Jade Howe Shows his Men’s Spring Collection for 2009 – March 27, 2009 Jade Howe of Howe was the featured designer at Fashion Week El Paseo’s first exclusive men’s fashion show. Howe not only introduced his Spring collection, but also introduced his White Label collection for the first time. Photography by Gerry Maceda.

The Designer Shows his Fall 2009 Collection. 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 with the theme “The Siren

A Look Backstage at the Juan Carlos Obando Show – March 28, 2009. Take a glimpse backstage as hairstylists and make-up artists prepared the models for what was one of the most anticipated events of Fashion Week El Paseo – the debut of the new collection by Juan Carlos Obando. Photography by Joseph Aaron

Juan Carlos Obando featured as “Designer of the Week at Fashion Week El Paseo – March 28, 2009. Chunky, pewter beaded necklaces and bracelets accented the elegant fashions created from folded, cut, and pleated fabrics by Fashion Week El Paseo marquee designer Juan Carlos Obando. The diffused light and fog on the runway created an emotional environment that held the

“Safari Sunday Brunch in the Tent with the Kids sponsored by The Living Desert” 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

Brooks Brothers clothing on the runway at the Sunday Safari Brunch in the tent with the Kids – March 29, 2009. Fashions available at Brooks Brothers, 73595 El Paseo # B1224, Palm Desert, CA 92260; (760) 779-0823. Still Photography by Gerry Maceda

Diane’s Beachwear on the runway at the Sunday Safari Brunch in the tent with the Kids – March 29, 2009. Fashions available at Diane’s Beachwear, 73580 El Paseo # B-C, Palm Desert, CA 92260; (760) 341-5617. Still Photography by Gerry Maceda

Oilily fashions on the runway at the Sunday Safari Brunch in the tent with the Kids – March 29, 2009. Fashions available at Oilily, 73525 El Paseo # E1501, Palm Desert, CA 92260; (760) 837-9356. Photography by Gerry Maceda

She She fashions on the runway at the Sunday Safari Brunch in the tent with the Kids – March 29, 2009. Fashions available at She She, 73199 El Paseo # H, Palm Desert, CA 92260; (760) 779-0417. Still Photography by Gerry Maceda

Trio fashions on the runway at the Sunday Safari Brunch in the tent with the Kids – March 29, 2009. Fashions available at Trio, 73520 El Paseo # 1C, Palm Desert, CA 92260; (760) 837-9333. Photography by Gerry Maceda