First Formal Event

First Formal

Event

http://www.latinfashionweek.com/

Diversity in Fashion

In Support of

2011

About us In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, this“First Formal Event” will be

part of the 2011 Latin Fashion Week (LFW) Calendar.

Since established over a decade ago, LFW’s mission is to help establish

Washington DC as aFashion Capitol Destination. Latin Fashion Week provides a

platform for Local, National and International talented designers, to showcase

their unique creations through Fashion; while providing Washington DC with a

one of a kind fashion event during Latin Fashion Week. Not only do these efforts

support our interest and passion for fashion, but it also provides opportunities

for philanthropic growth.

LFW promotes diversity in fashion. Latin Fashion Week events offer a yearly

scholarship to qualified student, and donate to registered charities. This year’s

event is in support the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), which

promotes research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of

mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and

families.

Latin Fashion Week 2011 is being host at the Washington Marriott Hotel at

Metro Center, consisting of 3 days of fashion extravaganza. Poised to receive

unprecedented press exposure and bring notoriety to designers.

LFW assembles elite industry professionals, media, buyers and celebrities with

the sole purpose to showcase the best-established couture and new raising

fashion designers, to help exposure Washington DC as a fashion capitol

destination and increasing sales revenues.

Sobeidy Vidal,

Producer and CEO of Latin Fashion Week

Table of Contents

First Formal Event ………………………………………………………………….2

About us …………………………………………………………………………………6

Sponsors ………………………………………………………………………………10

2011 Events ……………………………………………………………………….…13

Designer Show Times …………………………………………………………...14

Designers in the Spot Light ……………………………………………………16

Ilka Harrigan …………………………………………………………………………17

Luis Mercader ……………………………………………………………………..18

Jaggy Owl ………………………………………………………………………….…19

Victor Sabido ………………………….……………………………………………20

Mauricio Alberino …………………………………………………….………….21

Stella Bonds ……………………………………………………………….………..22

Nena Gosling ……………………………………………………………………….23

Andres Aquino …………………………………………………………………….24

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2011

2011 Events

September 28, 2011

Kill the Runway competition,

Models competition 2011, for the opportunity to discover the next fashion

top model, at Washington Marriott at Metro Center downtown DC, enter

for the opportunity to win $500.00 Cash, A Model Comp card, Organic

Facial, Make up for any event and been able to participate in Latin Fashion

Week 2011.

September 29, 2011

5:00 PM Cocktail Reception

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LKA-HARRIGAN

Luis Mercader

Maurizio Alberino

6:00 PM

Accessory Designer:

Ilka Harrig

7:00 PM

Couture Designer:

Luis Mercader

8:00 PM Couture Designer:

Maurizio Alberino

Designer Show Times

September 30, 2011

Cocktail Reception

Nena Gosling Victor Sabido

Stella Bonds

6:00 PM

Accessory Designer:

Nena Gosling

7:00 PM

Couture Designer:

Victor Sabido

8:00 PM

Couture Designer:

Stella B

9:00 PM TBA

October 1, 2011

6:00 – 7:30 PM Media Exchange. Interview with designers and VIP attendees.

8:00PM - 9:00 PM –

Mid night,

Existing Designer

legacy award

New raising designer

recognition.

DIRECTIONS TO Washington Mariott Metro Center Designer in the Spot Light

Ilka Harrigan Nanichi means ‘my heart/soul’ and explains

what art and craft means to Anguillian

native Ilka Harrigan. The name recently

changed from Empress Designz to Nanichi

due to the significant expansion of the

jewelry line. Each of Nanichi’s five collections

is inspired by Caribbean culture, nature and

scenery.

Luis Mercader

Since 1996, works and designs costumes for the

most famous actors in film, theater and television

presenters and major celebrities.

In 2011 has marched on the "Latin Fashion Week"

with "TIMES MOVES THREADS collection.

In this year, begins the development of the

"Mercader Box Project". www.mercaderbox.com,

that it was shown in cities like Madrid, Barcelona,

Ibiza or Washington ...among others

Jaggy Owl

A vintage collection for the fashionista that is in look, one of the kind pieces of

garment, boutique is focus to the high energetic and versatile vintage stile.

