Benito Fernandez is one of the main designers in Argentina. His designs are always in the search of the modern, and the woman is always his main inspiration.
The woman to which he directs every collection is a sophisticated, sexy and modern one, and she gives importance to her image. It’s a woman that wants to see herself as unique. That is why Benito Fernandez chooses for its creations sorts of smooth textures like chiffons, transparencies that emphasize their sensuality.
Elda De La Rosa is well known in Chicago for her beautiful handmade creations. She personally works with each client from first sketches to fabric selection, muslin and fitting process to the final customized garment. Elda creates elegant outfits for all occasions, specializing in Cocktail, Evening, Bridal and Commitment Ceremony ensembles. Elda De La Rosa creates striking, intricate designs that have a powerful presence and an extraordinary flow. Each of her dresses has it's own individual personality, and reflect the bold beauty and style of the women who wear them.
Hector-Javier MonArrez was born in Durango, Mexico, there he specialize in bridal, leather construction, and corsetry. Later he moved to Chicago where he enrolled at a private school to major in fashion design. There he received the education he needed to specialize in pattern making, draping, fabric manipulation, textile and couture techniques. At his second year of school on May 15, 2008 he took the 2nd place for his outstanding Fashion Design Collection inspired by “The Phantom of the Opera”. Also on May 21, 2009 the Prize for outstanding fashion design were awarded to Hector-Javier MonArrez who won the first prize for his collection and academic achievement.
Chicago-based couturier James De Colón is a native New Yorker with strong ties to his homeland
Janice Welles is the Director of Marketing & Advertising for Wicked Fashions, Inc., which is home to Southpole clothing, one of the leading streetwear brands in the world. For nearly 2 decades, Southpole has appealed to a diversified, multicultural, mid-tier retail consumer.
Under her direction, Southpole has been an active participant in multiple community programs which include sporting events, clothing drives, celebrity appearances and performances, and a “Stay in School” event that aims to educate at-risk students about the importance of pursuing higher education and following their dreams from figures they admire.
Welles has successfully launched national advertising campaigns for Southpole using notable celebrity endorsers including Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Mario, Marques Houston and Omarion; co-branded with popular reality series, “America’s Next Top Model” and their title sponsor, CoverGirl; as well as launch Seventeen.com’s first ever webisode series! The brand is consistently featured in major trade and consumer publications including WWD, Latina, Life & Style, XXL, Seventeen, Twist, Antenna and more!
In 2008 Jorge Ortega opened Tinta Roja Projects, LLC, an arts/media shop based in Chicago and Barranquilla, Colombia to lead the Urban Interdisciplinary Arts scene in the Americas.
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SATHYA, of Monica Socolovsky is an Argentine brand with over 20 years of working in art, design and production of women's apparel. Her growing reputation has brought her fame abroad and international recognition soon after. SATHYA has exhibited new collections each season in the major Fashion Weeks of Paris, London, Madrid and Milan.
In 2006, the brand opened a franchise in the elegant Av.Isora Obarrio Samuel Lewis Plaza in the city of Panama, a space exclusive to SATHYA, it has allowed for expansion of the brand presence in South America. Currently, the collections are on sale in many countries around the world such as Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Korea, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Australia, Panama and Brazil, among others.
Peruvian American designer, Nora del Busto was born and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Nora received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and then received her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. After working as an attorney for a few years, Nora decided to explore her creative side.
She enrolled at the International Academy of Design and Technology in 2005 and graduated three years later. While in school, Nora received numerous scholarships and awards including Fashion Group International scholarship, Chicago Fashion Foundation scholarship, Richard Driehaus Award for Fashion Excellence, General Motors Student Design Competion, and IADT’s Outstanding Senior Collection award. In addition, as the winner of 2008 Latino Fashion Week’s Student Competition, Nora showed her collection at the Latino Fashion Week “El Fin” fashion show.
Verónica De la Canal started her carrier ten years ago. She has her own line of Haute Couture and Pret a Porter line, developed for her exclusive clients. As a result of her success, she works both domestically and abroad.
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