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Argentina Six Designers Fashion Showcase at Lincoln Center’s NY Fashion Week -2011

Argentina Six Designers Fashion Showcase at Lincoln Center’s NY Fashion Week -2011

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Six Argentine designers were selected by New York’s fashion editors and stylists to debut their Spring 2012 collection. Among those included Cardon, Cora Groppo, Daniela Sartori, Desiderata, Mariana Dappiano and Min Agostini. Cardon‘s Jose Mutti kicked off the show with men and women’s clothing inspired by Argentine culture. Mutti’s classic style and quality of leather, textiles and silverwork reflect the authenticity of “Rioplatense” culture.

Cora Groppo‘s fascination with nature and morphology were incorporated into her designs. She is known for her expert tailoring, sharp shapes and on the quest for “the perfect fit.” Thus, a body-hugging collection of monochromatic hues was shown.

The newest designer on the scene, Daniela Sartori, debuted a simplicity-filled SS’12 line. Her well-tailored pieces for both men and women was made up of a mainly black, white and neutral palette. The white linen dress with oversized pocket detailing was almost reminiscent of Calvin Klein.

Desiderata designer Carolina Rosales presented a feminine and modern collection in various textures and patterns. My favorite of the six, Desiderata felt the most youthful, yet able to uphold a high level of sophistication. Models sported oversized, colorful flowers in their long, flowy locks – another touch to this Argentine designer.

Eliette By Eliette Lesuperbe – Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in Caribbean – 2013

Eliette By Eliette Lesuperbe – Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in Caribbean – 2013

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Eliette, operates her shop in Guadeloupe, serving as a showcase for “ELIETTE LESUPERBE” branding products to promote her expertise. The target customer is the one able to wear her creations from chic, ready to wear to Urban style.

Her brand has grown dramatically and has been very successful over the time. Eliette surfaced recently as one of the most prominent stylists/designers in the Caribbean islands and also begins to benefit from international recognition highlighting by her various participations in many local fashion show and prestigious events in the Caribbean, TV and radio appearances and more, such as “ Mondial de la Coiffure, ‘Style Week Jamaica’, recently the ethnic lab Fashion Weekend 2012 in Paris. An amazing collaboration with Hair Dresser/Ambassador of the brand Mizani for l’Oreal: Alexis Rosso and lastly a consecration as best designer in the 6th edition of the woman in gold (July 2012).

Visionary and futuristic French Guadeloupean Designer/stylist Eliette Lesuperbe, originally from Guadeloupe has more than 15 years of experience in the field of fashion. Passionate, she describes fashion as a way to live through creativity. A perfectionist at heart and follower of elegance, she always tries to excel. Eliette is in tune with the times and wants to carry out the objectives and path she has chosen: to create value to women.

Her main inspiration comes from the world around her, materials, and different cultures. Eliette defines her style as a mix of European fashion, Caribbean and African. Her creations are not meant to be categorized as Caribbean. She creates all kinds of clothes, from haute couture to everyday casual. She gives her imagination free rein. Eliette differs significantly from other designers by a boldness and creativity.

Punk Rock Betty Designs By Nicole Mabalot & Michelle Cobble – Sarasota, Florida

Punk Rock Betty Designs By Nicole Mabalot & Michelle Cobble – Sarasota, Florida

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Nikki Mabalot who would become to be known as Punk Rock Betty was born and raised in Newport News, VA. During her middle and high school years she found an outlet for her artistic view on life and began to create her own t-shirt designs and punk era clothing. After high school her desire to have a family became her focus in life. During this time she became proficient in the art of baking and gourmet candy making earning her the name Punk Rock Betty Crocker. After a stint of custom cakes and candy sales, a close friend commissioned Nikki to make a custom hand bag. With her love for design once again ignited, she quickly made a line of popular handbags that were sold in boutiques across Virginia and online bearing the name Punk Rock Betty.

