MBN The Monte Bubbles Network: La Fashion Week

Mar 26

Emerging L.A. Designers
A fashion show featuring fall/winter 07 styles from L.A. 's newest designers
Friday, March 23, 7 - 10 pm
EM & Co
7940 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles , CA 90048
Clothing: Rhys Dwfen, Kkoni, T'aint, Seed, FNA
Jewelry & Accessories: H. Palleiko Designs, Nancy Dobbs Owen, Kiki Designs, Sarah Hudson, Jeannie Madsen, Diana Reznik Handbags
EVENT SPONSORS:
Marani Vodka, Hint Water, Metro.pop, Pure Consulting
MORE INFO. ABOUT DESIGNERS FEATURED:
Rhys Dwfen -- The label's name (pronounced as rEES-dwÄ«-fÉ™n), is inspired from an ancient welsh folktale about sweaters.  The line runs the gamut from smart dresses to cleverly crafted sweaters. Designed by Julie Kwon, a graduate of FIDM and former technical designer of Vince, the collection's first season has already garnered the attention of Harvey Nichols,
The Big Drop, and a host of other leading stores on the East Coast.
Kkoni -- The collection features well-constructed semi-casual jersey and knit pieces that expertly ride the trends, yet have a long-lasting, basic quality.
Designer Sooyoung Park, a graduate of Parsons, worked for Catherine Malandrino, Tomaso Stefanelli prior to launching her own line this spring. Launched in February, the collection has already been picked up by over 50 stores around the U.S. and Canada , as well as a handful of fashion-forward L.A. boutiques, including Oou, Yellow, the Kids are Alright.
T'aint -- Deborah Viereck, designer of T'aint, born and raised in Los Angeles , worked for over 7 years in costume design after graduating from FIDM. Her custom client roster includes: Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction, Gwen Stefani (over 200 costumes for her alone!), Marilyn Manson, Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones, Ludacris, Snoop Dog, Krayzee Bones, Eminem, and Sticky Fingaz, Angelina Jolie, Gina Gershon.  Her latest collection, T'aint, includes flattering, easy-to-wear pieces that can be worn multiple ways.
Seed -- Seed Clothing's designs are deeply inspired by vintage cuts and fabrics, yet are created for the modern woman.  Raised in Southern California, designer Amy Blea graduated from FIT in New York , worked in advertising for over 7 years, in New York and L.A. , and honed her design skills working for Nanette Lepore, Ralph Lauren, and Pacific Sunwear prior to starting her own line.  Seed Clothing initially started creating one-of-a-kind pieces, and has recently launched a mini-collection, available in limited-edition fabrics.
FNA -- FNA's well-constructed jackets and bodices have a loyal fan base of fashion-forward customers, stylists, and celebrities, including Pink, Eve, Trish Summerville, Arianne Phillips, Kym Barrett, Angeline Jolie, and Lindsay Lohan. A graduate of Parsons school design, Florice Houde started out doing custom design for movies and musicians (Madonna, Christina Aguilera). She launched her ready-to-wear line in 2005.
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H. Palleiko -- L.A.-based designer, Heather Palleiko takes inspiration from her sculpture background for creating unique designs that have an organic quality. She uses knitting techniques and metalsmithing, incorporating precious metals, stones, wire, and found objects to create beautiful, wearable works of art.
Jeannie Madsen -- former graduate of FIT, costume designer, and boutique owner, Jeannie Madsen designs clothing and jewelry that has a hand-crafted, organic feel, and a streamlined, simple look. Jeannie Madsen's one-of-a-kind designs are sold in a handful of selected L.A. and New York boutiques.
Kiki Designs -- Kiki Pagador's jewelry design span a wide range of styles and materials, from delicate and feminine, to bold and colorful, combining semi-precious stones, coral, and her signature metal mesh. Her designs, featured on numerous episodes of "Young and Restless", the Tyra Banks show, and numerous fashion editorials, are sold in selected boutiques in Los Angeles and New York .
Nancy Dobbs Owen --NancyÂ¹s pieces evoke a mystical, lyrical quality while remaining modern and extremely wearable, often incorporating whisper-thin chains and vintage elements.   Nancy has worked with couture designers Richard Tyler, Colleen Quen and Cari Borja, and her jewelry is carried in upscale boutiques from California to New York .  The jewelry has been featured in many other magazines and counts a growing number of celebrities (Elizabeth Banks, Uma Thurman, Ali Landry, Sharon Stone, and Edie Falco, as well as dozens of Broadway and Ballet stars!) among her fans.
Sarah Hudson -- Sarah Hudson's jewelry line, House of Hudson, a unique blend of vintage, glam and modern. Her chunky jewelry pieces often incorporate vintage elements, and have a fun, edgy, rock-and-roll vibe. Designer Sarah Hudson, is the lead singer of Ultraviolet, a local band that is rapidly making a name for itself in Los Angeles .
Diana Reznik handbags -- Diana Reznik handbags and clutches are custom-crafted from the best leather, lined in luxurious silk fabrics, and include gold-plated hardware.  Some models come with a detachable belt. The collection includes pieces crafted from exotic skins, including crocodile and ostrich. Sold in selected upscale boutiques on East and West Coast, the designs are greatly appreciated by discerning customers looking for the highest quality and design.
ABOUT EM & Co:
EM & Co supplies fashion-conscious shoppers with a well-orchestrated mix of fashions from world-class designers, including Jean-Paul Gaulthier jeans, Badgley Mishka, Kei Kagami, Brian Reyes, as well as unique pieces from emerging L.A. talent. Featuring over 20 lines from around the world in its gallery-like space, EM & Co is also an active supporter of local talent, hosting monthly art exhibits and other events featuring local artists and designers. More information about EM & Co is available at www.emandco.com.


