Andres Aquino Presents the Little Black Dress Transformed into Luxurious Color
The latest dress designs from Andres Aquino are an amalgam of classic lines with silhouettes inspired by
the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1930’s and 40’s. The collection, presented at New York’s
famed Waldorf-Astoria during Couture Fashion Week in September 2006, is a brilliantly colored symphony of
silk charmeuse and silk chiffon. The cocktail dresses and gowns are perfect evening options for the woman
who loves accessories like gorgeous jewelry, hats and scarves; a contemporary, active and practical woman,
who is also sensual and stylish.
The collection represents wearable couture and an evolution of the so-called “little black dress.”
Mr. Aquino’s designs draw from his experience and involvement in multiple aspects of the fashion
industry since 1997, from photography to show production, to accessory sales and everything in
between, as well as his travels around the world. Mr. Aquino is seeking to fill the need he sees for dresses
that are perfect backdrops for accessories.
“I believe each woman is in some way a fashion designer,” he notes. “A designer creates a concept,
but it is the woman wearing the gown who makes the final decision as to how she wants to wear it and
bring it to life choosing the finishing touches of jewelry, bag, hat, and shoes that are complimentary to
the gown.”
Accessories accompanying the fashion show in September 2006 included hats by Miranda Green Millinery of
Australia and handcrafted jewelry by Maja Schulz.
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USA International Fashion Shows, created by Andres Aquino, produces an exciting series of runway fashion shows year round featuring both national and international designers of couture and finely tailored garments and distinctive accessories. Collections are presented in beautiful settings in New York City before audiences of VIPs, the international press and upscale fashion and boutique buyers. Events are co-sponsored by Fashion Syndicate Press, founded in 1997, and serving the press with photos and feature articles covering fashion shows in all major fashion capitals. Its web site, www.fashionshowroom.com is one of the most visited fashion portals on the internet.