While everyone scrambles to New York City to kick off the season, plans for Fall 2012 Fashion Week in Los Angeles are underway. There is a lot of ground to cover in Los Angeles both literally and figuratively in a marketplace spread across several square miles with event options that swing from swanky private-invite hillside retreats to bread-and-butter trade shows in the downtown Fashion District.

Each venue, runway show and fashion event remains a unique presentation organized by a passionate production team committed to delivering a distinct design vision and experience to its invited guests: a mix of journalists, editors, retail store buyers, bloggers and high-profile celebrity fans from Los Angeles and around the globe.

Though we have offered a registration service for press in the past, it isn't something we'll offer this season, simply because we cannot guarantee a consistent and quality experience at all events. Instead, we organize the schedule and provide contact details for those who wish to share it. We continue to look forward to an opportunity to help solve marketplace issues in the future, so that registration is easier and coverage is simpler. Until then we invite you to enjoy the eclectic individualism that has become a hallmark of our inspirational and aspirational fashion community. Calendar updates will begin next week on the Calendar page. All events are OPEN TO THE TRADE ONLY unless otherwise noted.