Wanting to feed her need to design, it was a short and natural progression from hand bags to designing and making custom clothing. Her retro style designs started to gain her notoriety in her new home Sarasota Fl. As she became more popular in the fashion industry her design work continued to evolve encompassing everything from fetish wear and bikinis to cocktail dresses and elaborate evening gowns all possessing her unique edgy feel. Her work has been showcased in numerous online outlets, magazines and several successful self-produced fashion shows. Known for her versatility, her work is sought out by women and men of all shapes, sizes and walks of life. From a night out at a Gothic club to a chic downtown ballroom affair, there is a Punk Rock Betty design to fit every occasion. Her motto….If you wanna be a Badass, then dress like one!

Ashton Michael F/W 2013 ‘Black Heart’ Collection at The Metropolitan Pavilion, NY

Ashton Michael F/W 2013 ‘Black Heart’ Collection at The Metropolitan Pavilion, NY

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If you have watched the Super Bowl, VMA, AMA or any award show, red carpet or music video in the past 10 years you’ve most likely seen the work of fashion designer and stylist Ashton Hirota and his Ashton Michael Label.
Born and raised in Los Angeles Hirota made his debut on the fashion scene at the age of 19 when his first showing in LA Fashion Week resulted in being picked up by destination stores including Patricia Fields NYC, Fred Segal LA, and Volcan & Aphrodite in Tokyo. A decade later Hirota continues his progressive movement with his current company Ashton Michael. Offering exclusive capsule collections, wardrobe styling and custom one-of-a-kind pieces combined with artistic vision and a true understanding of fit and fabrication, Hirota creates clothing that is tailored for any and every personality and public image.
Featured on clients ranging from American Idol to icons of Hollywood and music, Hirota has designed custom pieces for celebrities as diverse as Will.i.am, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Alex Clare, Regina Spektor, and Pitbull just to name a few. Today in addition to designing and producing his own Ashton Michael Label, Hirota is sought out by top stylist and chart topping artists for his ability to create fashion forward pieces individualized for each client’s personality and public image with one of the industries quickest turnaround times available. Hirota is a strong believer that there is no gender in creative expression, just individuality.
Ashton Michael design headquarters and showroom is located in the heart of Hollywood, CA under the roof of “The House of Infinite Radness.” Available by appointment only to industry professionals, the showroom caters to those looking for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Purchases and rentals are available with full option to alter or customize any piece in house and one on one consultation is available with the designer himself.

Catalin Botezatu World Renowned designer from Romania, debuts The “Bird” Collection at the Couture Show – 2013

Catalin Botezatu World Renowned designer from Romania, debuts The “Bird” Collection at the Couture Show – 2013

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Catalin Botezatu Romanian designer, presented the Birds Collection at the NY Couture Fashion Week 2013, a theme created as a follow-up of his last fashion show, Domina, in which an extraordinarily independent woman could use at her discretion the body and especially the mind of men locked in an iron cage, a silver one this time, as a luxury refuge for the woman, except that the woman can fly away from that cage, because she’s independent. And she has wings.
A woman such as the one from BIRDS Collection has certainly never been before: she’s beautiful, rare spectacular and mysterious. She comes and goes at her whim, she’s a night bird that goes at her whim, and she’s a night bird that goes to glamorous parties, on red carpets and on Luxury Cruises. She’s wrapped in airy laces and sophisticated feathers. She has an eccentric haircut and a makeup that makes her feel comfortable, but in the same time unrecognizable.
The Collection proposes evening dresses, long, well balanced, tightly fitted in the front, where the skin is covered by rich fabrics , while the back is very low cut, with supple trains which elongate the figure and give elegance to the” bird woman”.
The fabrics used for this collection are varied and precious: silk, velvet, silk viole, filigree embroidery, handmade applications, French lace finished en mille points, with feathers and fur. Black is the common denominator of all these fabrics, the overlapping of the textures ton sur ton being extremely elegant and specific to all outfits signed by Catalin Botezatu. The refined black is made more evident with glittering silver details we are already talking about a combination much sought-after in 2013-1014.
The shoes, especially designed for Birds Collection, are spectacularly accessorized with feathers, brilliant and very high-heeled .The leather gloves range from long and medium to mitaines and they are also personalized with delicate feathers. The entire collection has been created with the sole purpose of attracting admiring glances.
Women will wish to look like the Birds Woman and men will want to be as near as possible to the Birds Woman.

