The Gallery L.A. Presents Ninth Season of L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios & First L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards!

To register visit http://www.thegalleryla.com/register.html

HOLLYWOOD, CA; March 11, 2013 – Once again, The Gallery Los Angeles is keeping L.A. Fashion Weekend fresh with new designers, live entertainment, and top celebrities at it’s highly-coveted spring event, L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios. L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios is going into its ninth consecutive season, beginning Thursday, March 14 and ending Saturday, March 16, and promises an exciting new approach to L.A. Fashion Weekend this year.

The three-day event heats up Thursday, March 14 with its traditional Kickoff Party from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Invited guests and media will have the chance to scope out the show’s venue, sponsors, and chat with Executive Producer Mikey Koffman while enjoying an open bar from Little Black Dress Vodka and Monster Energy Drink and live beats from DJ Dominic Carter.

Friday’s intimate runway show highlights must-have ready to wear women’s contemporary apparel from Ermelinda Manos Designs and Maison de Urbana as well as the season’s hottest hair and makeup looks from Beverly Hills’ own Planet Salon.


Pre-show, L.A. Fashion Weekend’s Lounge will keep guests buzzing with treats from Bubba Sweets cupcakes and the luxury Design Suite will launch American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell’s new handbag line, Stage Presents, as well as feature Bling Designs by S and the coveted Planet Salon Beauty Bar.

The weekend will reach an all time high on Saturday night with the first-ever L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards, celebrating the show’s designers and sponsors from 2012. The black tie event raises the Fashion Weekend bar with live performances from Kimberly Caldwell and Sabrina Antoinette of Chris Brown’s label CBE. A panel of celebrity judges and presenters, including Peggy Tanous of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and Rocco Leo Gaglioti of Fashion News Live and E! Celebrity Style Story, will honor the best of the best from the 2012 season. Nominations include Mens/Womenswear Couture Award, Contemporary Designer Award, Emerging Designer Award, and Resort Wear Award.

“I’m really excited going into our ninth season of L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios,” reveals Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer, L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios. “Each season I try to do something different than the other Fashion Week participants, and the L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards is something I’ve been planning for a while now. I know it’s going to be kick ass, and I’m excited for the new adventure!”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, March 14, 2013: L.A. Fashion Weekend Kickoff Party. Media and invited guests are welcome to arrive between 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Friday, March 15, 2013: Women’s contemporary brands Ermelinda Manos Designs and Maison de Urbana. Media to arrive between 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, invited guests and red carpet between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Studio lot gate closes promptly at 7:30 pm and show begins at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, March 16, 2013: L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards with live performances from Kimberly Caldwell and Sabrina Antoinette. Honorees include: Wella Professionals, Napoleon Perdis, Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, Planet Salon, and Public Counsel.
Media to arrive between 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, invited guests and red carpet between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Studio lot gate closes promptly at 7:30 pm and show begins at 8:00 pm.

Featured sponsors include open bar by Little Black Dress Vodka and Monster Energy Drink, Sunset Gower Studios, Planet Salon, Amp Radio, The LA Fashion Magazine, Fashion News Live, California Apparel News, Splash Magazines, The Fashion Law Group, and Wunder Models.

ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES / MIKEY KOFFMAN:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, Fashion and Entertainment Productions.

Since 2005, Koffman and The Gallery LA have been an integral force to Los Angeles Fashion Week and an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. After Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman created L.A. Fashion Weekend and moved her high-profile fashion show to Sunset Gower Studios in the heart of Hollywood. Today, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services. For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com. You can like them on Facebook.com/thegalleryla or follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thegalleryla

Source: The Gallery Los Angeles

Closing night the L.A. Fashion Weekend at the Sunset Gower Studios Celebrates Fashion for Spring/Summer 2013

On October 21, 2012, the fashion show extravaganza ends at the Sunset Gower Studios. Mikey Koffman from “The Gallery Los Angeles” produced and hosted this three day event. Every year, designers prepare to showcase their new designs for future seasons.

There are so many people involved to make these events possible. You have all the Media Sponsors such as Diversity News Magazine, L.A. Fashion Magazine, ApparelNews, American Gentleman Magazine, and Hollyscoop advertising weeks ahead to get the word out, and to bring people to this exciting event.

Most of the media sponsors provided a copy of their magazine for attendees to view and take home. “Diversity News” provided a copy of their magazine in the VIP gift bag on October 19th. Everyone loves fashion, so guests can always look at the fashion magazines for all design debuts.

