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ond the fashion show, there is art, music, dance and enchantment at “Gotham Nights” by Andres Aquino. Don’t miss the spectacle! Saturday February 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm, followed by the Valentine’s Ball. The highly-anticipated show will include an exclusive performance by the crowd-thrilling, high energy, dance duo of Ryan Raffloer and Hanna Sverdlov.
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Award-Winning Designer Luis Machicao Returns to Couture Fashion Week
In his fifth appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York, award-winning designer Luis Machicao will show his latest collection on the runway at 6:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015. The highly-anticipated fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, at the “Crossroads of the World”.
A native of Peru, now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Luis Machicao has shown his collections at fashion shows around the world since 1991. He was commissioned by the President and First Lady of Peru to serve as a style ambassador in view of his stellar career and impeccable taste. He has dressed Latin American presidents, celebrities and socialites, including television and theater personalities, and he has designed for 16 motion pictures worldwide. His public persona and designs have been featured in some 240 magazines including Southern Living, South Park Magazine, Society Magazine and Vanidades, the Spanish language version of Vanity Fair.
After presenting his Spring 2014 Collection at New York’s Couture Fashion Week, Mr. Machicao won the coveted “Best Designer” award in Paris at Tiffany Fashion Week, making him the most high profile designer from Charlotte, and the only one showing in the world’s fashion capital.
Mr. Machicao recently launched his own fragrance line for men and women.
Emerging Fashion Design Star Rashad Calhoun Brings Uplifting Collection to CFW
Emerging design star Rashad Calhoun will present his latest collection for his Dahsar by Rashad label on the Couture Fashion Week New York runway during the prestigious event’s 21st season. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway in the heart of the city.
A self-taught designer, Rashad Calhound is a native of Chester, Pennsylvania who started creating his distinctive fashions at age 13. He launched his Dahsar by Rashad label in 2007, catering to women of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including prominent socialites and reality stars. Among his clientele are reality stars Syleena Johnson and Lil’ Mo (TV One’s hit show R & B Divas), and Diamond Strawberry (Love and Hip Hop New York), as well as Rain Pryor (daughter of legendary comedian Richard Pryor), and Mike McCluney (Day 26, formerly of MTV’s Making the Band). Mr. Calhoun has been requested to style singer Brittany Holmes for the Grammy Awards in February 2015. His designs have been featured in such publications as Vibe, 10 and Amina.
In 2013 Mr. Calhoun gained national recognition in the fashion world for his trending designs when he was invited to be part of New York Fashion Week’s “The Black Collection”. He went on to show his designs during Paris Fashion Week in 2014, and he will again show in Paris in 2015.
Through his designs, Rashad Calhoun aims to inspire his contemporaries and future generations to be themselves, celebrate their uniqueness, and not conform to the masses. In February 2015 Mr. Calhoun is embarking on his “Blood on The Runway” tour starting during Couture Fashion Week in New York, and set to travel throughout various cities in the United States. “Blood on The Runway” means blood, sweat and tears, which is meant to inspire the younger generation to be fearless and express themselves as individuals.
Moroccan Design Star Meriem Belkhayat To Show at Couture Fashion Week
Moroccan design star Meriem Belkhayat will present her latest collection on the runway at the upcoming Couture Fashion Week event in New York City. The fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.
Considered to be one of the most celebrated Kaftan designers in Morocco and the Arab World, Meriem Belkhayat’s exquisite designs are masterpieces that embody Moroccan authenticity and elegance with a modern flair. Her creations sparkle with glamour, and all her collections are hand made, produced with the finest fabrics and crystals.
Meriem Belkhayat was born into a family of artists: her father is a famous singer and her mother is a Kaftan designer. Her mother’s couture atelier used to be in her family home, and Ms. Belkhayat grew up in an artistic environment. She found it hard to imagine her future “without needles, scissors, colors, and all things related to fashion in general.”
