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January 24, 2017

Pesvebi Dance Ensemble to Perform at Couture Fashion Week

Among the world-class entertainers scheduled to perform during the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week in New York, is the Pesvebi dance ensemble. Pesvebi will perform during the Andres Aquino “Belle of the Ball” fashion show at 8:00 pm on Saturday February 11, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

Pesvebi is a dynamic dance ensemble, based in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to the showcasing and preservation of traditional Georgian dance, culture and tradition. Pesvebi was founded by Shorena Barbakadze and Vano Goderdzishvili who emigrated from the Republic of Georgia to New York in 1998. After their son was born, they soon realized that children who were born in the USA of other Georgian immigrants in the area had a limited understanding of their heritage and lacked a community base. They went on to establish the Georgian Cultural Center in the USA, including the creation of the Pesvebi dance ensemble. Pesvebi quickly became popular — driven by hard work, creativity, dedication and community support. Today Pesvebi has a large membership of talented dancers, and a busy performance schedule including tours in the USA, Georgia and Europe. It enjoys the support of prominent dance professionals including Gaga Natsvlishvili, Gogita Tatulishvili, Gia Melkadze, and Aleko Nadareishvili. The Georgian Cultural Center in the USA has also grown, and now includes classes in Georgian language and literature, folk singing and instruments, ballet, piano, drama, art and voice, as well as tutoring in math and English.

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January 23, 2017

Celebrity Designer Mety Choa Set to Shine at Couture Fashion Week

International celebrity designer Mety Choa will make her debut at Couture Fashion Week New York with the showing of her latest inspired collection. Part of the prestigious event’s 25th season, the fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Saturday February 11, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

A native of Indonesia, Mety Choa had been fashion designer for over 10 years, following her dream and passion as a couturier. Her ability to infuse edginess and sensuality into her designs sets her apart from others. Her creations celebrate the female form and bring out the best in every wearer. Ms. Choa attributes her avant-garde design sensibilities to her globe trotting past.

Mety Choa Haute Couture specializes in custom made wedding dresses, evening gowns and cocktail dresses, each uniquely crafted and designed to suit not only the occasion, but most importantly, to match the individual woman’s personality.

Mety Choa has successfully entered the coveted Hollywood arena, with her gowns being worn by celebrities including Kat Graham (Vampire Diaries) and supermodel Gigi Hadid at red carpet events, garnering media praise. Ms. Choa also has a growing worldwide clientele from Singapore to England, from Japan to the USA. She is now focusing on the American market by joining the Indonesia Fashion Gallery in New York.

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January 20, 2017

Meggie Hadiyanto To Show Collection Inspired by Legend at Couture Fashion Week

Top Indonesian fashion designer Meggie Hadiyanto will present her latest collection entitled “Wayang” during Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The highly-anticipated fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 11, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan at the “Crossroads of the World.”

“Wayang” is a Javanese word for a theatrical performance with puppets or dancers. Ms. Hadiyanto’s design inspiration for this collection is one of the most famous wayang stories about Arjuna who had several goddess wives. This story is often portrayed in Indonesian art events through wayang performances. Through her stunning fashion creations, the designer strives to convey the values and themes of the story: romance, art, culture, heritage and the Javanese vernacular in a collection filled with elegance, glamour and allure. The color palette is a perfect complement to this vision: gold, bronze, rich brown, maroon, dark blue and black. The wayang is illustrated on the fabrics and in the meticulous embroidery.

Meggie Hadiyanto launched her fashion design career in 2009 with her first brand Zeevanco, focused on evening gowns and party dresses. The brand enjoyed great success, including sales through major Indonesian department stores SOGO and SEIBU. She has shown her designs at major fashion events including Hong Kong Fashion Week.

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January 19, 2017

Alexandra Popescu-York Returns to Couture Fashion Week with Modern Warrior Queen Collection

Returning to Couture Fashion Week New York for her seventh consecutive season, Manhattan-based top designer and artist Alexandra Popescu-York will present her latest collection entitled “Modern Warrior Queen.” Part of CFW’s 25th season, the Fall-Winter 2017 collection will be shown on the runway at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 12, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York City.

Ms. Popescu-York’s latest audaciously-named collection pays dazzling tribute to today’s equally bold female figure who graciously reveals her barrier-breaking spirit with each conquest, made by her strong and generous soul, sensitive heart and inquisitive mind. This dramatic new couture collection, exclusively made in New York, seamlessly brings together the worlds of design and art. Ms. Popescu-York herself embodies the modern warrior queen spirit, through her talent, her striking, positive and modern designs, as well as her career accomplishments.

