A Gathered Event: Runway Boutique's Vintage Showcase & Fashion Show

If it's about style, we love it. So naturally, we were ecstatic to attend Runway Boutique's Vintage Showcase and Fashion Show. Los Angeles fashionistas, if you haven't shopped at Runway Boutique, you are seriously missing out on beautiful clothing, wonderful customer service, and engaging and exciting events. The ladies at Runway are bomb! I have shopped many-a-store as an admitted fashion addict, and this store is top-tier for the caliber of vintage fashion, contemporary pieces, custom accessories, and eclectic finds they stock. Trust me, Runway has been the cause of several near-accidents on La Brea Ave due to their catchy window and street displays, which showcase luxury items, print mixing, and mint-condition vintage finds. Yes... I’m guilty of illegal U-turns in a fit of fashion lust! Some of the best pieces in my closet have been supplied by this very store. Really, I can't lavish the compliments enough. Trust me. Shop here. You will thank me later.

As for the fashion show, I was no less impressed. The event was intimate, taking place in their store with its signature catwalk as the main stage. DJ Cannon Cody had heads bopping, and special guest Andrea Derujinsky featured famous artwork by her father Gleb Derujinsky. The iconic art was created from Gleb's time as a photographer at Harper's Bazaar (1950-1968). The clothes were dynamic, colorful, funky, artsy, sophisticated, and one of a kind. I have no idea how they find this stuff, but I'm happy I can buy it! If you’re not in LA, and you can’t buy it, then be inspired by it. Check out the slideshow*, event and lookbook pics, and their website for more style inspiration. You can also follow them on instagram @fashionfatima or twitter @rboutiquela for more Runway Boutique style and news.

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*Apologies for the "ungathered" slightly blurry slideshow pictures. There were unfortunate technical difficulties, and a diva had to downgrade to the andriod. I would have loved to capture the clothes brilliance in full force, but luckily we captured beautiful still shots below.

A Gathered Event: Happiness | The SS13 Collection Launch

As you know, The Gathered Lady keeps her ears to the streets and her feet in the stores to bring you hot fashion and style. We were invited to the exclusive launch event for Happiness brand's new spring collection at My Closet Italia on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles. Suffice it to say, the clothes are fabulous- colorful, edgy, youthful, with both luxury and street appeal. In short, they're cool. This Italian based clothing line can be found in retailers like Fred Segal, My Closet Italia, and Kitson. Already popular with celebrities, the brand has stores throughout select cities in Europe, Asia, the US, and Canada. Don't live in Europe or near a store? Worry not, you can order clothes on their website too. Check out the pics, stay gathered and #spreadhappiness.

 

The Gathered Fashion Spread (March 30, 2013)

Happy Saturday! Here are your hot looks of the week. From drappy layers and prepster sophisticated prints in L.A. to hipster chic and bright spring coats in New Orleans, our fashionistas are staying oh so chic!  Check these ladies out for style inspiration. Have a banging outfit you are wearing out and about? Submit your outfit to thegatheredlady@gmail and you may be featured in our weekly fashion spread!

Fashionista Feature: Jacqueline

This week’s featured fashionista is our good friend Jacqueline. She is a 26-year-old journalist and always looks amazing. She is currently in the midst of a major move from Los Angeles to Chicago, so we are very happy she was able to find some time to sit down with us!

1. How has your culture influenced your fashion style? Actually, my home environment growing up influenced my fashion more so than my culture, and really more so than anything. My father is an architect. Often he would bring home his drawings and building models, and my siblings and I would often help out at his firm -- so I've absolutely been influenced by his style. I've grown to appreciate a very structured silhouette, how less is more, jazzy angles, and architectural prints.
2. Who are your fave style icons? Kerry Washington, Audrey Hepburn, Michelle Obama
3. Favorite stores to supply your fashion habit? BCBG, Kate Spade, Michael Kors
4. Worst fashion mistake you ever made? I used to cut up and tie-dye my jeans in high school, trying to be creative.
5. Favorite asset to accentuate? How? My height/legs by wearing dark on top and then a bright color on bottom -- or I'll often make my pants or skirt the statement piece.
6. Which celebrity closet would you love to raid? Beyonce!!!
7. Tell us a fun random fashion fact about yourself. My first major fashion experience was when I was in Australia during Melbourne Fashion Week! Being in a new country and experiencing a new culture, I was able to really step out of my comfort zone, and by experiencing a new environment, it helped me to shape, understand, and truly embrace my personal taste.