Fashion enthusiasts came from around the country to celebrate opening night of Fashion Week El Paseo. Pacifica’s Fashion Runway Bar drew more than 500 guests, who relaxed in the tent’s Cambria lounge; enjoyed martinis, Fiji water, hors d’oeuvres from Fusion Five; and were awed by fashions and accessories from Angela Romeo Jewelry, Ambiente, bb One, Diane’s Beachwear, Dani C, InSantity,

The American Society of Interior Designers had the fashion and interior design glitterati of the valley cheering for their Project Runway event. Interior designers created fashions from home décor materials such as wood veneer, curtains, wallpaper, and even chairs. After the runway show, guests bid on the dresses in a spirited auction.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising made its Fashion Week El Paseo debut with a show created by its graduating design students. The designers were Brenda Ahamad, Mike Cheng, Natalie Hara, Sara E. Lighthall, Adrian Manuel, Lacey Osberg, Clay G. Sadler, Liz Sandhoefner, Charles Ryan Sands, Valentina Vardanyan, and Jonathan Webster.

Fashion Week El Paseo hosted an afternoon luncheon and fashion show presented by Fashion Group International®. FGI’s 15th annual fundraising luncheon featured an array of unique fashions from InSanity by Denise Roberge´. Uber chic designers such as Prayer, Christain Siriano, Chris Han, Iceberg and Ports 1961 were featured. The annual Crystal Style Award was presented to John Paul DeJoria, founder

Guests Arrive to See Jade Howe’s Men’s Spring Collection ,Hailing from the Southern California skateboard/surfboard design houses, designer Jade Howe introduced his line of men’s wear that he calls “cowboy punk meets English country gentleman.” Interested in the “indie executive” — the “hard-playing, creative, and career-minded guy whose lifestyle has him on the move from his corner office to backstage

Guests Mingle in the Cambria Lounge Before the Juan Carlos Obando Show. Fashion Week El Paseo marquee designer Juan Carlos Obando provided the drama on the final night. A wizard with pleating, Obando also showed off his tricks with knots, braids, and feathers. The young designer (he’s 31), acclaimed for his panache, delivered on his promise of a full extravaganza

“Safari Sunday Brunch in the Tent with the Kids” is a big hit! – March 29, 2009. Fashion Week El Paseo’s first children/teen fashion show had the good fortune to have students from Marywood/Palm Valley and Sacred Heart schools as its models. Before the runway show, guests enjoyed activities and refreshments. Attendees brought gently used children’s and women’s fashions that

Guests at El Paseo Fashion Week’s Wednesday night event got a glimpse in to the future of fashion. “West Coast Destiny” looked into the present and future of West Coast fashion as designers showcased their unique perspectives on fashion and accessory design. Designers Candice Held, Neely Shearer of Issho, Scarlet Chorvat and Alison Renner of Shimmi and jewelry designer Tarina

Candice Held fashions on the runway at West Coast Destiny – March 25, 2009. Designer Candice Held showed her original and one-of-a-kind clothing. Her fashions may be found at Xin, 8064 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Still Photography by Gerry Maceda

Issho fashions at West Coast Destiny – March 25, 2009. From sexy to casual, Issho has that California look. Issho fashions may be found at Xin, 8064 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Photography by Gerry Maceda