Some of the first and best markets I ever went to were in Latin America! So I am happy to share this press release about a pop up event featuring Latin American designers during Fashion Week!
Experience NY Fashion Week “Latin Show” Pop Up At Chelsea Market Created By New York Area Latin American Designers And Curators
Latin Show is A Mix Of Modern And Traditional That Will Make You Question What You Thought You Knew About Latin American Design
WHEN 9AM-8PM, Monday, September 7 – Sunday, September 13, 2015 [NYFW 9/10-9/17; Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15–10/15] Admission is FREE and open to the public; Retail to the public; Wholesale to resellers https://www.facebook.com/latinshownyc @LatinShow #LATINSHOW
WHERE Chelsea Market 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Btwn 15th & 16th) A, C, E, L trains to 14th St. 212-652-2110
WHO · Curated by Sergio Davila Fashion Group International´s Rising Star Award for Best Menswear Designer winner http://www.sergiodavila.com <http://www.sergiodavila.com/> . Latin and international designers of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories; artisanal luxury items; high end South American silver, organic and pima cotton, alpaca wool; fair trade/ethically sourced jewelry, décor; handcrafted leather accessories
WHAT · 7 days and 4800 sq. feet of the best of Latin American design · A new, fresh point of view re-defining Latin American style · An upscale, multi-ethnic mix of culture, history, tradition, modernity and sophistication · S/S2016 colors inspired by the Caribbean sea, the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and the outdoor markets of Latin America
WHY · Promotes products and raw materials from Latin America, including Central and South America, the Caribbean and the multi-ethnic and indigenous traditions found throughout those regions · Showcases the high end aesthetic of Latin American designers and artists