Where there is people and good music, you also need to have delicious food at a great event such as a Hollywood fashion show at a great location. Don’t forget the sweets too. “Bubba Sweets” provided cupcakes the three days. Drinks galore provided by the delicious liquor of “My World on a plate”, “Little Black Dress Vodka”, “Lodvoka”, and “Venue Sunset Gower-Sunset Bronson”.

Not only can the attendees enjoy a great fashion show, they can meet other people who love fashion like them. Other design suites sponsors such as “Hoodiebuddie” and “Wella Professionals” gave out gifts or samples. Taking home a gift from these sponsors made the event more memorable for everyone. You have “Sugar Scout” displaying their jewelry for viewing. Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace” displayed a sample viewing on how their rooms look at the hotel. Also, they provided guests with a small cream and their advertisement. Luxury is what they are all about.

Don’t forget the beauty tips and makeovers from the stylists “Napoleon” and “Glamglow”. Fashion starts with your appearance, so having stunning makeup and an awesome design on, makes you feel good.

At 8:00 p.m., the curtain opens and people begin to take their seats. Media and photographers are set at center stage. The performance begins by “Midnight Red”. Everyone enjoyed the talented group. They had the honor to perform twice throughout this weekend.

Mikey Koffman from “The Gallery Los Angeles” walks the runway to welcome everyone and thank all for their support. Now the excitement begins by bringing out the designers showcase one by one for everyone to enjoy. (Please click on photos to view them regular size).

The lovely Dina Bar-El knows how to make the people admire her beauty on the runway. Dina designs presents elegance, stunning and beautiful fabrics such as lace, satin, and color. Dresses with shining gray and sparkling gray can be worn to any luxury party. Sequins galore lays upon the front portion of the dress, which is noticeable for any stunning figure. Don’t forget your summer and spring colors of yellow, blue, red, pink and white. These colors are cool for those hot days. Dina’s designs are well fitted to show your curves and make you feel sexy when wearing her glamorous dresses. What a great imagination.

Brown, red, black, peach, and white was on the mind of Designer, Nathanaelle Couture. Outfits that look like two pieces with boarders of fabric lining the entire outfit made the outfit look like a style from in the 40s. A long satin dress with flowers of black and red was perfect for gala parties. A long see through train ensemble into the dress was very elegant. Combinations of red and black dresses with beautiful stunning jewels arranged from the middle of the dress, to top shoulder, just gave a little richness to the outfit. You never can go wrong with lace and satin to make a cool and comfortable. Dresses with flare and fluffiness hit the runway which looks like more of renaissance style.

Designer, Anthony Franco has outrages beautiful taste. He not only designs for women, he includes his men’s style to be as stunning. The handsome models walked the runway with velvet and collaboration of leather fitted suits. The ladies looked beautiful in long shiny dresses consisting of colors of black, white, silver, red, yellow and white. Dresses that drape to the floor can be worn to weddings or even black tie parties. Accessories such as gloves were an awesome combination in making the outfit look luxury and expensive.

Overall the three days of getting together to enjoy the splendid designs of very talented designers, made us look forward to Spring/Summer. The guests also received great information from the sponsors who took the time to attend and contribute to the event. Mikey Koffman always provides the attendees with a great show.

To read more about our complete coverage of LA Fashion Weekend 10/2012 at Sunset Gower Studios visit:

Day 1 – Opening Night

http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/10/christina-milian-attends-opening-night-at-l-a-fashion-weekend-at-sunset-gower-studios/#.UIXou8XAfTo

Day 2 – Second Night

http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/10/mikey-koffman-of-the-gallery-l-a-producer-and-host-of-l-a-fashion-weekend-springsummer-2013-at-sunset-gower-studios-10-20-2012/#.UIs3g8XAfTo

Day 3 – Final

http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/10/experiencing-the-l-a-fashion-weekends-just-fashion-event-and-show/

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About The Gallery Los Angeles/Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company.

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications was a proud media partner of The Gallery Los Angeles Presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Spring/Summer 2013 on October 19th – 21st, 2012.

Experiencing the L.A. Fashion Weekend’s Just Fashion Event and Show

Notes from a Diary of a Round Brown Girl: Special Guest Writer Actress Thushari Jayasekera.

Wella Professional present L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios produced by Mikey Koffman of The Gallery LA on Sunday, October 21, 2012.

