Style Fashion Week LA displays baroque-inspired fabrics

Monday, March 11th: Gregorio Sanchez debuted the stunning collection of his new brand the GREGORIO SANCHEZ COLLECTION. Chic detailing set off his collection of sleek trenches, tailored slacks, and bold skirts. Collection Rhapsody the latest ready-to-wear line by Beso Moda, featured striking dresses embellished with elegant lace, beads, and sequins.

Ina Soltani closed out the first evening of shows with her inspired Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Sophisticated leather accents and dramatic cuts were crowd pleasers in Ina Soltani’s signature collection.

Tuesday, March 12th: premier downtown boutique Brigade presented looks from over ten designer brands including: IRO, Wildfox, J Brand, Current Elliot, and One Teaspoon. Showcasing everything from swimsuits to fashion-forward ensembles, Brigade made its mark as an authority on style and cutting edge trends.

Next, the boho chic collection by XCVI made an unforgettable impression. Full of ultra wearable women’s ensembles, the brand’s Fall color palette and youthful tie-dying defined the versatile collection as “Fashion you can live in”. Civil Society made waves Tuesday with their collection of innovative outerwear, fitted pants, and lively prints. Civil Society’s Fall tones, unexpected layering, and colored accents kept the fashion week audience on the edge of their seats.

Returning designer Paulie Gibson amped up excitement incorporating an elaborate dance performance into his show. Bold print jackets and tailored trousers marked a sophisticated turn in Paulie Gibson’s new BLUEPRINT collection, while splashes of color maintained the designers recognizable style.

Wednesday, March 13th: Style Fashion Week was thrilled to host their first collective show featuring lines for kids and young adults. The fantastical Hollywood Doll show began when Willie Wonka, in top hat and cane, announced a special performance by Hollywood Doll co-creator Kaya Jones. It was an unmissable performance that set the stage for the fanciful debut collection of Hollywood Doll. Bright leggings and full tutu skirts popped on the runway, bringing cheers from fashion week guests. Next, a bohemian inspired line by Frankie and Sue featured playful ensembles for young fashionistas. Lively prints and woven scarves made this an exciting and thoughtful collection. The line by es + es kids put a creative and youthful spin on modern trends, expressing both imagination and innovation in the realm of children’s style.