Junker Designs had Alice Cooper prancing the runways at Avalon, 2B Free did its Paris thing at Boulevard 3 (see earlier post), Society for Rational Dress offered something at Basque, Frankie B is showing new designs at a Westside eaterie as I write this and Jeffrey Sebelia unveils his new stuff downtown on Wednesday. All of which proves you really don't need to venture out to Culver City to get a fashion fix during LA Fashion week anymore.
One of the most fun "Smashbox-alternative" shows I attended came from local designer Maggie Barry, who presented what can only be called a rockin' rainbow on the runway at the Henry Fonda Theatre on Saturday.
Barry, who's made clothes for celebs and TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and Deal or No Deal, definitely designs for the gal who wants to stand out in the crowd – no minimalism or subdued sexiness here. Bai Ling and Tracy Lords, both of whom sat in the front row, are fans. You get the idea.
The show was full of glitz, sparkle and skin-tight metallics. Standouts included stretchy space-girl jumpsuits and dresses worn with glitter booties, slinky black dresses with leather appliqués and bondage-inspired, leather and knit ensembles for men and women.
Rhinestones, beading and studs popped from rayon and jersey frocks, while many of the simpler designs were complemented by the flamboyant hats of local designer Drew Bird.
The show and after-party on the roof of the Fonda served as a launch for Barry's new perfume Dangerous Love and the spokemodel for the product, sultry torch singer Morganne, told us she wrote the song performed at the end of the show specifically for the scent. A video presentation of the tune, which had a Madonna "Justify My Love" feel opened the show.
I have a thing for smelling edible (Vanilla and Caramel are my sig scents), but something about Dangerous Love really entranced me. I looked at the ingredients and discovered Tuber Rose, Vanilla, and Amber were dominant ingredients. Potent but not too flower-y.
Later Barry told me that each component has a specific meaning (love, lust, etc.). Indeed anyone fond of essential oils or who's dabbled in a little candle n' oil witchery knows these aromas and their power. They're seductive and yes, a little dangerous.Just like Barry's clothes.
Above, hat lady Drew Bird, designer Maggie Barry and songstress Morganne party on the roof of the Fonda.
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