For Lease - Great for Fashion Retail and Production Spaces - Will be on Fashion Walk Map!

Have five air-conditioned spaces in Downtown with very high ceilings perfect for art galleries or fashion designers looking to house production, offices and retail in one location. Flexible square footages and perfect for sharing. One dollar a foot - net lease.

Also two other storefronts in Fashion District - right on new Fashion Walk map - also excellently priced.

bradywestwater@gmail.com

or

213-804-8396

Final Downtown Fashion Walk MAP & LIST now on website!

Print out both and take them with you on tonight's Downtown Fashion Walk!

www.downtownfashionwalk.com

Complete List of Fashion Walk events Thursday October 15th!

OCTOBER 15th FASHION WALK EVENT LIST

Below - listed by street - are the final confirmed venues and
events of the Thursday Oct. 15th Downtown Fashion Walk in Historic Downtown Los Angeles. The special events and pop-up stores are usually open from 5:30 to 10 PM while the existing stores are open from noon until 10 PM. But check the below listings to see which stores might close early.

The downloadable map is now UP at www.downtownfashionwalk.com and any updates or last minute changes will be posted on the blog - www.downtownfashionwalk.blogspot.com. And print out both the list and the map to best enjoy the third
every third Thursday monthly Downtown Fashion Walk.


MAIN STREET & SIDE STREETS

Blends 125 W 4th St.
Limited Edition sneakers & Urban Clothing.
www.Blendsus.com 213-626-6606

Elmer Ave. 125 W. 4th St.
Rock and Roll Rebels do High-End Formal Wear
Ask nicely - and you might get a private sneak preview
of their Saturday show
www.Elmerave.Com 888-356-3728

SkinGraft 125 W. 4th St. #102
First public showing of the stunning gowns from invite
only runway show at MOCA during Downtown Los Angeles
Fashion Week. Also selected sale items 50% off.
www.skingraftdesigns.com 213-626-2662

Fremont 120 W. 4th St.
Not open this month but Fremont reopens November in new,
larger store on 7th St. West of Main. Classic Cool Couture
www.Fremontapparelco.Com 213-626-1756

Crewest 110 E. Winston St
Finest graffiti artist art & artist designed clothing
Closes at 6 PM tonight
www.Crewest.Com 213-627-8272

The Gallery@118 Winston 118 E. Winston Street Second floor
Designer vintage and contemporary art.
Not open this Fashion Walk - see you next month!
Call for regular hours 310-422-6231

Stelladottir 430 S. Main St.
Hand made, vintage inspired clothes & hats.
Downtown store of the year last year - this year's LA Weekly's
Best Buy Open late most nights!
www.stelladottir.com 213-623-8464

Main Street Tattoo 438 Main Street
www.mainsttats.com 213-622-0387
Open late most nights

Los Angeles Center for Digital Art 107 W. 5th St.
Digital printmaking and sales gallery along with special
exhibitions of all forms of new media, including video,
showcasing artists from throughout the world.
www.lacda@lacda.com 323-646-9427

El Nopal Press 109 5th Main St.
Fine art printing and sales of Lithographs of leading
Los Angeles, Mexican, Chicano and international artists.
www.fauxpop.com/nopalpress/ 323-581-7112

"Vava Rula" 113 W. 5th Street
One night pop-up store with pre-owned edgy designer
items, tagged and altered vintage clothes, paintings &
projections by alternative artists, unique Halloween
accessories and a photo shoot art directed by Rula
Kaliroi and styled by Vava Voom.

Billy's Cafe, Art Salon & Clothing Emporium 114 W. 5th St.
One night collection of artists, designers and creative
individuals including SOUK, inFlight, Victoria Victoria,
Jeffrey Hirsch and Sanjeev Fun of Nouveau Lifestyle.

Performing at this event will be DJ Orator, veteran DJ from Los
Angeles. He DJ'ed at KPFK 90.7 FM for 6 years and will be
one of the DJ's featured on the cover of Pro Sound magazine
this November.

