October 11, 2011
LA's Style Fashion Week Hits the Runways
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Los Angeles, CA - On the heels of its spring success, Style Fashion Week launches its 2nd season this October during Market Week in downtown L.A., hosting a week of collections, complete with runway-worthy designers and exclusive after-parties.
SFW will once again set the bar for L.A. runway shows. The event launches Sunday, October 16th with a VIP Media Reception, setting a luxurious tone for the entire week. Six days of runway shows follow October 17th-22nd, featuring celebrity guests and fashion industry leaders.
Style Fashion Week will return to VIBIANA in downtown Los Angeles, as the former cathedral continues to offer an inspiring, timeless atmosphere. Preceded by 130 years of history, VIBIANA combines all of the drama and grandeur worthy of Fashion Week.
Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st will feature nationally-acclaimed designers such as Gypsy 05, Stop Staring!, Alternative Apparel, Fashion Biz Inc., Gen Art to name a few.
A leading lifestyle brand, Alternative Apparel brings its spring collection to Fashion Week on October 17th. Its spring line, "Oasis of Color, will feature rich textures, sun-bleached desert washes, bold prints and a vibrant color palette." Expect to see "asymmetrical maxi-dresses and high-waisted mini-skirts in colorful prints, as well as a selection of must-have novelty pieces for women, including sheer, mesh tanks, cut-out sweatshirts and beaded Baja Cloth ponchos." Alternative Apparel also produces a men's line that will offer "breezy Baja Woven's in hoodies, shorts, and button-downs" for spring.
With so much buzz about shopping local, Style Fashion Week welcomes the return of local designers, Gypsy 05 and Stop Staring. On October 18th, Stop Staring! will reveal a new collection of retro-inspired dresses that have an �ber-feminine, vintage feel. Following its namesake, Stop Staring! will ensure that your gaze stops when its line of curve-hugging looks takes on Fashion Week.
Gypsy 05, whose collection is made right here in Hollywood, will hit the runway on Wednesday, October 19th. According to these designers, "Gypsy 05 is a lifestyle brand that transitions from day to night attire with ease for both men and women. It is predominantly a t-shirt line, but they also like to incorporate unique casual dresses, pants, and sweaters." The brand prides itself on "[continuing] to push the envelope in creating a truly distinctive collection."
Rounding out the week on October 22nd, Gen Art will showcase an entire night of emerging fashion designers. With a track record of "alumni [including] Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Philip Lim, Vena Cava, and Rodarte," Gen Art continues its legacy fashion program, "Fresh Faces in Fashion." SFW is honored to welcome this respected organization.
To keep things interesting, Style Fashion Week has kept a couple of surprise designers on tap, who will be unveiled as the event nears.
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Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
