Funktional blazer via Nasty Gal. Urban Outfitters lace tunic & tights. Dolc Vita booties via Endless.com. Tophop bag
Last month I had attended the opening night of Concept L.A. Fashion Week at the Spring Arts Tower in downtown LA. Combining runway shows with presentations, the atmosphere was casual and lent a nice flexibility for attendees to view the installations between shows.
Designers who presented runway shows included Chelsea Rebelle, B. Scott and Fremont.
Below are some photos I took showcasing the various installations by Otto Gates, Mike Vensel, Elmer Ave and Farm Tactics.
Otto Gates
Otto Gates designer Katie Kay
Titled “Love in the Time of Fast Fashion”, it’s amazing to think Otto Gates’ installation was created in a matter of 72 hours by designer Katie Kay, formerly a designer with LA-based Skingraft. The modern all-black installation was a preview of Kay’s first solo line, which will debut in October.
Me & Patty Ann from Alpha Beta Chic
Mike Vensel
Characterized as a modern minimalist designer, Mike Vensel’s installation showcased body-hugging lycra dresses that would flatter a number of women. The dresses shown above would be great additions to my LBD collection.
Me, Katie & Patty Ann
Me & my twinny Mel from Wrecked Stellar
Elmer Ave
Elmer Ave took the prize for most interesting and attention-grabbing installation of the night. After looking at their other collections online, Elmer Ave’s lines are infused with an edgy, rock and roll vibe, and full of clothes I’d love to wear.
Farm Tactics
Farm Tactics designer Kyle Ng
Reinterpreting past influences and making them modern is at the core of Farm Tactics’ designer Kyle Ng’s design philosophy. Showcasing workwear shirts, bags made from repurposed vintage military fabric and those amazing moccasins (pictured above), I was impressed by the craftmanship of Ng’s collection. If you’re on the hunt to get your guy something special, check out Farm Tactics now.
Me & Kevin from KVNbyKevinNguyen
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I’m in love with your boots… you don’t wear a size 6.5, do you?
I’m glad you posted these! Your outfit (and Patty-Ann’s and Mel’s) are so blog-worthy
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you look beautiful ! i love that you wore your hair in braids
Whoa, I do not approve you using the photo of me! Was not looking good that night! You look super cute though! xo, mel
wow, you look amazing chick
You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love your outfit dear,
xoxo
AAaaw Chère Becs, Actually Here I can’t help BUT see in your subtly unveiled / exquisitely sheathed polished toes a so mesmerizing “Dizzyness of Fetish GLAM” !!!
Hope you’re Well Dear.
Amicalement, Antoine
@neekoh haha. no, i wear an 8.5. otherwise, i’d let you borrow them! xo
Incredible outfit!
Love love love your style!
Looks like you had a ball!!! Wish I could come to LA!
Hope you are doing swell
xoxo
Great! love those kinds of presentations, very dramatic and def get to check out the clothes more closely!
*bisous*
Farm Tactics looks pretty cool. I like the chukkas.
That blazer is legit!
wow, what a fun event! i love the installations and the concept behind farm tactics! thank u for sharing, becs! loving ur outfit, too:)
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I am loving the lace tights with those boots. You look so pretty.
You’re so lucky to be able to attend installations like that. My town has some culture, but nothing as extreme as what your pictures show.
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Oh I wish I had nabbed those Dolce Vita booties when I had the chance!
“Concept Fashion Week” sounds pretty good, like something more than plain catwalks, love this kind of initiatives. And love your shoes, too!
xoxo
hi stunning. i adore your look here! so cute, and with that sweet braid- LOVE it.
i wanna go to la too- seems like that’s where the fun is!!
glad it seems like you had an wonderful time!
wish you an great weekend
take care
xx ediot
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