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LA Fashion Week unveils preliminary line-up for October event

LA Fashion Week (LAFW), owned by N4XT Experiences, has unveiled its preliminary line-up for its event running from October 18 to 22, including Theophilio, Luis De Javier, and No Sesso. The line-up features both emerging and established brands and has been curated by Noah Kozlowski, vice president, head of designer relations at N4XT Experiences,...

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LA Fashion Week names head of designer relations

N4XT Experiences, owners of LA Fashion Week (LAFW), have named Noah Kozlowski as its vice president, head of designer relations and a new venue for its October showcase. Kozlowski, who has spent the past seven years leading designer relations and development on behalf of the IMG Fashion Events portfolio, including NYFW The Shows, Fashion...

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Los Angeles Fashion Week to be driven by sustainability

Los Angeles Fashion Week has returned, kicking off tonight with a gala at the Petersen Automotive Museum. This year’s slate of designers and brands includes Andrew James, Perry Jones, Puey, MM Milano, Ron Tomson, Femgraphy, Humans, Bless By Bless, Jimmy Paul, and Demobaza. As Los Angeles works on emerging from the pandemic, LA Fashion Week is...

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N4XT Experiences acquires LA Fashion Week

Live events platform N4XT Experiences has acquired LA Fashion Week (LAFW), the official fashion event for the city of Los Angeles, which takes place April 1 to 3. In a statement, N4XT Experiences said that it would “elevate LAFW presence,” by creating a powerhouse hub that will create greater opportunities for established and emerging brands...

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Los Angeles Fashion Week canceled due to coronavirus

The coronavirus takes another toll on the fashion industry. As a way to prevent COVID-19 pandemic from spreading further, Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) and the events associated with it have officially been postponed. According to California Apparel News, who first reported the news, the Art Hearts Fashion producers announced the postponement...

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LAFW SS20: Adolfo Sanchez

Though Adolfo Sanchez has been designing in Los Angeles since 2006, this October was his first collaboration presentation with Los Angeles Fashion Week after a three-year hiatus of not showcasing in Los Angeles. Sanchez’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection takes on a modern gothic approach, featuring models with red contact lenses and vampire-like...

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LAFW SS20: Farinaz Farzaneh

Farinaz Farzaneh made her Los Angeles Fashion Week debut at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Friday, Oct. 11. The designer presented a collection of dark and elegant evening wear. With a range of dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers, the designer focused on embellishments such as feathers, mesh detailing, and lace to add tough femininity to each...

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LAFW SS20: Tako Mekvabidze

Georgian designer Tako Mekvabidze—who typically presents her collections at Tbilisi Mercedes Benz Fashion Week—brought her Spring/Summer 2020 fashion week to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. For Mekvabidze’s latest collection, the designer created a colorful range of dresses, suits, separates, outerwear and more. The collection...

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LAFW SS20: The No. J

Based in Los Angeles, the No. J as a way into luxury women’s wear. For Los Angeles Fashion Week, the Californian label presented its Spring/Summer 2020 collection at the Petersen Automotive Museum that bridges the gap between edge and elegance. Chinese designer and actor Jane Wu leads the Los Angeles-based label, which is catered to the luxury...

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LAFW SS20: Bishme Cromartie

Bishme Cromartie joins the Spring/Summer 2019 season of Los Angeles Fashion Week with a collection of ready-to-wear pieces such as separates, dresses, and more titled, “Pluto’s Retrograde.” The collection futuristic touches of streetwear details such as bright, neon colors and contrast stitching, and utilitarian design. However, in its dresses,...

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LAFW SS20: Luooifstudio in pictures

Led by Lena Loffurzzi, who graduated from Central Saint Martins, London-based luxury brand Luooifstudio made its debut at L.A. Fashion Week with a 41-piece presentation at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The collections showcased playful dresses, tops, bottoms, and more. With both an haute couture and a ready-to-wear line, Luooifstudio’s...

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LAFW SS20: Coral Castillo

Los Angeles designer Coral Castillo presented her Spring/Summer 2020 collection on behalf of the Moss Adams Mossy Award. The Mexico City native showcased a collection of dresses and separates featuring classic, timeless details including fringe, lace, and ruffles. See Coral Castillo’s latest runway presentation below. Images: Manny Llanura