On Sunday October 21, 2012 afternoon, I attended the L.A. Fashion Weekend 2^nd Annual “Just Fashion” by Public Counsel (Public Counsel is the nation’s largest public interest law firm specializing in delivering pro bono legal services to low-income communities) at the Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood.  The producer of the show was Mikey Koffman who is the CEO of the Gallery Los Angeles.

I got to the event early and Mikey was energetically involved with supervising every aspect of the production. She was overseeing the production team and paying attention to all the details to make things run smoothly. There was a silent auction set up as a fundraiser  for the Public Counsel. There were sponsor booths near the entrance to the venue and elegant seating arrangement were inviting. Tables were decorated with gifts from sponsors and guests were milling about until the lounge opened. I chatted a little with the Editor in Chief of the American Gentleman Magazine, LeMar L. Joichin, III, who wanted to bring the gentleman’s style back into society. I picked up a few issues of the the Hollywood Weekly and the L.A. Fashion magazine to read while I waited.

The doors opened at about 12:10 pm and the fashion show was to start at 2pm. Guests could choose to get pampered with a mini make-over at the Napoleon sponsored Booth. There were cool sample products at the Wella Booth. One of my favorites was the Bubba Cupcake booth because I usually only love chocolate desserts but the owner Erika had made a tasty Raspberry Champagne cupcake. Also, beverages and tasty bites flowed abundantly for the guests’ enjoyment.  One of the other guests used chopstick gifts by Nobu to pick up the sushi rolls that were served  and I followed suite. The people were fun and the atmosphere was stylish.

The red-carpet started at 1pm while many attendees mingled and browsed the booths filled with wonderful samples. The lounge area was what they called a “successful crush” in the 1700s or 1800s England when an event was so successfully attended that there was no way to turn around without bumping into someone.

At about 1:45 we were called to go into the fashion show venue. It was beautifully designed with black and white. The runway was white. There were black gift bags on the white chairs for the guests. Mikey opened the show and introduced the President of the Public Counsel Hernán D. Vera who spoke a few words. Two Public Counsel Board Members also spoke.  Then the fashion show began to wonderful toe tapping music. The first stylish designer collection was from Dina Bar-el, followed by the graceful lines of Nathanaelle couture with featuring stunningly hot Anthony Franco designs at the end. When it ended I wanted to see more and was appreciative of this well organized show.

To read more about LA Fashion Weekend 10/2012 at Sunset Gower Studios visit http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/10/christina-milian-attends-opening-night-at-l-a-fashion-weekend-at-sunset-gower-studios/#.UIXou8XAfTo

ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES/MIKEY KOFFMAN:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company.

Photos credit to: Thushari Jayasekera for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The Gallery Los Angeles Presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Spring/Summer 2013 on October 19th – 21st, 2012.

Mikey Koffman of The Gallery L.A. producer and host of L.A. Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2013 at Sunset Gower Studios 10-20-2012

Flynn Skye, Black Hearts Brigade, Wolfeep, G. Kim and Parides designers showcased Spring/Summer 2013 collections.

On a cloudy fall day, Wella Professionals presents the L.A. Fashion Weekend at the Sunset Gower Studios on Saturday, October 20, 2012.  This extravagate event started at 6:00 p.m. and ended around 9: 30 p.m.  Spring/Summer 2013 designs were presented by five talented designers.

Appetizers catered by Nobu Hotel, drinks by “Little Black Dress Vodka”, “Lodvoka”, and “Venue Sunset Gower-Sunset Bronson” set stage at the open bar. Sweet cupcakes provided by “Bubba Sweets” hit the spot.

Before the fashion show, guests can enjoy special gifts from “Hoodiebuddie with HB3 Technology” A teepee display was set up for guests to enter and enjoy taking a picture for entertainment. “Hoodiebuddie” also gave a small hoodie for your cell phone, and a fabulous hoodie sweatshirt which comes with headphones attached.  Wella Professional were representing by being the “Title Sponsor” this year. Drop by their booth, and you received a few samples of their hair products. (Note: Please click on the photos to view regular size)

Tables set up by media sponsors such as “L.A. Fashion Magazine”, “ApparelNews”, “American Gentleman Magazine” provided guests a view of their current magazine layout. Our very own Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications was also a media sponsor this year which on the first night (10-19-2012) a special print edition was included on VIP’s gift bags.  “Bibby Financial” was also in attendance.  The financial company was “Kick off party Sponsor” for the night.

“Napoleon” and “Glamglow” beauty products allowed guests to get a makeover.  Music played while guests walked around taking pictures for their memorable moments.  Media and photographers lined up on the red carpet waiting for celebrities and designers to arrive.