Pussy & Pooch 564 S, Main St.
www.pussyandpooch.com 213-438-0900
Toys, treats - and tonight - Halloween Costumes
for your pets! Also pet couture & grooming

Upper Playground 125 E. 6th St.
Fusion of fashion with fine art by locally and nationally known artists
www.Upperplayground.Com 213-623-4300

Mr. Cartoon's Tattoo Shop 129 E. 6th St.
Urban clothes & classic tattoos. Shipment of new
items of all kinds just arrived!
www.Mistercartoon.Com 213-488-0313

Soulful Commandoe Flagship Store 121 E. 6th St. #131
Ultra Exclusive Street Apparel & Accessories Company
www.Soulfulcommandoe.com 213-291-9601

Pacific Electric Ground Floor SE Corner 6th & Main
Event produced by Hearts of Hope to benefit Children's
Hospital & SESA. Doors open at 5 PM for vendors and the runway
shows begin at 6:30 PM. Showing on the runways are di'viniti, DV2,
Kanvis and Ayanna Henderson.

Vendors include Chanelli handbags & leather jackets, African Cowboy,
Hacked Club, excess baggage, Ayanna Henderson, Karen Lewis Jewelry,
Jan the Hat Woman and a Guerilla sample sale.

There will also be a charity silent auction
featuring all the designers along with the work of fashion photographer
Nick Horne. A Live DJ will perform and there will be a raffle.

1-Man's Trash NW Corner of 7th & Main on Main St.
Hard to Vintage items and one of a kind re-worked vintage
pieces for men, women and children that have been worn
by Usher Raymond, Ellen Degeneres and Carmen Electra.
818-355-1130

Symbiotic Form NW Corner of 7th & Main on Main
Vintage inspired woman's hand bags, hats, clothes and jewelry
Also unique household wares and one of a kind gift items.
www.symbioticform.blogspot.com 213-631-6971

ZLB Main & 7th NW Corner - 7th Side of Building
Vintage Clothing from around the country and around the world
of every kind and every price.

SPRING STREET & SIDE STREETS

Continental Building 400 S. Spring
From 6pm -11 PM, at the Continental at 4th and Spring, Hit + Run
will have a pop-up show at Dub Lab’s 10th anniversary celebration
art show. Hit + Run will also provide on-site free live screen printing -
so bring your own T-shirt to be printed on or buy one there.

DJ’s PAY RAY – EROK – VALTON provide the music and
complimentary drinks will be provided by Honest Tea

Spring Arts Tower 201 W. 5th/453 S. Spring on 5th @Spring
From 5-10pm the Spring Arts Tower at 5th and Spring will host the
5th & Spring Show with Money Laundry - the only clothing line
literally made out of real money, Kablan (multiple lines from
casual to ball room gowns, Valou Designs (urban contemporary jewelry),
Francisco Devila & his custom built furniture line DEVILA 3 MUERTOS,
Gigi In Style (sexy and affordable jewelry), 35MM Clothing
(men's and women's contemporary casual clothing), Jessica Seaton
(organic, sensual jewelry), Louise Green Millinery (elegant and playful hats),
and London Manori (sophisticated, contemporary luxury jewelry). Plus
great sample sale from high end sweater line just added!

And special guests - The Bohemian Society - will arrive directly from
their runway show at the Los Angeles Theatre (around 7:30) and
they will appear at 5th & Spring with their new line until 10 PM. This space
is adjacent to the entrance to the historic vaults of Crocker Bank - now
home to the Crocker Club.

One Night Only Event! TBA! 207 W. 5th St.