Mar 22
Technology Meets Fashion
On Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 6:00 pm, Los Angeles-based fashion design house Thrive will show their Fall/Winter 2007 collection during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios.
After making their mark in the technology industry, co-founders Rob Meadows and Ali Shahriyari followed their passion for art and culture to create the Los Angeles based fashion brand. By drawing on their diverse experiences and influences they are establishing a company, which has a non- traditional approach to fashion.
Meadows and Shahriyari are using their mutual success in technology as a model for their new venture. As the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lumitrend, Inc., Rob Meadows brings a strong background in technology and corporate development and a focus on building innovative companies. Shahriyari has also played an influential role in the technology industry with executive responsibilities at companies such as UBMatrix, Cisco Systems and Slam Dunk Networks.
Together they created Thrive, a place where fashion can flourish. Their brand follows in the footsteps of many great fashion houses by collaborating with young talented designers.
In summer 2007, Thrive will announce their newly appointed additions to the design team. The company will continue to produce clothing with a sexy yet intellectual sensibility and act as an incubator for young talent to prosper and "THRIVE."
Fall 2007
For Fall 2007, Thrive combines modernism and romanticism. Fabrications include silk chiffon, viscose/cotton/metallic satin, wool-cashmere gabardine, French lace, Italian sweater knits, and Japanese woolens. The color-ways for the season are taupe, blush, brown, midnight blue, with a foundation in shades of grey and black.

Mar 20
TAG JEANS ATUMN/ WINTER COLLECTION IS HOT WITH YOUNG HOLLYWOOD
DURING LA FASHION WEEK 2007

Tuesday 20th March 2007

CA LA Fashion Week is all about celebrating three things: red carpet couture, an eco-friendly fashion message to address global warming and perhaps most importantly celebrating LA as The Denim Capitol of the World. If you are an urban-chic, 25-year-old Angelino then the latter hip topic gets your immediate attention like no other during LA Fashion Week. This is simply because, in the entertainment Mecca of the world, LA denim is hot.