At 8:00 p.m., the fashion show was ready to start. A full house was ready to admire the designer’s Spring/Summer 2013 clothing collections. Mikey Koffman from “The Gallery Los Angeles” was ready to welcome all the designers, media, and guests, but first comes live performance by Hannah Alter and her dancers. She rocked the house.

Brands featured by G.Kim,Wolfeep, Parides, Flynn Skye by Amber Farr and Black Heart Brigade were ready to show all their new line up for Spring/Summer 2013.

Long and loose comfortable dresses hit the runway for Designer, Parides by Shahida Clayton.  Mixtures of colors ranging from browns, purples, yellow and white made the style look beautiful and cool for Spring/Summer 2013. Short dresses with stunning spring colors added a hoodie for those cool summer night. Slits on the side of the summer dresses reveals the model’s sexy legs. With all the color combinations, this style can be worn by anyone.

G.Kim by Grace Kim had a different view of style.  Chic thin long sleeve dresses with ties at the waist can be great for a summer party or even at the workplace. Pleaded short skirts with colors of blue, beige or brown with a loose white top was very cute.  It will be a big hit for the teenage girls. Poncho style cover up looked so classy but summery.  It was a great idea to represent something different other than just a thin sweater for those Spring/Summer nights.

Wolfeep by Pamela Wolf brought forth the sexy combination of one sided sleeve blouses.  Providing a belt on some of the dresses shows the curves of any women. Color combinations of her outfit were cool and bright.

When it comes to Spring/Summer, sometimes not changing much in the designs can make a statement.  Black Hearts Brigade seems to stick with the idea that our past style can still work. Just wearing our blue jeans pants and shorts is what makes us feel sexy and comfortable.  Jeans never go out of style.  Throwing a tee shirt over your bikini is always a great suggestion.  Now, blouses with prints of color, makes a statement for anyone wearing it. The variety of colors such as white, black, pink and gray can be used for any season.

Hat and belt accessories were a great combination for Flynn Skye by Amber Farr. The long dotted dress and jumper is perfect for a Spring/Summer night out.  A light blouse with printed pant brings balance to your collection and can be combined with just almost anything from wearing a blazer, or just a thin sweater. Not only this, you can go crazy with the jewelry also. The style seemed easy and can be accessorize with anything else in your clothing collection. She shows us how to have fun with it.

The fashion show is a three day event running October 19 through October 21. On the last day, Dina Dar-el, Anthony Franco, and Nathanaelle Couture will showcase their Spring/Summer 2013 designs for all to enjoy and Mikey Koffman will be producing and hosting.  Everyone who attended seemed to be satisfied with the outcome of this evening’s fashion show.

To read more about our complete coverage of LA Fashion Weekend 10/2012 at Sunset Gower Studios visit http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/10/christina-milian-attends-opening-night-at-l-a-fashion-weekend-at-sunset-gower-studios/#.UIXou8XAfTo

and

http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/10/experiencing-the-l-a-fashion-weekends-just-fashion-event-and-show/

ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES/MIKEY KOFFMAN:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company. For more information visit http://www.thegalleryla.com and http://losangelesfw.com/

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The Gallery Los Angeles Presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Spring/Summer 2013 on October 19th – 21st, 2012.

Christina Milian attends opening night at L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios

LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Opening Night 10-19-2012.

Wella Professional presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios produced by The Gallery LA located at 1438 North Gower Street in Hollywood.  Opening Night on October 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. presented the Spring/Summer 2013 designs for four designers.  The L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios runs from October 19^th to October 21^st.  Every year, Mikey Koffman from “The Gallery Los Angeles” hosts the event.

As guests arrived, they got to splurge in eating appetizers catered by Nobu “My World on a plate” and enjoy drinks from “Little Black Dress Vodka”, “Lodvoka”, and “Venue Sunset Gower-Sunset Bronson” at the open bar.  “Bubba Sweets” provided delicious cupcakes to enjoy. “Hoodiebuddie with HB3 Technology” set up a teepee and welcome guest in to have their picture taken, and before they exit, they were given a free hoodie for stopping by.

Our very own Diversity News Magazine was one of the Media Partners advertising this great event.  Diversity News Magazine contributed this month’s magazine for the VIP gift bags.  A copy is offered for purchase at http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/453512.  A special thank you goes out to all the media partners for taking the time to advertise, sponsor and attend the event.

