LFW 2012 Media Kit - Latino Fashion Week
LFW 2012 Media Kit - Latino Fashion Week
LFW 2012 Media Kit - Latino Fashion Week
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS<br />
For More information contact Co-Founders & Principals:<br />
www.latinofashionwk.com Arabel Alva Rosales, 773-865-7313 | Cesar Rolon Jr., 773-251-3329<br />
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, <strong>2012</strong><br />
PURCHASE TICKETS: http://www.latinofw.eventbrite.com/<br />
<strong>Latino</strong> <strong>Fashion</strong> <strong>Week</strong>® |<strong>LFW</strong>| is the only <strong>Fashion</strong> <strong>Week</strong> in the United States created to support the talent<br />
of local, national and international <strong>Latino</strong> designers; and the premier resource institution for those in the<br />
<strong>Latino</strong> <strong>Fashion</strong> Industry. “By <strong>Latino</strong>s, For Everyone.”<br />
In its sixth year, LATINO FASHION WEEK® will make history by premiering the <strong>2012</strong><br />
Tour with the theme Images of <strong>Fashion</strong>. The tour includes Dallas, Chicago and Miami,<br />
honoring all the photographers and videographers that create Images of <strong>Fashion</strong>.<br />
Highlighted in the Chicago exhibit is globally renowned fashion photographer Daniel<br />
Garriga, who is nationally and internationally involved in creating the face of fashion<br />
through the images he creates. This five-day event will include runway shows, celebrity appearances, VIP<br />
receptions, a one-day <strong>Fashion</strong> Lounge and Expo, and much more.<br />
Daniel Garriga, fashion/celebrity/advertising New York based photographer and director, will be the focus<br />
of a solo exhibition as part of <strong>Latino</strong> <strong>Fashion</strong> <strong>Week</strong>. Chicago curator, Sergio Gomez will present Garriga's<br />
photographic vision, which now expands from the U.S. to Europe, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. As a<br />
photographer and commercial director born in Barcelona (Spain), Daniel Garriga grew up with a strong<br />
artistic heritage. He has been featured numerous times as the celebrity photographer on hit fashion TV<br />
series America’s Next Top Model and Project Runway. Editorial clients include Vogue, Glamour, Marie<br />
Claire, Seventeen, and GQ Magazine just to name a few.<br />
Venue: Zhou B Art Center - 1029 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL 60609 www.zbcenter.org<br />
Tuesday, October 9, <strong>2012</strong>: LIGHTS, CAMERA, FASHION: RED CARPET MEDIA PARTY<br />
Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Reception: 6:00 PM | Runway Show: 7:15 PM<br />
Celebrity Emcees: Ryan Chiaverini, Windy City Live, and Nina Chantele, Windy City Live & WGCI<br />
This year marks the 6th Year Anniversary for <strong>Latino</strong> <strong>Fashion</strong> <strong>Week</strong>®. A Red Carpet <strong>Media</strong> Reception will<br />
kick off the week with the theme Images of <strong>Fashion</strong>. Come and be a part of the <strong>LFW</strong> movement and<br />
support Chicago’s top local <strong>Latino</strong> designers including Claudia Urrutia, Nelissa Carrillo, Noelia Cruz, Ronald<br />
Rodriguez and Sadia Pattison, each of whom will present his or her most outstanding designs. In addition,<br />
<strong>LFW</strong> will feature our annual catwalk with Chicago’s very own local celebrities. Welcoming Celebrity Stylist<br />
Jomari Goyso, from Primer Impacto throughout the week.<br />
After Party: 11:00 PM at BOARDROOM, 343 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL. | Show <strong>LFW</strong> Wristband for Free Admission<br />
Wednesday, October 10, <strong>2012</strong>: A TRIBUTE TO CARLOS SANTANA<br />
Event: 5:30 PM | RSVP 1-800-329-8667<br />
Celebrity Host: Nick Verreos, Project Runway Season 2<br />
Join Macy's, Vanidades magazine and <strong>Latino</strong> <strong>Fashion</strong> <strong>Week</strong>, “In Conversation” with our panel of experts for<br />
a discussion on Carlos Santana’s influence in the music and fashion world. After the panel, enjoy music,<br />
light Latin-inspired refreshments and, with any Carlos by Carlos Santana $5O purchase or more made<br />
during the event, receive a copy of Santana’s newest album Shape Shifter and limited-edition keychain.<br />
<strong>Fashion</strong> experts include: Diego Rocha, Project Accessories, Jacqueline Blanco, Editor in Chief of Vanidades<br />
Magazine and Leanne Violette, Designer of Carlos by Carlos Santana Footwear. Special Performance by<br />
renowned guitarist Jose Cornier.<br />
Venue: Macy’s, 111 North State Street, Dress Department - 4 th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
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