LATINO FASHION WEEK DESIGNER RUNWAY 2011
November 1 - 6 - 2011
CHICAGO, ILL.
Photography by: Samuel Q. Reyes and Javier Enriquez
LATINO FASHION WEEK TEEN DAY
AKIRA
BORRIS
CARL
CLAUDIA
D ANTONIO
D ESTRADA
GABRIELA
GOCA
JACQUELINE
J COLON
J COTES
JORGE
KAROL
PACO
QUE
RITU
DON'T MISS!
LATINO FASHION WEEK - CHICAGO! NOVEMBER 1st Through 6th, 2011
ABOUT LATINO FASHION WEEK
“By Latinos, For Everyone”. Chicago Latino Fashion Week is only Latino Fashion Week in the United States and was created to support the talent of local, national and international Latino designers. Latino Fashion Week is the premier resource institution for those in the Latino Fashion Industry. Latino Fashion Week expands commerce by enhancing and creating opportunities while elevating and supporting the artistic strengths of the rapidly growing Latino market. As Latino and Caribbean designers continue to assert themselves in defining and influencing the world of fashion, the Windy City becomes the talk of the fashionistas at the 5th Annual Latino Fashion Week, November 1 - 6, 2011. This six-day event will include educational seminars, retail trunk shows, celebrity appearances and VIP parties at some of Chicago’s hottest venues.Join the Movement. www.latinofashionwk.com
Art in Fashion
Celebrating our 5th Year Anniversary, with the theme of “Art in Fashion,” Latino Fashion Week will be highlighting and honoring the art that is fashion. To further grow and share a greater understanding of that art; we will be holding fashion events, artistic displays, lounges, and a three day Expo, with a variety of creative and educational communications. In partnership with Zhou B Art Center, we look forward to having an amazing group of artists for the following exhibition which will take place all week. “CelebrARTE” is a contemporary art exhibition that celebrates the Latino spirit, imagination and creative force. Curated by Sergio Gomez for the Zhou B. Art Center in collaboration with 33 Contemporary Gallery.
Venue: Zhou B Art Center – 1029 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL 60609 – www.zbcenter.org
Additional calendar details: http://latinofashionwk.com/calendar/
See Below for Event information! Click on thumbnails below photo for nightly information!
LATINO FASHION WEEK - CHICAGO 11-13-2010
LAZARO PEREZ
LAZARO PEREZ - Line Of Bridal Gowns.
ALL Photos By: JAVIER ENRIQUEZ
He is an acclaimed designer and is often featured on Say Yes To The Dress.
Slideshows below:
CARLOS CAMPOS
Carlos is nationally acclaimed and has dressed celebrities like Justin Timberlake. He has an awesome laid back style.
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
JAER CABAN
Puerto Rican designer and most of his designs have very cool signature strips.
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
JOHN DUNN
Puerto Rican designer.
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
MARCANO-GUTIERREZ
Designs From The Dominican Republic
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
JOSE JAHN
Dominican Designer who's collection is inspired by the year 1974.
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
MAGALY TIBURCIO
Dominican designer, lots of gowns with a futuristic sparkle!
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
HECTOR MonArrez
Mexican designer who designed the floral gown.
Photography By: Javier Enriquez
SOME PHOTOS OF LATINO FASHION WEEK GUESTS
ALL ABOVE PHOTOS BY: JAVIER ENRIQUEZ
LATINO FASHION WEEK - CHICAGO
http://chicago3media.com/videoview.html?videoviewid=534
Latino Fashion Week kicked off Monday with Moda in the city, dedicated to emphasizing the impact Latinos have made in fashion by showcasing Chicago’s top Latino designers’ most outstanding creations. Tuesday boasts a documentary tribute to the Queen of Salsa herself, Celia Cruz. Celebrate the life of a performer who brought the sounds of salsa to the whole world at AMC Pipers Alley. Students display their most Fashion Forward to 2060 designs for Wednesday’s futuristic Student Designer Competition at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. Teen Day will be a star studded event featuring not only guest performances and Top Model appearances but youth oriented motivational speakers as well. Structure is back by popular demand, promoting fashions for men and women. Catch a glimpse of local and international designers’ spring lines on Friday night at Circuit Night Club. Saturday night’s Fashion Ball is a must-see runway event featuring an awards ceremony and the designs of internationally acclaimed designers. A Passport to Design will be held in Mercedes-Benz Chicago and is sure to astound. Enjoy a pre-holiday shopping extravaganza at Sunday’s Fashion Sense. The event boasts a wide array of premier clothing, accessories, makeup and makeover specials for all price ranges in Pipers Alley Atrium. For a complete list of events, visit: www.latinofashionwk.com
Tags: Latino Fashion Week, Joel Burton, Akira
FOURTH ANNUAL LATINO FASHION WEEK
NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2010
View more of Latino Fashion Week from the home page drop down menu!
