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UpScales Fashions 43 Brings Passionate Fashion Vision to Couture Fashion Week

UpScales Fashions 43 fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYTexas-based designer Evelyn Suzette (Scales) Johnson will return to Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of the latest collection for her UpScales Fashions 43 label.  Part of the 24th season of the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, at the “Crossroads of the World.”

UpScales Fashions 43 is a fashion brand driven by the goal to design beautifully fitted clothing that makes the wearer comfortable and happy, reflecting each client’s unique personality.  It especially strives to create a new dimension on the use of denim. Many designs are inspired by “retro” silhouettes and styles, especially from the 1960’s.

Designer Evelyn Johnson holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Networking Engineering and has worked in the electronics field for more than 30 years. She currently works at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas.  Her true passion has always been fashion, however, and she is now making that dream a reality with her own clothing line, UpScales Fashions 43. Ms. Johnson’s love for fashion began with a needle and thread at the age of 7, and she soon learned to use her mother’s sewing machine.  After high school she worked at Levis Strauss & Co. for 10 years, where she gained experience making professional jeans as well as discovering  her love for denim fabrics. This valuable knowledge and experience led to the launch of her own company.

“The smile and joy that clothing a person brings, makes me want to do this more and more every day —I find that this is my true calling.” says  Evelyn Johnson.  “My dream is to one day clothe America  — all sizes, shapes, and ages.”

For more information visit www.upscalesfashions43.net

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Designer Narine Tovmasyan Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Narine Tovmasyan fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYRussian design star Narine Tovmasyan will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 24th season. Marking the designer’s second appearance at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.

Narine Tovmasyan is known for creating unique clothes for real fashion lovers. With the theme “Live for Beauty”, her creations strive to connect Renaissance styles with the modern age. Her distinctive evening gowns embody the stylish elegance and greatness of spirit of previous eras juxtaposed with the dynamics and rhythm of today.

Ms. Tovmasyan made her USA debut with the showing of her stunning collection at Couture Fashion Week New York to enthusiastic reviews. See the video of the show. She recently showed her latest collection at Cannes Fashion Festival in Cannes, France.

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Couture Fashion Week Heads to Nepal

Couture Fashion Week Heads to NepalDesigner and Couture Fashion Week New York founder and producer Andres Aquino will show his recent collection entitled “Romancing the Himalayas” at the Nepal Couture Fashion gala event. The show will be held at the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu on August 13, 2016. The event marks Mr. Aquino’s first runway show in Nepal which will feature a selection of his signature luxurious, feminine and wearable gowns.

“I am looking forward to finding new inspirations in the stunning natural beauty of this Himalayan country, known as the rooftop of the world,” says Mr. Aquino. He will be traveling to Nepal with four talented models: Belgica Suarez (Miss Honduras Universe), Sendy Caceres (Miss Paraguay Earth), Nea McClin from Finland; and New York runway model and stylist Kelsie McKenna. In Nepal the group will be joined by actress Shristi Shrestha (Miss Nepal 2012), Anjali Lama (1st Face of Panache Runway), Malina Joshi (Miss Nepal World 2011), celebrity model Aastha Pokharel, Puza Stha (contestant for Miss Nepal 2015 and Miss Talent 2015), tecno artist Anish Anand, actor Gaurav Pahari, and a number of models, celebrities and VIPS. International model, actor and entertainment executive Deepak Ghimire, whom Mr. Aquino met and worked with in New York on a special Nepal showcase, has been instrumental in organizing the Nepal event.

Couture Fashion Week New York will be entering its 24th season in September 2016 as one of New York’s most prestigious fashion week events. Mr. Aquino is also the founder and director or the Global Short Film Awards, now entering its second year with events in New York and Cannes, France, among other cities.

