Some poor model fell in a hole at the “Who’s Next, What’s Next“ show in LA, and it was caught on film. During an opening preformance a performer broke a hole through the stage, then for some reason the model overlooked the gaping hole and fell into it. Sad, but funny.
Day 3 at the Smashbox Studios brought the best show yet: Grey Ant. The show was held in the Lightbox, a relatively small room where they packed us in hot and tight, but the claustrophobia and dire thirst were well worth it. The stage was set minimally with a white runway and a backdrop sans pizzaz, which worked well with the collections’ futuristic vibe. Well, I say futuristic, but the past was definitely present, too with the ever-presence of the line’s signature high-waisted jeans as well as a tie dyed garment or two.
Paneling was a key element of the show, and designer Grant Krajecki sent out lots of sexy strapless dresses with sharp lines, but a laid-back element also persevered. There were plenty of over-sized, slouchy caftan tops that added nice contrast to highly structured pieces. Other trends on the catwalk included bandeau tops, delicate layering pieces, high-waisted trousers that brought Katherine Hepburn to mind, hot pants, and wide leg/platform shoes combos. Oh, and a few pieces with John Waters’ films starlet, Divine, popped up too.
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I was lucky enough to go to the Heatherette show at Mercedes-Benz Spring ‘08 LA Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios (wow, that’s a mouth full) last night. The buzz about the LA shows is always so faint compared to the hoopla that surrounds the bigger shows around the world, but I couldn’t have had a better time if I was in Milan. It was a night of celebrities, free-flowing champagne, fancy snacks, free makeovers by the amazing Smashbox makeup artists and, of course, Heatherette. Translation: fun times.
The trends on the Heatherette runway are what you’d expect: mixed patterns (plaid, leopard, floral, picnic table scenes), mega color, overalls, ruffles, big shoes, netting, gold lamé, plunging necklines, baby doll dresses, greased up bodies, beading, orange, one-shoulder, fairy dust, satin beach ball appliqué, and lots and lots of tulle. The usual club kid chic.
Celebrities in the front row and on the runway: Kim Kardashian (who texted and yawned through most of it) and the Gastineau girls, model/”it girl” Corey Kennedy, Robin Antin, Aubrey O’Day, Ross Matthews, Jennifer Gimenez, Jenna Jameson, Kat DeLuna, Daniela Sea, and Lydia Hearst.
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