Ms. Belkhayat has dressed many Moroccan and Arab celebrities and royalty, which has brought much attention to her brand. However, her hard work, creativity and dedication to detail are the secrets to her continued and growing success. Since 2011, she has shown her beautiful creations annually at the Marrakech Caftan Fashion Show, one of the most prestigious events in the traditional Moroccan haute couture scene, where she is one of the most highly anticipated designers.
Designer Alve’ Alexander’s Brilliant Creations Ready to Shine at CFW
Designer Alvertis Alve’ Alexander will show her latest collection at the upcoming 21st season of Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The runway show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World”.
A native of Texas, Alvertis Alve’ Alexander was introduced to the New York entertainment industry in 1997, has become a successful actress, model, playwright, director and designer. Her love of fashion design developed at an early age while watching her mother sew, and in 2003, Ms. Alexander launched her own clothing line.
Ms. Alexander often uses her vacations as fabric hunts, seeking just the right materials to cater to her clients’ sexy yet playful personas. Her distinctive designs are a little bit country, a little bit city and her design inspiration comes from her vivid imagination and the world around her. She is passionate about designing for the fashion-conscious and confident woman, bringing out the best in every client’s silhouette while surpassing today’s trends.
Recently, Ms. Alexander designed a kimono for actress Kiki Haynes of Tyler Perry’s hit television series, For Better or Worse. Her clientele includes Gerard McCleod (SGIB Magazine), Nynne (H-Town R&B Singer), Deekyshaleel Entertainment Group, 50/50 Music Group, Carla C. Tucker (MTV), and Kawand Crawford (Trouble Records), to name just a few.
Alve’ Alexander has presented her designs on runways at important events in Germany, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta and New York including Season’s Greetings from XM & Friends Fashion Show; Runway Rhythms Fashion Show; The Heritage Fashion Walk for Charity; The Music, Fashions & Spirit of the 70’s … A Tribute to “American Gangster”; Fastbreak Fashion Showcase – 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles; “Miami Splash: Dive Into Fashion” Swimwear Showcase, and several events with Xpozure Modeling Talent Management.
Baqash Wilson Set to Show Latest Impeccable Menswear Designs at CFW
Dallas-based designer Baqash Wilson will make his first appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of his latest menswear collection for his Konjo International label. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the city.
Baqash Wilson is the winner of several national design awards including the first New Day Designer of the Year, Canadian Club Designers Showcase and Golden Designer Award. He has served as a costume designer for local productions of Dream Girls, The Wiz, Evita and several others. He has shown his menswear collections at South Africa Fashion Week which was featured on FTV, as well as at fashion events in in Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia and the United States. Mr. Wilson also has professional experience in the cosmetics industry, where his work as a make-up artist has appeared on numerous magazine covers and editorial features.
As a fashion designer, Mr. Wilson has prepared young women competing in top international beauty pageants including Miss World and Miss Universe for more than 20 years, and presently holds the license in Ethiopia for Miss World, Miss International, Miss Intercontinental and Top Model of the World and in the US Virgin Islands for Miss International and Top Model of the World. He launched Konjo International as a non-profit organization that allows him to leverage his vast experience in the fashion and beauty industries to help motivate young people worldwide looking to to enter international competitions or launch their careers as emerging fashion designers.
Designer Elcy Cortorreal Brings Latest Elegant Collection to the CFW Runway
New York-based designer Elcy Cortorreal will present her latest collection of womenswear during the upcoming Couture Fashion Week event in New York City. The highly-anticipated runway show will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 15, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.
A native of the Dominican Republic, Elcy Cortorreal discovered her passion for fashion design and painting at a young age. She graduated from Laie Fashion Design School, and went on to study at the renowned Altos de Chavon design academy where she perfected her craft.
Ms. Cortorreal has shown her designs at important fashion events in the Dominican Republic, garnering enthusiastic reviews from experts in the fashion industry. She became a pioneer in launching fashion shows in regions of the Dominican Republic where they had never been held before, including the first-ever fashion show held at the Pinar Dorado Hotel in Jarabacoa, a fast-growing tourist region.
