Coming back from a hiatus, Gen Art is better than ever with their Fresh New Faces competition. From the attention to details backstage, with dressing, styling, and presenting the models and clothes on the runway to really putting on an exciting and well produced series of runway shows, Gen Art did it well at Vibiana during Style Fashion Week LA. Avatar star Zoe Saldana opened the show and the talented young designers showcased their new designs.

The show finally started with designer Ross Higgins. He was the first out of the gate. He trotted as if on the drug ecstasy, and that, folks, set the precedent for what followed—a parade of models, each more frightful than his or her predecessor. Caligula had nothing on this design team!

Project Ethos—the reputable production company that consistently creates unique experiences for all participants and attendees—did not disappoint that evening. Choosing the House of Blues venue to do what it does best, “showcasing fashion, music, and art all under one roof, on one night,” Project Ethos put on a fun-filled night that merged a live concert, fashion show, and art gallery for one big event.

Got a man in your life 6’3 and up? The Willis and Walker Spring 2012 collection is perfect for the really tall, dark, and handsome. The biggest problem with fitting a tall man is finding something ready-to-wear without a tailor having to alter the sleeves or stitching in the hem of the pants.

Nobody else had access. Nobody could capture it except Arun Nevader! Once again, Agenda has scooped an EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE . . . this time of Monique L’Huillier’s Spring 2012 Collection at Lincoln Center on September 10, during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York presented Anna Sui’s Spring 2012 collection with a multitude of inspirations while still managing to figure flatter. I always like attending this fashion show. Why? Because Anna Sui has yet to disappoint me.

During New York Fashion Week on September 10, Designer Joseph Altuzarra created a classy yet edgy, sophisticated yet futuristic collection, which defined his Spring 2012 line. The vivid colors ranging from vibrant greens, bold yellows, striking whites, and blue accents, colored a variety of styles.

Celebrity stylist Rachael Zoe and Jesse Curlee of Supima hosted the finals of Supima’s fourth annual design competition at Lincoln Center September 8, 2011 during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Among some of the judges were Coco Rocha and Charlotte Ronson. The lineup consisted of eight students from FIT, RISD, SCAD, and Pratt.

On September 8, 2011, Richard Chai’s Love + Men’s Spring 2012 collection was filled with layered separates and odd pairings. For her, short pleated skirt fronts worn apron-style over long pants.

“Regardless of where we live, we’re all at the mercy of Mother Nature, but we can choose to work with her as our spirits can unite for the benefit of good and brotherhood. In these times of economic strife, I am inspired and impressed as to how much the American people have stepped forward to help. How can I not be proud to be a Japanese man living in the United States?” –Shin Koyamada