Wella Professional was the Title Sponsor this year.  Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace set up a lovely scene for guests to get the feel in how comfortable it will be to reserve your stay at the hotel.  Fashion goes along with beauty; Napoleon Predis and Glamglow sponsored and displayed a variety of make-up which will make anyone feel beautiful any day. Anyone was welcome to stop by and touch up their makeup or even get beauty tips. Sugar Scout displayed punky jewelry for viewing.

Opening performance was “Midnight Red”.  The singing group danced all over the runway.  Towards the end, the microphones went dead, but that did not stop the group from singing and entertaining.

Now was the time to showcase the designer’s Spring/Summer 2013 designs. Culture Swimwear started off the festivities. It was all about spring colors like pink, blue, orange, purple and greens.  What a way to make a lady feel sexy. High waist bottoms designs on a few were perfect for those who want to cover more, but then show a little skin.  Also, some of the swimwear had strings hanging on the sides of the bottom portion. What a great idea.  Swimwear with lace and knitted backs made the swimwear look more girly.

Amelie Swimwear by Andrea Abaunza had a different idea of Spring/Summer swimwear.  Blue, purple, hot pink, orange and a mixture of green were her idea of bringing a splash of color. A sheer top cover up made the swimsuit feel more fashionable when you go to the beach.  Comfortable long sheer dresses covered the swimwear. She had a great selection of colors and styles for both adults and children.

Kate Swim by Katherine Bruening, Kate had a crafty side in designing her selection. Kate knows it is all about the colors that make a statement. Purple, pink, orange, light green with strings of rhinestones and shimmering jewels made you feel rich and beautiful.  Some of the bikinis had hanging strings and embedded in the fabric with shining jewels. One designer decided to make you feel like a cowgirl with the front portion covered with hanging strings of color. All you need the boots.

Last of the designers was Nicolita/Havana Nights by Christina Milian. Singer, Christina Milian is not only a superstar, but a contributed swimsuit designer. Christina Milian, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model born in Jersey City. Now she joins forces with Nicolita, they both brought the attention to the runway with dark feels of color like black and leopard prints.  The mixture of black, green, and white made you feel you are not only at the beach, but in a jungle to. The statement brings out the wild in you. Bringing forward rhinestones on the swimsuit also made you feel rich and noticeable. Swimwear can also consist of black long dresses to use to cover up when it is cold at the beach or even a pool party.

The swimwear collections presented this day was designed for ladies to enjoy. The designers were all clever in selecting the right colors, fabrics and even jewels for Spring/Summer collection. What a way to make a statement when you enjoy the beach or even a pool party. To see more decorative swimwear, you can go to the designer’s website for viewing.

About Mikey Koffman/The Gallery of Los Angeles:
Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for seven seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow.

Photo credit to: Gisele Ozeri from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine.

The Gallery L.A. Unveils Details of Eighth Season of L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios

Fashion Week’s Premier Event Pulls Out All the Stops.

LOS ANGELES, CA; October 15, 2012 – For the eighth season running, L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios promises to be L.A. Fashion Week’s most-coveted industry event of the season with its lineup of top-tier designers and brands. From Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21, L.A.’s finest will come together for the grand finale of Fashion Week.

Festivities begin Thursday, October 18 with L.A. Fashion Weekend’s Kick Off Party sponsored by the weekend’s Silver Sponsor, Bibby Financial, which specializes in financing options for small and medium-sized companies.

Opening night features a live musical performance from up-and-coming boy band Midnight Red who will sing their new hit single “Hell Yeah” to get guests riled up and ready for the much-anticipated Swim show. Saturday kicks off with yet another live performance from rising pop star and The Gallery L.A.’s own Hannah Alter. Alter will open the show and set a high-energy tone for the night with her single “All Around the World.”

All weekend long, stylists from title sponsor Wella Professionals and artists from makeup sponsor Napoleon Perdis will not only fashion models for the runway, but also glam up guests hair and makeup in the Nobu Lounge pre-show at a state-of-the art Beauty Bar complete with Wella’s Braid Bar.

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, opening January 2013 in Las Vegas, is the official Lounge sponsor and will be converting the Lounge into a Nobu Hotel branded experience, complete with catering from its room service menu and a sneak peek look at what the hotel will feature. Guests at L.A. Fashion Weekend will be amongst the first to be able to make reservations at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace right from the lounge, as well as mingle with actual staff, stretch out in a Nobu bed and view photos of the rooms and suites.

No one will go parched with an open bar from Little Black Dress Vodka, passed cocktails from Lovoka, and refreshments from Diabolo.

