The Solo Event Space in New York City was the weekend hot spot where Latinista Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 took place!
Latinista Fashion Week is a twice yearly event that takes place during Fashion Week in NYC, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves as a platform for emerging Latin Designers to showcase their collection to both perspective Buyers as well as the Press.
As a top 100 Latina Blogger and Top 3 Big Apple Tweeter I had front row access this weekend to the shows that were kicked off by a welcome reception with
Piel Canela Dancers who greeted the crowd by dancing Salsa and also kicked off Cesar Galindo's runway show with their energetic dancing!
The welcome reception before the show, was sponsored by
Iman Cosmetics, who touched up my makeup and let me try out their BB Cream,
Mirta de Perales, a hair care brand that is very well known to the Latina community who were handing out samples of their Linea Keratina (Keratin line of hair products) as well as their Collagen Elastin Face and Neck Cream with Vitamins A & E - which I definitely can't wait to try out! There were also haircare samples provided by Garnier Fructis of their
Hydra Recharge line with Fruit Beads.
Nail Lounge NY offered guests manicures (I didn't want to take off my recent mani from
ten over ten since it was a color for Fall that hasn't even launched yet that I got at the Elements Showcase (more to come on that event soon!) so I didn't try out Nail Lounge NY but hope to try them out in the future!),
Kiss Nail Dress also provided samples, I received the Classic Nail Dress in 'Garter' which I can't wait to put on! And not to be missed was the signature cocktail of the evening, 'The Latinista' of course, sponsored by
Tequila Semental.
Here are some Photo Highlights for you to enjoy:
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Piel Canela Dancers kick off the runway show for Cesar Galindo at Latinista Fashion Week in NYC (can you spot Ascending Butterfly in the front row?) - Photo Credit: Tequila Semental via Instagram |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City |
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Runway for CZAR by Cesar Galindo SS14 Collection featured at Latinista Fashion Week in New York City - Shot provided by Latinista Fashion Week used with permission. |
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End of Show, Model poses with Designer Cesar Galindo - Latinista Fashion Week, New York City, Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and Used With Permission |
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Designer Cesar Galindo with Serena Fill fromTequila Semental, Cocktail Sponsor of Latinista Fashion Week SS14 New York City Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and Used With Permission |
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Designer Cesar Galindo with Mirta de Perales team, sponsors of Latinista Fashion Week SS14 New York City - Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and used with permission.
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Designer Cesar Galindo with Latinista Fashion Week Founder, Dee Rivera - Image courtesy of Latinista Fashion Week and used with permission. |
My Take:
I think it's amazingly important that both established and especially emerging Latin Designers have a forum and a showcase to share their talent and designs! Kudos to Latinista Fashion Week Founder, Dee Rivera, and Latina Magazine (exclusive official Media Partner) for joining forces to bring this multi-day branded entertainment environment together! They are providing opportunities for Fashion Designers and Sponsors to come face-to-face with not only principal tastemakers, celebs, musical talent and Media to meet but also consumers who are hungry for whats new, now and NEXT. I enjoyed the show and found many of the Fashion to be extremely approachable and wearable right off the runway. One of my standout faves was the purple dress, it was a standout color (that some wouldn't immediately associate with summer but I just love wearing year round) and it was so 'airy' and 'flowy' just perfect for summer resortwear!
Get Social:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow
@LatinistaFW on Twitter, don't forget to use the hashtag #LatinistaFW
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You can also check out the sponsor websites provided in the Fourth Paragraph and show them some love too!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Are you an emerging Latino/a Designer who wants to apply to be included in Latinista Fashion Week? Are you a member of the Media who wants more information on Press Access to the show in your city? Please email latinistafashionweek@gmail.com for more information!
Did you attend Latinista Fashion Week this week? Please feel free to link us to your recap coverage of the show, I'm sure we all got different photos and different perspectives and I'd love to check out any additional coverage and feedback of the show!
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FTC Disclosure: Ascending Butterfly was provided with Media Access to Latinista Fashion Week for editorial consideration, all opinions are 100% my own, and no monetary compensation has been received to share our event recap coverage. Gift bags were provided to attendees. You may visit our full giveaway and disclosure page for complete policy information.