VINTAGE RUNWAY SHOW HONORS DESIGNER VALENTINO THIS THURSDAY IN LA

Hat by La Chapeau Alakazia - his hats will be in the show today

In case you missed this week’s Fashion Angel Awards at LA Fashion Week on Tuesday at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), there is still time to attend the other two shows on October 14 and 15.

The three- day event is open to the public and includes a runway showcase of three Up-and-coming designers (we just found out sorry).

Tickets can be purchased at www.downtownlafashionweek.com and at the door.

The pilot program sponsored by the Department of Culture and Arts for the City of LA supports emerging talent in the fashion industry

"Los Angeles will launch an exciting showcase of fashion and creativity that will bring buyers and style mavens from all over the world during LA fashion week," Mayor Villaraigosa said. "Our City is no longer just the fashion capital of the West Coast; LA is one of the major fashion capitals of the world."

The winners were chosen by a panel of judges including designers Randolph Duke, Nony Tochterman of Petro Zilla, Nick Verreos, Project Runway Season 3 winner Jeffrey Sebelia, Louis Verdad and contestant Vanessa Gonzalez, of Launch My Line on BRAVO.

An homage to designer Valentino will close the event with a vintage runway show on October 15. The star studded event will honor actress Maria Bello and open with a performance by singer Matt Goss. A portion of ticket sales benefits MOCA.