I absolutely love being Latina (Puerto rican decent). Reading and doing some research I have come up with Latin Designers on the rise.... Enjoy the presentation xoxoxo
Designer: Ecliptica
Background: Puerto Rico
Fashion history: This fashion design sister duo knew they wanted to design clothes since the age of 15, so soon after studying art and marketing at the University of San Juan and a 2 year fashion design program, in 2001 they created their fashion line Ecliptica that was well received from the start.
Has dressed: Roselyn Sanchez, Adamari Lopez, Dayanara Torres, Hilary Duff and Nelly Furtado
Where to find: www.eclipticafashion.com/ec/
Background: Puerto Rico
Fashion history: This fashion design sister duo knew they wanted to design clothes since the age of 15, so soon after studying art and marketing at the University of San Juan and a 2 year fashion design program, in 2001 they created their fashion line Ecliptica that was well received from the start.
Has dressed: Roselyn Sanchez, Adamari Lopez, Dayanara Torres, Hilary Duff and Nelly Furtado
Where to find: www.eclipticafashion.com/ec/
Designer: Gustavo Cadile
Background: Argentina
Fashion history: Began his career at the age of 17 in Buenos Aires until he went to Miami on vacation and decided to live there. He received his degree from the International Fine Arts College in Miami and then went off to spend 3 ½ years in Italy working in fashion houses and later landed a gig at Perry Ellis. He launched his first collection in 2005 and since then has been nominated, in 2008 and 2009, as Rising Star for the Fashion Group International in NY.
Has dressed: Roselyn Sanchez, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Dania Ramirez, and Eva Longoria
Where to find: Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many boutique and specialty stores in North America
Background: Argentina
Fashion history: Began his career at the age of 17 in Buenos Aires until he went to Miami on vacation and decided to live there. He received his degree from the International Fine Arts College in Miami and then went off to spend 3 ½ years in Italy working in fashion houses and later landed a gig at Perry Ellis. He launched his first collection in 2005 and since then has been nominated, in 2008 and 2009, as Rising Star for the Fashion Group International in NY.
Has dressed: Roselyn Sanchez, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Dania Ramirez, and Eva Longoria
Where to find: Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many boutique and specialty stores in North America
Designer: Gustavo Cadile
Background: Argentina
Fashion history: Began his career at the age of 17 in Buenos Aires until he went to Miami on vacation and decided to live there. He received his degree from the International Fine Arts College in Miami and then went off to spend 3 ½ years in Italy working in fashion houses and later landed a gig at Perry Ellis. He launched his first collection in 2005 and since then has been nominated, in 2008 and 2009, as Rising Star for the Fashion Group International in NY.
Has dressed: Roselyn Sanchez, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Dania Ramirez, and Eva Longoria
Where to find: Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many boutique and specialty stores in North America
Background: Argentina
Fashion history: Began his career at the age of 17 in Buenos Aires until he went to Miami on vacation and decided to live there. He received his degree from the International Fine Arts College in Miami and then went off to spend 3 ½ years in Italy working in fashion houses and later landed a gig at Perry Ellis. He launched his first collection in 2005 and since then has been nominated, in 2008 and 2009, as Rising Star for the Fashion Group International in NY.
Has dressed: Roselyn Sanchez, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Dania Ramirez, and Eva Longoria
Where to find: Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many boutique and specialty stores in North America
Designer: Angel Sanchez
Background: Venezuela
Fashion history: After being an architect for 2 years, Sanchez made the leap to fashion design and launched his first eveningwear label in Caracas, Venezuela in 1987. After gaining international recognition, he relocated to New York and in 1999 created a popular bridal collection, followed by a lower-priced cocktail dresses and separates collection 10 years later called Angel by Angel Sanchez.
Has dressed: Sandra Bullock, Eva Longoria, Annette Bening, America Ferrera, Sara Ramirez, Bridget Moynahan
Where to find: Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
Background: Venezuela
Fashion history: After being an architect for 2 years, Sanchez made the leap to fashion design and launched his first eveningwear label in Caracas, Venezuela in 1987. After gaining international recognition, he relocated to New York and in 1999 created a popular bridal collection, followed by a lower-priced cocktail dresses and separates collection 10 years later called Angel by Angel Sanchez.
Has dressed: Sandra Bullock, Eva Longoria, Annette Bening, America Ferrera, Sara Ramirez, Bridget Moynahan
Where to find: Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier