The 10th Anniversary of Miami Fashion Week Ends on a High Note
Miami Fashion Week a Resounding Success in South Florida and Around the World
(April 2008) Miami, FL - Miami Fashion Week®, the leading international fashion event in the US, ended on a high note in Miami on April 13, 2008. International fashion designers converged in Miami's Wynwood Art District to present an array of couture and luxury collections for the 10th Anniversary of Miami Fashion Week®. Diverse collections were revealed in conjunction with a five-day series of educational seminars and live music performances alongside luxurious private cocktail parties and charity events.
Miami Fashion Week® fuses fashion, art and culture into a significant world class fashion event. From April 9-13, 2008, designers presented their Spring/Summer 2008 collections and featured some of the most exciting garments in the market today. The collections included lavish accessories, dramatic makeup and trend-setting hairstyles.
The international flavor of the event drew a large audience to Miami's trendy Wynwood Art District. Held at SOHO Studios for the second consecutive year, the latest fashion shows, receptions and parties were well-attended by diplomats, international press, fashion buyers, socialites, VIPs and fashion-royalty from around the world. Guests included Emilio Estefan, Lili Estefan, Marlene Favela, Maria Elena Salinas, Julian Gil, Cynthia Olavarria, Jeremias, America's Next Top Model participant Anchal, among others.
Concluding the five-day celebration was the star-studded Miami Moda Awards® hosted by celebrity emcees Ana Ramos and Frank Cairo from Mega TV. Live performances by Latin Grammy nominee Alejandra Alberti, Australia's Rob Edwards, NYC's Young Jinsu, MTV's "Fysh & Chicks, Dancelab, Ana Cristina, Latin singing sensation Carlos Bertonatti and Salsa Star Raul del Sol were additional highlights of the week.
2008 Miami Moda Awards® Winners
Designers of the Year Award:
Rubén Campos, Chile (MFW New Star in Fashion 2000)
Hernán Zajar, Colombia (MFW New Star in Fashion 2002)
Sitka Semsch, Peru (MFW New Star in Fashion 2003)
| Cadillac Luxury Lifestyle Award: Julian Chang, Perú/Miami |
Celebrity Style in Music: Raúl del Sol |
| Diamond Accessories Award: Ana Maria Gutierrez Wearable Art, Costa Rica |
Miami Fashion Week Top Model: Joanne |
| Excellence in Eveningwear: Zahra Mohammed, Dubai, U.A.E. |
Room Service Creative Design: Rodrigo Londono, Orangia Collection |
| Prêt-A-Porter Style: Mocali, Spain |
MFW Emerging Designer: Eduardo de las Casas |
| Vanidades Designer Choice: Veronica de la Canal, Argentina |
South Florida's Top Student Designer Loreal Banks, AIU |
The official automotive sponsor of Miami Fashion Week® was Cadillac, a leading luxury automotive brand since 1902. Cadillac's heritage of dramatic design and technical innovation has undergone a recent renaissance, returning it to the top-tier of luxury brands. Cadillac is a division of General Motors. Founded in 1908, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally.
Farouk Systems, the exclusive hair care sponsor for Miami Fashion Week®, is a powerhouse company, leading the hair care industry with its Advanced American Technology. As an industrial leader in innovations, Farouk Shami has devoted most of his career to securing the health and safety of his fellow hairdressers. In 1986, there was major breakthrough in the beauty industry when Farouk Shami invented the first Ammonia-Free hair lightener and color system called SunGlitz®, which started a revolution in hair coloring technology and artistic creations. Since then, Farouk Systems has become unstoppable.
Other sponsors included Citibank, Tiffany and Co., COPA Airlines, Terra Networks, Vanidades, Harper's Bazaar en Español, MEGA TV, Romance 106.7 FM, Sea-Latino Newspaper,Track Entertainment, Michele Pommier Models, Room Service Rentals, All Plants International, The Wordsmith-Dubai, Emirates Vision-Dubai, Rain Vodka, Cuca Fresca Rum, AMC Liaisons, MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art, West End Publishing, SOHO Studios, The City of Miami and Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council.
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