Fashion

Fashion

Models: Jessica and Carlos, Photos by José (tito) Meriño

The fashion we present to you in this edition, inspired by the styles of the 1950s and 60s, received the award for best joint collection “Today as Yesterday” at the International Crafts Fair (FIART 2010) in December at the Pabexpo halls in Havana.

Fashion is Also an Art

By Frank Padrón / Photos by F.A.C. Project / Makeup Artist: Pavel Marrero / Assistant Designer: Dariel Otero / Models: Nay González, Katia Gil, Elizabeth Wong

The Virgin of Charity, holding a child and walking through a busy Havana with a photograph-like background; she wears the red of fire and blood, but her mantle is the ocean itself, not just because of its intense blue, but also because of the elements that cover her.

Vanesa Fashion Swimsuit

Photos by: José Tito Meriño Make Up Artist: Edwin Ramírez Models: Rachel and Daily

Cuba's finest swimsuit fashion house, Vanesa, plans to introduce its new line of trikinis, one of the best sold swimsuits worldwide. The design has special appeal for the young, who want to leave behind classic swimsuits in favor of more novel and different designs that include elements emphasizing women's shape and make the whole more attractive.

Boga, Cuban Fashion

Models: Elizabeth Bartet, Roberto Hidalgo and Daniel Coca / Photos by José (Tito) Meriño

The guayabera is a traditional Cuban garment used by men and women, and is one of the top articles of clothing made by the Boga group (Unión de Confecciones Textiles Boga). The group's 15 companies produce all kinds of apparel for all ages, taking into account the latest developments in the garment industry and setting trends in the world of fashion.

Jacqueline Fumero, Fashion Designer

Model: Alexandra Kopachkov / Photos: Courtesy of Jacqueline Fumero

To think à la Mode in Cuba is to think of Jacqueline Fumero, who presented her “Youthful haute couture line” which combines materials such as silk and lace. Her traditional elegance, quality of finishes and refined lines are expressed in a wide range of colours, coupled with the design of accessories that complements the image.

Fashion in Cuba is alive and well

We present fashion artists for all tastes and occasions showing the creators' talent and the sagacity to stay in touch with world trends.

Denim Forever

Designer: Manolo González Photographer: Sergio Trujillo

Denim textile has been emblematic from the end of the last century until today. In spite of its ancient origins, denim symbolizes of rebelliousness and modernity.

The Man of La Casa Prado

By Inés María Martiatu

Cubans have long had the custom to gather together Sunday afternoons with children, grandmothers and parents and take advantage of the day off from work and studies. The assembled family usually savoured a special dish carefully prepared by the ladies of the house: rice with chicken or black beans, roast beef or pork fricassee, accompanied by fried plantains and salad.

Tradition Revival

What words or phrase can describe the work of designer Lourdes Trigo? Certainly patience, determination, and creativity come to mind; above all, an artistic view combining traditional handicrafts with the modern trends of international fashion.

Shells of Fantasy

Heidy GonzÁlez Photos: Boris Muriedas

One of the most beautiful paintings by Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus (1486), shows the fully grown Venus, goddess of love and beauty, emerging from the sea riding on a shell.

Havana Fashion

Trends by Abraham

Fashion is a reflection of the times we live in and today demands a wide ranging, practical and audacious perspective. Clothing for all occasions mixes context, functionality and environment.

BOGA, Fashion for All

Photographer / Eduardo Rodríguez - Art Director / Eduardo P. Seiglie - Designer / Yudel Contreras for Centro Creativo FAMA - Make Up & Hair / Alessandro Miló

BOGA, Confecciones Textiles (Apparel) is dedicated to the production of clothing. BOGA offers something for everyone, regardless of age or sex, offering both traditional and modern fashion designs.

Suchel Regalo

By: Suchel, Green Tobacco Leaves

Súcheli Flores Blancas (Súcheli White Flowers) is a fragrance of flower notes, created using as a basis the smell of Plumieria flowers, a Caribbean plant bearing the flower that gave the soap and perfume company its name,”Lily Suchel”.

RECICLARTE: Creativity through Conscience

By: D.I Maite Duménigo Bordón, D.I Maray Pereda Peña, Photo: Eduardo Rodríguez

Through time, man´s appearance has been the physical expression of his political, social, and economic status. In addition, the arts, especially visual arts, have been the barometer for changes in all spheres of life through history.

Fantasy

By Mercy Ramos Designer Roly Rius

On this occasion, we would like to present for your consideration laces, brocades, and very elaborate ribbon work, devoted above all to the young people of today, who are attracted to clothing that is well-made and contemporary, with colors appropriate to the tropics.