Here Come the Next Fashion Superstars

Graduating FIDM students debut their new collections at Fashion Week El Paseo

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On Thursday night, there was likely more than one superstar in the making as students from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising presented their graduate collections at Fashion Week El Paseo.

Project Runway Stars Shine at Fashion Week El Paseo

The designers sold out the Big White Tent and return today for a trunk show

ERIN WEINGER Fashion Week El Paseo

Spectators at Wednesday night’s Stars of Project Runway show at Fashion Week El Paseo agreed that it was cool to see clothes by two of the three show finalists the night before one of them could be crowned champion of Lifetime Television’s “Project Runway All-Stars.”

A Look That Could Save L.A. Fashion

The debut of two lines by Lloyd Klein brings the Fashion Week El Paseo crowd to its feet.

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Klein is known for his impeccably draped, expertly finished gowns that are worn by the likes of Natalie Cole, Gwen Stefani, and Glee star Naya Rivera, who sported one of his simple black column gowns at last year’s Emmys. The LKLA line of mostly black jersey and leather pieces is a major departure from his Old Hollywood aesthetic.

Experience the Rainbow

Color prevails as Saks Fifth Avenue rolls out spring trends at Fashion Week El Paseo

ERIN WEINGER Fashion Week El Paseo

The latest spring looks from Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, Michael Kors, and Thakoon led off the evening runway portion of Fashion Week El Paseo

Paws Across the Runway

Canine models show gait and glamour at Fashion Week El Paseo

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Some models shook with fear, others stopped to groom during their runway walk, and the worst offenders refused to walk at all, needing to be carried to the end of the catwalk.

The Mark of Zunino

Stepping out from Nolan Miller’s shadow, the Fashion Week El Paseo marquee designer puts his own stamp on fashion

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Traditional wisdom says that you don’t get very far in life while sitting and waiting for the phone to ring. But for designer Mark Zunino, a phone call is exactly what began his path to becoming one of the last great couture-style clothiers in the United States.

Kendall Zundell: What’s Your New Vintage?

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Many Project Runway wannabes with a sewing machine and a blog think they can start a clothing line, sans schooling, interning, or assisting to gain the chops. So it’s refreshing to learn about Palm Springs native Kendall Zundell, 31