Deborah Martin Gallery 209 W. 5th St.
Powerful installation by artist Evah Hart illustrating her
Midwestern family dealing with the awkwardly
permanent transience of family.
www.deborahmartingallery.com 310-428-6464

Polyester Books (Todd/Browning Gallery) 211 W. 5th St.
Fashion, Style, Art & Design Books Vintage/Contemporary Photographs.
Literally something for literally everyone!
www.Polyesterbooks.Com 213-623-1176

KAPSOUL 6th Street between Main and Spring
Contemporary & vintage clothes, sunglasses, and a wide
selection of unique and unusual gift items. As cool as
they come!
Cell 818-693-4180

Flea 6th Street between Main and Spring
Vintage clothes, furniture, hats, design magazines, one of kind
gift items and contemporary art. Perfect place to find gifts for
the person who has everything - or nothing.
213-622-2122

apliiq 6th Street between Main and Spring
apliiq applies unique rare textiles to everyday garments. Learn
how to customize your own wardrobe and find out how to develop
your own personal style!
www.apliiq.com 323-300-6492

New York Hats 217 W 6th St
New And Old School Hats. Located in historic chocolate store
filled with Batchelder tiles. Worth a visit just for the interior!
213-228-1915 May have to close early - so hurry!

Crack Gallery 204 W. 6th St.
Crack Gallery wants to get the city hooked
on a new drug: their own blend of fashion and art.
www.crackgallery.com 213-622-3493


BROADWAY & SIDE STREETS
(Most Broadway stores close by 7 PM)

Goodwill 235 S. Broadway
VIntage/Used Everything! Huge selection!
www.Goodwillsocal.Org 213-628-1748
Closes at 7 PM

Broadway Army Store 217 W. 4th
Military & Civilian Uniforms, Cool Shirts - and much more
www.broadwayarmystore.net 213-617-8495
Close at 7 PM

Shoe Hut 529 S. Broadway
Huge Selection Of Baseball Caps, Shoes & Sneakers
www.shoehutusa.com 213-688-8310
Close at 7 PM

Chanelli Outlet 625 S. Broadway
Rarely Seen European Brand Bags and great leather jackets. Clearance Sale!
Ask about the special deals. Closes at 6 PM and pop-up version opens
at the PE lofts at 6th and Main.
Closes at 6 PM here - 10 PM at 6th and Main

Red Zone Footwear 629 S. Broadway
Excellent selection of creepers, heels and punk and rock shirts - and just
named by the LA Weekly as one of LA's best stores for its old School
Melrose Punk and Metal Fashions at Downtown prices.
http://redzone7777.googlepages.com/redzonebrandsvans1.html
213-622-8649
Closes at 7 PM

TOP SECRET ELMER AVE SHOW!

Now there's no guarantee you will get an invite to next Saturday's Show - but e-mail them why you should be invited - and see what happens.

And if you stop by their store on 4th Street between Main and Spring during this Thursday's Fashion Walk - you might see a few reasons why you should attend. And you could then make your case in person as to why why you should be invited.

We are very excited to invite you to a very special night.
please promptly RSVP to elmerave.topsecret@gmail.com with your credentials and full names... it is imperative to do this to get the show location, time, and show details...
hope to see you there!
luv,
jonny day


TOP SECRET!!

ELMER AVE is announcing the launch of its new collection at the
TOP SECRET Fashion Show for LA Fashion Week, October 2009.
DATE: FASHION/MARKET WEEK OCT 17, 2009

LOCATION: Downtown Los Angeles

RSVP & CREDENTIALS REQUIRED

RSVP: elmerave.topsecret@gmail.com

DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED ONCE YOUR RSVP IS CONFIRMED

POST-SHOW MELTDOWN PARTY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING




After several wildly successful Smashbox Shows in 2008, ELMER AVE is returning with a self produced TOP SECRET Fashion Show (invite only)...this season’s journey through a Combination of Classic, Military, and Punk, with the new ELMER AVE COLLECTION, including THE DOLL FIT (ladies), and introducing THE DELINQUENT FIT by Elmer Ave (kids).

Manufactured in Los Angeles and Tokyo, Elmer Ave has expanded its men’s Collection, as well as The Doll Fit, a fitted collection for women, and also the new Delinquent Fit, a children’s fitted version of the Elmer Ave Collection (with proceeds going to Music for Children Charity).