Since 2006, Ms. Cortorreal has worked in the United States with a number of established designers, including fellow Dominican and fashion legend Oscar de la Renta. Her wealth of experience has contributed to the perfection of her own unique style and her vision of offering her clients a variety of products of optimum quality. She launched her own label in 2009 with the mission of restoring fashion creativity through designs that blend the classic and the modern.
Famed Indonesian Designer Asri Welas to Make USA Debut at Couture Fashion Week
Famed Indonesian designer Asri Welas will present her latest stunning collection during the upcoming Couture Fashion Week event in New York City. Marking the designer’s first appearance at CFW, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, in the heart of the Big Apple. The designer will also have an exhibit of her designs during all days of CFW, February 13-15, 2015.
Asri Welas is a well-known TV actress, presenter and broadcaster in Indonesia. She launched the House of Asri Welas fashion brand 9 years ago, with a focus on designing exquisite kebayas, the traditional blouse-dress ensemble widely worn throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and neighboring countries. A graduate of the University of Indonesia with a degree in Political Science, Asri Welas has shown her fashion designs at Indonesia Fashion Week. Her designs are sold in several stores in Indonesia, and she has cast her eye on the American and European markets as her brand continues to grow.
The House of Asri Welas produces its own high-quality fabrics for its garments and accessories, and often supports native artisans who create the accessories used in Asri Welas’s fashion shows. Asri Welas’s designs also help preserve the unique and valuable cultural heritage of Indonesia, while bringing it to international attention. Upcoming collections will include more casual kebayas for everyday wear.
The collection Asri Welas will present at her American debut during Couture Fashion Week in New York is inspired by the cultural and ethnic diversity of Indonesia and the rich natural beauty of the country’s islands. Her design approach is “back to nature”, featuring a palette of natural plant and animal colors, as well as a harmonious blend of unique fabrics and accessories inspired by Indonesian culture. Ms. Welas hopes to promote the globalization of traditional Indonesian designs, and is supported by iB Hasanah Card BNI Syariah.
Romance and Glamour Meet in Fashion Designer Lainy Gold’s Latest Collection
Designer Lainy Gold will present her latest inspired women’s collection at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 during the 21st season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The runway show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway, at the “Crossroads of the World.”
Lainy Gold’s color palette for 2015 is inspired by “Glacé-Ice”, the shimmer of ice when hit by the sun: silvers, golds, pinks and iridescent blues. Her latest collection is quite romantic, while also incorporating elements of Hollywood glamour.
Fashion has always been an important part of Lainy Gold’s life. She is a native of Canada with a French mother and British father, and her mother’s chic French fashion sense impacted the designer’s own personal style. Ms. Gold started designing at a young age, and went on to be a model for 15 years, surrounded by designers, immersed in the fashion world of showrooms, fittings and photo shoots. She presented her inaugural collection at Atlantic City Fashion Week, and has experience designing menswear, swimwear, children’s fashions, bridal designs, accessories and headpieces, as well as competitive dance outfits, along with her distinctive womenswear designs.
In addition to being a talented fashion designer, Lainy Gold is also an accomplished photographer and actress. Her photographic work has appeared in numerous print magazines and calendars. As an actress, she has appeared in such TV shows as Law and Order, Gossip Girl and Blue Bloods and films including New Year’s Eve, Mr. Poppers Penguin, Two Weeks Notice and Jersey Girl. Her latest role is in Road Rage – A Bleak Comedy, a film directed by Brad Mays, to be released in 2015.
Dance-Inspired Creations by Laura Angelica Moss at Couture Fashion Week NY
Rising design star Laura Angelica Moss will present her latest womenswear collection at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 during the 21st season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway, in the heart of the Big Apple.
A native of Mexico, Ms. Moss has been a resident of Orlando, Florida for over two decades. Her background and professional experience include fashion modeling and dance as well as real estate. She studied fashion design at the Guadalajara Jalisco at Centro de Diseno de Modas, and returned to this field, her true passion, with the launch of her Laurumba brand in 2014.
Laurumba casual and formal womenswear designs feature super slimming and trimming silhouettes inspired by dance.