The Nepal visit by Mr. Aquino and his associates will also include:
– The official signing of the Global Short Film Award Festival (GSF Awards) license agreement for Nepal.
– Discussions with government and business leaders on mutual cooperation to promote Nepal fashion and tourism, as well as to expand the fashion market for Couture Fashion Week New York in Kathmandu.
– Scouting for new talented designers and models.
– Enjoying the beauty and friendship of the country and people of Nepal.

The event is managed and organized by Everest Events & Exhibition Pvt. Ltd., a sister concern of Avenues Television. The main sponsor of the event is Jawalakhel Distillery (Ruslan Vodka). Thanks to Executive Directors Aseem Rana and Sanjeeb Pyakurel, Director Sambridhi Raj Karnikar, Rachana Gurung Sharma, Deepak Ghimire, Chief Program Coordinator Shrijana Pokharel and the staff of Couture Fashion Nepal, who are committed to making this year’s show one that goes down in history.

More information: www.CoutureFashionWeek.com | www.GlobalShortFilmAwards.com | facebook.com/couturefashionnepal

 

Sofia Turekova Brings Stunning Avant-Garde Designs to Couture Fashion Week

Sofia Turekova fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYUp and coming design star Sofia Turekova will present the latest inspired collection for her SOF.T label at Couture Fashion Week New York at 8:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016. Part of the event’s 24th season, the runway show will be held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York City, in the heart of the Big Apple.

A native of Slovakia, designer Sofia Turekova is currently studying at the prestigious Central Saint Martins University in London. She began her career path at a young age, participating in many local and foreign fashion contests and shows. Slovakia and its culture has had a strong impact on her artwork. In 2013 the Slovak National Museum presented her folk-influenced fashion collection “Ornament” at the Maison de l’Artisanat et des Métiers d’Art in Marseille, France. In 2015 she was named the winning designer at Bratislava Fashion Days.

Ms. Turekova’s designs are conceptual and often dramatic, incorporating varying shapes aiming to express feelings via transparency and construction. The Sofia woman does not use low necklines and transparency to seduce. The Sofia woman is a confident, fearless female who can be just as seductive without revealing too much. Applied garment patterns in Ms. Turekova’s collections border between art and wearability, striving to provide the wearer with a  relaxed feeling of tasteful elegance.

Sofia Turekova’s exceptional talent is catapulting her straight onto the New York Fashion Week scene with the presentation of the avant-garde collection “The Optimist” at Couture Fashion Week.

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Mira Indria to Show Artistically Exquisite Designs at Couture Fashion Week

Mira Indria fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYIndonesian designer Mira Indria will make her debut at Couture Fashion Week New York with a highly-anticipated fashion show at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016. The event will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York City.

A rising star on the competitive Indonesian fashion design scene, Mira Indria has been pursuing her career for about 5 years. A native of Bandung, Indonesia, Ms. Indria previously was a singer, who designed her own outfits for her performances. But over time, she learned couture design techniques and began to pursue that avenue professionally.

Mira Indria’s couture designs are classy, elegant, and glamorous, just like her own personality. Her designs incorporate exquisite artistic elements and details, yet are not overly complicated. Each beautiful gown is a masterpiece, taking a long time to finish. Initially, Ms. Indria’s inspiration was the “kebaya”, a traditional Indonesian dress. The classic kebaya design is flattering to all women’s figures, and the designer used it as a basis for many gowns. She strives to make every woman wearing her designs feel comfortable and beautiful.

After two years pursuing her haute couture in Indonesia, Mira Indria is looking to develop her label internationally, and Couture Fashion Week New York is her first international event. Ms. Indria hopes her collection will be embraced by fashion lovers in the USA, and especially in New York.

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Rising Design Star Karishma Sondhi to Debut at Couture Fashion Week

Karishma Sondhi fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYRising Indian design star Karishma Sondhi will present her latest creations on the runway during the upcoming 24th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City. Click for tickets to the show.

