Apr 13, 2007 11:58 pm US/Eastern
Miami Fashion Week 2007 Is In Full Effect
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
Miami Fashion Week is not only the official fashion event for the City of Miami Beach, but it's also the largest Latin American fashion event in the US.
It explodes onto the scene with over 70 of the world's most talented fashion designers in women's eveningwear and prêt-a-porter, men's wear, jewelry and accessories from April 13-16, 2007.
This year it is being held at The Wynwood Pavilion in Miami's new Wynwood Arts District.
The even kicked off Friday with a press conference leading into the Lingerie/Swimwear Showcase followed by the Miami Style Showcase featuring the best designers in Miami, including Julian Chang, Nicolas Felizola, Frivole, Ana Maria Guiulfo, Leo Koel and Susan Elias.
Here is the 2007 Miami Fashion Week ScheduleFriday, April 13th - Shows Begin9:00am - 5:00pm - Designer Fittings at Wynwood Pavilion - enter on NW 1st Court side of the building
5:00pm - Cocktail Reception and the Jewelry & Accessories Marketplace Opens
6:00pm - Press Conference - Main Stage at Wynwood Pavilion
7:00pm - Lingerie/Swimwear Showcase - Algirmiro Palencia/Venezuela, Aline Alcântara/Brazil and
Silvia Ulson for Silu Design/Brazil
8:00pm - Mocali Showcase Castilla y León Spain
9:30pm - Miami Style Showcase - Julian Chang, Ana Maria Guiulfo, Susan Elias, Frivole,
Leo Koel and Nicolas Felizola
12:00am - VIP Opening Night After Party at Cameo Nightclub, 1445 Washington Avenue, MB
Saturday, April 14th 1:00pm - A.i. Miami International Art & Design School Fashion Show
5:00pm - MFW Cocktail Reception and the Jewelry & Accessories Marketplace Opens
7:00pm -Pond's Fashion Code Collection by Julia y Renata, Marvin & Quetzal and José Maria Torre/Mexico
8:30pm - Prêt-A-Porter Showcase - Evelina Gambino for Gambino Jeans/USA, Monica Bursztyn/Colombia and Tereza Santos/Brazil
9:30pm - Body Channel TV Showcase - Elia Abuchaibe/Colombia, DMG Fashion/Colombia, Ximena Valero Mexico/USA and Francesca Miranda/Colombia
12:00am - After Party at The Fifth Lounge hosted by Body Channel TV, 1045 5th Street corner of Lenox, MB
Sunday, April 15th5:00pm - MFW Cocktail Reception and the Jewelry & Accessories Marketplace Opens
6:00pm - Colombia Showcase - Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, Jeronima Palacio and John Estrada
7:00pm - Eveningwear Showcase - Ella Brown Couture/USA, Algimiro Palencia/Venezuela, Peacock Couture/India and Cecilia Perez/Colombia
8:30pm - Barcelona Showcase - Bleed, Lola Casademunt, SOON and Frans Baviera
9:30pm - Panama Showcase -Jaime Luna and Federico Visuetti with special guest, the First Lady of Panama
12:00am - After Party at Wynwood Pavilion with surprise deejay performance
Monday, April 16th6:00pm - Cocktail Reception and the Jewelry & Accessories Marketplace Opens
8:00pm - Miami Moda & Music Awards hosted by Candela Ferro and Poncho de Anda and Lecoanet Hemant 2007 Designer of the Year fashion show
11:00pm - VIP Wrap Party at The Setai Resort / Zen Garden, 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
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