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Affluent Audiences

Couture Fashion WeekNew York - Palm Beach

www.CoutureFashionWeek.com

Prestigious VenuesInternational Press

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Couture & LuxuryVol. 1, No. 2

Cover: Gown by Haya Al Houti

Editor-in-Chief: Andres AquinoManaging Editor: Elaine HallgrenContributing Photographers: Brigitte Pollio, Jodi Jones,Rich Schaub, Ken Minami

Published by USA International Fashion ShowsP.O. Box 727, Woodstock, VT 05091

Fax 212.202.4604E-Mail: [email protected]

© Copyright 2008, Andres Aquino. All Rights reserved.

From The ProducerCouture & Luxury is dedicated to showcasing some of the best highlights from thealways-impressive couture fashion shows presented in Paris and New York City.

Couture Fashion Week New York continues to grow into a realization of my initialvision of a place where myriad artists - stylists, makeup artists, painters, sculptors,decorators, photographers, lighting and sound designers and other creative minds– come together around a center of the ever-changing art of fashion. It is a place

where people enjoy art, fashion and socialize. It is a platform where dancers andclassical performers – fresh from their appearances at some of the world’s topvenues show their talents to a highly appreciative audience. It is a place wherepopular performers show they can reach new audiences and showcase the best ofthe best. It is an environment where writers and editors find new inspirations. It is a

place where new ideas and the next cool trend will hatch.

We are proud of:

The quality and craftsmanship of designers fromall corners of the planet participating in CoutureFashion Week.

The very special audience in attendance composedof diplomats, socialites, fashionistas, affluentconsumers, fashion lovers and the fa shion trade.

Andres AquinoPublisher and Producer

The ethnic and racial diversity of the models,stylists and staff working on the event.

The enthusiastic group of young volunteers fromfine fashion schools in the New York area.

The "fantabulous" artists performing at this ever-growing event.

The national a nd international press coverage of

the event bringing images to millions around theworld

Above all, we have a great exciting time and love what we do.

I was told it would be impossible to do these kinds of shows in New York. But the impossible is only a matter ofperspective. We believed it could be done, and now New York is well on its way to becoming a world couturecapital.

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Fashions: Casablanca Collection by Andres Aquino.Jewelry: From the collection of Farah Mallick.

Precious gemstone jewelry

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exquisite counterpoint to

luxurious fashions.

Alexander Markov has been hailed as one of the

most captivating musicians in the world today.

Lord Yehudi Menuhin has written, "He is

without doubt one of the most brilliant and

musical of violin ists: Alexander Markov will

certainly leave his mark on the music-lovers of

the world and in the annals of the violin virtuosi

of our day." A native of Russia now based in

New York, Mr. Markov is a Gold Medal winner at

the Paganini International Violin Competition, is

an internationally acclaimed recording artist and

has appeared with some of the world's greatest

orchestras.

Pianist Donna Weng

Friedman has

performed as a soloist

with many world-class

symphony orchestras

throughout China, South America, Europe and the United States. Her

performing credits include recitals at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the

Caramoor Music Festival, Symphony Hall in Shanghai, the Flagler Museum in

Palm Beach, Florida, Le Jeu de Paume in Fontainebleau, France and Tillett

Gardens in St. Thomas, USVI. An American of Chinese heritage, Ms. Weng Friedman has performed as

guest artist with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble at Caramoor, Bargemusic, Weill Recital

Hall, and Merkin Concert Hall, and has collaborated with clarinetist David Shifrin, violin ist Mark

Peskanov, violist Paul Neubauer, and cellist Carter Brey. She has conducted master classes at the Beijing

and Shanghai Conservatories and has been on the faculty of the Mannes College of Music Preparatory

Division since 1989. A winner of numerous prestigious piano competit ions and awards, Ms. Weng

Friedman is the music supervisor and pianist for the award-winning film documentaries Frames of

Life, Living Liberty and Morris Engel: The Independent. She has been invited to perform in and preside

as the Artistic Director for the Music, Art and Technology festival to take place in Shanghai, China

during the Shanghai Expo 2010 .


