Your Exclusive Invite: Ximena Valero Trunk Show

Win Your Spot on the Runway!

I was just informed about a great contest sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. I know that many of you have collections that deserve a spot. So here are all the details! And GOOD LUCK!
Enter to win YOUR spot on the Runway at:
The FBI Designer Launch Pad Fashion Show
October 16, 2009 (1st Friday of L.A. Market Week)
You provide the clothes and FBI will provide the rest: runway, models, hair and makeup, DJ and cocktails. The timing couldn’t be better and will give you maximum exposure to buyers. The last show they had was in mid-June. I was there with 200 other [...]

Designer Interview: Ximena Valero

Last night, I drove into L.A. to meet with fashion designer Ximena Valero. We first introduced you to this Mexico City-native a few weeks ago at FBI in the California Market Center. In our first review, I promised you more in a one-on-one interview. So between managing her recent show schedule, creating marketing materials and keeping up on orders, we tracked her down to talk with us.  This time, I met Ximena in her own environment, her design studio. Her studio is exactly as I pictured it. Her assistant, her dog and four mannequins greeted me at the door and [...]

An L.A. Night of Fashion

Ximena Valero put on an amazing show last night at Fashion Business Inc. in the California Market Center! Her looks seemed inspired by the city of L.A. with bold colors, light fabrics and flowing “care-free” designs. Stacy Elder Herb (Little Designer Book’s newest contributor) joined me for a night of mingling with interesting designers, photographers, celebrity stylists, press, educators, and financiers. We had a great time with Anyes Galleani, Ken Wengrod, designer Andru Wallace and FBI’s Frances Harder.
Here are some of our favorite looks from the show…we were so close, so sorry if you’re looking up the models’ dresses. Professional [...]

Fashion Show Event in L.A.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see celebrity designer, Ximena Valero’s new fall collection up close at the California Mart this Friday in Downtown Los Angeles. This show is sponsored by Fashion Business Inc., a non-profit organization working to mentor new designers in the world of fashion. Come for a cocktail meet and greet at 5pm. The show starts at 5:30pm.
- Cost is FREE
- Buyers and Press are guaranteed seating. All others, RSVP here to reserve your space. You won’t want to miss this event. Ximena’s designs are fabulous!
Fashion Business Inc.
California Mart
110 E. 9th Street Ste. C786
Los Angeles, CA 90079
213-892-1669
info@fashionbizinc.org