This 2013 collection made by designer, Niki Dimitras is something special. Niki Dimitras is known for her one-of-a-kind boots that are accessorized with belts and fabrics and clothes that are wild and crazy… just like her. This collection showcased  lace dresses with knee length fringe that sparkle, intricately crafted sequined tops and dresses,  jean jackets accessorized with faux fur and jewels, printed hot pants, jumpsuits and other glamorously crazed garments.

Niki made her first garment in 1999 while working at the Wasteland in Los Angeles. Soon stylists and customers alike commissioned her pieces and in 2000, she and good friend Kime Buzzelli opened the Show Pony in Echo Park, where she lives and designs today.

Available at the following stores:

• Echo Park Independant Co-Op

1712 W Sunset Blvd, LA, CA 90026
213.483.0260
www.shopepicla.com

• Principessa

(310) 450-6696
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

• Ron Herman Tokyo Japan

2-11-1 Sendagaya shibuya-ku
tokyo 151-8575 japan
03-3402-6839

Check out more about the other designers who showed their collections for the  LA Fashion Council: Luciana Salamone, ISM Mode, Odylyne, Jen Awad, Bohemian Society,  Kittinhawk, and AGAIN.

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I can’t help but show my favorite pieces from her current collections because they are so amazing! So fall down the rabbit hole and come out on the other side where the Luxury Jones fashion lives. Every time I look through her gallery of clothes I feel inspired to go do something artistic.

LUXURY JONES!

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AGAIN showed at the Carondelet House venue in MacArthur Park. This two day event was put on by the LA Fashion Council to preview up-and-coming designers’ 2013 collections.

Again, the AGAIN  designer, Amber Kekich-Purling showed a colorful fun line with her 2013 collection. She said that she was inspired by the documentary film ‘Grey Gardens’.

“I took the fabric and created a mood around the darkness in [Grey Gardens] and the weirdness. That’s where the neons come from. It’s pretty simple and wearable but a little edgy at the same time,” explained Kekich-Purling.

Kekich-Purling said, “[My muse] has a bunch of different things that she wants to wear. She can go out in a classic jacket or she can run in the field with a flowy dress and cropped top.”

Her collection was very feminine and fun. It made for a great show and great photographs. However, I personally wouldn’t leave the house in most of those outfits but I definitely would buy many of her pieces separately. The shoes in the show also made a huge splash and received a lot of attention. Large platform shoes from an LA label, UNIF. Together this line screams Rhianna and Lady Gaga!

Again was founded just last fall and has been very successful almost immediately because of their daring creativity. I have to admit I am excited to see their next show!

Check out more about the other designers who showed their collections for the  LA Fashion Council: Luciana Salamone, ISM Mode, Odylyne, Jen Awad, Bohemian Society,  Kittinhawk, and Luxury Jones.

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Kittinhawk did not choose the traditional, walk-the-runway kind of show. Instead they performed a theatrical show. Unfortunately, the show did not receive good reviews. During the odd performance one of the dresses slipped off the one of the model’s chest but not revealing anything we hadn’t already seen, given all the tops were see through. Most people thought that the show was confusing and unnecessary but their clothes did get good reviews. They presented very unique dresses with lots of cut-outs and mixed up the lengths on some of their dresses. The white ensemble could have done without the fluffy neck less and head wear though.

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Bohemian Society creates mens and womens high art garmentos, accessories, films, cultural phenomena, Skullduggery and art thuggery and they quite literally lit up the runway

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Jen Awad showed at the Carondelet House venue in MacArthur Park. This two day event was put on by the LA Fashion Council to preview up-and-coming designers’ 2013 collections.

Designer Bio:

Jen Awad, a Los Angeles native from Peruvian and Egyptian descent, emerges in the fashion world with a new flavor of eclectic pieces, hoping to enter the fashion scene with exotic designs to denote her heritage. With a diverse background which she attributes to a melting-pot of cultural diversions, Awad adapted her experiences from around the world… and Los Angeles… reflecting a multi-cultural interpretation in her designs.

With an early passion for design, Awad attended FIDM upon graduating from high school in 2005, earning an Associates Degree in Fashion Design from FIDM in June of 2008.

Fashion design was a natural progression and something Awad pursued from an early age. Always sketching new collections for every season, she never questioned that desiging was in her cards. A flair for clashing embellishments, beading and embroidery with mod tattoos, collage art and anything that clutters a silhouette would become her niche. Classic glamour and edgy elegance collide to make perfect sense from a distance.

A self-taught painter, artist and musician, she always knew something in the field of creative arts would be her career path. An accomplished musician in piano, guitar, bass, singing and songwriting, Awad still finds the time to play in a rock band when not designing. With roots in vintage jazz, flamenco, blues, rock and soul, music became a strong influence on her collections and a further extension of her creative expression.

Her spring 2013 collection blended retro styles from the 1950s with edgy looks such as fringe trims, bows, short dresses, long dresses and lots of lace. An artist in true fashion, showing creativity and making for great fashion and great photos. This type of collection always translates into great on-the-rack fashion!

Check out more about the other designers who showed their collections for the LA Fashion Council: Luciana Salamone, ISM Mode, Odylyne, Bohemian Society, Kittinhawk, AGAIN, and Luxury Jones.

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ISM Mode’s 2013 Collection for the LA Fashion Council

 ISM Mode showed on day 1 of a 2 day event at the Carondelet House venue in MacArthur Park. This two day event was put on by the LA Fashion Council to preview up-and-coming designers’ 2013 collections. This particular designer, Inka Sherman will be remembered from this intimate show by her basic cotton knits that draped over the models with very neutral tones of color. She also brought tie-dye back in a few of her skirts and dresses. She explained that all the designs on those pieces are hand dyed and made locally. The fabrics used were soft and light and were see through at times. Her line is certainly a more laid back, comfortable look with a hint of retro style. My favorite part were the dresses that look like a mens large buttoned up shirts- turned dress by the skinny belt at the waistline.

Apparently their fabrics are chosen for comfort, elegance, and for the global good! They use natural fibers and include some organic fabrics. ISM was founded in Berlin, Germany but recently moved to Los Angeles where they produce their entire line (including their knit fabrics) in order to reduce their carbon foot print and strengthen the economy.

Inka Sherman followed her classic style, which is classic and chik for the everyday woman.  Her collection was first shown in 2011 at Concept LA. This year she has created her line to be flattering for many body types, bunching and draping in all the right areas. You can purchase her looks at local L.A. boutiques or online at ISM Mode.

Check out more about the other designers who showed their collections for the  LA Fashion Council: Luciana Salamone, Odylyne, Jen Awad, Bohemian Society, Kittinhawk, AGAIN, and Luxury Jones.

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