Couture Fashion Week PerformersCouture Fashion Week Performers


New York City's signature

aerialists, AerialDuo/Mantryx,have performed in over 70

countries; for millions live, andmillions more through theirappearances on most major

television networks. They haveappeared in top venues including

Times Square, the NASDAQ,South Street Seaport, and the

Jacob Javits Center and havecreated shows for Macy’s,Maxim, Bud Light, Norwegian

Cruise Lines and Gay Life Expo, aswell as appearing with such

performers as Madonna, JustinTimberlake, Snoop Dogg and

Patti Labelle. In addition to theirtraditional stage performances,they have shared laughter,

silliness, and the spectacle ofcircus arts at hospitals,

orphanages, and veteran’shomes.

New Tang Dynasty TV Lion Dance Group.These talented dancers performed at the

debut of the NTDTV Chinese New YearGlobal Gala in New York City and are active in

various community events in the greaterNew York area promoting traditional Chinese

culture. The Lion Dance (pronounced Wu-Shi) is an important tradition in China dating

back to the Han Dynasty (205 B.C. to220 A.D.) and is believed to bring luck

and happiness.


A native of Albania, cellistGjilberta Gelaj has appeared

at Carnegie Hall as a memberof the "Passionata Trio" and

has given numerous solo,chamber music and orchestralperformances throughout the

world. She has studied witheminent cellists such as Peter

Wiley and Andre Emelianoff,and has performed in various

master classes including withYo-Yo Ma. Ms. Gelaj is a cello/

violin faculty member of C

Note Music School, KilroyMusic Studios Production and

Abrons Art Center in NewYork. She is a Charter

Member-Associate Artist ofHudson Valley Piano Club.


British born violinist Jane Hunt, also known as the "Violin Venus", is

quickly becoming one of the most talked about violinists in boththe UK and USA. Making her debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007 and

having appeared as a soloist at Radio City Music Hall, The KennedyCenter, The Cannes Film Festival and Sir Elton John's LifeballConcert, the Violin Venus captivates audiences wherever she

performs. Combining the beauty and refinement of classical musicwith the energy of folk and jazz, Ms. Hunt is an eclectic high-

energy performer. She will be appearing this summer at the 2008U.S. Open Tennis tournament.


Lara Janine is a talented singer, actor, dancerand composer. She recently played Elphaba ina special version of Wicked in Japan, andsome other credits include Jasmine in Aladdinthe Musical and Otilie in Dvorak in America.For her new album, It’s My Time, Lara wroteor co-wrote every track. Her songs have beenfeatured on Access Hollywood, Degrassi, BigTunes 2008 Compilation, and How Do I Look?Lara recently signed with On Track Sound andis a regular singer of the national anthem forStanley Cup champions, The Anaheim Ducks,is heard on many Barbie commercials forMattel, and is the voice of the singing BarbieDoll, Princess Anneliese as well as the singingvoice of Melody in the upcoming movieBarbie and the Diamond Castle. She can alsobe heard on Applebee’s latest televisioncommercial and often performs at some ofNew York’s top music venues.


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Danish ceramist and productdesigner Susanne Hangaard takes a

conceptual approach, often usingunexpected combinations of

materials with ceramics to achieveintriguing new expressions. The

essence of her work is a desire to tell

stories and create images in a playfulinterchange with the world within

the framework of clashingenvironments and realities.

Whimsical hand-beaded and

embroidered handbags by Canadian

designer Dee Rothbury make a bold

fashion statement..


The unique woodwork creations of artist Artur Moreira are theperfect combination of art, function and form. Much like fellow

Brazilian and world-renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, Moreiraincorporates smooth, graceful lines and Surrealist, liquid-like

elements into his pieces. In addit ion to Niemeyer, Moreira creditsthe work of Salvador Dali as a great influence. Because he workson each piece individually, every creation is inimitable and one-of-a-

kind with unique coloration and grain patterns . Moreira’s lacquer-polished wine racks, cabinetry and a myriad of other wooden

creations present a distinctive way for collectors to integrate artinto their homes.

atCouture Fashion Week

Artist Monica Agudelo identifies herself

as an observer of the modern society.

“I am a thief of individuals and global

vices and virtues that speak to me and

which I translate into my own artistic

expression.”

The work of award-

winning Russian-born

artist Leon Oks shows an

exciting visual style that

unites form, fluid

brushstrokes, and vivid

color into a tapestry of

unique inspiration.

Dynamic movement and

multiple perspectives

combine with

romanticism and

emotion, revealing joy

and sadness in equal

measures.


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