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Grammy-winning producer Emilio Estefan united
during New York Fashion Week with Consuelo Vanderbilt's trailblazing
social network, SohoMuse, to present the groundbreaking show
“Latin Ignition – The Magic of Art.”
Hundreds of notable attendees gathered at
Manhattan’s landmark
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum to witness the incredible platform along with
Estefan Enterprises, Inc. to present the thrilling work of
designers
Alvin Valley, Laura
Garcia, Nabys Vielman,
and César Galindo.
The collections whit the runway in the
hallowed halls of the art institute as Los Rabanes and DJ
Hex Hector performed before a captivated audience.
Latin Ignition showcased a movement that
highlights the work of some of the most prolific Latino
artisans as the Latin American market makes up some 18% of
the population of the United States and therefore a
significant proportion of the Country’s creative energy.
Uniquely, the producers took measures to appropriately make
sure that each worker – not just designers and models, but
also behind the scenes hair and make-up artists were
financially compensated for the show. Highlighting a deep
appreciation for the art world and fashion industry, Estefan
and Consuelo set the agenda during NYFW that will ripple
positively around the globe to highlight the need for
inclusivity at all levels.
Sponsors of the event included
Family Office Association, Keystone National Properties (KNPRE),
Known Holdings and JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Notable Attendees included:
Emilio Estefan, Consuelo
Vanderbilt, Alvin Valley, Laura
Garcia, Nabys Vielman, César
Galindo, Los Rabanes, DJ Hex Hector, Natasha Bedingfield,
Downtown Julie Brown, Belafonte Family, Maureen Reidy
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About The Fashion Designers:
Alvin Valley
Best known for the fantastic fit of his
long-legged, low-slung pants, Alvin Valley has quickly
become a force in the New York fashion community. Born in
New York but raised in Spain. After graduating from the
University of Miami, he opened his first boutique in Coconut
Grove, Florida in 1995. Noted
by Bazaar and Vogue as “the King of Pants,” Valley’s success
has roots in the rapidly growing cult-craze for the renowned
fit and style of his trousers. (source: FMD.com)
Laura Garcia
Founded by Laura Garcia, a fashion designer
from Spain, who has been designing for over 20 years. The
brand focuses on creating pieces that are both stylish and
comfortable, with an emphasis on quality materials and
craftsmanship. Laura Garcia's designs are inspired by her
travels around the world and her love of art and culture.
The collections feature a range of styles from casual to
formal, with an emphasis on timeless silhouettes and unique
details. (source: FMD.com)
Nabys Vielman
Nabys Vielman began as a promising designer
inspired by his aunt-mother, Evangelina Araque, a talented
dressmaker. He founded his first atelier in Venezuela in the
90's, and from then on, he has gone to develop a brand
with multiple successful Ready To Wear collections.
Moreover, a synergy between art and fashion has created
unforgettable architectural pieces throughout his career.
Vielman’s fashion proposal is based on functionality,
comfort and sophistication, coated with style and innovative
forms. (source: nabysvielman.com)
César Galindo
César Galindo’s career
as a visionary and highly sought-after A-list designer,
stylist and entrepreneur is a true American tale. Over the
course of 35 years in the business, Cesar has done and seen
it all, from Houston to New York to Paris, His eponymous
brand and reputation as a brilliant go-to contract designer,
designer, draper and pattern maker are known the world over.
His rare talent for bringing paradigm-shifting designs to
life has shaped iconic brands including Dolce and Gabbana
and Calvin Klein. (source: galindonyc.com)
About Emilio Estefan:
Emilio Estefan is
a Cuban-American musician and producer. Estefan has won
19 Grammy Awards. He first came to prominence as a member of
the Miami Sound Machine. He is the husband of singer Gloria
Estefan, father of son Nayib Estefan and daughter Emily
Estefan, and the uncle of Spanish-language television
personality Lili Estefan.
Estefan is credited with paving the way for
the crossover explosion of Latin music of the late 90s,
mostly through artists that Estefan himself brought to the
forefront of the US music stage, including his wife Gloria
Estefan, as well as Jon Secada, Ricky Martin, and Shakira.
Estefan received the BMI "Songwriter of the
Year" award in 2005 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame. He also received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement
Award by the Songwriters' Hall of Fame in 2009. In November
2015, President Barack Obama awarded Estefan
the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest
civilian honor. In 2019 he also received the Gershwin
Prize from the Library of Congress.
About Consuelo Vanderbilt:
Most recently appearing in an exclusive
article in “Elysian Magazine,” Consuelo Vanderbilt was
listed as one of the most influential and inspirational
women in New York City today. The American singer, composer,
songwriter, actress, spokesmodel, entrepreneur and
philanthropist was born in New York and is a maternal
descendant of the legendary Vanderbilt family. Delving into
the arts at a young age, she has been a fierce presence in
the industry for decades.
As a successful musician, Consuelo has
performed around the world and shared stages with such music
luminaries as Vanessa Carlton, Mya and Joe Cocker. She
landed her first record deal at the age of 21, and later,
founded her own record label C&R Productions in 2010.
Shortly thereafter, her first four singles landed her in the
Top 20 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Her debut single
“Naked” spent 16 weeks on the charts, while her follow-up
“Feel So Alive” earned her Billboard’s #2 Breakout Artist
honor. In 2014, her hit, “Body Needs,” broke Billboard’s Top
5, and the following year, Consuelo’s highly anticipated pop
dance album I’m Just Me dropped in Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland, as well as the United States. Consuelo is well
known in the fashion industry, and in 2015, teamed up with
powerhouse network HSN to launch Homage by Consuelo
Vanderbilt. The pearl jewelry collection was inspired by an
engagement ring she inherited from her great grandmother,
Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, which is thought to have once
belonged to Consuelo, the Duchess of Marlborough.
About SohoMuse:
SohoMuse focuses on the main sectors of the
Global Creative Industry: architecture and related services;
creative goods and products; entertainment and digital
media; fashion and fine arts and performing arts. Among the
career roles in SohoMuse’s target member base: writers;
actors and performers; graphic and visual designers;
illustrators; photographers; music supervisors; sound
engineers; video/film and TV producers; creative directors
and game designers. SohoMuse enables creatives to expand
their networks and opportunities, source and hire top
talent, and collaborate with other creatives in one secure
and trusted online environment, from anywhere around the
globe. SohoMuse provides all the networking tools creatives
need to promote projects, source talent, share and sell
services.
For more information, please visit www.sohomuse.com
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