Opening Gala: LAFW Night 1

Ladies strap up your heels, fellas slip on your tux because LA Fashion Week is here to bring you its 2019 Spring/Summer runway presentation.  

Live jazz music left guests swaying to the rhythm of classic R&B hits as they glided across the red carpet, before slipping past glass doors leading to the exclusive event.  Held at one of the world’s premier museums and historical landmarks in Los Angeles, the Petersen’s Automotive Museum the official home of LAFW.

LAFW’s black tie affair event partnered with over 20 award-wining designers and artists from across the globe bringing their designs center stage to the LAFW runway.

After kicking off a successful summer pre-show event with designers Escada and Porsche Design, LAFW showed no signs of slowing down with the biggest event of the season.

​So sit back and enjoy the unforgettable evening of glamorous styles, music, celebrities, and VIP guests from around the world as Blacklght gives you an exclusive fashion rundown. 

The Red Carpet

The Host

 Shiva Safai (with fiance Mohammed Hadid)

VIP Guests

Photo: Alexander Braun

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The Opening Gala

Day 1: 

​Rocky Gathercole Presentation

Known for bold and vibrant Avant- Garde creations, Rocky Gathercole designed nothing less for his outdoor presentation. Models were draped in edgy eclectic pieces that included feathered body suits, jewel encrusted bustiers and eccentric shoulder pieces that were show stopping in true Gathercole fashion.

Photo: Manny Llanura

Photo: Alexander Braun

Photo: Manny Llanura

Photo: adrianthephotographer

Photo: Manny Llanura

Photo: Manny Llanura

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​Elie Madi 

The G-L-A-M is what makes Elie Madi one of the most sought after designers for evening wear pieces. Stunning embellished gowns laced each model in a unique eloquent way, fusing sexy and simplistic elegance.

Day one down, three more to go. Who are you ready to see this season? 

Visit LAFW to see the line up.