http://worldfashionmedianews.weebly.com/latino-fashion-week---chicago.html
Latino Fashion Week is proud to present its fourth annual production of the only week-long event in the United States completely
Dedicated to Latino fashion. Latino designers from around the globe will be showcasing their creations during the unparalleled
Seven-day celebration that is full of events, fashion and glamour.
EVENT LINE-UP
MONDAY'S Moda in the City is dedicated to emphasizing the impact Latinos have made in fashion by showcasing Chicago’s top
Latino designers’ most outstanding creations.
TUESDAY boasts a documentary tribute to the Queen of Salsa herself, Celia Cruz. Celebrate the life of a performer who brought the
Sounds of salsa to the whole world at AMC Pipers Alley.
Students display their most Fashion Forward to 2060 designs for Wednesday’s futuristic Student Designer Competition at the
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts.
TEEN DAY will be a star studded event featuring not only guest performances and Top Model appearances but youth oriented
Motivational speakers as well.
Structure is back by popular demand, promoting fashions for men and women. Catch a glimpse of local and international designers’
Spring lines on Friday night at Circuit Night Club.
SATURDAY night’s Fashion Ball is a must-see runway event featuring an awards ceremony and the designs of internationally acclaimed
Designers.
A Passport to Design will be held in Mercedes-Benz Chicago and is sure to astound.
Enjoy a pre-holiday shopping extravaganza at Sunday’s Fashion Sense. The event boasts a wide array of premier clothing,
Accessories, makeup and makeover specials for all price ranges in Pipers Alley Atrium.
ABOUT LATINO FASHION WEEK
LATINO FASHION WEEK is run by co-executive producers Arabel Alva Rosales and Cesar Rolon Jr. The first annual Latino Fashion
Week took place in 2007.
SUMMARY OF EVENTS & VENUES
MONDAY, November 8th: Moda in the City, Media Red Carpet Reception
Venue: Hotel SAX- Crimson Lounge, 333 N. Dearborn St., Chicago IL. 6-9pm
This year’s theme of “IMPACTO” represents the impact Latinos have made in fashion and will continue to make in the generations to come.
Latino Fashion Week (LFW) launches its media opening night by featuring a Celebrity Walk and the outstanding designs of Chicago’s top Latino Designers. This event is by invitation only.
TUESDAY, November 9th: Fashion! Music! Cinema!
Venue: AMC Pipers Alley, 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL. 6pm, Film starts at 7pm.
Post Movie Reception at Suite Lounge, 1446 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL.
Get red carpet ready for the Chicago Premiere of Celia the Queen, a documentary about the life and legacy of the stellar performer who brought -- The sound of salsa to the world.
WEDNESDAY, November 10th: Fashion Forward to 2060- The Student Designers Competition
Venue: Chicago Center for the Performing Arts,
777 N. Green St. Chicago, IL.
6pm, Competition begins at 7pm.
Following our movie night is the Student Designers Competition, featuring some of the top Chicago Schools of Design. The focus will be the
Students’ vision of what clothing will be like in the year 2060.
THURSDAY, November 11th: Latino’s Teen Day
Venue: Ford City Mall, 7601 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank, IL. Workshop at 3:30pm, Show at 4:30pm
Back by popular demand, this event will promote a healthy lifestyle and improved self-esteem featuring an AWSUM (Amazing-Wonderful-Super-
Unique-Me) Workshop with some youth-oriented motivational speakers. There will be a special performance by Two-time Grammy Award
Winning singer, actor, songwriter Colby O’Donis. Cesar Corales, as seen in Billy Elliot, the musical, will be performing, and a special run-way
Appearance by America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez.
