The grand design studio space at BCBGMAXAZRIA
A magical day full of fashion, art and design in Los Angeles CA behind the scenes at one of our favorite brands
Much of the artwork we saw at BCBG was made from reused materials: store displays or recycled fabrics and paper
This expansive sewing room is just used for making samples!
[Clockwise] employee lounge with hanging lanterns, colorful thread room, and a Lubov Loves Box!
These paper lanterns along with many of the furniture and decorations in the employee lounge were reused from store displays, photo shoots, and props
A collection of this season’s trends in BCBG stores now
Perusing the jewelry and accessories
A couple of my favorite pieces – a pyramid stud chain bracelet and a trio of chain-linked rings
The in-house photography studio with an enviable set-up of lights and endless white walls
One of the most fun employee activities at BCBGMAXAZRIA is a styling session where Lubov selects employees to style and model 5-looks using any of the clothes, shoes, and accessories from the latest collections. Their photos are sent to BCBG stores to showcase the variety of ways a customer can style the merchandise. Everyone was having such a blast!
Styling the Morris sequined dress
Edie color-blocked duffle bag
Such a pretty color on this Dillon maxi skirt and yellow Astor cross-body bag
The walls throughout the BCBG headquarters hold dozens of pieces of artwork created by the employees
Employees also have contests and creative opportunities to showcase their talents outside of clothing – I love these mosaics made using recycled materials
The incredibly sweet BCBG stylists invited me to join their session. I was thrilled to play with all the jewelry and endless racks of clothing (as you can tell by my huge smile)
I’m wearing a BCBG stone-embellished
necklace
I love this gold bow necklace
I’m wearing a white body-con dress with a leather spike necklace and wedge booties
A close-up of the dramatic leather and spike necklace
The Ripley haircalf wedge bootie
When I told Raina (the sweetest stylist) that I liked girly clothes and bright colors she handed me this outfit. I loved the ultra feminine silhouette and sorbet colors – it’s part of the Cafe Society Collection
A close-up of the Jaylin tiered pleated skirt
After the amazing day at the BCBG Headquarters, I spent the following Saturday morning with Lubov and her team at Saks Fifth Avenue
She’s an extraordinary woman and one of the sweetest and funniest people I’ve ever met. During lunch, she told many stories that had the entire table laughing out loud
Lubov’s assistant wearing the beautiful Sammy black and white floor-length skirt from BCBG
I wore a white caged dress as a top with a vintage silk Lanvin skirt, Pour la Victoire lace-up oxfords, and Céline Trapeze bag
The BCBGMAZAXRIA corporate offices are a truly inspiring place where art and creativity permeate every aspect of the company. My closet tells you that I am a huge BCBG fan but after this trip my heart has also joined in 
Thank you to all the amazing and sweet people at BCBG for making this an unforgettable experience and to Lubov for the inspiration, love, and impromptu carousel ride.
“Walk with the dreamers, the believers
the courageous, the cheerful, the planners
the doers, the successful
people with their
heads in the clouds
and their feet on the ground”