Safilo Group, Glasses fashion Show at The Vision Expo at New York Javits Center – New York, 2013

Safilo Group, Glasses fashion Show at The Vision Expo at New York Javits Center – New York, 2013

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Safilo’s brand portfolio consists of Safilo Brands and licensed brands, selected on the basis of competitive positioning and international prestige, which guarantee the Group world leadership in the high-end market. 

A creative team of more than 150 designers allows the Group to put more than 3,000 new models a year on the market; production and distribution are organized to guarantee respect for the particular style characteristics and positioning of every licensed brand. 

Safilo Brands are strategically important in reaching the Group’s development targets in the middle/high-end market of the “fashion” and “casual-sports” segments in every category of products (optical frames, sunglasses, and sports products such as, for example, ski goggles and helmets and technical glasses for many sports).

 The Group follows a policy which aims at having a brand portfolio which is diversified in terms of geographical positioning, age, gender, and income bracket target, and needs of the end customer.

2012 Couture Fashion Week Designers Showcase

2012 Couture Fashion Week Designers Showcase

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1.      Andres Aquino Couture Collection 2012

2.      Sushma Patel, USA/Indian Designs, Spring 2013 Collection

3.      Robert Flores,  Male Couture Designs from Dominican Republic 2012 

Nos  Designer  Robert Flores

4.      Diani Mota, Couture  Fashion Line 2012

 

                              

5.      Wendy Luzon Spring 2013 Collection Fashion Show

Charisma by Ritu Boorgu, Indian Couture Designs – 2012

Charisma by Ritu Boorgu, Indian Couture Designs – 2012

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Designer Ritu Boorgu presented her latest collection for her Charisma label on the runway at Couture Fashion Week in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The event will be part of the “Jewel of India” collective fashion show.

Charisma is the couture brand launched by Ritu Boorgu who draws her inspiration from the rich heritage of India and the ancient traditions of Indian craftmanship. Ms. Boorgu strives to bring her clients on a journey into a charismatic and ravishing collection of exclusive designer wear; a seamless mix of the elegant and flamboyant, the modern and the traditional in a range of flawlessly tailored ensembles.

The upscale chic Charisma boutique located in one of Chicago’s most affluent suburbs, carries one-of-a-kind designs crafted with perfection and precision. Starting out with a mere handful of private shows and events, Charisma now caters to clients all over the USA. The signature collections at Charisma feature distinctive styles and silhouettes rendered in vibrant color palettes, rich fabrics, intricate embellishments and detailed embroideries. Every piece is meticulously handcrafted and detailed on fabrics such as brocades, silks, silk chiffons, georgettes, satins and many more, customized to fit the client’s need.

Charisma designs have been showcased at various ethnic bridal shows and events and featured in major fashion publications across the USA. Ms. Boorgu’s distinctive couture collection was presented at Latino Fashion Week in Chicago in 2011, where for the first time, an Indian designer was asked to showcase their collection. The collection “Timeless” was very well received by the Latino community for its glamorous and colorful appeal.

2014 Kia Soul and Forte Koup Debut at 2013 New York Auto Show

2014 Kia Soul and Forte Koup Debut at 2013 New York Auto Show

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The 2014 Kia Optima facelift has made its public debut this week at the New York Auto Show 2013, The 2014 Kia Optima SX benefits from 18-inch rims, aero wiper blades, bespoke front/rear lower bumpers and side sills. The range-topping SX-T gains HID headlights with auto leveling, 18-inch chrome wheels, red brake calipers, LED fog lights, Nappa leather seats, chrome-accented side sills and an electronic parking brake.

