Fashion Splash 2012 pulled together by Mikey Koffman and her talented staff at The Gallery LA
Fashion Splash 2012 featuring exciting designer swimwear was held at The Standard Hotel in West Hollywood, California on June 28th, 2012. Hosted by Mikey Koffman from The Gallery Los Angeles The excitement and anticipation of viewing the collections of Shirin Z’s Eclat Swimwear, Hope Reiner’s Culture and Lacey Corkery’s, Maui and Sons filled the hotel lobby and pool area runway. Invited guests were being served complimentary cocktails provided courtesy of Little Black Dress Vodka and beauty treatments provided by Wella Professionals and Napoleon Perdis.
Lounging Pre Show at Fashion Splash 2012
Fashion Splash 2012 created atmosphere before showing on runway - Photo by Frank A Turner III
The bright lights lit up the shimmering poolside runway to the beat of music in the background by DJ Niko Achtipes. Gorgeous models wearing form fitting swimwear gave guests a brief introduction of what was to come while posing for photographers during the 8pm Photo Installation.
Creator of Eclat, famous for the Michael Jackson rhinestone glove in 1994
Eclat, while more than appropriate for swimming, is essential for loungewear around the pool
The poolside show began at 9pm, lights turned up on the runway and Mikey Koffman enthusiastically set the tone for the evening by welcoming guests with the introduction of Designer Shirin Z’s Eclat Swimwear. The models gracefully walked the runway wearing shiny, colorful, form fitting stunning swimwear for the adventurous woman who appreciates showing a bit of herself and her personality; which these models demonstrated while featuring Eclat Swimwear.
Hope Reiner is a fashion and graphic designer; as well as being Creative Director at The Gallery LA
Fabulous bods in summer shape at Fashion Splash 2012
Traditional cuts of Culture focus on pattern and design
Culture Swimwear is edgy while maintaining an urban hippy vibe
The guests kept their eyes on the runway as the show continued with Designer Hope Reiner’s Culture Swimwear which amped up enthusiasm of guests, showing their respectful appreciation with shouts and the clapping of hands as they viewed the sensual fabrics, colors, and patterns.
Head Designer Lacey Corkery
Loving Maui and Sons this season. Keeps it simple, yet leaves nothing basic
Hottest look? #3. It covers while uncovering a feministic potential to menswear
Poolside guests continued to show admiration for the explosive creativity of these talented designers as the new collections of Lacey Corkery’s and Maui and Sons lit up the runway to a cheering crowd. Models wearing sunglasses tossed them to guests; the colorful ensembles were accented with surf and boogie boards complimenting the already eye appealing swimwear fashion designs.
Zealous complication of prints for Fashion Splash 2012 - Photo by Frank A Turner III
Fashion Splash 2012 showed off the best of LA models - Photo by Frank A Turner III
The well coordinated event came to a end as all guests energetically applauded the fantastic models and designers on the runway for their final walk featuring the specially selected colorful, sensual, bright and eye pleasing designs that will definitely be seen on the beaches and poolside this summer and many summers to come.
Congratulations to all of the designers for a show of your creative, colorful and sensual summer creations and to Mikey Koffman, Los Angeles Fashion Week and The Gallery LA for all of the work it took to orchestrate this exciting event that no one wanted to leave when it was over!

























