Don’t let anyone tell you that Los Angeles is not fashion forward. We may not be catching up to New York City, but we are definitely making a name for ourselves during Fashion Week Los Angeles. During this hectic, apparel-centric time there are dozens of events commemorating new fashion lines from top and independent designers alike. Some of these programs are strictly industry only, while others are open to broader attendance – it’s only a matter of being in the know (and maybe getting on the guest list!)

Concept L.A. Fashion Week is such an event; melding art, culture and fashion at the Ace Gallery on Wilshire Boulevard. I talked Kitten Teeth into going with me to the kick-off event for Concept LAFW. Here are some photos of the event:

Adriana

There was an exhibition of Date Famers going on

Myself – going 3D

Justin Bower artwork

You probably notice the severe lack of fashion at this fashion related event, don’t you? Yeah, so did everyone else. It was confusing, and a little disorganized but the good people at Ace Gallery were so nice that I just couldn’t help but shrug it all off. It was still an interesting night with enough eye candy in the attendance to satisfy us for one evening. We wanted to return for the Skingraft runway show that Sunday, but the weather was gloomy and our energy was just not into it. Michael Shane, the PR dude for Concept Week was pretty awesome and sent me over some of his photos from the LAVUK show. Here are some looks from the line:

Honestly, with the hair and makeup they was it is, the whole collection reminds me of something out of a Kraftwerk music video. My favorite looks are: first, fourth, twelfth, sixteenth. This year turned out to be a bust, but I am determined to get to a Fashion Week runway show next year.

Have you ever been to a runway show? What are your favorite looks from the new LAVUK collection?