A native of Romania, Alexandra Popescu-York is a world-class creative force, acknowledged by the industry’s best early in her career. Among the numerous accolades she has garnered is Couture Fashion Show’s Best Designer title in September 2016 and the recent inclusion of her paintings in the United Nations’ 70th Anniversary International Art Exhibition in New York. Ms. Popescu-York’s humanitarian efforts have earned her the title “Ambassador of Good Hearts and Romanian Culture.” Ms. Popescu-York is also known as Alexandra Suciu in her double role as wife and mother.

Ms. Popescu-York’s creations are characterized by each piece’s symbolic depiction of finely selected themes. Recent themes include the capsule wardrobe collection of timeless essentials “Tour du Monde”; “Unleashed” (a rich collection of garments and accessories with a glamorous avant-garde look that is as edgy and unique as the emblematic New Yorker); “Âme de l’artiste” (soul of the artist); “Phoenix – The Legend”; “Metropolitan” (inspired by art, history and civilization highlights from the Metropolitan Museum of Art); and “GranD’Or”, a collection based on Ms. Popescu-York’s own artistic creations.

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January 17, 2017

International Star Princess Long Long Set to Perform at Couture Fashion Week

Among the world-class entertainers scheduled to perform during the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week in New York, is Princess Long Long. Princess Long Long will sing during the Andres Aquino fashion show at 8:00 pm on Saturday February 11, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

Princess Long Long is a multi-talented international star. A singer, actress, TV host, model and designer, Long Long studied at the iconic Juilliard School in New York, the University of Sheffield, England and holds an MBA from Maastricht University in Holland. She has worked with the Manhattan Symphony, UNESCO, Italian National Folk Group “Belvedere”, the NYC Creative Stage Entertainment, JT Talents, Howard McCrary (Grammy nominee and Michael Jackson’s co-singer), Rodney Jones (music director for Lena Horne), KMC Ken Marlon Charles, Freedom Williams (C+C Music Factory), Valentino (Grammy-winning Latin American star ), Andrew Anderson, Earl Cooter and Lenny Mangiapane. She has performed at prestigious venues in the USA including the Paul Hall of the Juilliard School, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, New York City Hall, and the United Nations General Assembly Hall, and abroad in Lima, Peru, Hong Kong and China. Long Long is the recipient of many awards and accolades from organizations including the United Nations, World Artist League, Asia Artists Association of the USA and CCTV (number one Chinese network). As an actress, Long Long has appeared in numerous stage and TV productions including the off-Broadway cabaret comedy Whatever Happened to Beverly Daniels?, MTV’s Soul on Fire, and films such as The Right to Live, Good Friday, Be Frank, and the What Women Want Chronicles. Long Long co-developed Blue Cat, the most popular cartoon in China. Her masterpiece mythology epic melodrama Moon Goddess is now the subject of a Broadway musical and feature film under production.

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January 12, 2017

Cuero Design by Paulina Canas is Fashion with a Heart

Chilean designer Paulina Canas will present the latest vibrant collection for her Cuero Design label in New York during the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week. Marking the designer’s debut at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.” Cuero Design will also showcase its designs in the exhibit area for all days of the event, February 10-12, 2017.

Designer Paulina Canas with some of the recipients of the “Beautiful Wardrobe” program.

The distinctive Cuero Design pieces invite women to live an experience of being in touch with their femininity, sensuality and natural beauty. The Cuero Design collection consists of a women’s apparel and accessories line manufactured in three types of genuine leather: goat, sheep and bovine. All items are handmade in Argentina and Chile. The high quality pieces feature bright colors and fine light weight construction. The reversible design allows for a versatile formal or casual look, perfectly suited for the contemporary and elegant woman’s unique style.

Designer Paulina Canas believes her role as a clothing designer is to draw from the fruits of her success and share it. In that spirit, Ms. Canas donates a percentage of her sales to Hogar Padre Pio, part of the Fundacion Las Rosas, in Valdivia, Chile. This effort supports the purchases of a “Beautiful Wardrobe” for elderly women who are vulnerable and living in nursing homes. “This worthy cause helps revitalize the femininity, dignity and self-esteem of these wonderful women,” says the designer.

