STYLE FASHION WEEK’s 9th season showcases presented Spring Fashion 2015:
Sue Wong, Alexis Monsanto, Skintone, Quynh Paris
and Dar Sara among many.
Photos &
story by Karen Ostlund
Photos of Sue
Wong by Joycel Chow
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| Left, Dave Navarro w/Sue Wong |
STYLE
FASHION WEEK opened its doors to host their 9th season October 15-19,to present the upcoming fashion for Spring 2015.
The
event was presented by luxury online-retailer Le Jolie, and took place at the
new downtown space at The Reef, 1933 s Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90007.
LA
FASHION WEEK – STYLE FASHION WEEK shows began with a bang as California’s own
Sue Wong graced the runway on Wednesday night, October 15th.
Before
the show, musician Dave Navarro and actor Vincent de Paul presented Sue with a Tiffany’s Lifetime
Achievement Award for excellence in
Womenswear design.. Models also made their way down the catwalk to music
produced by Dave Navarro
The 30
minutes spectacle show included over 75 looks down the runway.
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| Headpieces at Sue Wong's "Fairies and Sirens" |
Sue Wong’s “Fairies and
Sirens” collection consisted of exquisitely embellished embroidered silks,
lavish bead work on organza dresses, long v neck gowns,and short dresses
w/jeweled front details.
Capes
matched with beautifully crafted floral headpieces by Lisa Maranucci, Kicka Custom
Designs, Miss G Designs and Fiori Couture.
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| Alexis Monsanto bridal gown Spring 2015 |
The
last day of Style Fashion Week,Sunday the 19th, featured four designers:
Alexis
Monsanto returned to the runway to show – releasing models in a ‘Game of
Thrones’ inspired collection doing dramatic poses in striking colors and
designs.
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| Alexis Monsanto Spring 2015 |
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| Skintone Clothing Spring 2015 |
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| Quynh Paris Gothic Couture |
On-site
furnishings were provided by LuxLounge EFR, adding to the current clothing
collections for the upcoming seasons by creating a one of a kind visually
pleasing fashion experience.
Hair
sponsor Prive transformed models for the show behind-the-scenes alongside
designers, stylists and She’s So make-up artists.
Monster
energy drinks and Diabolo provided beverages to keep everyone hydrated and on
top of their game from the front of the house to the back.
DHL
provided shipping to and throughout the five-day event.
Women's
clothing lines FoxBait and Voyage had a running viewing party throughout the
week in the brand marketplace and candle sponsor EJH was on site selling
beautifully-scented hand-poured candles. La Privy,Apparel News, WWD, LA Times,
The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine, and Fashion One, were there throughout the
week to speak with designers about their collections.
More
info at: www.stylefashionweek.com
Skintone clothing showcased their unic resort-wear line. Designer, Karen Mcbride showcased a raw, hand-woven,eco-friendly, ready-to wear designs.
Quynh Paris’
east-meets-west esthetic in her newest collection, and is a mix of her exotic
Vietnamese heritage with a futuristic and modern twist.
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| Dar Sara Spring 2015 |
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| Dar Sara Spring 2015 |
Dar Sara closed out
the week with ‘Ballerinas by way of
Bollywood’ sending ballerinas down the runway followed by youthful
silhouettes in jumpsuits, leotards and mini-dresses in elegant creams and
golds.
After
the shows,attendees headed over to kick off the official STYLE Fashion week
after-party at PROJECT in Hollywood.
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