Guests will also have the opportunity to try on mud masks from GlamGlow, purchase and peruse jewelry from Sugar Scout LA, snag signature sweatshirts from Hoodie Buddie, who will have its own custom teepee in the Design Suite, and munch on cupcakes from Bubba Sweets.
SCHEDULE OF L.A. FASHION WEEKEND EVENTS

Friday, October 19, 8:00 pm: Spring/Summer 2013 Swim collections from Culture Swimwear, Amelie Swimwear, and Kate Swim. The show closes with Havana Nights by Christina Milian for Nicolita Swimwear. Media arrive at 5:00 pm, general registration opens at 6:00 pm. Red carpet and pre-reception from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, October 20, 8:00 pm: Emerging brands Flynn Skye, Black Hearts Brigade, Wolfeep, G. Kim and Parides. Media arrive at 5:00 pm, general registration opens at 6:00 pm. Red carpet and pre-reception from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm.

Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm: “JUST Fashion” by Public Counsel, the Nation’s largest non-profit law firm, featuring couture designers Anthony Franco, Dina Bar-El, and Nathanaelle. Ticket are available on www.publiccounsel.org. Media arrive 11:00 am, general registration opens at 12:00 pm. Pre-reception from 12:00 – 1:45 pm. Doors close at 1:30 pm.

Sunday, October 21, 8:00 pm: Couture designs from Anthony Franco, Dina Bar-El, and Nathanaelle. Media arrive at 5:00 pm, general registration opens at 6:00 pm. Red carpet and pre-reception from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm.

Red carpet interviews with designers will be available from 6:00 – 7:30 pm before every show and from 12:00 – 1:30 pm for “JUST Fashion.” Post-show interviews will occur at 8:30 pm on the runway and 2:30 pm after “JUST Fashion.”

Additional sponsors include Public Counsel, Porsche Beverly Hills, American Gentleman, Hollyscoop, LA Splash Magazine, LA Fashion Magazine, Diversity News, Zee Report, Hollywood Weekly, California Apparel News, The Fashion Law Group, and earthwise. For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.LosAngelesFW.com

ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES / MIKEY KOFFMAN

Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company.

Since 2005, Koffman and The Gallery LA have been an integral force to Los Angeles Fashion Week and an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. After Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman created L.A. Fashion Weekend and moved her high-profile fashion show to Sunset Gower Studios in the heart of Hollywood. Today, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services.

In addition to her work with L.A. Fashion Week, Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow. Her shows have successfully put brands on the map with key buyers and media, resulting in the launch of a number of emerging lines.

Koffman has appeared as a fashion expert and stylist on a variety of TV morning shows and news stations and was also featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series “The Real L Word.”

For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit
www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com. ‘Like’ us on Facebook (/thegalleryla) and follow us on Twitter (@thegalleryla).

Source: The Gallery L.A.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The Gallery Los Angeles Presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Spring/Summer 2013 on October 19th – 21st, 2012.

Diversity News Magazine Announces Media Partnership with L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios

Event to be Held and Produced by The Gallery LA. October 19 – 21st, 2012.

Hollywood, CA — October 4, 2012, Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV is pleased to join L.A. Fashion Weekend as a media sponsor and align itself with one of the most talked about and well-produced fashion events of the season.

Diversity News Magazine, in partnership with parent company Diversity News Publications, will utilize its resources with its current readership to create more awareness and buzz around the 2012 season of L.A. Fashion Weekend, and hopes to gain new fashion-forward readers as well.

“We’ve been following L.A. Fashion Weekend since 2010, thanks to celebrity and professional photographer Daniela Hubbard, and we’re so proud to be an official media partner this year. Like in previous years, this event will bring together fashionistas, designers, photographers, and media to celebrate fashion week—what a way to present the coming season’s new trends!” said Stella Gomez, Diversity News Magazine Photographer and Writer.

“I’m so pleased to have Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV as media partners this year. They support so many great causes and have such a broad reach, from the local Los Angeles community to cities worldwide. Their involvement in L.A. Fashion Weekend helps fashion-forward individuals everywhere to continue to innovate.” said Mikey Koffman, Executive Producer, L.A. Fashion Weekend and Founder, The Gallery L.A.

Currently, Diversity News Magazine is a media partner of The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios produced by The Gallery L.A., The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for Spirit Day, and many more.

L.A. Fashion Weekend Shows kick off Friday, October 19th with Spring 2013 swimwear collections and continue on Saturday and Sunday with looks from emerging brands and couture designers.