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January 6, 2017

Celebrity Designer Cory Couture Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Internationally renowned designer Cory Tran will return to Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of the latest collection for his Cory Couture label. The highly-anticipated runway show will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.”

Cory Tran, who divides his time between New York and his native Vietnam, has been fascinated with exquisite couture gowns since a very young age. He has shown his stunning designs at prestigious fashion events including New York Fashion Week, Couture Fashion Week New York and Vietnam International Fashion Week. Mr. Tran works with many A-list celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Rita Ora, Toni Braxton, Bai Ling, Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Victoria’s Secret supermodels (Heather Marks, Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt, Maria Borges, Jasmine Tookes, Sessilee Lopez), Miss Universe and America’s Next Top Models, among others. His designs have been featured in prominent publications worldwide including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Maxim, Esquire, Her World, L’Officiel and Haute Couture.

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January 6, 2017

Rose Sharifi to Show An Exotic Bloom Collection at Couture Fashion Week

Rising artist Rose Sharifi will present her latest breathtaking collection at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 25th season. Marking the designer’s debut appearance at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. Rose Sharifi will also showcase her designs in an exhibit display on the following day, Saturday February 11, 2017.

The love for creating hand-crafted art to bring dreams to life is the essence of Rose Sharifi line. The love and care that goes into each crafted design makes each one a unique masterpiece that tells a story to delight the senses. Rose Sharifi is a Persian artist fascinated with the elegance and beauty of couture. Starting with painting at a very young age, she has always been passionate about delicate art and carefully hand-crafted illustrations.

Rose Sharifi’s latest collection, “An Exotic Bloom”, tells a story of growth and blooming. It is about a woman who celebrates her beauty and softness, her strength and her achievements. Each dress has been carefully designed to bring the look of luxury to the body of wearable art. The sheen of high quality silk fabrics and creative 3D effects of exotic hand-made lace are the main elements used to create the luxury feel along with a sense of artistic joy. Visit www.rosesharifi.com to see all of the hand-crafted dresses made by Rose Sharifi.

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January 5, 2017

Belle of the Ball is the Latest Collection by Fashion Designer Andres Aquino

“Belle of the Ball” is the latest sublime collection by producer and designer Andres Aquino. The designs will be shown on the runway during the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week at 8:00 pm on Saturday February 11, 2017. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

The “Belle of the Ball” collection is filled with dreamlike grace. It is a beautiful waltz, a harmony of creativity and design. Classic and modern silhouettes merge to bring out the inner beauty and perfect individuality of each woman who wears them.

Andres Aquino is the founder of producer of Couture Fashion Week. He is also an award-winning designer renowned for his theatrical fashion show productions. This season will be no exception, with scheduled performers including singers Nadjah Nicole (The Voice), Princess Long Long and Pesvebi, the dynamic group of drummers, dancers and singers from the Republic of Georgia.

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December 27, 2016

IHLE Bags Designed with the Extraordinary in Mind

Designer Nancy Ihlefeld will present her latest collection for her IHLE BAGS label at the upcoming 25th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The runway show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

IHLE goes beyond trendy, with its own style of true luxury, creating handbags that are very eclectic, using bits and pieces of what designer Nancy Ihlefeld likes to call “a life well lived.” Small batch artisan craftsmanship means every handbag is completely unique. All handbags are crafted in the USA some sort of variation within each of them. When they arrive in the arms of the consumer, each IHLE BAG embarks on its own journey, complementing the story of the amazing person carrying it. IHLE is anything but ordinary and designed with the extraordinary in mind.

“I’ve always had a passion for design and this silent mission to find what I was meant to do, yet nothing I pursued ever seemed to be the perfect fit, until now!” says designer Nancy Ihlefeld. “Having never really sewn more than a few hems, I taught myself to sew my first handbag on a 1950’s sewing machine my uncle had picked up at a yard sale. Little did I know, this unique antique would sew my first collection! Three years later, through bursts of obsession and trial and error, I found myself happily developing not only a handbag line, but a company with products that reflect what I love and a brand that was becoming recognized and sought after,” she says.

Since then, IHLE (pronounced ‘eye-lee’) has been striving to step out and put a stamp on this world and be a reminder to live this life like you mean it, create YOUR story! Often giving more than 50% of its profits to many organizations, IHLE intends to help and inspire people to live their life with purpose.

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