Karishma Sondhi studied at the Pearl Academy at Nottingham Trent University UK, the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan and Heriot Watt University in Scotland. Her studies and hands-on experience with such renowned brands as Victoria’s Secret, Lululemon, Brandix, MAS HKarishma Sondhi fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYoldings and Quantum, among others, gave her expertise in textiles, manufacturing, fashion marketing, retail, management and finance, as well as brand communication. Ms. Sondhi worked as a stylist for the iconic Italian brand Diesel, dressing models for the runway in Milan. She was selected as a representative on behalf of India in the United Kingdom by the renowned luxury brand Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh to design a promotional strategy and ad campaign. She went on to intern with Indian fashion designer Pawan Sachdeva, and soon launched her own fashion label “Karishma Sondhi – Bridal-Couture-Pret.”

From her studio in Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, Ms. Sondhi caters to her clientele: the modern woman looking to enhance her image with classy yet trendy garments. Whether the look is ready-to-wear or custom couture, Karishma Sondhi’s designer style comes through. All her designs are unique with a focus on impeccable cuts and silhouettes, draping and fit. She uses rich fabrics including silks and brocades, featuring fine detailing and opulent colors. Ms. Sondhi’s designs are mainly inspired by the rich Indian cultural heritage and a mix of western sensibilities from around the world. She is also inspired by elegant royal cuts and embroideries from the Victorian and Mughal eras juxtaposed with modern 21st century trends.

Model and Humanitarian Fanny Torres at the Cannes Red Carpet Fashion and Film Awards

Model and Humanitarian Fanny TorresFanny Torres from Guanajuato, Mexico has been modeling since childhood. She has participated in fashion shows at the national and international level around the world including major events in Milan, Rome, Sicily, Paris, Ukraine, Switzerland, Madrid, Alicante, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, Tbilisi, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. She has received over 50 awards, including first place for Miss Fitness 2007, Miss Pacific World 2006 and Miss Fitness Peru. In New York, she received special recognition as a social media-savvy model by Couture Fashion Week. In Bolivia, Fanny was guest of honor and received the “Key to the City of Sucre”, the nation’s capital, and in Ukraine, she also received a special awards an international model. She has also been featured in many prominent publications worldwide.

For the past 20 years, since her childhood, Fanny Torres has been involved in charity work with children in rural communities bringing toys, smiles and laughter. She also spends time remodeling and acquiring furniture and bedding for La Divina Providencia (Divine Providence) nursing home. Each year she supports efforts to collect shoes, blankets, stretchers and oxygen apparatus for La Busqueda (The Search), a rehabilitation center for women and children with disabilities. Fanny has also worked on missions bringing supplies, shoes and blankets to poor communities in Las Sierras (Highlands) and regularly visits and brings her love to hospitals and local orphanages.

Welcome Fanny Torres to “Andres Aquino’s Global People with a Big Heart!” and those who follow his motto: “Do good, live well.”

Fanny Torres will be participating in the upcoming Cannes Red Carpet Fashion and Film Awards event at the Intercontinental Carlton in Cannes, France on May 21, 2016. Click for tickets and more information.

Couture Fashion Week 24th Season Tickets Now On Sale

Couture Fashion Week New York

Recent participating designers include (l-r): Dauphine of France, Anniesa Hasibuan, Andres Aquino, Addy Van Den Krommenacker, Catalin Botezatu.

Tickets for the 24th stylish season of Couture Fashion Week in New York City are now on sale. Don’t miss one of New York Fashion Week’s most prestigious events.

DATES: September 9-11, 2016

LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

Exquisite fashion shows, gorgeous models, trend setting hair and makeup designs, fine art, world-class entertainment, parties and more.

In addition to front row and general seating tickets, CFW offers Platinum VIP tickets for the ultimate fashion and style experience. And don’t forget the fun after parties right at the same venue which include buffet dinner, open bar, music and dancing. Attend the parties even if you do not attend the fashion shows.

Mark your calendar and buy your tickets to this memorable event!

