12th ANNUAL GEN ART "FRESH FACES OF FASHION"

Fresh Faces in Fashion presented by Plastics Make it Possible^SM | L.A. 2009

Gen Art invites you to the 12th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion LA Show presented by Plastics Make it Possible^SM that will be the Official Opening Show for Rock Fashion Week Los Angeles.

Thursday, October 29th
7:00pm – 11:00pm

7pm: Accessory Designer Pre-Reception
8pm: Runway Show
9pm-11pm: After-Party

Hosted by: Kaley Cuoco

* Complimentary Menage a Trois wines, redleaf ultra-premium bottled water, and Milagro Tequila cocktails.

* Music by: dj jasepi.

Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
(@ Fairfax)
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3605

The 12th Annual Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion presented by Plastics Make it Possible^SM will be returning to the fabulous Petersen Automotive Museum (where the show has occured the past two seasons) to kick off the debut of Rock Fashion Week Los Angeles.

Fresh Faces in Fashion is Gen Art's anchor fashion event which showcases 5 emerging womenswear and menswear designers on the runway and 4 accessories designers in standing installations.

The evening will be hosted by actress Kaley Cuoco, who is a lead on CBS's "The Big Bang Theory."

Expected guests include Debi Mazur ("Entourage"), Johnny Galecki ("Big Bang Theory"), Monet Mazur ("The House Bunny"), Lo Bosworth ("The Hills"), Karina Smirnoff ("Dancing with the Stars"), Nicky Hilton, Ashley Palmer ("Paranormal Activity") and Shiva Rose, with many more others...

The show will accommodate 1,000+ guests including fashion industry members, press, celebrities and Gen Art supporters.

This year's show marks the debut of Gen Art's new partner Plastics Make it Possible^SM, a program sponsored by America’s plastic makers through the American Chemistry Council. Plastics Make it Possible^SM highlights the many ways plastics inspire innovations that improve our lives, solve big problems and help us design a safer, more promising future.

Participating Designers

Womenswear:
Leyendecker
Rory Beca
Seneca Rising
Valerj Pobega

Menswear:
MG Black

Accessories:
CC Skye (bags)
The Generic Man (men’s and women’s shoes)
Ludevine (fine jewelry)
Stampd L.A. (sneakers).

Womens Wear Daily names Fresh Faces in Fashion designers as 4 of the 5 L.A. Fashion Week Designers to Watch!

Some of the best emerging fashion designers in womenswear, menswear and accessories have debuted with the Fresh Faces show including fashion's rising stars Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Phillip Lim, Katy Rodriguez, Sari Gueron, Rami Kashou, Shoshanna, Eduardo Lucero, Rafe, Geren Ford, Vena Cava and many more.

Click here to see photos from last year’s Fresh Faces in Fashion Show.

Special Thanks to:

FOR THE GIRL WHO HAS EVERYTHING, . . .

What do you get the girl who has everything, . . .I get asked this question on a regular basis. What do you get the savvy independent girl who seems like she has or can have anything that she wants? Well, I think it's actually quite simple. Those girls love things that come from the heart. My closest girlfriends enjoy lavish presents, (note: you can never go wrong with anything Louis Vuitton or Balenciaga, umm, . . .do not buy COACH, unless it's for a woman over 45.) However, if you want to stand out amongst the others that will spoil her with designer goods, try gifts from the heart. I know it sounds cliche, its almost like 3rd grade during Valentine's festivities. You take the brightest red piece of paper you can find, you fold it in half, you draw a half heart and with your safety scissors follow the line. You slowly open it up, add an outline of white Elmer's glue, sprinkle some silver glitter, shake it off, and with the dark red Crayola crayon, you write her name on it. The simplest thought earns points.

After much discussion amongst my girlfriends and after much analyzing what I would've liked for my birthday, anniversary, or Christmas, here are a few suggestions for the girl who has everything, . . .

1. WORDS. Women love to hear thoughts from your heart. It can be a simple Haiku, an erotic love letter, or a few lines from your favorite poet.


2. MUSIC. Music is the key to the soul. Are there certain songs that make you think of her? certain lyrics that perfectly describe your relationship with her? Make a mixed CD of songs that remind you of her or songs that you know she'd like. That way every time she plays it you will be on her mind.







3. PHOTOS. Do you all take photos every single time that you are together? Have them all on your iPhone? Facebook? PhotoBucket? Download them, print them, and create a collage. Get an inexpensive frame from an art supply store or Target. Photos are a visual capture of the memories you two have shared.









4. OUTING. Women love when small surprises are planned. Try a romantic picnic on the beach or at a local park. Something simple, sweet, and it doesn't have to count a fortune, but the memories are priceless.










5.CHOCOLATE. Every girl likes to watch her waistline, and every guy has to appreciate that. With that said, try making homemade chocolate dipped strawberries. You will earn serious points for creativity!