Art Hearts Fashion celebrated their 11th anniversary with Adidas Originals for Los Angeles Fashion Week at The New Mart in Downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, where hundreds of models and many designers showcase their creations on the runway.
Each design was different and creative in their own way. Every designer put a lot of effort into creating their designs, to be able to put on this show for over hundreds of people in attendance. From dresses with long trains to fitted suits, each designer had something unique to add to their designs, which is what fashion is to designers, being unique in their own certain way.
Fashion News Live Network president and founder Rocco Leo Gaglioti said “This gentleman is the man responsible for this fashion week, not only this fashion week but New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and is continuing to grow your vision, your passion, your desire influences millions of people around the world. You are the reason why fashion week is in the United States” in reference to Art Hearts Fashion president Erick Rosete alias Mister Triple X for his designer brand.
Designers
The LAFW presented by Art Hearts Fashion consisted of a long list of designers
– Glaudi
– Tamara Nasr
– Bishme Cromartie
– The Mestizo
– David Tupaz
– Bad Pink
– Kenneth Barlis
– Giannina Azar
– Richard Hallmarq
– Anna Gupta
– Athethem the Label
– Apricot London
– Hasson
– Cienna
– Steve Madden
– Desigual
– Cross Colours
– Driesha Closet
– Idyllwild
– Charlie Designs
– Merlin Castell
– Idol Jose
– Velvet Heart
– Romain Thevenin Paris
– Kentaro Kameyama
– Mister Triple X
– Adidas Originals
Each designer brought their unique pieces that spoke to the testament of creativity.
“This beautiful building has life, it has so many designers, so many stylists and so many people who are passionate about fashion that live, breathe, and work in this building” said Rosete demonstrating his gratitude towards everyone.
Day one
March 20, the first night there were eight designers that showcased each of their designs. Each show had up to 15 models to showcase the creative work they have created. Most of the designs that were displayed on the runway were couture long ball gowns with long trains, floral patterns, sequins, satin, silk,and many different colors. The designers that presented their designs were Glaudi, Tamara Nasr, Bishme Cromartie, The Mestizo, David Tupaz, Bad Pink, Kenneth Barlis, and Giannina Azar.
Each show was covered in segments and had three designers in each segment. In between segments while models were putting on their next runway outfit, guests were able to see multiple activities and artwork put on display for guests to interact with as they waited for the next segment. Adidas Originals provided the event with two claw machines. Attendees could insert a coin provided by an employee, and try to win a prize of socks.
Day two
The second night of LAFW, March 21 designers Richard Hallmarq, Anna Gupta, Anthem the Label, Apricot London, Hasson, Cienna, Steven Madden, Desigual, and Cross Colours. These nine designers had their models show off their designs on the runway. Each design had their own style of everything from formal to casual wear.
Models were able to do interviews and take promotion photos while showcasing the designs. This gave the designers an opportunity to showcase their designs while models got to interact with guests on a more personal level. This also gives a more of an idea of the process the designers had to go through to create their pieces.
One of those models that contributed to the work of art is Melanie Jones Rodriguez. Rodriguez has been training for modeling since she was four years old, which is approximately ten years in the modeling industry. With being in the modeling industry, Rodrigez explains that she had to overcome some challenges that the industry requires, maintaining a certain image that the industry wants most models to have.
Models have to maintain their weight in order to wear the designer’s clothing. ”I personally experienced that type of problem specifically in this type of industry. It’s very important to keep in mind for your body and mental health as well,” says Rodriguez. She is an advocate for people who struggle with mental health and body dysmorphic disorder.
Day three
The final day of Los Angeles Fashion week took place on March 22. This show had the biggest crowd and earlier show times. Doors opened at 3:00pm and began with their first runway show at 4:00pm. With ten designers: Drisha Closet, Idyllwild Academy, Charlie Designs, Merlin Castell, Idol Jose, Velvet Heart, Romain Thevenin Paris, Kentaro Kameyama, Mister Triple X, and Adidas Originals. The designs ranged from everything from formal to casual attire. These designs were different from the previous days. These designs had crystal sequins, ruffled fabrics, bright and dark colors, plaid patterns, and stripes.
The Arts Hearts Fashion was founded by Erik Rosete in 2011. He is the president of the organization and the designer of Mister Triple X. Rosete has been growing his love for fashion by putting together fashion shows in different states in the United States. He uses this opportunity to allow many artists and designers to showcase their work. Art Hearts Fashion is a place where many people can go to get inspiration and surround themselves with talented and creative people.
Art
During the breaks between shows, guests were able to see the artwork that was presented by the artists and had the chance to meet the artist and see their artwork. One artist that was in attendance was Kat Grevino. She has been attending Los Angeles Fashion Week for the past four years exhibiting her artwork.
Grevino has been creating art since she was 18 years old. “I actually got my first art award when I was nine years old, I have it in my blood, basically my uncle was a fashion designer in Paris and my great uncle was an artist in Paris. It’s just something you need to do, it’s a drive” Grevino says.
Painting and creating art is an amazing form of self expression, in many ways people use art to express themselves. “I like to do surreal art, where only imagination is your limit and I like to bring dreams into reality and bring you into a fantasy world, and beautiful planets and worlds that I created, the great escape” Grevino says. Art and fashion go hand in hand in the world of creativity. “ Art is fashion and fashion is art, that’s why I brought my collection that reflects my work so you can be the art and wear the art” Grevino says.
