LA Fashion Week 2012

Date: March 12-18
Important: All events are open to the trade only unless otherwise noted

New York Fashion Week may be done and London’s is well underway, but here in LA we’ve already begun looking ahead to our own. LA Fashion Week will be March 12-18 and includes a variety of shows and events. LA Fashion Week has all the info, but we’ve put together a cheat sheet for your convenience.

Events & Shows:



Style Fashion Week LA
When: March 12-16
Where: Vibiana 214 South Main Street Los Angeles 90012

The four-day runway show, will be showcasing LA based designers and aims to merge interior design with fashion. It boasts one of the coolest LA Fashion Week venues. The Vibiana is actually a historical cathedral. Think baroque columns and ornate arched ceilings. Find registration information here.

LA Fashion Market Fall 2012
When: March 12-15
The Intersection is the joint promotional collective of wholesale showroom buildings and tradeshow producers located at the intersection of 9th and Los Angeles Streets in the LA Fashion District, that together, form the West Coast center of the fashion industry. There are over 1,200 showrooms in the buildings of The Intersection and over 4,500 lines are represented.
The California Market Center will also be hosting various trade shows during Market:
  • Focus: Apparel & Accessories Show, The Penthouse, 13th Floor
  • Transit: the LA shoe show, The Penthouse, 13th Floor
  • Select: contemporary tradeshow, Fashion Theatre
  • LA Kids Market: 6th Floor A&B wings



Coeur Accessories Show
When: March 12-14
Where: Cooper Design Space

French for “heart, Coeur is at the core of high-end women’s fashion accessories and gift and home collections. The trade show focuses on handbags, eye wear and jewelry.


Designers & Agents Show
When: March 12-14
Where: New Mart

An independent, international trade fair, Designers & Agents is “pre-edited, art-directed and merchandised to create a sense of camaraderie and discovery.” Make sure to bring your business card for on-site registration.

Project Ethos
When: March 13
Where: The Avalon Hollywood

Project Ethos showcases emerging fashion, music and art to buyers, media and consumers through live events and the world wide web. All mediums will debut in one room centralizing the excitement. This event is open to both trade and consumers. Buy tickets here.

LA Fashion Weekend Fall Winter 2012
When: March 16-18
Where: Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood

Registration for the weekend fashion show is available online. Don’t miss the official after party at the Mondrian Skybar.