Last season was my very first ever entrance to the Star Lounge. Just like some myth, I’d heard it existed, but had never seen it firsthand. Stars casually came in and out of this intimate space. And security guarded its entrance like some royal Egyptian tomb. If you weren’t on the tip sheet, or a famous journalist, guess what . . . you weren’t getting’ in! So what’s all the hoopla about anyway? It’s just a small room, nicely decorated with plenty of hors d’oeuvres and black label liquor.

Lindy Flowers is featured in this sizzling swimsuit editorial featuring the designs of Palmela G Swimwear. Photographed by Arun Nevader.

The Mercedes Benz Star Lounge of past celebrity guests ranges from Eva Longoria Parker to Meryl Streep. Check out the image gallery, photographed by Arun Nevader.

Have you ever wondered what the first bathing suit looked like? And did you know that the swimsuit was born out of necessity? (Used to be called “beachwear.”) Check out our editorial Circa Summer 2010 . . . When Old Meets New. Photographed by Jeff Linett.

Peacocks strut their stuff, and so did the models in their peacock-styled makeup and hair. (The models’ eyes were made up to look birdlike.) Do you think Hannant was trying to tell us something? Feathers are the trend of the season, and Hannant amply infuses them throughout this collection.

Literally the inspiration for the Fall 2010 collection came from images captured by the Hubble telescope. The galaxy inspired this season’s beading according to Mischka. Depending on when Badgley Mischka starting designing the collection, one might wonder if the designers had just seen the movie Star Trek. I only say this because of the way the models were styled; long pony tail hairstyles, a ton of metallic in varying pallettes with hues of silver.

BOXEIGHT Refocus Fall 2010 Downtown LA Fashion Week Highlights, Photographed by Arun Nevader

The Israeli Consulate presented Mode Israel at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary, sponsoring seven designers and jewelers during Downtown LA Fashion Week. Each designer had a little something different to offer. The presentation was 80s inspired with monochromatic hues complete with harem pants, leggings, jumpers, and over-sized turtlenecks.

Sitting poolside, attendants—including fashion designer Jazmin Whitley, Law & Order’s Anthony Anderson, E! News personality Ashlan Gorse, and Project Runway contestants Althea Harper and Mila Hermanovski—were able to sneak peeks of notable fashion designers’ newest collections. Participating designers included Brigid Catiis, Eduardo Lucero, Elmer Ave, Endovanera, Erik Hart, Freddie Rojas, Geren Ford, Wren, Grey Ant, Jared Gold, Jeffrey Sebelia, Katy Rodriguez, Kit Scarbo, Louis Verdad, Orthodox, Rami Kashou and Society for Rational Dress.

The new, exclusive P Boutique on Sunset Boulevard proves that fashion is certainly not just for women. Situated in a 1920s historic building that gives off the Soho vibe many LA natives may desire, P Boutique caters to men and women who thrive on quality, couture, and creative fashion.