Mikey Koffman

Born and raised in Los Angeles , Mikey Koffman grew up with her hands busy, working on cars and motorcycles in various shops. In the early nineties, Koffman apprenticed at West Coast Choppers, fabricating sheet metal and mastering the inner workings of the industry. A few years later, Koffman became the first female to own a custom motorcycle shop in Long Beach --Sin Cycles. Alongside her success as a business owner, Koffman soon emerged onto the fashion scene, launching her own clothing line, which went international within the first year.

Recognizing her affinity for fashion as an industry leader, Koffman became the in house Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Da Nang Clothing and Stitch's Jeans, adding the launch of 575 Denim to her list of accomplishments. Koffman's unstoppable momentum led her to produce internationally recognized runway shows, ad campaigns, and photo shoots, garnering an extensive roster of celebrity clientele for her brands. After producing fashion shows in Los Angeles , New York , and Paris , Koffman assisted in the establishment of the official Los Angeles Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City , producing shows there for the next seven years.

Going out with a bang, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week concluded its Los Angeles presence with Koffman’s highly acclaimed Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show, the first eco centered runway show in fashion week history.

In 2005, Koffman founded The Gallery Los Angeles, a full service marketing and event production company located in the Cooper Design Space in downtown Los Angeles . With a focus on sustainability and giving back to the community at large, The Gallery Los Angeles utilizes a carbon offset program and works closely with numerous non profit organizations.

Following the conclusion of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman launched Los Angeles Fashion Weekend, moving the high profile event to Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood , the center of celebrity life.

Koffman’s expertise, coupled with her multidimensional talent, keep her in the foreground of the ever changing fashion world, allowing her to build long lasting business relationships to grow LA Fashion Weekend into the most highly sought after event of the season.

Check out the talent and heart behind this native Angeleno on Showtime’s The Real L Word, airing June 20th, 2010, where you will receive an exclusive look of Mikey Koffman and The Gallery Los Angeles, including behind the scenes coverage of LA Fashion Weekend!!

“I firmly believe in the talent Los Angeles possesses and I am passionately committed to growing LA Fashion Week.” - Mikey Koffman