It's LA Fashion Week!

 

All the fun shows going on at LA Fashion Week are causing us to reminisce about the past runway shows we've done. So we figured, why not watch them! Here are our shows featuring FW 2012 and SS 2012. If you like anything you see, come to our atelier to make it yours! 309 N. Kings Rd. LA CA

Enjoy, 

Octavio Carlin Team 

Video Mondays: Octavio Carlin Fall/Winter 2012 Runway

My time flies! It feels like just yesterday that Octavio Carlin sent his Fall/Winter 2012 creations down the runway of LA Fashion Week. Now, he's working on Spring/Summer 2013! Well, we absolutely can't wait to see what Octavio comes up with. But until then, join us in reliving Fall runway show at the Vibiana. Expect to see some show stopping dresses, perfect for your all of your Fall/Winter evening parties.

The Show Is Here

I feel like I had been talking about the coming fashion show for so long and now it's finally here. This evening I present my Fall/Winter 2012 collection at the Vibiana with Style Fashion Week LA. So, as you can image, there was and is so much to do. But rather than bore you with the tasks I accomplished or the tasks that I need to do tomorrow, I want to take this time to give thanks.  I'm so blessed and grateful to be able to do what I love, to be creative, to be artistic, and to just have the freedom to express my vision.

It was a long road to get here, a road that started not in fashion, but in interior design. I always had an interest in art and architecture and interior design was the perfect blend of those two. But after trying it, I realized that designing clothes was more of my passion. I enrolled at FIDM and after graduation I started designing costumes for Disney shows and music videos. It was a great experience that let me explore outrageous themes and looks that everyday apparel couldn't get away with. But I wanted to design things that more people can get use out of, things that can make women look and feel beautiful inside and out. That's when I decided to launch my own line and my journey in the fashion business began.  I opened my store in Los Feliz where I designed custom-made gowns and dresses for my wonderful clients.

Now, I'm in another chapter in my life. I'm relaunching my brand as a line that can cater to a larger group of stylish, modern, sophisticated women. I'm still designing dresses and gowns, but I'm including pieces that can be worn in your everyday lives. Trust me, you don't have to go to a fancy party to wear Octavio Carlin. As long as you want to feel confident and stylish, then you can wear my designs. And tomorrow, everyone will see for themselves the new stylings of the Octavio Carlin brand.

Hoping for a happy and successful show,


OC

One of my Fall/Winter designs

Busy Bees

Adria Heath (Stylist) & Octavio Carlin (Designer)

Hi everybody. Are you all having a busy week like us over here? So much to do for LA Market and LA Fashion Week. I feel like I'm constantly running around from place to place. It's a little stressful but, it's the good kind of stress. The stress that every designer wants to feel.

Monday we had the photoshoot for our lookbook. The pictures so far look amazing and it's thanks to my team that got it done.  I had Tessa from Vision LA model my collection. Her look is simply exquisite, glamorous, and bold, but still gracious and feminine. For photographers, I had Joe and Jared from J Squared Photography. They did a great job capturing her beauty, as well as the beauty of the clothes. Now all that's left to do is wait for the edits and the finished lookbook. I couldn't be more happy.

Tuesday was all about the fashion show and everyone was at my studio preparing for it. Romey, my business partner, was of course here. Juanita, my sewer, was here too. And Adria, my friend and stylist for the show, was also here with her newborn babygirl, Venezia. We're exposing her to the fashion world at a very young age. When we weren't playing with the Venezia, Adria Heath and I were busy figuring out the accessories we will use, the number of looks, the hair styles, and the make-up that the models will have. At first we were having a hard time picking out the jewelry that matched the feel of the collection, but we finally settled on something after we were inspired by Mary's bracelet. I don't want to give too much away but just be prepared to see beautiful novelty jewelry. And in case you are wondering who Mary is, she is the one who strategizes and manages our social media campaigns. She's like a blogging, twitter and facebook police. Mary dropped by to pick up things she needed for our facebook page.

So there you have it. My days are filled with preparation for LA Market and Fashion Week. You know I keep talking about my collection and I just realize that I have not even told you what it is about. Again, I don't want to give too much away but just know that I was inspired by Ancient culture and streamlined Art Deco. Have I confused you now? If I did, don't worry. Everything will make sense on March 15th.

Until then, I wish you all a happy and productive week.


OC

Planning For Our Fashion Show

Me Getting Interviewed About LAFW

Hello everyone. Last Friday my business partner, Romey, and I began the planning for our upcoming fashion show. It will be on March 15^th at the St. Vibianna, a production by Style Fashion Week LA.

If you've ever put on a fashion show, you know it’s a lot of work. Aside from getting your collection complete, you have to come up with a vision for how you want to present your line. It cannot be something generic and boring. The venue, the lighting, the staging, the dramatics, the effects, and the emotions all have to tie with your collection. The people at Style Fashion Week LA are very good at this so Romey and I are very happy to be showing at their Fashion Week production at the St. Vibianna. It’s an old beautiful cathedral with baroque columns, ornate arched ceilings, and windows that have a skyline city view. It’s magnificent. 

We actually did the casting on Friday. 15 models total. My friend Adria Heath will be styling their looks. She is an amazing stylist who happens to also be my friend. I love working with her so, Friday was a pretty fun day. But, there is still a lot to do. We still need to finalize the set, the lighting, music, and this and that. A lot of work. But, it’s the kind of work I enjoy.

I feel this fashion show will give people a better idea of my new vision and plans for the Octavio Carlin brand. As I mentioned in my last blogging post, I want to make beautiful, high quality designs accessible to more people. And this show is going to send that message to everyone. I am truly thankful and blessed to be able to showcase my Fall 2012 Collection show at LA Fashion Week. Looking forward to an amazing production!

Until next post,

OC