Urbanity Chic , An Introduction to the Curaçao Fashion Week

Curaçao is an island to the to South of the Venezuelan peninsula, forming part of the Lesser Antilles along with Aruba and Bonaire. Between the 21^st and 25^thMay 2012 some of fashion’s leading designers, retailers, stylists and industry influencers will be attending the Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina to showcase their creative talent in the Curaçao Fashion Week.

Curaçao Fashion Week

Curaçao’s rich heritage and culture, partnered with exquisite beaches, stunning architecture, and multicultural diversity will make this an ideal setting to showcase some of the most creative and dynamic people in the fashion industry. Over the next couple of months Urbanity Chic will continue to keep you updated about everything going on in Curaçao. In order to whet your appetite, below are a small selection of some of the people and companies attending the Curaçao Event.

Sonja Wanda

Sonja is a successful commercial model who is currently based in Norway but was born in Sudan and will be attending the Curaçao fashion week. She has worked in London, New York, Paris and Milan. Working with such notable designers as Vivienne Westwood, Alvin Valley, Baby Phat, Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren. She’s signed with Idollooks (http://www.idollooks.com/models/sonja/). Check her out!

Curaçao Fashion Week -- Sonja Wanda

Custo – Barcelona

Custo Barcelona was founded by two brothers, Custo and David Dalmau in the early 80’s after they completed a round the world trip to many different countries. Their journey allowed them to discover not only new landscapes but also the most varied of artistic, cultural and philosophical expressions.

Their cosmopolitan fashion brand draws upon many influencers. Amongst the things they found to be most worthy of interest were the typically Californian style they saw on their travels which didn’t exist in Spain at that time and has continued to flourish over the last 25 years.

Curaçao Fashion Week -- Custo Barcelona

Charles Albert

Charles Albert is a sterling silver jewelry designer from Florida. Charles produces one-of-a-kind handmade contemporary styles that embody nature and his creative personality. You can find some of his creations at http://www.charlesalbertlookbook.com/.

Curaçao Fashion Week -- Charles Albert

Aqua Di Lara

Reyhan Sofraci designs the Aqua Di Lara swimwear and is one of designer swimwear’s most celebrated names. By combining aesthetic beauty and unique styles with comfort and quality that satisfy the demands of an astute and fashion conscious clientele, the Aqua Di Lara line has quickly achieved international status and is now available in high-end boutiques and luxury stores throughout North America, Europe and The Middle East. You can learn more about their latest collection at http://www.aquadilara.com/.