Learn More About Couture Fashion Week Partner FashionUnited

Lori Hernandez-FashionUnited Country Manager for USA and CanadaInterview with FashionUnited Country Manager Lori Hernandez

Couture Fashion Week is partnering with FashionUnited for the third time in 2016. What a great occasion to interview Lori Hernandez, Country Manager for the USA and Canada to tell us more about our valued partner.

Lori, for those who don’t know FashionUnited yet, what do you do?
FashionUnited is an online B2B platform for the fashion industry. We provide fashion professionals with the latest industry news, fashion jobs, business intelligence and many other services. FashionUnited is kind of a one-stop-shop destination for everything that you need to know if your heart beats “fashion”.

How did FashionUnited begin?
Our CEO, Lennard Minderhoud, formerly worked as an agent for a sportswear brand and noticed a lack of one platform that offers various services that are crucial for fashion professionals, so FashionUnited was born! Those working in fashion have busy schedules, therefore providing one platform with multiple services and features is very convenient and time efficient. You can visit FashionUnited if you are looking for a new professional challenge but also if you would like to be in the know about what is going on in the industry.

What is your role at FashionUnited?
I am the FashionUnited Country Manager for the USA and Canada. In this role I take care of different marketing and HR tasks. For instance, I support and consult fashion companies that are looking for a new employee. Employer branding is also a vital part of my work. Companies want to share insights into the company culture and values to attract the candidates that can relate to it and see themselves working there. Apart from working closely with fashion companies, I’m also in touch with fashion trade fairs and other crucial industry events.

Couture Fashion Week is also featured on FashionWeekWeb. Can you tell us more about it?
FashionWeekWeb is a platform that is dedicated to fashion week news. We noticed a need for one website with Fashion Week content. FashionWeekWeb is the result. Our editors report from Fashion Weeks around the globe, from Fiji to New York. Super exciting!

You are the country manager for the USA and Canada, are you active in other countries?
Yes, FashionUnited was founded in the Netherlands in 1998. Almost 20 years later we are active all around the world. We serve fashion professionals in more than 20 countries by offering them our services.

More information: FashionUnited.com and FashionWeekWeb.com

Celebrity Model Candice Zhao To Walk the Runway at Couture Fashion Week

Celebrity model and actress Candice Zhao at Couture Fashion Week NYChinese celebrity model and actress Candice Zhao will close the “Elysium Fields” collection by Andres Aquino fashion show, 8:00 pm on Saturday February 13, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square in New York City.

Candice Zhao is the winner of the 35th Miss Bikini International competition in China and runner up in the World competition. She is also the winner of the reality TV show The Transformers for China talent search, chosen from 70,000 contestants. As an actress, Ms. Zhao has appeared in films including Transformers 4: Age of Extinction, Monster Trucks, Can I Borrow Your Phone and The Truth, as well as in the remake of the Chinese film We Are Family. She has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines such as Man’s Uno, Esquire, Face, and Milk among others.

“I am so glad to have Candice close my show,” says designer Andres Aquino. “She is a triple threat: talented, beautiful and smart, representative of the 21st century woman on the rise, bringing grace and style to the catwalk and inspiring other women around the planet to excel.”

Mr. Aquino’s “Elysium Fields” collection is a magical place where the immortal heroic paradise of Greek mythology meets the Champs-Elysees in a blissful confluence of art and fashion.

In addition to being an award-winning fashion designer, Andres Aquino, is the founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week New York, now in its 23rd season. He is also the founder and director of the recently-launched Global Short Film Awards Festival, which had seen entries from 81 countries for its inaugural edition. In addition, Mr. Aquino is the publisher of Couture & Luxury magazine, a photographer and poet. His work and innovations in show production have been recognized by publications and media around the world. He has appeared in such media as FOX TV Networks, major TV outlets in Russia, Indonesia, and Turkey, as well as Slavi’s Show (Bulgaria), Algebra of Fashion (Ukraine), and publications including Collezioni Haute Couture, Book Moda, Prestige, Rendezvous de la Mode, Moda International and many more.

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