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| Laura Silva |
Celebrating its 5th Year Anniversary, with the theme of “Art in Fashion,” Latino Fashion Week will be high-lighting and honoring the art that is fashion. To further grow and share a greater understanding of that art; A host of fashion events, artistic displays, lounges, and a three day Expo, will be held with a variety of creative and educational communications. In partnership with Zhou B Art Center, LFW will host 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.
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| Val Warner |
Tuesday, November 1st -
LATINO FASHION WEEK & WALGREENS Presents - Designer’s Muse, Red Carpet Media Party
This year marks the Fifth Year Anniversary for Latino Fashion Week (LFW). A Red Carpet Media Reception will kick off the week with the theme “Art in Fashion.” Come be a part of the LFW movement and support Chicago’s top local Latino designers, each of whom will be presenting their most outstanding designs including Que Shebley and Zoe Damacela. Our red carpet reception will also honor the local media, and feature a catwalk by our very own local Chicago celebrities . Also, featuring book signing by Hollywood author/photographer Christian Rios, accompanied by actor Nico Tortorella.
Event Reception: 5:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM (Fashion Show on 2nd Floor)
Book Signing: Dreamers, the first book by photographer Christian Rios captures the west coast lifestyle that these actors, models, artists and musicians have immersed themselves in. From portraits to on location shots there are new never before seen photographs from actors Chord Overstreet (from "Glee"), Ryan Rottman (from "Victorious"), and Nico Tortorella ("Scream 4") and many others.
Celebrity Catwalk Includes:
Aleah Burks-Patterson, WCIU
Angelica Atondo, Univision
Anna Belaval, WGN
Betzaida Ramirez, Mega 95.5
David Miranda, 93.5 & 103.1 La Kalle
Diana Fong, Mega 95.5
Frederick Valentin & Melvin Roman,TV Reality Show Hosts
Julian on the Radio, B96
Lourdes Duarte, WGN
Mai Martinez, CBS
Also featuring celebrity model
Nicole Suarez, Finalist for Nuestra Belleza Latina, From Chicago
Celebrity Emcees:
Valerie Warner from Windy City Live - WLS-TV ABC7 Chicago
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS:
GENERAL Ticket: $25.00
(Ticket price includes Reception + 1 drink ticket and standing room access for the fashion show.)
VIP Celebrity Status Seating + Gift Bag: $40.00
(Ticket price includes Reception and 1 hour open bar, VIP Celebrity Status Seating for the Fashion Show + Artist, Andre Guichard official VIP SWAG Gift Bag, PLUS Free Entry to after party)
After Party: Boardroom, 11PM 343 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL.
ATTIRE PREFERRED: DRESS TO DAZZLE
Valet parking will be available starting at 5pm.
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Wednesday, November 2nd - Unity Canvas
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| Borris Powell |
LATINO FASHION WEEK will host a multicultural fashion show honoring the ethnic diversity of Chicago’s local designers including Borris J. Powell Designs by Borris Powell, winner of the Oscars Designer Challenge in 2011; Charisma by Ritu Boorgu, a charismatic and ravishing collection of exclusive designer wear; Haj Designs by Haj Gueye, an exquisite blend of custom-tailored men's garments, C.Dahlstedt, simplistic designs, with a strong focus on quality and Puerto Rican designer, Juan Colon!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Reception: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:30 PM (Fashion Show on 2nd Floor)
Celebrity Emcee:
David Miranda, 93.5 & 103.1 La Kalle and Jovie Calma, TV Show Host/Columnist
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET:
GENERAL Ticket: $30.00
(Ticket price includes a reception sponsored by Nana & Aged to Perfection, VIP Celebrity Status Seating for Fashion Show, PLUS Free Entry to after party)
After Party: Ybar, 224 West Ontario Street, Chicago, IL.
ATTIRE PREFERRED: BUSINESS ELEGANT
Valet parking will be available starting at 5pm.
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Thursday, November 3rd - Teen Day Fashion Show & Family Pavilion
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| Zoe Damacela |
This event will also host the premier of Jorge Perez de la Habana’s Quinceañera line (available at Macy’s on State Street) on the Teen Runway Show (Including Students from the Star Modeling, Summer Fashion Boot Camp session). Frankie’s on the Park will include fun, trendy and classy clothing for pre-teens, teens and beyond. AKIRA clothing & accessories.
Our three day Fashion Lounge and Expo - FREE & Open to the Public begins today! This lavishly fun pre-holiday shopping extravaganza will feature an array of premier clothing, accessories, make-up and salon boutiques. Booths will host mini makeover specials, product demonstrations and workshops. Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2:00 PM.
During Latino Fashion Week, we would like to support the Princess Closet and its mission to make prom a reality for the girls in Illinois.
The Princess Closet is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping under privileged High School girls to go to prom and continue their undergraduate graduation. The Princess Closet collects new and almost-new donated formal dresses, evening shoes, evening bags, unopened make-up, perfume, hair accessories, hair products and gift certificates. To date, the Princess Closet has sent 800 girls to prom!
