Society Unici and Avant Garde Magazine Presents Couture du Couture

Sue Wong's models bring a futuristic Hollywood glamour to the red carpet. Photo courtesy of Gennadiy Kotyarchuk Photography — Sue Wong’s models bring a futuristic Hollywood glamour to the red carpet. Photo courtesy of Gennadiy Kotyarchuk Photography

East meets West... Beautiful model in a Sue Wong design. — East meets West… Beautiful model in a Sue Wong design.

Pretty model in a white gown with designer Kalina. Photo courtesy of Gennadiy Kotyarchuk Photography

The Blues..Stunning model in one of Kalina's designs — The Blues..Stunning model in one of Kalina’s designs

Models in bodypaint and garter belts and not much else

Michael Foroutan, CEO of Unici Casa, announces the fashion show. Photo courtesy of Gennadiy Kotyarchuk Photography

Noted entertainment attorney Nadia Davari enjoys the show. — Fashionista…Noted entertainment attorney Nadia Davari enjoys the show with her chic chignon.

Power couple...Actor Fariborz David Diaan and lovely Sogol enjoy the show. — Power couple…Actor Fariborz David Diaan and lovely high-end jewelry designer Sogol Tabrizian of sogolijewelry.com enjoy the show.

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Designer Xavier Othon makes a last minute adjustment to his model's outfit before her catwalk. — Designer Xavier Othon makes a last minute adjustment to his model’s outfit before her catwalk.

Designer Calvin Hiep smiles for the camera.

Fashion forward couple...Actor Shaun Toub and his stylish wife Lorena. — Fashion forward couple…Actor Shaun Toub and his stylish wife Lorena.

Designer Alexandre Dorriz takes a well deserved break from the show for a quick photo op.

Alexandre Dorriz models are runway ready with beautiful and eclectic gowns and makeup.

Werk it...Stunning model is a vision in a white Thomas and Edison gown. Photo courtesy of Michael Fisher — Werk it…Stunning model is a vision in a white Thomas and Edison gown. Photo courtesy of Michael Fisher

Midnight Blues..model struts the runway in a beautiful blue Thomas and Edison gown. Photo courtesy of Michael Fisher

Striking model in a Ricardo Sotero gown with an illustration of renowned artist Frieda Kahlo on the bodice. Photo courtesy of Gennadiy Kotyarchuk Photography

Society Unici and Avant Garde Magazine held their Couture du Couture event on Saturday December 20^th at Unici Casa in Culver City. From body painted models in garter belts leaving little to the imagination to glamorous haute couture gowns, the event truly was a celebration of haute couture fashion. With designs from Sue Wong, Alexandre Dorriz, Xavier Othon, Jason Ryan, Ricardo Soltero, Andre Soriano, Calvin Hiep, Thomas and Edison, and Kalina Kovtun, it was a night of international fashion to the hilt.

“I’m so pleased to show everyone here my designs,” said Hiep.

“It feels amazing to be here tonight. I’m very excited about this show,” said Kovtun.

“I enjoyed showing my line at Unici, it was very artsy and interesting. The reaction to my collection was great. Lots of positive feedback. It was great exposure for a new designer like myself,” said Edison Cortez, President and Founder of Thomas and Edison.

“It’s so much fun to be here. The designs I’m showing tonight are a redux of all my most memorable pieces from my past photo campaigns,” said Dorriz. Fashion design is in Dorriz’s genes. His mother is esteemed fashion designer Shahla Dorriz. The Dorriz brand is known for working from the archives of rare Persian textiles that were hand-embroidered and finished by Shahla’s mother and grandmother. The House of Dorriz has preserved these archived textiles that are over 150 years old.

The event ambassadors were Michael Coustache and Maxim cover model Melanie Marden. The event co-hosts were Jenny Alter, Shawn Berry, Mayren Viray, Rinata Uri Lyon, Maria Elena Infantino, and Daniela Goulart.

“It’s an incredible feeling to be here tonight. I just want to thank my team and all the photographers and journalists. You guys help make it happen,” said Othon.

More info about the designers at http://www.suewong.com/, http://www.thealexandre.com/, http://xavierothon.tumblr.com/,http://byjasonryan.com/, http://andresoriano.com/, http://calvinhiep.com/,

http://thomasandedison.com/, andhttp://designsbykalina.com/

More info about this amazing venue at http://unicicasa.com/