FRIDAY, November 12th: STRUCTURE
Venue: Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL. Doors open at 6pm, Show at 8pm
Fashion for Men and Women, local and international designers give you a glimpse of their Spring line. A portion of the proceeds shall be donated to The Center on Halsted.
SATURDAY, November 13th: A Passport to Design, Fashion Ball
Venue: Mercedes-Benz – North Ave., 1520 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL. Awards Reception at 6pm, Show at 8pm
Our biggest night of the week takes place at Mercedes-Benz Chicago. Get your “Passport to Design” at the Fashion Ball, your destination includes:
• Chef Stations, Wine and Cocktails
• Nationally acclaimed, Cuban born bridal designer, Lazaro Perez
• Items from the Estate of Celia Cruz
• Performance by Salsa Recording Artist Brian Michaels
• Pave Floral Designs couture dress Designed by: Hector Javier MonArrez
• Internationally Acclaimed Men’s and Women’s Designers, including Carlos Campos
• STITCH, Dresses designed with construction textures by some of the top Architecture and Engineering firms.
Please note: The Benefactor for this evening shall be Urban Initiatives Inc
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, November 13th & 14th: Fashion Sense, Pop-up Store & Fashion Crawl
Venue: TRATTORIA ROMA Restaurant, 1535 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL. / Various boutiques & retailers
This lavishly fun pre-holiday shopping extravaganza will feature an array of premier clothing,
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK.
http://www.latinofashionwk.com/events.html
Latino Fashion Week kicked off Monday with Moda in the city, dedicated to emphasizing the impact Latinos have made in fashion by showcasing Chicago’s top Latino designers’ most outstanding creations. Tuesday boasts a documentary tribute to the Queen of Salsa herself, Celia Cruz. Celebrate the life of a performer who brought the sounds of salsa to the whole world at AMC Pipers Alley. Students display their most Fashion Forward to 2060 designs for Wednesday’s futuristic Student Designer Competition at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. Teen Day will be a star studded event featuring not only guest performances and Top Model appearances but youth oriented motivational speakers as well. Structure is back by popular demand, promoting fashions for men and women. Catch a glimpse of local and international designers’ spring lines on Friday night at Circuit Night Club. Saturday night’s Fashion Ball is a must-see runway event featuring an awards ceremony and the designs of internationally acclaimed designers. A Passport to Design will be held in Mercedes-Benz Chicago and is sure to astound. Enjoy a pre-holiday shopping extravaganza at Sunday’s Fashion Sense. The event boasts a wide array of premier clothing, accessories, makeup and makeover specials for all price ranges in Pipers Alley Atrium. For a complete list of events, visit: www.latinofashionwk.com
Tags: Latino Fashion Week, Joel Burton, Akira
FOURTH ANNUAL LATINO FASHION WEEK
NOVEMBER 8 - 15, 2010
View more of Latino Fashion Week from the home page drop down menu!
http://worldfashionmedianews.weebly.com/latino-fashion-week---chicago.html
Latino Fashion Week is proud to present its fourth annual production of the only week-long event in the United States completely
Dedicated to Latino fashion. Latino designers from around the globe will be showcasing their creations during the unparalleled
Seven-day celebration that is full of events, fashion and glamour.
EVENT LINE-UP
MONDAY'S Moda in the City is dedicated to emphasizing the impact Latinos have made in fashion by showcasing Chicago’s top
Latino designers’ most outstanding creations.
TUESDAY boasts a documentary tribute to the Queen of Salsa herself, Celia Cruz. Celebrate the life of a performer who brought the
Sounds of salsa to the whole world at AMC Pipers Alley.
Students display their most Fashion Forward to 2060 designs for Wednesday’s futuristic Student Designer Competition at the
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts.
TEEN DAY will be a star studded event featuring not only guest performances and Top Model appearances but youth oriented
Motivational speakers as well.
