Actress Taryn Manning modeling her own Born Uniqorn design for her Spring 09 collection.

Actress, singer and co-founder of Born Uniqorn, Taryn Manning, closed Los Angeles Spring 2009 fashion week by throwing a party at Park Showroom, located in LA downtown fashion district.  Manning performed with her band Boomkat while friends and models danced on the stage, showing off her latest designs.

Tara Jane and Taryn Manning at their Park Showroom Born Uniqorn party, October 2008.

Manning told Style Seen Daily, “It’s a throwback to the free love and flower child era with elements that make the line look and feel relevant,” adding, “Old meets new, clothes are like a blank canvas where it’s up to you to complete your look and personalize it in any way you desire – cut, add, accessorize, layer, etc.”

Manning and her best friend Tara Jane are the talent behind Born Uniqorn, a fashion line the two had been dreaming about since junior high.

“Our line is a reflection of the times, conjuring up individuality as we are facing a new election and dealing with war,” Manning said.  “Born Uniqorn is all about Being Unique, B.U.”

Flashback: BFFs Taryn Manning and Tara Jane in 1998.

Tara Jane adds, “It’s a blend between whimsical hippie mixed with funky street edge.”

The 70’s vibe of the clothing line, along with the open bar, set the stage for the roughly 150 party attendees.  Everyone was in good spirits, talking to each other, posing for pictures and dancing to Boomkat.

MTV was filming for its docu-reality program Made, where one high school boy with zero fashion taste was getting schooled to fix the problem.  British Vogue also covered the event.   

Manning is a critically acclaimed actress best known for her role as “Nola” in Paramount Picture’s Hustle & Flow and the lead singer/songwriter of Boomkat.  Her longtime BFF, Tara Jane, is a Hollywood tastemaker who spent several years as a top promoter alongside Brent Bolthouse.

Selma Blair on the set of Kath&Kim.

Born Uniqorn’s line includes outerwear, dresses, tops, pants, leggings, and select novelty items.  The Hollywood-based lifestyle brand has garnered loyal fans including the likes of Rachel Bilson, Samantha Ronson and Tori Spelling. It’s sold nationwide at retailers including Ron Herman, Brunette, RevolveClothing, and Native.