The Los Angeles Fashion Council kicked off L.A Fashion Week on Wednesday.

The council started the week-long celebration with collections from 2 indie fashion designers.

The first collection, created by Inka Sherman, was ISM Mode.

This ready to wear collection featured classy yet comfy clothing that would make anyone stop and stare.

Take a look  (below):

The next collection, created by Sarine Berberian, was Sarine Marie.

This luxury collection would be perfect for any night on the town. It's a perfect combination of sophistication and edge!

Sneak a peek (below):

Both designers definitely showed their stuff with these collections.

You can learn more about these collections and the Los Angeles Fashion Council by clicking here.

Be sure to stay tuned for  more coverage on this seasons' LA Fashion Week.

SOLDAT, 8000 Nerves, and Odylyne will be showing tommorow from 1-5 pm.

Stay tuned.

(Photos courtesy of the LAFC)

New York Fashion Week may be losing steam.

Several designers, including Joy Cioci, Nary Manivong, and Yoana Baraschi, are boycotting the show because of its' high prices.

According to WSJ, the show often costs six figures to run. Designers also complain about the event being a little too crowded.

"Everybody wants the same models and the same stylists. It's just spinning out of control," says Yoana Baraschi.

Designers are finding new ways to communicate with audience by showing their work online, through appointments, and booking different venues.

"There are so many ways to communicate fashion today," says Advanstar Fashion Group CEO Tom Florio. "You don't necessarily have to tell the story on the runway anymore."

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