In order for the fairy godmothers to turn dresses into dreams and create belles of the ball, they need your help. During the Expo today, we have set-up a donation box at Princess Closet Fashion Lounge if you would like to donate items.
If you would like more information on the organization, please visit www.princess-closet.org
Expo: 2:00 PM
Check in for Fashion Show: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM (Fashion Show on 2nd Floor)
Celebrity Emcee: Julian on the Radio B96
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS:
GENERAL Ticket: $10.00
(Ticket includes standing room access for fashion show)
VIP Celebrity Status Seating + Gift Bag: $25.00
Ticket includes VIP Celebrity Status Seating for Fashion Show + Gift Bag, PLUS Free Entry to afterparty at Underground, ,must be 21+)
After Party: Underground Chicago, 11PM 56 W. Illinois, Chicago, IL
ATTIRE PREFERRED: DRESSY CASUAL
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Friday, November 4th - Mixed Mediums
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| Julian - B96 Radio |
LFW features a runway show of some of the most popular trends in fashion, including vintage style designs to a mixed collective by Alicia Estrada, head designer and founder of Stop Staring!, Adriana Osorio Lugo of Adriana Osorio Lugo Designs* direct from Emerge! 2011 Runway Showcase New York Fashion Week; Estrada 31 by David Estrada; David Antonio, and Juan Cotes, from the Dominican Republic.
Don’t forget to visit our Fashion Lounges and Expo today - FREE & Open to the Public. This lavishly fun pre-holiday shopping extravaganza will feature an array of premier clothing, accessories, make-up and salon boutiques. Booths will host mini makeover specials, product demonstrations and workshops.
EXPO OPENS: 3:00 PM
Check In: 6:30 PM
1st Show: 7:00 PM
VIP Reception: 8:15 PM
Stop Staring Show: 9:15 PM (Fashion Shows on 2nd Floor)
Celebrity Emcee: Sylvia Perez, Co-anchor ABC 7 & Carlos Anaya, Journalist
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS:
GENERAL Ticket: $25.00
(Ticket includes Standing Room access for Fashion Show)
VIP Celebrity Status Seating + Gift Bag: $50.00
(Ticket includes "Meet the Designer's" Reception sponsored by La Taberna, VIP Celebrity Status Seating for Fashion Shows 7PM & 9:15PM, PLUS Free Entry to after party TBA)
After Party: NV Penthouse, 11PM 116 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL.
ATTIRE PREFERRED: TRENDY COCKTAIL
*Sponsored by America's Ballet School
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Saturday, November 5th - Art in Fashion Extravaganza
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| Lourdes Duarte |
This glamorous evening begins with a VIP, Celebrity status reception, followed by our finale runway show including collections of national & international designers Claudia Arce from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paco Mayorga from Chiapas, Mexico, Tamaris Rubio, from the Dominican Republic and Jorge de la Habana’s 2012 Bridal collection from Miami.
Celebrity guest includes actor/model Christian Carabias.
Award Ceremony recipients will include KISS-FM radio & TV personality, Nina Chantele, and International make-up artist Orlando Santiago and special recognition will be given to Kate Tellez and Abel Arciniega, Extra Newspaper.
FREE & Open to the Public, tonight will also wrap up the three day Fashion Lounge and Expo. This lavishly fun pre-holiday shopping extravaganza will feature an array of premier clothing, accessories, make-up and salon boutiques. Booths will host mini makeover specials, product demonstrations and workshops. Don't miss it!
EXPO OPENS: 1:00 PM
VIP Reception: 6:00 PM (on 2nd Floor)
Show: 8:00 PM (Fashion Show on 2nd Floor)
Celebrity Emcee:
Lourdes Duarte, Co-Anchor on WGN
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS:
GENERAL Ticket: $25.00
(Ticket price includes Standing Room access for Fashion Show only)
VIP Celebrity Status Seating, Reception & Open Bar + Gift Bag: $110.00
Ticket includes Reception & Open Bar, VIP Celebrity Status Seating for Fashion Show + Gift Bag, PLUS Free Entry to after party)
After Party: Tzar Chicago, 215 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL.
ATTIRE PREFERRED: EMBELISHED COCKTAIL
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Sunday, November 6th - Art in Fashion Panel
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| Frederick Valentin |
Event: 12:30 pm
Panel: 1:00 pm
LFW will moderate the "Art in Fashion" panel covering the diverse entities that help create fashion locally and internationally. Panelists guests include:
Jorge Perez de la Habana, Cuban designer debuting his Quinceanera line at Latino Fashion Week this year, and Bridal collection which can be found at Macy's - State Street;
Socrates McKinney, president of the Latin Americans Designers Association and co-director of Dominicana Moda, Dominican Republic's Fashion Week;
Frederick Valentin, international model who stars in his own Telemundo reality show
Location: Instituto Cervantes of Chicago - 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL.
To purchase tickets to all events go here: LatinoFashionWeek
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