Last night at LA hip spot, Area in West Hollywood, TAG Jeans rocked it out, down the runway for a 350 strong VIP audience of young Hollywood and international media.

Big hair, sexy off the shoulder and halter neck tops paired with TAG Jeans superb Fall/ Winter collection of premium denim jeans, shorts and skirts were the trademarks of a truly fabulous LA fashion show celebrating the zenith of LAâ€™s culture of internationally popular denim couture.

Striking twenty-year-old models worked TAG Jeans superior, decorative stitching, custom-designed washes, signature buttons, sexy and comfortable designs and urban chic cuts; as if it was their skin of first choice down the runway to cheers from their adoring young peers. 80s rock-pop tunes set the tone for this edgy collectionâ€™s Fashion Week outing.

Orly Dahan, spokesman for the design team of TAG Jeans has spent over 25 years in LA in pursuit of creating the perfect jean with his business partner Raphael Sabbah and his wife, fashionista and designer Michele with the recent addition of talented young designer, Iskander to TAGâ€™s winning team. Dahan was proud to be celebrating LA Fashion Week with young and upcoming stars of Hollywood, international media and friends and family.

TAG Jeans exists to make women and men feel sexy, comfortable, confident and stylishly relaxed in our jeans and premium cuts of denim. Last night we truly celebrated the essence of TAG Jeans philosophy of fashion fun, glamour and all of the things that make LA denim couture a phenomena all around the world. It is exciting to be a part of such energy in fashion, entertainment, music, superior fashion design and quality craftsmanship from our city that distributes American denim all over the world, said Dahan.

If there is anyone who knows how to sell LA denim internationally it is Orly Dahan. TAG Jeans are sold globally across Japan, Far East Asia, Europe; Greece, England, Spain, France, Italy, the Middle East, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Lebanon and Israel. The US remains TAG Jeans biggest fans, being the labels leading buyers of hip to date.

Celebrities who wear TAG Jeans include, Eva Longoria, Nicolette Sheridan, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lyndsay Lohan, Naomi Campbell, Pamela Anderson, Hilary Swank, Vanessa Minillo, Jessica Simpson and Lauren Conner just to name a few.

Last night on the runway TAG Jeans Fall/ Winter collection was the embodiment of hot, young and up-and-coming LA. At the start of LA Fashion Week, one had a real sense that TAG Jeans was a much loved label by the young and that innovative stitching and sexy cuts of premium denim is truly what makes LA denim couture such an iconic part of Americas identity as a fun loving nation.

Watching young Hollywoods rising stars shaking it to hip hop-esque 80s music and rock infused pop beats on the dance floor last night in their sexy TAGs, only confirmed just how important blue denim is when it comes to expressing oneâ€™s sense of urban-chic self in LA.

Off the runaway, the fashion scene on Areas dance floor that expressed TAG Jeans was all about free-form, organic and stylishly hot body movement, where premium stylized denim spoke volumes on the dance floor with the young and hip. This is what LA Fashion week is all about. People loving the clothes that make LA the incomparable, entertaining city that it is.

At the start of LA Fashion week, Orly Dahan

Mar 9
A.J. JEANS BY ANAND JON
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Anand Jon Biography