About Diversity News Magazine:
Published by Diversity News Publications, Diversity News Magazine is a consumer news magazine covering news, entertainment, features, awards, sports, events and much more. DiversityNewsMagazine.com, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month, is another venue for advertisers to showcase their products or services on the classified and display pages. The purpose of the magazine is to educate and inform the diverse community worldwide. It focuses on local, national and international news, entertainment, features, sports and more importantly, newsworthy items that would be of interest to our diverse cultures. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/

About The Gallery Los Angeles/Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. In its eighth season, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services.

For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com.

About Diversity News TV:
Diversity News TV is part of Diversity News Productions of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment media and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Diversity News TV publish content on YouTube and Blip TV. Diversity News TV coverage includes events, interviews, features, awards, red carpets, music concerts, fashion shows and much more.

About Diversity News Publications: Founded in 2003 Diversity News Publications, is a news/entertainment multimedia firm specialized in Advertising, Design, Marketing, Printing & Public Relations services who combines all sources in one. Diversity News Publications is the publisher of Diversity News Magazine and owns Diversity News TV, Diversity News Radio, Diversity News Productions and many more. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewspublications.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408

http://worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.com/

worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com
or
Hannah Laverty, Public Relations
The Gallery Los Angeles
media@thegalleryla.com

http://www.losangelesfw.com/

TEL: 323-330-1845

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine will be giving away 6 tickets courtesy of The Gallery LA to our readers to attend LA Fashion Weekend. Please Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DiversityNewsMagazine and http://www.facebook.com/TheGalleryLosAngeles ask your friends to Like Us, share this links on your Facebook, Twitter and other social media and email us your links with your name, email, telephone number to: editor@diversitynewsmagazine.com.  The winners selected will be the ones the gives us more LIKES and links in sharing our content.    Thank you.

The Gallery Los Angeles Gears Up for its Eighth Season of L.A. Fashion Weekend

Lineup of Official Sponsors and Designers announced

LOS ANGELES, CA; October 1, 2012 –The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company, is gearing up to kick off its eighth season of L.A. Fashion Weekend, the much anticipated finale of LA Fashion Week. The epic three-day affair, held in the heart of Hollywood at Sunset Gower Studios from October 18-21, gives industry insiders and fashion fiends alike the chance to preview fresh celebrity collaborations and cutting-edge emerging designers while mingling with L.A.’s finest.

Shows kick off Friday, October 19th with doors opening at 5:00 pm for media and 6:00 pm for invited guests. Opening night includes Spring 2013 swimwear collections from Havana Nights by Christina Milian for Nicolita Swimwear, Amelie Swimwear, and Culture Swimwear.

Saturday’s show will showcase the hottest in the up-and-coming designer division including Wolfeep, Parides, and Black Hearts Brigade. Doors open at 5:00 pm to media and 6:00 pm for invited guests.

Sunday, October 21st is an all day event, opening with the Second Annual “Just Fashion” show at 2:00 pm, hosted by Public Counsel, and closing with the women’s contemporary and couture brands show at 8:00 pm. Shows will highlight popular designers Anthony Franco, Dina Bar-El, Nathanaelle, and G. Kim. Just Fashion is open to the public and all proceeds will benefit Public Counsel, the Nation’s largest pro-bono law firm. Media should arrive at 11:00 am for “Just Fashion” and 5:00 pm for the closing show.


This season, L.A. Fashion Weekend boasts its biggest sponsor lounge yet. Guests can glam up their looks with some last minute red carpet radiance at a state-of-the-art Beauty Bar featuring beauty industry frontrunner and title sponsor Wella Professional’s Braid Bar, rejuvenating mud facials from Glam Glow, and full makeup applications by Napoleon Perdis. Hoodie Buddie will keep things casual in its custom teepee filled with its signature sweatshirts. Nobu Caesars Palace, the official Lounge sponsor, will give guests a sneak peak of its new Vegas hotel through a hotel room installation and delicious catering from its room service menu. Little Black Dress Vodka will provide an open bar with additional refreshments from Lovoka Liqueur and Diabolo.

“I’m really excited about the new additions to L.A. Fashion Weekend this year, both in our sponsor Lounge and on our runway, which will feature many returning designers, but also some great new talent,” says L.A. Fashion Weekend Executive Producer and The Gallery L.A. Founder, Mikey Koffman. “Every year, my goal is to go above and beyond the year before and create the best possible platform for brands to showcase themselves. We’ve gone in a new direction this year, and our partners, like Wella Professionals and Nobu Caesars Palace, have helped us create a luxury experience that will set L.A. Fashion Weekend apart from the rest.”

