Angeles Fashion Week: Kevan Hall Closes LA Fashion Week
From the AP:
The main tent at Smashbox Studios was transformed into a starry midnight sky for the final show of Los Angeles Fashion Week, as designer Kevan Hall unveiled his ethereal collection of spring dresses.
Floaty and feminine creations defined the line, which included silver sequined pants, sparkly tops with kimono sleeves and flowing, floor-length gowns sure to be seen on Hollywood’s red carpets.
The former Halston designer already counts Renee Zellweger, Debra Messing and Felicity Huffman among his formalwear fans. Actresses Virginia Madsen and Kerry Washington are apparently fans, too: They had front-row seats for the Thursday night show.
Grammy-winning singer Jody Watley was the first to walk the runway. Wearing a creamy satin top and floor-skimming black skirt, she sang a refrain of her song “Aquarius” to open the show.
Then came a smattering of short shorts, which Hall paired with beaded blouses or cropped jackets. There were also slim-fitting slacks, including a black-and-white lace pair with a matching blazer that brought new elegance to the pantsuit.
But Hall’s designs are really all about dresses, and they made up the bulk of the “Dusk to Dawn” spring collection.
“I looked to the heavens for inspiration,” he said in a statement.
It showed. Airy dresses in silk, tulle, jersey and chiffon were made for movement.
“The fabrics this season really excite me,” Hall said. “They are as light as clouds and fluid as rain.”
The palette ranged from classic black and white to violet, coral, yellow and sea green — picking up on some of the accent colors that were on the runways of evening designers last month in New York. There also were touches of beading and rhinestone shine, including a noteworthy silver metallic minidress with beads at the neck and hem, and a purple pleated frock with a rhinestone belt that looked party-ready, as did a bubble dress of black tulle and white silk, nipped at the waist with a slim black belt.
And Hall’s evening gowns inspire serious dress envy.
A white silk jersey dress was stunning in its simplicity: floor-length with a thigh-high slit and plunging V-neck, accessorized with a silver chain belt. A strapless, goddess-style gown looked fresh in hand-painted green and yellow chiffon. Another came in teal, with jewels accenting its empire waist. The show-stealer was a black taffeta strapless gown that was pleated from top to bottom.
After the elegant display of 44 outfits, the dreadlocked Hall looked almost underdressed in jeans and a denim blazer as he walked the runway with Watley.
Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring 2007
Los Angeles Fashion Week for the Spring 2007 Collection will be held from Friday, October 13, 2006 to Friday, October 20, 2006.
Los Angeles Fashion Week will start off this season with Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion, and will then jump into collections from Los Angeles’ top fashion designers. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios revs up on Sunday the 15th, with nearly 40 designers commanding a turn on the catwalk to show Spring ‘07 collections hundreds of editors, stylists, retailers, and top clients in attendance. The ultimate Fashion Week wrap party takes place on Friday, October 20 with the LA Fashion Awards — held at the Orpheum Theatre — where everyone comes together to honor Los Angeles’ top fashion designers, retailers, and innovators — all of whom put California fashion and style on the global map. The general schedule of events is as follows:
GEN ART Fresh Faces in Fashion, location TBD
Friday, Oct. 13, 8pm-11pm
Several emerging talents will be highlighted in a runway show and fashion week party
www.genart.com
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK at Smashbox Studios
Sunday, Oct.15 - Thursday, Oct. 19
Nearly 40 designers will showcase Spring collections at this key venue over several days.
www.mercedesbenzfashionweek.com
LA FASHION AWARDS at the Orpheum Theatre
Friday, Oct. 20, 7pm-9pm
The largest single event of LA Fashion Week in downtown LA and the ultimate fashion week wrap party. Sixteen Southern California fashion leaders will be recognized, with seven taking home the “Caleb;†the coveted handcrafted artisan glass award.
www.lafashionawards.com
MARKET WEEK in the downtown LA showrooms & trade shows
Friday, Oct. 20 - Tuesday, Oct. 24
Hundreds of showrooms and temporary trade show booths will be open for business.
www.fashiondistrict.org
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