To kick off Fashion Week LA, I went to support and check out LA’s local design talent at the first day of LA Fashion Council‘s shows at Maker City (in The Reef downtown). I saw L’Enfant Terrible, Sania Josiah, and William Bradley, but unfortunately had to leave before Stella Proseyn, Sauri, and Odylyne went on. Needless to say, I saw some great looks.

L’Enfant Terrible was the most edgy of the bunch, with a monochrome color palette and lots of skin…

Then Sania Josiah, the winner of Open Runway, showcased her collection that featured a great sheer cut-out dress…

And my final show of the day was William Bradley, which, I must say, really impressed me. It was a very comprehensive collection that ranged from tailored sportswear (think Proenza Schouler but with more asymmetric peplums) to BCBG-esque dresses to some really amazing tulle pieces with hand stitched feathers.

There were so many pieces that I would wear as-is, including this killer skirt…

Here’s a pic of my sitting with fellow blogger Amanda from Feast Fashion Faves.

All in all, it was a great way to kick of FWLA… seeing such promising new talent and getting a chance to catch up with friends!