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Fashion, Beauty, Style, Power People, In Great Places Spring 2009 Kevan Hall LA Fashion Week STAR FASHION POWER Stars ready for new spring season AMEX. ACCESS WITH STYLE From New York to LA INNOVATIVE GREEN FASHION Green Style, All The Way
Kevan Hall Spring 2009 Los Angeles fashion week Mercedes-Benz at Smashbox - Photography by William Pitts
Fashion, Los Angeles, Mercedes-Benz Spring 2009 It surely was a treat to review the Spring 2009 collections debut by some of Los Angeles prominent and new inspiring designers. Our team favorites were Kevan Hall and Eco-Ganik fashion presentations. Eco-Ganik is the line designed with both fashion and eco-conscious living in mind. The Green movement calls for the preservation of nature; chemical and toxic free agricultural activities, food processing and manufacturing procedure. Ecoganik recognizes this consumer need to balance quality and eco-conscious living.The range between eco-friendly classic style and the power of elegance in fashionable dresses styles by Kevin Hall took center stage. Ed Hardy’s collection of fun, brilliant colors tied into fab screen prints and embellishment were fun and festive. The swimsuit collection presentation from Ed Hardy was hot and sexy. Color, color and more color is the impact connect with this brand of sportwear for men and women. American Express was among the featured sponsors and the official card of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. AMEX offer Cardmembers enhanced opportunities to exclusively experience the excitement of the runways. All Cardmembers were invited to purchase packages to preview the Spring 2009 designer collections and gain access to insider-only benefits such as VIP receptions with industry influencers, makeup sessions with Pro Smashbox Cosmetics Makeup Artists, accessory styling tips with experts from Judith Ripka jewelry and much more. Additional benefits onsite for Cardmembers include access to a chic hospitality lounge reserved for celebrities and VIPs, complimentary valet parking and a highly sought-after gift bag. To become one with AMEX and become a card member visit http:// www.americanexpress.com Chudney Ross a fan of fashion poses at LA Fashion week
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios opened with Kevan Hall, followed by Suh-Tahn, Sheiki Collections, Whitley Kros, Ed Hardy presents Street Fame by Christian Audigier, Julia Clancey, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Elmer Ave, D'Amore by Marceau, Viridis Luxe, Lana Fuchs, Joseph Domingo, Crispin & Basilio, Lauren Conrad Collection, Eco-Ganik, Debra Davenport, Christian Audigier presents American Lord, Leila Hafzi, Nonja McKenzie, Tulle & Cloth Logic, Samora, Amelia Toro and The Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show.
KEVAN HALL SPRING 2009
Kevan Hall is among the top, couture designers who command attention with his fashion and sense of style in Los Angeles. When you think Kevin Hall, think original, innovative, classical and inspirational. His collection throughout the years have power and appeal. To describe Kevan’s 2009 Spring Collection in one word, our team calls on the word fabulous. Each model represented a multidimensional sides of Kevan’s creative abilities as a designer. The presence of New York style was reflected in the debut of his spring collection ready for all women of distinction and class to reserve on order now. Get into Kevan Hall’s world at www.kevanhalldesigns.com
Our Favorite Fashion Highlights of LA Fashion Week: KEVIN HALL •
Fab collection of couture gowns
AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE •
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, complimentary appetizers, drinks and a great getaway to relax
Hall, followed by Suh-Tahn, Sheiki Collections, Whitley Kros, Ed Hardy presents Street Fame by Christian Audigier, Julia Clancey, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Elmer Ave, D'Amore by Marceau, Viridis Luxe, Lana Fuchs, Joseph Domingo, Crispin & Basilio, Lauren Conrad Collection, Eco-Ganik, Debra Davenport, Christian Audigier presents American Lord, Leila Hafzi, Nonja McKenzie, Tulle & Cloth Logic, Samora, Amelia Toro and The Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show. The title sponsor Mercedes-Benz was joined by Smashbox Cosmetics, American Express, DHL, Judith Ripka, The Hollywood Roosevelt, BlackBerry ® and T-Mobile USA INC., V Australia, RevitaLash, Panera Bread, Peroni, Rose's Cocktail Infusions, Flor de Caña® Rum, BAWLS Guarana, Hint Essence Water, The Los Angeles Times IMAGE, California Apparel News, Full Frontal Fashion, ULTRA HD, The Insider, Domino and Getty Images to provide hospitality, services and amenities to all attendees of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. Last, as for LA Fashion week March 2009, the question was asked in October, will Los Angeles have a fashion week again? Read here for more details: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/ 20081016/la-fashion-week-future-remains-unclear_all.htm - Report By L. Christine
KEVIN HALL •
Fab collection of couture gowns
AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE •
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, complimentary appetizers, drinks and a great getaway to relax between fashion show presentations
ECO-GANIK • • •
Organic Green Conscious Living when purchasing apparel
LA FASHION SWAG BAGS • •
Fun Bags Great product samples which include: Think Products, Glowelle, Blackberry, SmashBox Cosmetics and tons of gift cards..
Who, What, Wear, How To Wear: Vintage THE CLOTHES The celebrities and their clothes YOUR CLOSET Organization is key
A green runway designer dress featured at the Eco-Ganik fashion show in LA Fashion for spring 2009. Photo by L. Christine.
COLORS Neutrals, Blacks, Denim
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POWER BROWS YOU, AND YOUR EYEBROWS
When it comes to shaping the perfect brow, Derekshawn, celebrity make-up and brow artist to the best in entertainment is sought after to enhance the most visible area on a woman or man’s face - The Brow. We call it Brow Power. When you look at anyones face the key areas we look at are the face, eyes, lips and the brows. Millions across the world take pride in keeping up
When it comes to shaping the perfect brow, Derekshawn, celebrity make-up and brow artist to the best in entertainment is sought after to enhance the most visible area on a woman or man’s face - The Brow. We call it Brow Power. When you look at anyones face the key areas we look at are the face, eyes, lips and the brows. Millions across the world take pride in keeping up their brows. When our team need’s a brow fix Derekshawn owner of Four Seasons Cosmeticis our man to save the day. his client range from Smokey Robinson’s wife (Francis Robinson), Susan L. Taylor, Extreme Make-Covers, Mary J. Blige, Wendy Raquel Robinson and numerous notable power players in the world of music, Tv and film. Should you need The Brow Master to power up your brows, email him at Eyebrowshaping@netscape.net
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