We Carrie brands as California, Leslie Fay, Miltimores, Jebbi, Peerless Company,

Monterey Club, J.E. Maintiendra, Breckenridge, Ann Marsh, Stackpole, Moore,

Tryon, Rivers, Issey Miyake, Cache, Heddy Spitzer, Lee Herman, Stefanel, Omala,

Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Vero Cocco, Ernest Blum, Simon, Walberg, Morris

Markowitz, Carol Lahn Sloane, Via Spiga, St. Thomas, Buxton Celadon, and more.

Victor Sabido

Unique company of its kind, combining cutting-

edge research and technology to create a pure

silver wire, brightly colored with a thickness

thinner than a hair. Main element of their designs.

For Victor Sabido, their living environment, the

Mayan culture icons serve as inspiration for his

ideas are interwoven, creating unique pieces of

jewelry for the contemporary woman.

Maurizio Alberino Alberino designs are made in different

fabrics, including cotton, linen, printed with

floral and animal print designs, all designed

to enjoy the benefits of the Caribbean using

the perfect dress.

Stella Bonds Fashion, design, color, style, heart and love

these are all words that mean different

things but they describe a person I met

tonight. Stella Bonds. A designer from

Bogota Columbia she resides in the DC area

where each one of her specially made

designs set her apart.

Nena Gosling A lawyer by profession, "Nena" Gosling decided

to enter the world of fashion design six years

ago with an exclusive line of leather bags in

highlighting their successful Theft of Bank, Chic

and Victorian Burden of which has created

different versions throughout his career as a

designer.

Andres Aquino Inspired by his experience in the fashion field

and needing garments to showcase jewelry and

accessories by designers participating in the

fashion events, Mr. Aquino began to design

gowns. The enthusiastic reaction by audiences

and press encouraged him to create entire

seasonal collections of high fashion evening and

cocktail ensembles starting in 2008.

BNF Artistry

Special Thanks to

Eduardo Carcamo Hair and Makeup Coordinator

Carolina Villamizar Presenting MC, Telemundo Transportation

Coordinator

Gilda Mesa MC, Telemundo Transportation Coordinator

Genaro Reinoso Banquete Coordinador

Cindy Monge Coordinador

Jose Manuel Backstage Coordinator

Elsy Front End Stage Coordinator

Katherine Vid Media Coordinador

MadelinD’riocca Media Coordinador

Carlos Juaquin Advisor

Silhouette by Erin Hightower Makeup Artist

K. Neals By Khailah H. Neals Makeup Artist

Fenwick Design by Kayla Fenwick Makeup Artist

Lady V. Studio by Veronica Choto Makeup Artist

“A Gratitude of thanks to our Sponsors” “This 2011 event was a Huge Success thanks in part to our SPONSORS.

Latin Fashion Week could not do it without the generous support from our sponsors.

Latin Fashion Week Foundation is not-for-profit organization formed as the entity to

generate funds and accept corporate and private contributions for charitable and philanthropic

initiatives. Our mission is to provide a platform for Local, National and International talented

designers, to showcase their unique creations through Fashion;while providing Washington DC

with a one of a kind fashion event during Latin Fashion Week.

By sponsoring LFW fashion event your generous donation will help provided and raise

scholarship funds to benefit emerging talented student designers.Thesescholarship will be a

yearly scholarship offered to register and qualified students. Through our efforts to reach every

Fashion retailer, Fashion PR, Men / women’sConsumer magazines, high fashion and luxury

lifestyle brands, capture an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s attendees through: National

newspapers, Regional press, Trade publications, Digital press – Bloggers and On Line titles,

Broadcast– TV and Radio. Latin Fashion Week is full of opportunities to raise your company’s

profile.

By sponsoring one of the show’s special features, you will be positioning your business at

the forefront of the LFW marketing as well as during fashion week presentations.

There are many way to sponsor Latin Fashion Week Events

Email: sponsors@latinfashionweek.com or complete the PDF

FORM, you could email or fax the form back to us. “