The clothing was not particularly spectacular, but very wearable. Emily Factor’s collection of feminine dresses is a cacophony of colors and patterns that all somehow work together. M the Movement presented a men’s collection. ecoSkin and Lilikoi both offered wearable dresses and separates in flattering silhouettes and soft, eco-friendly fabrics. All jewelry was provided by Smart Glass, made from recycled bottles of wine and beer. Smart Gallery wrapped up the show with their concept dresses, which tinkled down the runway like a champagne toast.

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Donny achieves this perfectly with a small collection that bucks the trend of bright colors. He opts for soft, elegant shades of cream, gold, grey, and pink. The pieces are mainly lighter-than-air chiffons and silks, with touches of texture like raffia and waxed linen.

Fashion Week this season was considerably smaller than previous seasons. Rather than a full schedule, there were about half the designers showing. Speculation suggested that it was due to a fall in retail sales, designers having to shut their doors, and the ever-growing New York Fashion Week-and-a-Half.

The shows that I did see were all quite good. My favorite was Bow & Arrow, a structured, mod collection in black & white with splashes of hot pink. The Green Initiative, a show featuring a half-dozen different eco-friendly designers, was surprisingly stylish.

An interesting trend I noticed was Spring as Fall style. Instead of bulk and structure, there was lots of fluttery chiffon and draped silk. Turquoise and pink replaced many of the deep shades the Fall season normally brings. Is this a response to global warming? Or the fact that Los Angeles doesn’t really have a fall season? Either way, I don’t know that I am ready to embrace this trend.

I am ready to embrace a box of tissues and my pillow. Be back soon…