LOS ANGELES FASHION WEEK
Los Angeles Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion illuminated downtown Los Angeles this season with a multi-day celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange. Hosted at The New Mart, the event delivered a succession of unforgettable runway moments, featuring designers whose visions reflected both technical mastery and emotional depth.
The lineup included Alexis Monsanto, Amara, BFYNE, Coral Castillo, Cross Colours, David Tupaz, George Styler, Giannina Azar, Glaudi, HIROMI ASAI, Idol Jose, Kentaro Kameyama, Maribel JD, Maxmila, Merlin Castell, The Mestizo, Mister Triple X, MNM Couture, NKN Nekane, Pia Bolte, Raquelle Pedraza, Richard Hallmarq, Sahar Shaeir Couture, Venus Prototype, Viator Felis, and the Black Design Collective’s Upcycle Denim & Sustainability Project 2025 — an impressive cross-section of artistry and innovation that defined this season’s spirit.
A Global Stage for Creative Visionaries
Each show unfolded as an artistic statement — from the architectural silhouettes of Alexis Monsanto to the fluid, sensual draping of BFYNE and the textural experimentation of Giannina Azar. Designers from across Europe, Asia, and South America converged in Los Angeles to share narratives rooted in identity, heritage, and transformation.
Hiromi Asai fused Japanese textile traditions with modern tailoring, while Coral Castillo’s sculptural designs played with transparency and shadow. Cross Colours and The Mestizo infused streetwear and heritage influences with political undertones, turning the runway into a conversation on community, empowerment, and self-expression.
This edition of Art Hearts Fashion furthered its commitment to amplifying international voices by previewing talent that will soon headline Shanghai Fashion Week. Mister Triple X and Alexis Monsanto offered early glimpses of this next chapter — pushing boundaries through bold materials, futuristic finishes, and performance-driven storytelling.
Celebrity Presence and Industry Momentum
Adding to the week’s electricity, NBA star Lamar Odom made an appearance that resonated beyond celebrity culture. Odom announced his plans to collaborate with Art Hearts Fashion through his new brand, joining the organization in Shanghai next month. His presence underscored the growing dialogue between sports, lifestyle, and high fashion — a conversation that Art Hearts Fashion has helped pioneer through its inclusive, cross-industry lens.
Front rows buzzed with editors, stylists, digital creators, and buyers eager to discover the next breakout voice. Between shows, The New Mart transformed into a creative hub where art installations, designer meet-and-greets, and spontaneous photography moments blurred the line between fashion presentation and immersive experience.
Sustainability, Upcycling, and Conscious Design
A central highlight was the Black Design Collective’s Upcycle Denim & Sustainability Project 2025. The initiative spotlighted reimagined denim through techniques of patchwork, deconstruction, and hand embellishment — offering both environmental and cultural commentary. The collections reflected a larger movement toward ethical craftsmanship, with designers exploring the intersection of heritage textiles, circular design, and social impact.
This focus on sustainability aligns with Art Hearts Fashion’s evolving identity — one that honours creativity while acknowledging fashion’s responsibility to the planet and its communities.
Art Hearts Fashion: A Platform Beyond Borders
Founded in 2010, Art Hearts Fashion has become one of the most dynamic fashion week platforms in the world. Its coast-to-coast showcases — spanning New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, London, and beyond — provide a launchpad for both established houses and emerging designers. Over the years, the platform has featured collections by Adidas, Nike Swim, Michael Costello, PatBo, Trina Turk, and Walter Mendez, among others, building a reputation for discovery, inclusion, and excellence.
As Art Hearts Fashion prepares to extend its reach with new showcases across China, South America, and Miami, its mission remains rooted in connection: to celebrate diversity, artistry, and the boundless imagination that defines contemporary fashion.
From the polished tailoring of Paris to the bold streetwear of São Paulo, this season’s Los Angeles showcase reaffirmed that the language of style is universal — and that when artists from around the world share one runway, they illuminate not just fashion’s future, but its collective soul.