Taking place on Wednesday, March 10th in Miami, below is a quick fresher, in case you don't recall.
The 6th annual Fresh Faces in Fashion will showcase nine top emerging designers from Miami and New York in the Miami Design District. The evening will begin at 8 PM with a Cocktail Reception featuring three accessory designer installations followed by a full seated runway presentation at 9 PM and a post-show reception at 10 PM.
However, what we did not previously disclose were the details on the designers presenting! Which includes Whitney Port's collection, Whitney Eve!
Tickets for the event are $45 for regular tickets and $75 for VIP tickets (with discounts for Gen Art members). Membership and ticket purchasing information is available online at www.genart.org or by calling 212.255.7300.
Now, without further ado:
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHIES:
By Smith: Created in 2009, By Smith is a collection of sophisticated, chic apparel for women. By Smith is most notably identified by its elegant pairings of bold patterns and vibrant solids. Sourced in Bangkok, Thailand, each piece is made of natural hand woven silk material. The contemporary designs place a spin on the classic looks that so many women adore. The designer, Smith Sinrod, graduated with a degree in Apparel Design from the University of Alabama. Always the little girl in the boldest outfits and unique accessories, Smith realized her passion for fabrics and bright colors as a child. She worked for set designer Mary Howard, who has produced photo shoot sets for iconic fashion magazines such as Vogue, ‘W’ and Vanity Fair. After travelling to Thailand in search of inspiration and business resources, Sinrod later returned with her first full collection in the making.
Duskin: The brainchild of designer Stephanie Tran, Duskin made its debut to rave reviews for Spring 2009. Barely a year old, Duskin has already appeared in Elle, InStyle and style.com. In the middle of a retail slump, with many stores cutting the number of lines they carry, Duskin has defied the odds by gaining traction in always-ahead-of-the-curve stores like Steven Alan in New York and Confederacy in Los Angeles. The runaway success of the line would be surprising if one weren’t familiar with Tran’s pedigree. With stints in retail, editorial and design prior to starting her own collection, Tran has a comprehensive approach to building her company’s brand identity and aesthetic that sets her apart from the pack. Her innate style of offhand chic was honed in the halls of Vogue Magazine, American Eagle Outfitters and Forever 21 and it’s that unique blend of high and low, fantasy and practicality, flash and function that gives shape to the beauty of Duskin.
Fernanda Carneiro: Carneiro showed a penchant for design at a young age, cultivating her creativity under the watchful eye of her paternal grandmother, from whom she inherited her refined taste for clothing design and impeccable construction. Growing up in Miami and Los Angeles further exposed her to a wide variety of cultural and stylistic influences, and translated into the designer’s inclination towards free-spirited designs and rich colorways. Upon graduation from the University of Florida she worked in both production and design for major fashion labels including BCBG Max Azria. Carneiro has garnered attention from press including Lucky, Latino Future, and Daily Candy as well as celebrities including Julie Benz, Roselyn Sanchez, and Melonie Diaz.
Lialia: A cleverly crafted namesake line from designers Julia and Natalia Alarcon. Two sisters with individual personalities combined the harmonizing elements in their names and shared creative vision to create Lialia - a modern interpretation of classic elegance. Fused with hints of the designers’ Spanish heritage, Lialia translates their experiences at Parsons School of Design, where they studied under the likes of Cristof Beaufays - Creative Assistant to Jean Paul Gaultier, and work at the houses of Oscar de la Renta, Phi and Reyes, into their own distinct design sensibilities. The result is a versatile collection of richly detailed and tailored, high-end day and eveningwear. In addition to Women’s Wear Daily, their work has been featured in Papierdoll, Latina, Monocle and Fashion Windows
Romina Heighes: Roming Heighes is a high-end ready-to-wear designer and her name is quickly growing within the fashion industry. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, one of the top fashion schools in the U.S., Heighes' dream of becoming a fashion designer began at a young age. Her inspirations come from moving to different cities with her family. Spending the majority of her life in Miami, it's no surprise that the colorful and cosmopolitan City has been a great part of Heighes' inspiration. Being part of a thriving Latin community strengthened her visual and creative drive. While living in New York, Heighes had the opportunity to work with some of the distinguished designers that inspire her on a daily basis - American designer Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs of the Louis Vuitton group, and world-renowned Venezuelan designer Carolina Herrera, to name a few. A great deal of her success today can be attributed to those learning experiences. She has also had the privilege of attending and working in New York Fashion Week for the past five years.
Whitney Eve by WHITNEY PORT: Whitney Port was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Two years ago, she moved across the country to NYC and began working for Diane Von Furstenberg. After a year there, Whitney's path took her back to work at Kelly Cutrone's PR firm, People’s Revolution. It was here that she decided to make her dream of becoming a fashion designer a reality. Her line, Whitney Eve, which had its first runway show during Fashion Week 2009, showcases Whitney’s creativity and knack for style. It’s sophisticated yet comfortable cocktail attire, featuring feminine dresses, tops, skirts, sweaters and jackets. Whitney's Fall 2010 line is her third complete collection. Whitney Eve can be found online and in various high-end boutiques.
For media information please contact Cece Feinberg Public Relations 305.532.3467 or cece@feinbergpr.com.
*For press covering event, RSVP is essential for seating assignments!*
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