Structure is back by popular demand, promoting fashions for men and women. Catch a glimpse of local and international designers’
Spring lines on Friday night at Circuit Night Club.
SATURDAY night’s Fashion Ball is a must-see runway event featuring an awards ceremony and the designs of internationally acclaimed
Designers.
A Passport to Design will be held in Mercedes-Benz Chicago and is sure to astound.
Enjoy a pre-holiday shopping extravaganza at Sunday’s Fashion Sense. The event boasts a wide array of premier clothing,
Accessories, makeup and makeover specials for all price ranges in Pipers Alley Atrium.
ABOUT LATINO FASHION WEEK
LATINO FASHION WEEK is run by co-executive producers Arabel Alva Rosales and Cesar Rolon Jr. The first annual Latino Fashion
Week took place in 2007.
SUMMARY OF EVENTS & VENUES
MONDAY, November 8th: Moda in the City, Media Red Carpet Reception
Venue: Hotel SAX- Crimson Lounge, 333 N. Dearborn St., Chicago IL. 6-9pm
This year’s theme of “IMPACTO” represents the impact Latinos have made in fashion and will continue to make in the generations to come.
Latino Fashion Week (LFW) launches its media opening night by featuring a Celebrity Walk and the outstanding designs of Chicago’s top Latino Designers. This event is by invitation only.
TUESDAY, November 9th: Fashion! Music! Cinema!
Venue: AMC Pipers Alley, 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL. 6pm, Film starts at 7pm.
Post Movie Reception at Suite Lounge, 1446 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL.
Get red carpet ready for the Chicago Premiere of Celia the Queen, a documentary about the life and legacy of the stellar performer who brought -- The sound of salsa to the world.
WEDNESDAY, November 10th: Fashion Forward to 2060- The Student Designers Competition
Venue: Chicago Center for the Performing Arts,
777 N. Green St. Chicago, IL.
6pm, Competition begins at 7pm.
Following our movie night is the Student Designers Competition, featuring some of the top Chicago Schools of Design. The focus will be the
Students’ vision of what clothing will be like in the year 2060.
THURSDAY, November 11th: Latino’s Teen Day
Venue: Ford City Mall, 7601 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank, IL. Workshop at 3:30pm, Show at 4:30pm
Back by popular demand, this event will promote a healthy lifestyle and improved self-esteem featuring an AWSUM (Amazing-Wonderful-Super-
Unique-Me) Workshop with some youth-oriented motivational speakers. There will be a special performance by Two-time Grammy Award
Winning singer, actor, songwriter Colby O’Donis. Cesar Corales, as seen in Billy Elliot, the musical, will be performing, and a special run-way
Appearance by America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez.
FRIDAY, November 12th: STRUCTURE
Venue: Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL. Doors open at 6pm, Show at 8pm
Fashion for Men and Women, local and international designers give you a glimpse of their Spring line. A portion of the proceeds shall be donated to The Center on Halsted.
SATURDAY, November 13th: A Passport to Design, Fashion Ball
Venue: Mercedes-Benz – North Ave., 1520 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL. Awards Reception at 6pm, Show at 8pm
Our biggest night of the week takes place at Mercedes-Benz Chicago. Get your “Passport to Design” at the Fashion Ball, your destination includes:
• Chef Stations, Wine and Cocktails
• Nationally acclaimed, Cuban born bridal designer, Lazaro Perez
• Items from the Estate of Celia Cruz
• Performance by Salsa Recording Artist Brian Michaels
• Pave Floral Designs couture dress Designed by: Hector Javier MonArrez
• Internationally Acclaimed Men’s and Women’s Designers, including Carlos Campos
• STITCH, Dresses designed with construction textures by some of the top Architecture and Engineering firms.
Please note: The Benefactor for this evening shall be Urban Initiatives Inc
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, November 13th & 14th: Fashion Sense, Pop-up Store & Fashion Crawl
Venue: TRATTORIA ROMA Restaurant, 1535 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL. / Various boutiques & retailers
This lavishly fun pre-holiday shopping extravaganza will feature an array of premier clothing,
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK.
http://www.latinofashionwk.com/events.html