LX, EX and SX have a 2.4-liter GDI engine while the SX-T makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-liter GDI. Both engines are linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission, but the SX-T is the only one to offer a Drive Mode Select which can adjust steering weight and transmission shift points.

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) Luncheon at NYIAS 2013

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) Luncheon at NYIAS 2013

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The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area. Founded in 1980, NAMAD is committed to increasing opportunities for ethnic minorities in all aspects of the automotive industry. NAMAD seeks to ensure the presence of a meaningful, representative number of minority entrepreneurs and employees in the retail sales, supplier and service sectors, and the manufacturing ranks

NAMAD is committed to working closely with domestic and international nameplate manufacturers to achieve win/win, sound business arrangements designed to create reciprocal trading partnerships. Over the past year, astute automobile manufacturers have joined forces with NAMAD to work together to advance the nation’s efforts to promote equal opportunity and access for all Americans. These partnerships have uncovered new markets, new ideas, new talent and new capital – all to the benefit of automobile manufacturers, entrepreneurs and consumers.

World Liberty TV’s team was on hand to hear the speakers and the car companies talk about what partnerships are formed with the minority.

Special Remarks by Mitt Romney, Former Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts – 2012

Special Remarks by Mitt Romney, Former Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts – 2012

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Willard Mitt Romney (born March 12, 1947) is an American businessman, politician and the Republican Party’s nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 election. From 2003 to 2007, he served as the 70th Governor of Massachusetts.

Elected Governor of Massachusetts in 2002, Romney did not seek re-election in 2006. During his term, he presided over the elimination of a projected $3 billion deficit through a combination of spending cuts, increased fees, and the closure of corporate tax loopholes; Massachusetts also benefited from new federal grants and unexpected revenue from a previously enacted capital gains tax increase.

He helped develop and signed into law the Massachusetts health care reform legislation, the first of its kind in the nation, which provided near-universal health insurance access through state-level subsidies and individual mandates to purchase insurance. Romney ran for the Republican nomination in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, winning several primaries and caucuses but losing the nomination to John McCain. In June 2011, he announced that he would seek the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. By May 2012, he had won enough caucuses and primaries to become the party’s presumptive nominee, and on August 28, delegates at the 2012 Republican National Convention declared him the official nominee.

Interview with Ruben Diaz Jr. – President of The Borough of the Bronx – 2012

Interview with Ruben Diaz Jr. – President of The Borough of the Bronx – 2012

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In the State Assembly, Ruben Diaz Jr. served as Chair of the Committee on Election Law and on the Assembly’s Standing Committees on Education, Ways & Means, Children and Families, Environmental Conservation and Transportation. He was also a member of the Assembly’s Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force and the Black/Puerto Rican and Asian Legislative Caucus.

Since becoming borough president, Diaz led the opposition to the proposed redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, based on concerns over future wages at the retail mall, traffic impact on the neighborhood and the potential of the new project to conflict with businesses on nearby Fordham Road. Following that battle, Diaz convened the Kingsbridge Armory Task Force, which released a report in June 2011 that outlined a number of potential uses for the Kingsbridge Armory that would not include a retail mall. The Bloomberg Administration agreed, and in January 2012 the City issued a new RFP for the Kingsbridge Armory that focused on a wide variety of uses.

Diaz has also led the charge for a new “living wage” law in New York City, which would require developers that receive heavy taxpayer funding for their project to pay the employees of that development a “living wage.” In May 2012, the City Council passed such a law, which had been introduced at the behest of the borough president, giving New York City the strongest “living wage” law in the United States.
Diaz has also put forward a strong agenda to bring new business to the Bronx, while also making it easier for existing businesses to stay. In November 2009, Diaz hosted the borough’s first ever economic summit, in coordination with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, which brought together business, community and not-for-profit leaders from across the Bronx and the region to discuss the economic goals of the borough. Since then, the borough president’s office and the BOEDC have helped hundreds of businesses improve their operations, and have brought thousands of new jobs to the Bronx.

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