October 23, 2007
LA Fashion Week S08 Eduardo Lucero at Vibianas
Ok, ok, so I'm about a week late on all the LA Fashion Week hoopla. This season, I did not attend the Mercedes-Benz shows, not for lack of invitations (people do like me dammit), but I just wasn't all that interested in attending any of the shows. With the exception of Juan Carlos Obando's and Ecoganik, but I couldn't make their show times.
What I was happy and excited to attend were the Downtown LA shows that Box Eight so graciously put on. Downtown is experiencing a renaissance, and it couldn't be a better time.
Hollywood is dead. Anyone who thinks Hollywood is where all the action is reads waaay too many celebrity rags. I hate to sound so F.U., but LA is in desperate need of some emerging, raw talent. I hope Box Eight continues to cultivate the artistic and fashion scene in the heart of Los Angeles.
I was able to catch the tail end of the Louis Verdad show. It was very cute, very vintage inspired-short, high-waisted shorts, puff sleeve floral blouses, 40s inspired dresses. The models look fresh, youthful and the frontward chignon bun atop their pretty little heads was quirky enough to work and give a modern touch to a very retro show.
Eduardo Lucero took a more adventurous route. Taking inspiration from the decadent arches and remaining soul of the former St. Vibiana's Cathedral, Lucero crafted a collection that went from mourning catholic women styled in black veils and very Isabella Blow like head pieces.
It was all about movement: flouncy ruffles, flowy chiffon, dangly paillettes. But the funnest pieces were the Holy Madonna, Alaia-esque hooded dress in royal blue and star adorned hoods.
Posted by Sandra at October 23, 2007 10:35 PM
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