fLuXuS Exhibition at the W Hotel Los Angeles. Courtesy of Mike Selsky at Fluxus

The trendy W Hotel Westwood, Los Angeles now features the new LA based fLuXuS modern fashion exhibition on display until the end of 2010. Style Seen Daily attended the exhibit’s kick off party and talked with CEO and Founder Martin Paquette about the inspiration behind the fashion and art.

Fashionistas like Megan Fox, Rachel Bilson, Kim Kardashian and Nicole Ritchie are all fLuXuS fans.

The W Hotel Los Angeles in Westwood is hosting the Fluxus exhibition. Courtesy of Mike Selsky of Fluxus

Fox is wearing the popular fLuXuS Long Tab Cardigan, priced at $110.

Megan Fox looks comfy cool in the Long Tab Cardigan.

Project Runway’s Season Three winner Jeffrey Sebelia is fLuXuS head designer joined the brand in 2009 to create looks that are edgy and artsy, yet still practical. Owner Pauqette thought Sebelia is the perfect fit for the company because his styles reflected that mid-century artistic look that defines fLuXuS.

Project Runway Winner Jeffrey Sebelia. Courtesy of Missgossip.com

The posh lobby of the W Hotel was filled with fashionable women and men gazing at the stylish art. Everyone was sipping on red and white wine, eating appetizers like chicken satay and stuffed mushrooms, and chatting with their friends about the designs.

Martin Paquette and fLuXuS fans at the exhibition. Courtesy of Mike Selsky at Fluxus

fLuXuS  is known for it’s relaxed day-time style that mixes artistic shapes with rich, soft fabrics.  Popular items include loose-fitting tops like the Flare Tunic, priced at $99, the flowing jersey-knit dresses like the Data Rock Dress, $99, and the comfortable draping sweaters, like the Zanine Wrap, priced at $128.

Fluxus' Data Rock Dress. Courtesy of fluxusbrand.com

Paquette told us he loves collaborating art and fashion and looks to blend mid-century and modern designs together with an artistic edge, adding a twist to the W’s Living Room. Paquette said his designs are all about versatility, able to be worn by different age groups, ethnicities, and style. From edgy, to classic parisian, to california day wear,  fLuXuS designs are great for anyone.

CEO and Founder Martin Paquette and Style Seen Daily Contributor Lauren Abruzzo at the exhibition's opening night event on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

“I love collaboration, anything that can combine fashion and art is very Fluxus,” Paquette said of his company and the art they show off to the community.

Paquette decided to create trendy dresses made of newspaper for two of the statues because it incorporates fashion with an artistic edge. The Avant Garde headpieces offer dimension and shape to the mannequins.

The third mannequin will switch out every week to  feature a different outfit from the  fLuXuS Fall/Winter 2010 line.  The signature outfit at the opening party consisted of a textured and patterned pant with a soft leather jacket and a tube scarf.

The signature look at the Fluxus exhibit changes every week

Paquette has a special fondness for his lines’s trench coat, priced at $275. “I love all the pieces, they are all so different, but the trench is just such a classic look, it is definitely my favorite,” Paquette said of his design.

fLuXuS Trench Coat

fLuXuS has four California locations: Fashion Island, Larchmont Village, Brentwood Village, and the newest store at the new Santa Monica Place.

The fLuXuS Motto.

Click here to find more on fLuXuS and its modern and classic designs online.

Synopsis:  The W Hotel is hosting an art exhibition for the California-based clothing company.

Throwback to the 70s style is back in full force for 2009.

As we head further into 2009 and the weather gets warmer, you will see more and more 60′s and 70′s inspired fashions in the form of floral peasant tops and long dresses and accessories like forehead bands. This look has been termed the “neo hippy.”    

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Bryon Williams, Nicole Richie, Andy LeCompte and Rachel Zoe.

After all the rumors about Nicole Richie and stylist Rachel Zoe, we were surprised to see the two posing for photos together at when we attended Andy LeCompte‘s West Hollywood Salon opening. Is it possible that LeCompte himself paved the way for a reconnection?

Regardless, LeCompte was so busying touring with Madonna, his salon went open for months before he could host a proper unveiling. Finally when he did, clients like Lindsay Lohan, Micha Barton and of course Nicole Richie all came out to support.

While Madonna was not on hand, LeCompte did reveal quite a few secrets of the popstar. We’ll share but first a little background - he opened the salon with business partner (and fellow stylist) Leanne Citrone,  the two hand picked everything from the “cute coffee cups” to the unique art on the walls by their favorite L.A. artist Paul Rusconi. The  artwork is vibrant and alluring on most every wall in the raw studio like salon, which is tucked behind L.A. fashion designer Jenni Kayne‘s store.

Andy LeCompte's West Hollywood Salon

The hosts, LeCompte, Citrone and Kayne, had candy bar stations equipped with everything from Lolipops to Hershey’s kisses and the washing station sinks were all filled with ice and champagne, poured by typically attractive Angeleno bartenders. In addition to candy and cocktails, guests were given gift bags filled with Joico hair products and some lucky goers also claimed their own House of Harlow headpieces, designed by Nicole Richie and sold in the salon. Nicole sported a gold one herself.

Other clients such as Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Kate Walsh and Fergie were not in attendance, but we’re told are frequent visitors. Now back to Madonna, if you want to get locks all sexy like her’s, LeCompte suggests adding texture by using Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Spray and then use either a Revlon 3 Barrel Jumbo Waver. Or if can’t get yourself an appointment to see LeCompte, get that sexy tousled look Madonna, Mischa and Lohan love, by using dry shampoo, a waterless way to freshen and restyle hair when you can’t indulge in a regular shampoo and blow out.

We took the advice and realized this was not only a great way to create that lusty look, but also a terrific soultion when you’re traveling, or rushing out the door with no time for proper primping.

Dry Shampoo Available at Sephora

Naturia Dry Shampoo by Rene Furterer, sold at Sephora is perfect to cleanse hair in minutes leaving it luminous and healthy with no water. The formula absorbs impurities and oil in the scalp with a high absporption power of essential oils that soften’s hair and will give you that “Madonna” look. 

Congrats to LeCompte, both talent and lovely, we could not be happier for his success!

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