Sunday, January 30, 2011
Miami Beach International Fashion Week hosts their Second Annual Humanitarian Awards
On Thursday, January 27th, ten of South Florida's most philanthropic residents were honored with a Humanitarian Award during the official kick-off party for the 13th annual Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW). The poolside event took place at the beautiful Mondrian South Beach where guests sipped on champagne, glanced through a silent auction and enjoyed a variety of hors d'oeuvres. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co, the event benefited the Miami Fashion Week Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to the winners of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week competitions. Throughout the year, the foundation hosts a variety of events to help raise funds for the emerging designers and students studying fashion design, jewelry making, photography and graphic arts. Beth Sobol, President & Founder of MBIFW, is pictured above along with event sponsors Oslan Osovio (Televisa) and Pamela Cordova (Copa Airlines). After a fabulous night of honoring those who give back to our community, here are some pictures for you to enjoy!
Above: The talented Viviana G (second from the left), Designer of Petit Pois, strikes a pose with her models who were showcasing her Spring 2011 Collection during the Humanitarian Awards. To discover international designers like Viviana G, make sure to mark your calendars for the 2011 Miami Beach International Fashion Week taking place on March 3-6. This is the largest international & Hispanic fashion event in the US so get ready to experience the best of fashion, beauty, music and art. Tickets are currently available on the MBIFW website. See you there!
Above: An eye catching piece of artwork called "Legends of Basketball" was featured in the event's silent auction (produced by Icon Art; collage by Miami based artist Erika King).
Top Left: Humanitarian Award Honoree Vince Castro (Bentrust Financial) along with Deborah Nuñez. Top Right: Humanitarian Award Honorees Maria Elena Salinas (Author and Univision News Anchor) and Manuel E. Machado (CEO of MGSCOMM).
Above: Natalie Saenz, Carolina McAllister and Elaine Mangia.
Above Left: Humanitarian Award Honorees Jackie Nespral (NBC6 News Anchor) and Maria Elena Salinas. Above Right: My awesome friend Jen and I during the festivities!
Above: Couture Jewelry Designer Shannon Saint Clair attended the event with husband John Saint Clair (Offensive Tackle for the Cleveland Browns) and Olivia Wolff (Sofi Magazine).
Above: Luis Dominguez, Mike Priceman, Suzie Peruyero and Henry Billete from In the Scene Magazine, a new monthly publication launching this summer that fits in your pocket and provides you with the ultimate "in the scene" guide for what's happening in Miami. The official kick-off party for Miami Beach International Fashion Week was truly amazing! Congratulations to all of the Humanitarian Award Honorees: Somy Ali, Ricky Ariola, Tina Carlo, Vince Castro, Manny Machado, Jackie Nespral, Maria Elena Salinas, Shareef Malnik, Dr. Omar Pasalodos and Joy Wallace. Thank you for generously giving back to our community.
Labels:
Beth Sobol,
Humanitarian Awards,
Maria Elena Salinas,
Miami Beach International Fashion Week,
Miami Fashion Week Foundation,
Mondrian South Beach,
Petit Pois,
Tiffany and Co,
Viviana Gabeiras
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Roberto Cavalli 2011
When I first saw this show I didn’t like it, but after a few minutes I realized it is really beautiful. Roberto Cavalli has gone from over the top glam rock chick, to sexy, gypsy hippy girl. She looks relaxed, easy, and the clothing is effortless. I like it.
I Love…
I Love…
Roberto Cavalli's nouveau gypsy girl.
the mix of textures, the brocade pants, and the soft layering
the textiles patterns mixed together. The red brocade, and the animal print on the fur and legging look amazing.
this fantastic hippy dress.
Roberto Cavalli's use of animal prints. Amazing.
Labels:
fashion 2011,
gypsy hippy girl,
Roberto Cavalli,
rock chick,
to sexy
Dolce & Gabbana a catwalk full of pantless women
This Dolce & Gabbana collection was all about the classic pieces in which their brand is known for: leopard print dresses, sexy tailoring, and corsetry influences. I think it is a strong collection, and looks great on the catwalk, but I am a bit confused about the no-pants looks. Although the tailored jackets look fantastic, and there is no doubt this is a striking way to end a fashion show, I am not sure I really understand why they are all wearing panties and jackets. To me, this show is a blatant exhibition of clothing to be bought and worn: completely commercial, desirable Dolce & Gabbana, so why are the models bare bottomed?
I Love…
I Love…
the classic suit worn with a suggestive bustier.
everything about this dress: the striking red, the jeweled waist, the draping, and the lingerie straps. It is very Dolce & Gabbana and very Sicilian.
leopard print and lace. Those words spell Dolce & Gabbana.
the layering of the black lace over the sunshine yellow satin.
tailored suits made from knits.
I Loathe…
tailored jackets worn without pants. But those cami-knickers do look beautiful.
dangerously short hemlines that look strange
a catwalk full of pantless women.
Labels:
Dolce and Gabbana,
eopard print dresses,
jackets,
lingerie straps,
models,
panties,
pantless women,
sexy tailoring
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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