Los Angeles Fashion Week

Paris, New York and Milan get the lion’s share of Fashion Week designers, media and attention, but Los Angeles Fashion Week still shows off a great range of West Coast talent. This year, the Spring / Summer 2010 LA Fashion Week has oddly been turned into nearly a month of scattered fashion shows spanning the city’s urban sprawl. From Culver City’s Smashbox Studios (traditional home of LA Fashion Week) to mid-city’s Peterson Automotive Museum to the Universal Studios backlot, Los Angeles designers are showing off next year’s creations all over the city. Here are some from LA’s 2010 Spring Fashion Week so far:

Kevan Hall – 60s Inspired Silhouettes in a Bright Palette

Kevan Hall is traditionally one of the strongest LA Fashion Week shows, so it’s no surprise that he showed off another beautiful collection for Spring and Summer. Sherbert colored dresses were graceful, feminine and impeccably tailored, cutting striking silhouettes that flatter a woman’s curves.

Custo Barcelona – Vibrant Tropics

The Custo Barcelona label is known for their emphasis on wild color, and their Spring 2010 collection did not disappoint. Bold prints, beading, fringe and embellishments might be over the top for some, but Custo Barcelona’s die-hard fans came out in droves to support the brand at LA Fashion Week, making it one of the most packed events so far.

Lauren Elaine Black Collection -  Summer Goddess

Soft, flowing dresses dyed by hand are signature of the Lauren Elaine Black Collection. Peach and turquoise, two of Spring’s most in-demand hues, played a prevalent role in the collection, as did leopard print fabric, another key trend come Spring 2010.