Bringing you more fashion and style than ever, Project Ethos and Scion present the second set of designers in this years line up.

She is NBC’s Fashion Star favorite, GLAUDI by Johana Hernandez will debut her couture gowns at this years event. Hernandez, as seen last week on Univision and recently sponsored by Motorola, has also been featured in Seventeen Magazine for her hot denim trends. Coming from the east coast is high-end designer Isabelle Donola NYC. Donola brings a unique edge to the runway this year only using the finest Italian and European fabrics. Ermelinda Manos is working to support The Dream Act, which enables immigrant families to be able to receive opportunities for jobs and their children to have a real chance at a quality education. This couture designer who has been featured in Fight Magazine, has even started her own charity called the Empowered Act Scholarship Fund. Last but certainly not least is the glam queen herself, Marialia. Empowering women with her bold, bright, and glitz designs, Marialia has celebs such as Demi Lavato and Nicole “Snookie” Polizzi in love with her garments and accessories.

If that’s not enough fashion and beauty for you, check out these amazing vendors that will be selling at the event. LA-based skincare brand B&E Soap and Scrub will be launching a new line of facial products at Project Ethos. These all-natural, hand-made products such as the Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar or Coconut Mango Sugar Scrub will have you feeling and smelling fresh the entire day. Rollasole will be offering ladies a quick and easy relief from their heels with their Rollasole Vending Machine present on site. With an array of style choices, these flats can fit perfectly into your purse and will be available with just the click of a button.

With a jam packed schedule of designers presenting at Project Ethos LA Fashion week with Scion, the fashion blog will be two parts with too many goodies to squeeze in to one read!

Hitting all the right curves is newly released and eco-friendly line, CA by Vitamin A whose sister company has been featured in Sports Illustrated Swimwear Issue, Vogue, and most recently, the cover of Maxim. These sexy California-made bikinis have been seen on A-list beach bods such as Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson and many more. Alexander Vinash comes from Spain to showcase his mix of colors, textures and fabrics inspired from cultures around the globe.

Redefining the world of fashion, Michael Kuluva of Tumbler & Tipsy will partner with Aids Healthcare Foundation and Out of the Closet Thrift Stores. Known for his bold and colorful “Tipsy hats”, Kuluva’s fan base includes celebs Kendal Jenner, who strut the runway for his Spring 2013 show, Lance Bass and more. Kristen Dorsey will be debuting her newly launched, handcrafted jewelry collection influenced by her Chickasaw heritage. Using Mississippian imagery from shell and copper gorgets as inspiration, Kristen’s one-of-a-kind pieces will be paired with designs by Lauren Stucky who recently dressed Nicki Minaj in her new video “The Boys” featuring Cassie. Stucky’s leather garments bring a rock edge look that can easily be transformed into a soft glam for the night. Adding it’s own dash of tailored sophistication is menswear line Nativ New York whose daring prints and styled leather ensembles will for sure take the runway by storm this October. Stay tuned for part two to see who else is featured in this years LA Fashion Week presented by Scion!

In the midst of the photographer’s bulbs flashing, the crowds and the fashion, one of the most anticipated parts of any red carpet event is “what will I get in my swag bag?” For the select few lucky enough to walk away with the coveted bag we have some exciting gifts you this LA Fashion Week with each VIP bag worth almost $200 in beauty products, technology assets, tasty treats and more.

Putting our “green” foot forward it was important to us that the bags be eco-friendly and a gift within themselves. Therefore, a big thank you goes to Mixed Bag Designs who provided the stylish reusable totes that will be holding all of the goodies going to some of our buyers, press and celebs attending on October 15th. Presenting sponsor Scion will be placing their signature headphones so VIP’s can always take their love of music with them everywhere they go. Midori, the original melon liqueur will be lending their support to the art gallery for this event and also will have a special treat in store for gift bag recipients. Beauty brands CA Tan, Cinema Secrets, China Glaze, Ardell Lashes, Wilderess and Kiss Nails along with official hair care sponsor Sebastian Professional will help keep VIP’s continuing to look their best from head to toe with goodies to keep their Cali glow year round to perfectly primped tresses. Everyone’s private driver Uber will be placing their signature black cards in the bag giving discounts to new riders. Hubert’s Lemonade, Pretzel Crisps, Larabar, Java Monster and luxury chocolatiers TCHO will provide a variety of thirst quenchers and scrumptious snacks.

Stay tuned for more updates on the event and get your tickets here!

Project Ethos is proud to showcase some of LA’s most renowned emerging artists in addition to a select few from New York, Chicago, and areas overseas. This October 15^th LA Fashion Week art exhibition will feature a variety of one-of-a-kind visual artists all throughout Avalon. Sponsored by Midori, Bardot will host an interactive, engaging, and diverse environment. Those featured this October include:

Miguel Big and Brittany Thurston who will open the runway show with a theatrical animation video sure to dazzle spectators. Renowned painter Leah Devora whose art has been featured on HBO’s hit series such as “Entourage,” as well as “E.R.,” “Without a Trace,” “West Wing,” and “Six Feet Under”, will showcase pieces featuring some of Hollywood’s most iconic faces. Self-taught artist, Micheal “Malafiura” Fontana dedicates his time to creating thought-provoking and often politically charged large-scale mixed medium installations. Having lived for four years with an illness that greatly affected her physical appearance Chelsea Knight became infatuated with how self-image affects a humans emotional state and chose to use photography to capture the dramatic results. A new transplant to Los Angeles, Eddy Lee creates works influenced by various elements of pop surrealism, high renaissance and Baroque era paintings and sculptures which he emulates on to wood.

Project Ethos will also host a series of interactive artists including Cutter Cuttshaw whose pieces are inspired by a mixture of original photography and digital or organic brushwork. Mathew Bilfield will premiere two never before seen pieces at the event, each taking about 100 hours to complete. As featured in Nylon Magazine, LA Weekly, and The Los Angeles Times, street art gallery Lab Art will awe the audience with a Midori inspired live art showcase created by Mar (aka This Means Mar), Annie Preece, and LeBa. Also at the event C.Harvey Smith will reveal a Midori inspired sculpture installation, a never before seen commercial collaboration.