AT L.A. FASHION WEEK ... SPRING IS IN THE AIR.Byline: LYNDSEY SAUL >LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. Never mind what the weather might suggest, it's definitely fall in L.A. How can you tell? The spring fashions are being unveiled. One of the hottest places to check out the new styles is Smashbox Studios in Culver City Culver City, city (1990 pop. 38,793), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1917. It is a center of the U.S. motion-picture industry, whose roots in the city date to c.1915. Its chief manufactures are rubber products and computers. , where Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opened Sunday and will run through Thursday. Spring 2008 collections from 34 designers will be shown during the length of the run. Up until a few years ago, Fashion Week in L.A. was marked by a cluster of shows, including those held simultaneously by the IMG IMG International medical graduate, see there entertainment company -- producers of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of City's higher-profile Bryant Park Bryant Park is a 9.603 acre (39,000 m²) public park located in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is bounded by Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue, 40th Street and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.[1] The central building of the New York Public Library is in the park. fashion week -- and Smashbox Cosmetics' top executives, Dean and Davis Factor, great-grandsons of makeup mogul Max Factor. But IMG and the Factors had high hopes of bringing legitimacy to L.A. fashion and opted to join forces four years ago rather than compete. "Smashbox and IMG had two great events in two different locations," said Davis Factor, via e-mail. "We saw a lot of potential in merging the two and realized that we could make one event that would have a strong lineup and be easier for our guests to attend." Thus, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios was born. However, its status as a powerhouse may not be so secure. Though IMG has said this year's lineup of designers -- including Nicky Hilton
Louis Verdad (the very name that brought enormous credibility to L.A.'s fashion rep with the appearance of Anna Wintour Anna Wintour (born November 3, 1949, in London) is the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held since 1988. She became interested in fashion as a teenager. front row in 2005) followed Eduardo Lucero Eduardo Lucero is a Los Angeles based fashion designer known for his vivid colors, feminine detailing, romantic and curvaceous shapes in his designs that are consistently red carpet favorites. to downtown last week to show at Peter Gurnz's BOXeight -- a three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. touted as the "rouge" fashion week, held at the restored St. Vibiana's Cathedral on Second Street, closer to L.A.'s garment district The Garment District is a store in Cambridge, MA and is well known for its Dollar-A-Pound clothing store. The Garment District started out as an offshoot of Harbor Textiles, a textile company which produced wiping cloths for industry that began in the late 1940s. . The show, "Have Faith in L.A.," is in its second season, but unlike Fashion Week at Smashbox, it doesn't charge its featured designers to appear, BOXeight producer Sarah Shewey told the Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. . "People want to see fashion as art, and there's no glamour in sitting underneath a tent," Shewey told the Associated Press, in reference to the Smashbox affair. "Downtown, you have wonderful architecture around you." And L.A. competition aside, many of the city's biggest-name designers still end up showing in New York -- where fashion week was held in early September -- rather than stay closer to home. That includes industry darlings Rodarte, Jenni Kayne and now Cynthia Vincent, who followed suit last season. However, some designers -- including Kevan Hall, who has shown at Smashbox since year one -- still say the benefits of showing in L.A. outweigh the prestige of Bryant Park. "Sure I'd show in New York, I probably still will, but honestly, L.A. is where the celebrities are, and a lot of my clients happen to be celebrities, so it makes sense for business to continue to show here." Regardless of the split sentiment among industry insiders, the Factors aren't worried. "It has really grown into a premier fashion event," said Davis Factor. "We are still growing and picking up steam. We feel that as L.A. grows and becomes stronger, more designers will want to stay and show here." Along with showcasing the coming trends for spring, the Factors have incorporated another trend into the production of this year's shows: eco-consciousness. They've constructed the show accordingly, booking several designers who use sustainable fabrics as well as making physical adjustments to the venue. "We wanted to go green to raise awareness," Davis Factor said. "We will be carbon off-setting the entire event; many of the materials have changed to recycled materials. Smashbox Cosmetics has even created a green collection that is biodegradable and supports tree growth around the world. "We hope that when you leave our event, you think twice before you do something that would damage the environment further, and we hope to continue with the green initiatives in seasons to come," he said. OK, so L.A.'s fashion week is still a little green. But at least this year, it's by choice. Lyndsey Saul (818) 713-3902; lsaul@la.com The Associated Press contributed to this report. who's showing > Smashbox Studios in Culver City is couture central these days, as L.A.'s fashion elite convene for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Here are some of the lines those fashionistas will be checking out on the runways today through Friday. BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEAR >When: 3 p.m. Wednesday. >What it is: Beachwear designed by swimsuit model Angela Chittenden. >Who's wearing it: Salma Hayek, Sienna Miller Sienna Rose Miller (born December 28, 1981) is an American-born English[1] actress, model and fashion designer. Early life Miller was born in New York City on December 28, 1981 and moved to England with her family as a child, where she attended the Heathfield , Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba Jessica Marie Alba (born April 28, 1981) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Honey, Dark Angel, Sin City, Fantastic Four, Into the Blue and Idle Hands. , Leann Rimes, Paris Hilton  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. .
CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER >When: 4 p.m. today. >What it is: Streetwear inspired by L.A. culture. >Who's wearing it: Jessica Alba, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears, Ciara, Heidi Klum Heidi Klum (IPA /klʊm/) (born June 1, 1973[1]) is a German supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and singer from Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. , Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx (born December 13, 1967) is an American actor, singer, and stand-up comic. Foxx is possibly best-known for his performance of musician Ray Charles in Ray, and for his collaborations with director Michael Mann. , Marilyn Manson. DINA DINA Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional (Spanish) DINA Disability Information Network Australia DINA Distributed Intelligent Network Architecture (Sprint) BAR-EL >When: 6 p.m. today. >What it is: Evening wear and dresses for special occasions. >Who's wearing it: Beyonce, Carmen Electra, Kate Hudson, Tyra Banks, Eva Mendes, Marcia Cross, Denise Richards, Anna Kournikova. VOOM BY JOY HAN >When: 4 p.m. Wednesday. >What it is: Hip, casual wear for women. >Who's wearing it: Eva Longoria, Katherine Heigl, Minnie Driver, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Love Hewitt. SAMORA >When: 6 p.m. Thursday. >What it is: Romantic, elegant women's wear. >Who's wearing it: Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Aisha Taylor. PETRO PETRO Petroleum ZILLIA >When: 8 p.m. Thursday. >What it is: High fashion with a whimsical edge for women. >Who's wearing it: Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Madonna, Britney Spears. LEO SMITH >LA.COM CAPTION(S): 13 photos, box Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) DESIGNERS ARE STEPPING OUT IN L.A. FOR FASHION WEEK SPRING ECOFASHIONS RULE THE RUNWAY Staff photo illustration; photo by Getty Images (2 -- color) chick by nicky hilton (3 -- color) kevan hall (4 -- color) christian audigier (5 -- color) dina bar-el (6 -- color) voom by joy han (7 -- color) samora (8 -- color) Davis Factor, far left, and brother Dean, who run Smashbox Cosmetics in Culver City, also have created a premier fashion event with L.A. Fashion Week. (9 -- color) CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER (10 -- color) DINA BAR-EL (11 -- color) VOOM BY JOY HAN (12 -- color) SAMORA (13 -- color) PETRO ZILLIA Box: who's showing (see text) |
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