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LA Fashion Week Day 2: Coco Johnsen, Elsie Katz Couture, Heatherette, Kevan Hall

Filed under: Runway Trends, Accessories, Style in the News, Fashion Week

Monday was the second day of shows at Smashbox Studios in LA, which included collections by Ecoganik, Coco Johnsen, Kevan Hall, Elsie Katz Couture, Joseph Domingo and, of course, Heatherette.

Adult film star Jenna Jameson once again opened up the Heatherette show with a duck-lipped bang. I can't say that I loved Heatherette's trailer-trash, kitschy Americana clothes. Actually, I can't even say that I liked them, but I feel a certain affinity for a label that survives by selling pricey clothes destined for the no-go-zone of your town's sketchiest Goodwill. I kid you not -- Vegas showgirls would have a hard time donning some of these get-ups. Jenna Jameson sure loves them though. Draw your own conclusions.

My favorite show yesterday was Elsie Katz Couture. Like the Chick by Nicky Hilton show on Sunday, the Elsie Katz Couture was made up of really great ready-to-wear fashions. I loved her use of color as well as her surprising hemlines (i.e.: Do my eyes deceive me or is that a tea-length gown?). Kudos are also due to Katz stylists -- the hair was amazing. I also like seeing non-blond models on the catwalk (model at right notwithstanding). Believe it or not, I think her interesting casting choices made the show stand out most of all.

We've picked out some of our favorites and our, well, least favorites for the Styledash LA Fashion Week Gallery. Let us know what you think.

Here are a few shots to check out:

LA Fashion Week

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  • Monarchy Collection - Runway - MBFW At Smashbox
  • Monarchy Collection - Runway - MBFW At Smashbox
  • Monarchy Collection - Runway - MBFW At Smashbox
  • Monarchy Collection - Runway - MBFW At Smashbox
  • Monarchy Collection - Runway - MBFW At Smashbox

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    Skip the skinny jeans
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