Dressy Magazine March 2023

“I want to share that moment in time, that beautiful moment in time where black writers and musicians and artists were coming from america, running from america, and finding some level of acceptance in certain european cities and being able to have their art respected and who they are respected. It wasn’t perfect but it was just a moment, a beautiful moment for blacks to have the privilege and opportunity to escape from the terror, the horrors of america, a segregated jim crow america. Artists like miles davis and writers like james baldwin found refuge in paris.” Tremaine emory a journey of jazz: a dialogue between new york and paris, via new orleans is found in the dior tears collection. There is a meeting of the elegant and the idiosyncratic,…

Sara Baena is a very recognized model, artist and philanthropist. Being in the model industry so long time have her the opportunity to create her own business. She has a great social community. Sara is originally from Medellín, Colombia. She studied psychology in a very prestigious university, she got her diploma and worked for a while helping teenagers. But her great successes came in the model industry. She was also developing a career in this field, that is not easy and she did in a very professional way. She was part of some model agencies during different periods and once, she learned enough she became independent as a model, and sometimes she uses the service of a manager. For 13 years Sara did not stop working as a model. And…

A petite frame, with traditional makeup and adorned in the height of Asian fashion, one might easily mistake Cindy Huang as someone’s trophy wife. Her success in business, academia, and uplifting others might even catch you off guard. Eminently polite, soft-spoken, and with an easy demeanor, Cindy puts everyone around her at ease. Her English is spoken slowly and through an accent, with an unassuming intelligence revealed in her choice of words. Cindy meets me outside of the Equitable Building in Los Angeles’s Koreatown, an icon of Asian American success in California business. Perched on the 14th floor, with panoramic views of a sprawling Los Angeles, is one of Cindy’s latest ventures. A high-end co-working space with affordable rates, Ethos Society is Cindy’s brainchild to create a physical space from…

Marciano by GUESS is taking us back 100 years to The Roaring Twenties with a decadently stylish and playful capsule collection of ultra glamorous pieces fit for a Centennial Celebration at the Gatsby Mansion! Drawing inspiration from the iconic fashion of this fascinating decade, the exclusive collection has been designed to embody the frivolity, glitz and femininity of the 1920’s Jazz Age. This striking collection combines flapper style with vintage charm. Sexy mini dresses in flattering fitted cuts are enhanced with long rayon fringes, dazzling sequins, bugle beading, feathers, lace, and glossy satins. Sultry long dresses are finished with backless cuts, fitted waistlines and exquisite beading. The confident and feminine blazer and pant set are perfectly complemented by the glamorous corset top or strappy cami finished with feathers. A dazzling…

A fundraiser fashion show was held on October 2, 2022 at Far East Café, a 100-year old historic restaurant located at Chinatown in San Francisco. This event was hosted and sponsored by the Clarion Performing Arts Center and featured several prominent local fashion designers and artists led by Colleen Quen. A native of San Francisco, Colleen Quen’s Couture fashion and art was inspired by her global cultural influences from her Eastern Spiritual heritage, American upbringing and French couture education. She has been commissioned by international museums, ballet companies, high-profile clientele, and her designs have been exhibited and worn all around the world. Her elegant and beautiful works of art is reflective of her gentle, effervescent, and generous soul. Situated in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown, the Clarion Performing Arts…

A Fashion Show Fundraiser to Benefit Underprivileged Filipino Youth – featuring the designs of PUEY QUINONES was held at the Grand Ballroom of Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco. Now on their 36th year, PIA has made life better for over 65,000 children, rescuing them from abuse and sending them to school. All proceeds benefit programs for disadvantaged children in the Philippines. 148 The hosts for the event were Diane Dwyer Sharp and Lloyd LaCuesta.…