TOP SECRET “AN ELMER AVE FASHION SHOW” will showcase the new collections in a way only to be expected from ELMER AVE.

Elmer Ave is two clothing designers from North Hollywood, CA, with a mindset to give tailored suiting a high fashion Rock n Roll edge. Branching from their roots in skateboards,rock n roll bands, and fashion styling, Elmer Ave continually sets industry trends and sets a high quality manufacturing standard.

elmerave.com info@elmerave.com ph:1 888 356 3728

Downtown Fashion Week's Fashion Walk On Thursday October 15th!

This Thursday’s October 15th Downtown Fashion Walk, along Main, Spring and Broadway between 4th & 7th Streets, is right in the middle of everything that happens during Fashion Week!

The final runway shows at the Los Angeles Theatre - www.lafashiononbroadway.com - are that night and the after parties will be in the local bars. Designers – such as Skingraft & Bohemian Society will show their new clothes for the first time to the public at Fashion Walk after their runway shows, and other designers – such as Elmer Ave and 1-Man's Trash – will sneak preview their new lines on Fashion Walk before they have even been seen on the runway.

And even the fashionable KOGI taco truck will for the first time attend this Fashion Walk.

Runway couture (such as Skingraft, Elmer Ave, Fremont, 1-Man’s Trash, Symbiotic Form and Stelladottir) is only one part of Fashion Walk. Have your existing clothes customized on the spot at Appliq, find limited edition sneakers at Blends, shop walls of baseball caps at Shoe Hut. There are a dozen places to buy every type of hat imaginable including at the historic New York Hat store and even your pets can live in style with the finest in pet fashion from Pussy & Pouch.

Hard to find, unique purses & handbags are featured at Symbiotic Form and Chanelli, not to mention the rare sunglassses from Kapsoul and custom jewelry from many of the venues to add that perfect finishing touch. Artist designed urban wear from Crewest, Upper Playground & the Last Laugh, hip hop runway couture at Soulful Commandoe and women’s & men’s clothing of every kind from hipster fashions at Crack Gallery to classic workingmans’s Broadway Uniforms.

Finally - you can go vintage at Flea, 1-Man’s Trash, the Gallery @118 Winston, Kapsoul, ZLB and Goodwill, and these six stores will soon be joined by two more. And don't forget to check out two of LA Weekly’s October Issue’s Best Stores in Los Angeles – Stelladottir for her value priced custom clothing and Red Zone for their Downtown prices on Old School Old Melrose-style Punk & Metal Fashions. Most stores will be open noon to 10 PM, except on Broadway which will open at 10 AM and close at 7 PM.

As if all this wasn't enough, there are all the special events and individual pop-ups showcasing dozens of established brands and young and upcoming designers.

From 5-10pm the Spring Arts Tower at 5th and Spring will host the 5th & Spring Show with Money Laundry presenting along with 35MM Clothing, Hethan, Kablan, Valou Designs, Gigi In Style, Jessica Seaton, Louise Green Millinery, London Manori and the Bohemian Society.

Meanwhile, from 6pm-1am, at the Continental at 4th and Spring, Hit + Run will have a pop-up show at Dub Lab’s 10th anniversary celebration art show. Hit + Run will also provide on-site free live screen printing! Bring your own T-shirt or buy one there. DJ’s PAY RAY – EROK – VALTON provide the music and complimentary drinks are provided by Honest Tea

A silent auction benefiting the Children’s Hospital will at the Pacific Electric Building at 6th and Main from 6-10pm with four free runway shows including di’viniti, DV2, and Kanvis. Among the pop-ups in temporary residence here will be QueenKing Design, the Hacked Club (with new and vintage fashion), and Chanelli’s imported handbags and leather jackets.

Finally, the intersections of 5th and Main and 5th and Spring will have a variety of pop-ups operated by underground artists and indie designers for those who want something truly different proving that there is indeed something for everyone on Fashion Walk