Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2025 i LATINA Attitude Magazine

A RADIANT DEBUT AT NEIMAN MARCUS On Sunday, June 22, San Francisco Pride kicked off the birthday festivities for fashion icon Pat Cleveland in style with an intimate gathering at the Neiman Marcus rotunda. Pat flitted through the crowd, luminous in a Lela Rose floral-print dress, surrounded by cherished friends and her husband, Paul van Ravenstein. The ambiance struck the perfect balance—elegant, festive, and deeply personal. THREADS OF PRIDE: A RUNWAY STATEMENT On Tuesday, June 24, during the Threads of Pride fashion show at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Pat closed the runway in spectacular fashion. Inclusive models—including CEOs, activists, and nonprofit leaders—walked, each representing a meaningful organization. Choosing solidarity, Pat walked for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, a cause close to her heart. She reflected on how many…

Patrick Dempsey’s alignment with TAG Heuer runs deep. He shares the brand’s core values: designed to win, elegance in motion, and the pursuit of excellence with no shortcuts. These can be felt on screen just as much as on the racetrack. A seasoned competitor in the world of endurance racing, Patrick Dempsey has raced multiple times at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most demanding motorsport events in the world. Few actors can claim that, and even fewer can back it up with podium finishes, after he secured second place in the GTE Am category, completing 331 laps in 2015. His dedication to the sport was recognized in 2019 when he received the “Spirit of Le Mans” award, honoring his contributions both on and off the…

As we travel through life, we either lose or find ourselves in the process. It is a chance to become either young fools again, or become more mature and grounded. After graduating from college in the 80s, Bing found herself spending time with a teacher “Tita,” who was into painting at that time. Already armed with a Doctor in Optometry degree neatly tucked under her belt, it sparked Bing’s interest with creative expression, and she said to herself, “I want to paint.” Completely fascinated she asked Tita to teach her the basics of painting. Bing Taojo confesses that her grades in art class were not honor roll-worthy and not exactly that encouraging. But her new-found passion was mightier and just waiting to be unleashed. Back then, she used textile as…

Fashion designer Zayda Tavárez is that fascinating blend of the east and the west. Born to a mother of Lebanese descent and a father with Japanese roots, it is safe to say that she is a citizen of the world. Originally from in Ensenada, Mexico, where she is currently based, she began her foray into fashion with studies in Monterrey, NL. After graduation, she was hired as head designer for a company in Monterrey that produces women’s clothes and industrial uniforms. From there she moved to San Miguel de Allende, and worked in an interior design company where she was tasked with product design for textiles. Then in 2015, she debuted her own eponymous brand of clothes. Growing up, Zayda was always curious about the distinctly unique vibe of her…

From the moment she was crowned Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera became a global symbol of Latina beauty, grace, and strength. But far beyond the sparkle of a crown and the spotlight of the pageant world, Zuleyka has built a powerful and multifaceted career that reflects the depth of her identity as a woman, mother, actress, TV host, and entrepreneur. Born in Puerto Rico, Zuleyka captured the world’s attention with her poise and confidence. Yet she never allowed her title to define her or confine her. Instead, she used it as a launchpad to reinvent herself time and again. “Being Miss Universe was just the beginning, not the limit,” she often says—a testament to her bold spirit and constant evolution. After her reign, she quickly made waves in the world…

Nothing resonates quite like an ambassador who lives the brand, and Patrick Dempsey has embodied the TAG Heuer spirit with unmistakable style. An actor, professional racing driver, and creative force, Patrick Dempsey has been a constant presence at the side of the Swiss luxury watchmaker since 2014. This year, the relationship is entering a new chapter as Patrick Dempsey becomes the official face of TAG Heuer Eyewear. Much like Steve McQueen before him, another Hollywood icon with a real passion for racing and a key element in the defining of TAG Heuer’s legacy, Patrick Dempsey represents the rare convergence of performance, precision and timeless style.…

When haute couture seeks inspiration, it finds Gabriela González. And when luxury demands an ambassador, she becomes its face. Designer, entrepreneur, digital icon, and the creative soul behind an aesthetic revolution that transcends borders Gabriela doesn’t just create fashion; she builds empires. This month, Gabriela González (@gabrielagonzalezofficial) graces the cover of LATINA ATTITUDE Magazine as what she truly is: the most influential Latina in global fashion. With over 16.2 million followers on Instagram, she’s far more than a celebrated designer she’s a cultural phenomenon. A force of style, empowerment, and sophistication that reaches far beyond the runway. A name that echoes in fashion’s major leagues From her native Yucatán to the glamour of Paris, Gabriela has left her mark on every step of her journey with a signature style…

2025/2026 Season OPENING WEEKEND features OPERA BALL, RIGOLETTO, and the 50th Anniversary OPERA IN THE PARK Concert. The world premiere of THE MONKEY KING (猴王悟空) by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang. Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts: Richard Wagner’s PARSIFAL in a new staging by director Matthew Ozawa, Giuseppe Verdi’s RIGOLETTO, Ludwig van BEETHOVEN AND MANUEL DE FALLA concert, Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s DEAD MAN WALKING, a 25th-anniversary presentation Chorus Director John Keene prepares the artists of the San Francisco Opera Chorus for the operas of the 2025–26 season and leads them in a CHORUS CONCERT at the Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater on November 23. The Company’s resident artists, the Adler Fellows, will have their annual showcase with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra on November 21…