American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell Attends L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall/Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 3
March 19, 2012 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Celebrities, FEATURES

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.

About Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
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L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 2
March 18, 2012 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Entertainment News, Events, Fashion, Featured, FEATURES


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.

About Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
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L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 1
March 17, 2012 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Entertainment News, Events, Fashion, Featured, FEATURES, Uncategorized


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 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 attend the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.
On Friday, March 16th’s kick-off show featured illustrious designer Betsey Johnson, followed by A-List celebrity favorite Dina Bar-EL and international French brand Vilorija, showcasing extravagant and futuristic looks.
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: Daniela Hubbard from Daniela Hubbard Photography for Diversity News Magazine and Examiner.com & Stella Gomez from Disco Stella’s Pics for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: We want to thank Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend and her team for providing VIP seating to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar AKA Steven Escobar on Friday, March 16, 2012. We hope next time we can get VIP for the entire event. 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.

About Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
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L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios to Air on KTLA 5
March 2, 2012 by News Desk
Filed under Celebrities News, Entertainment, Events, Fashion


On Friday, March 2, 2012 The Gallery L.A. announced that L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios boasts being the only Los Angeles fashion runway bold enough to be broadcasted live by Los Angeles’ top-rated news source KTLA 5. Held from March 16th-March 18th, at the legendary Sunset Gower Studios, in the heart of Hollywood, L.A. Fashion Weekend has lined up the fiercest names in fashion to stomp March’s runway.
This three-day fashion extravaganza is an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, and fashion buyers alike, will have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.
Headlining Friday, March 16th’s kick-off show is illustrious designer Betsey Johnson, followed by A-List celebrity favorite Dina Bar-EL and international French brand Vilorija, showcasing extravagant and futuristic looks. Saturday, March 17th is dedicated to up and coming brands, on the cusp of stardom, including LAHA children’s line, The Ashlee Brooks Collection, a gorgeous and ethereal woman’s line, SKINEEZ Skincarewear undergarments, and Sarahi’s upscale couture pieces specialized for tall women.
Sunday, March 18th’s finale show will be broadcast LIVE on KTLA 5, with a special dedication to Hollywood and the glamor of television studios. The night’s line-up will include 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.
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.
Like-minded trendsetting brands, partnered with L.A. Fashion Weekend, include official beauty partners Napoleon Perdis cosmetics and LiQWD professional hair care, Little Black Dress Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pharrell William’s Qream, Diabolo Natural Soda, Zenify and AguaCon Water. Official after parties will be held, after each show, at the Mondrian’s SkyBar, known as one of Hollywood’s most sophisticated bars and nightspots.
For those who can’t get a seat to the filled-to-capacity shows, tune into KTLA 5, in the days leading up to L.A. Fashion Weekend, for sneak peek pieces and behind-the-scenes segments on The Gallery L.A.’s industry-respected Los Angeles production.
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, Yahoo.com, Diversity News Publications and The Gallery L.A.
Photos credit to: The Gallery L.A. and Daniela Hubbard from Daniela Hubbard Photography.
Editor’s Note: We hope Mikey Koffman would invite our Executive Editor-In-Chief Steven Escobar as VIP celebrity to this year show, for his two years in a row coverage of LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, CA published by him on this publication, Examiner.com and Yahoo.com. Also Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications would love to become a media sponsor for Ms. Koffman LA Fashion Weekend.

About News Desk
About Diversity News Magazine: Diversity News Magazine is an independent multi-media outlet own by Minority-Owned Business who works with everyone and it is published by Diversity News Publications. Diversity News Magazine executive editor-in-chief is Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar an award winning honored and respected Journalist. 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 more than two million visitors a month, it is another venue for advertisers to showcase their products, brands 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 Diversity News Magazine at http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/



































