Sure, you’ve heard of Oscar de la Renta, Adolfo Sanchez, Carolina Herrera and Custo Barcelona – but do you know about the next Latino “It” designer? There are scores of talented up-and-coming Hispanic designers across the United States, but only one event in their country is dedicated to showcasing them – Latino Fashion Week. In its 6th year, Latino Fashion Week brings together designers, fashion lovers and photographers in Chicago, Illinois. The week kicked off Tuesday with a fashion show and additional events held throughout the week include expert panels, a teen runway show, an art exhibit, gala, reception and fashion expo featuring clothing for sale, product demonstrations and workshops. Click through our gallery of creative fashion by some of the outstanding designers featured at Latino Fashion Week’s signature runway show and be inspired by the next wave of gifted Latino designers.
Street fashion goes high style in this boat necked, flounced black dress made distinctive with its use of sequins and abstract chiffon by Ronald Rodriguez.
Ronald Rodriguez – who counts Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and Harry Robles as his fashion icons – loves using lace in his designs, which he makes his trademark in evening wear and bridal collections.
Urban and cool, designer Noelia Cruz gives men an excuse to get chic in dark jeans, a black moto jacket and matching hoodie.
Noelia Cruz is a Puerto Rican designer whose collections include couture, resort/cruise, bridal and both men’s and women’s collections.
70s fashion is transformed into a contemporary look with the use of monochrome palettes, fitted patterns and serious sex appeal by Mexican designer Claudia Urrutia.
Claudia Urrutia has made the use of faux fur her signature, making use of the fabric in her evening wear collections, business wear and coat designs.
Nighttime glam goes sleek in a black satin peplum top and lace embellished skirt by designer Sadia Pattison, a Chicago-based designer specializing in women’s wear.
Sadia Pattison is earning a name for herself with her use of silks and lace, bringing a precise aesthetic to her designs given that she’s largely influenced by her training as an engineer.