Additional sponsors include Public Counsel, Bibby Financial, Porsche Beverly Hills, American Gentleman, Runway Magazine, Hollyscoop, LA Splash Magazine, LA Fashion Magazine, Diversity News Magazine, and California Apparel News. For a complete schedule of events, please visit http://www.LAFashionWeekend.com.

ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES / MIKEY KOFFMAN:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company.

Since 2005, Koffman and The Gallery LA have been an integral force to Los Angeles Fashion Week and an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. After Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman created L.A. Fashion Weekend and moved her high-profile fashion show to Sunset Gower Studios in the heart of Hollywood. Today, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services.

In addition to her work with L.A. Fashion Week, Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow. Her shows have successfully put brands on the map with key buyers and media, resulting in the launch of a number of emerging lines.

Koffman has appeared as a fashion expert and stylist on a variety of TV morning shows and news stations and was also featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series “The Real L Word.”

For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit
www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com. ‘Like’ us on Facebook (/thegalleryla) and follow us on Twitter (@thegalleryla).

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The Gallery Los Angeles Presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Spring/Summer 2013 on October 19th – 21st, 2012.

American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell Attends L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall/Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 3

LA Fashion Weekend is well known as the place where celebrities come for interviews, walk the red carpet and watch the hottest trends and new designs at the run way.  In prior seasons of LA Fashion Weekend the following celebrities have attended the event and some of them are: recording and performer Christina Milian, Actor Erik Estrada, and recently designer Phoebe Price, model Janice Dickinson, recording and performer former American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell.

There was so many fashion shows, but the place where every one want to attend was Hollywood’s hottest and biggest event produced by the one and only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend presenting L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios, a 3 day weekend starting from March 16th-March 18th.

This three-day fashion extravaganza was an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, media representatives, celebrities and fashion buyers alike, came to have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.

Only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend with her team, including designers and brand sponsors can make the unforgettable experience possible for every one the attended the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.

On Sunday, March 18th’s L.A. Fashion Weekend finale show was air live on KTLA 5, and hosted by the station’s David Begnaud and Gallery L.A. producer, Mikey Koffman.

The night started with live performance from the eclectic musical duo Hi Fashion band. With a special dedication to Hollywood and its television studio history, the night’s line-up featured NBC’s Fashion Star designer Lizzie Parker, Alexis by Tal Sheyn, a line co-designed with Alexis Bellino of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and the much anticipated new season of Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture, an apparel collection inspired by the CW hit television series and its beloved characters.

“L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience.” said Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend.

About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for seven seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com  or www.losangelesfw.com 

Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Diversity News Publications, LA Fashion Weekend, The Gallery L.A. and  Quintessential PR.

Photos credit & courtesy to: Nelson Shen from Nelson Shen Photos.


Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mikey Koffman and her team for working hard to make L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios the best and for people to talk about it for many years to come. Please come back for more exclusive coverage of L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios.

L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 2

Portugal, London, New York, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and oh course the place where every one want to attend is Hollywood’s hottest and biggest event produced by the one and only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend presenting L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios, a 3 day weekend starting from March 16th-March 18th.

This three-day fashion extravaganza is (was) an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, media representatives, celebrities and fashion buyers alike, came to have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season. Only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend with her team, including designers and brand sponsors can make the unforgettable experience possible for every one the attended the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.

On Saturday, March 17 they featured a live performance by music duo Hi-Fashion followed by showcasing designers of The Ashlee Brooks Collection, a gorgeous and ethereal woman’s line, and Sarahi’s upscale couture pieces specialized for tall women. LAHA’s whimsical children’s line (girls ages 7-14) made the audience cheer while SKINEEZ Skincarewear’s revolutionary shape wear, concluded the show. (Click on the photo to view large size)

Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a pioneer in the creation of Los Angeles Fashion Week and at the forefront of bringing Los Angeles fashion to the rest of world. “L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience,” states Koffman.

About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for seven seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com  or www.losangelesfw.com 

Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Diversity News Publications, LA Fashion Weekend and The Gallery L.A.

Photos credit to: Francois Palais from Francois Palais Photography for Diversity News Magazine and Examiner.com

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mikey Koffman and her team for working hard to make L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios the best and for people to talk about it for many years to come. Please come back for more exclusive coverage of L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios.

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