Newsweek chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs “move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.” “Functional luxury,” writes Women’s Wear Daily, is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
Anand Jon developed a passion for the human form while growing up in South India under the tutelage of master artisans and his grandmother, one of the most influential women in his life. During these formative years, his deep involvement in the Yogic disciplines added a metaphysical yet playful flavor to all of his creations.
With his critically acclaimed Spring 1999 debut, Anand Jon was the first Indian to show at the Bryant Park tents for New York Fashion Week. He was immediately selected by Mayor Rudolph Giulliani for the New York City 2000 Showcase as one of the 75 top designers in the world and has been heralded by Oprah Winfrey as one of the top looks of the millennium.
Anand Jon graduated from Parson’s School of Design in New York with majors in both Fashion Design and Communications. Following graduation, he went on to win over sponsors such as Giorgio Armani, Four Seasons, Christies, Swarovski Crystals, Jaguar and more.
Anand Jon swiftly ascended to create a niche luxury brand catering to young royalty, Hollywood “It” girls, as well as elite celebrities and members of society. He is now set to debut his first full ready-to-wear line, “JEANISIS by Anand Jon”, at New York Fashion Week on September 9^th with special thanks to Elle Style Lounge.
He often pays homage to his heritage and his adoration of the human body and his creations reflect a unique balance of exotica & modernism. He is also credited as one of the pivotal creators of the “It” girl phenomenon. With his flair for mixing his fabulous personal friends with supermodels in his presentations, Anand Jon has somewhat of a Midas Touch for the hottest “It” girls in the world, including Paris and Nicky Hilton, Lydia and Amanda Hearst, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Jagger, to name a few who debuted in his projects.
In less than five years, Anand Jon has won some of the most prestigious awards and recognitions in fashion including “The Rising Star of the East in the West 2006-2007” given by the Asia Society, “Vancouver Fashion Week’s 2005-2006 International Designer of the Year”, “Fashion Week of America’s 2002-03 International New Star”, the South Asian Media Awards 2005-06 “Best Designer” title and was named to the Most Influential South Asians List.
The cultural impact and branding potential of Anand Jon has been touted by Richard Bernard of IG International, who described him as “The single most powerful young personality and luxury brand from the East to have become global and a seamless gateway between the East and the West”.
Selected as one of “India’s 50 Most Beautiful” 2005-06 and on the “Sexiest South Asians in America” list, Anand Jon has recently appeared on America’s Next Top Model with Tyra Banks, a profile on E! with Paris Hilton, as a celebrity host on MTV Asia, and VH-1’s Awesomely Bad Fashions.
Despite his enormous success and growth potential, Anand Jon has not lost touch with his roots and makes charitable contributions a high priority. He gives to The Nature Sanctuary, serves as a spokesperson for CARE Children’s Organization, and supports The Tsunami Relief Fund. Anand Jon actively supports local artisans worldwide from filmmakers to craftsmen and currently divides his time between his homes in New York and Los Angeles while taking care of his pet tigers.

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A.J. Jeans by Anand Jon the Jeanisis Collection, 5 pocket jean, med rise regular fit made of the finest †9oz Pima cotton Japanese stretch denim, washed with a heavy sand finish, with our signature A embroidered on the back pocket. Suggested retail $220.00
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A.J. Jeans by Anand Jon the Jeanisis collection, 5 pocket jean, low rise flair fit made of the finest 10oz Sateen cotton Japanese stretch denim, wash with a dark rinse, very light sand finish, with our branded Atomic symbol inside right back pocket and the signature A on the pocket. Suggested retail $240.00
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5125
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Anand Jon private collection, black suede pant with the Alchemist symbol embroidered on the back yoke made of fine lamb skin suede available in three colors black, brown and creme. Suggested retail $650.00
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Anand Jon private collection, 5 pocket jean, med rise, reg fit, made of the finest denim from Turkey 98% cotton 2% †spandex, with embroidered and applique snake treatment on pant leg, with a light rinse and heavy sand treatment. Suggested retail $380.00
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Anand Jon private Collection, 5 pocket jean, low rise, flair fit made of the finest premium denim 10oz pima Cotton Japanese stretch denim, very light wash and distress application, with hand painted snake treatment, rhinestones and applique on front and legs. Suggested retail $500.00

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chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.
chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark. chose Anand Jon for their “Who’s Next” 2007 feature story and raves that Anand Jon’s designs move between old and new worlds, they bring together the best of the East and the West.”“Functional luxury,” writes , is an inherent Anand Jon trademark.