Cecilia Perez Haute Couture

Thank you ANF for the Opportunity

2011-07-14T08:40:00.004-05:00

During 2010, the American Nicaraguan Foundation (ANF) gave birth to a project called: "Saving the Planet with Style". Several fashion designers gave their designs to be sold in pro of the country's needs: housing and community, healthcare, economic independence and education. The comment made by TV Host Vanessa Hauc reflects what this project meant to everybody: "What a wonderful opportunity to contribute in a very small way to a great cause."

To have an understanding of the magnitude of the needs mentioned above, we can mention some facts. Although Nicaragua has seen it's infant and under-5 mortality rate decrease in the last years, sadly a significant proportion of the mortality (31.3%)are still attributed to poverty and unmet basic needs. More than 1 in 5 Nicaraguan children suffer from growth stunting due to malnutrition (UNICEF 2008).

Cecilia Perez sent two gorgeous dresses to be auctioned for the ANF cause. The first donation will help ANF to provide nutritional assistance for over 68 Nicaraguans for one year. The second donation will contribute to the annual public health of 58 Nicaraguan infants.

Rally for Kids With Cancer: Need I Say More?

2009-12-04T09:42:00.005-05:00

On November 20th and 21st Cecilia Perez participated for the first time as a proud sponsor of Rally for Kids with Cancer, a majestic charity pushed forward by an actress that is not only beautiful on the outside but more so in the inside, Eva Longoria. This charity helps kids with no funds to continue on with their cancer treatments. The courageous strengths of these souls are an inspiration to anybody in the world. Their smiles yet their health so devastated by a mortal sickness is a boost for the spirit of any human being.

Cecilia Perez got the opportunity to share again a moment with Eva Longoria but this time it was the most wonderful of all giving the opportunity for fashion to hold the hands of many children that need some TLC to continue on with a battle that can be disheartening. Still, their faith and hopeful eyes are the best gift one can receive.

We want to thank Eva Longoria for inviting us to participate in this beautiful cause and want to make this invitation extensive to all of those that can help, anything counts and can save a child's life.

2009 Year in Review: From the Desk of Cecilia Perez

2009-11-04T21:21:00.003-05:00

Several events have been the highlights of the year.

Cecilia Perez wants to communicate with her clients, staff members and sponsors to detail the aftermath of the present year.

In anticipation to Thanksgiving and with the intention of thanking all people who have made this year a success, Cecilia Perez wants to make sure there is clarity and knowledge as to the happenings within the current year.

Many people have had a collaborative spirit and ample participation in Cecilia Perez Haute Couture 2009 various runways, festivals and directives.

During the month of April, Black Tie Magazine celebrated the Anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales, with the presentation of a runway which Cecilia Perez took an Haute Couture preview. Several weeks later, also during the month of April, a private runway took place organized by Mr. Emanuele Viscuso as part of the Sicilian Film Festival in Coral Gables, Florida.

This year was particularly significant for the Haute Couture Designer because she was able to be active in her native country, Colombia showing her collection.

A cocktail party in the Dann Carlton Hotel in Bogota, Colombia was offered by Cecilia Perez where a wedding dress exhibition full of flair and taste was flaunted. Alex Flaque, President of Gaudi House was gladly impressed by what he saw and expressed through diverse media that he hadn't seen such an exciting design in twenty years.

On September, the runway named ALO Bit Woman unfolded in front of the Colombian public. The funds collected through this runway have the objective of achieving a dream for a child with cancer. Cecilia Perez is proud to have been there and hope the dream of many children are accomplished.

October was a stimulating month with contrasting and satisfying events. On the 14th, she was selected to introduce some of her pieces in the Vanidades Runway. Even though, she couldn't personally attend, the haute couture pieces were shown and very well received. That same week, Cali Exposhow took place. This was truthfully the first time Cecilia Perez has a complete runway with her collection in Colombia. The show titled Cara Sposa had excellent national and international press comments and attendance.

Lastly, Cecilia Perez wants to close the year not only thanking but inviting time and time again all clients, sponsors, presenters, staff and press to continue looking forward to years to come with a spirit of love and happiness.

Miami Living Magazine Publishes Cecilia Perez Designs

2009-06-01T21:19:00.005-05:00

Miami Living Magazine's issue features Cecilia Perez designs in this month's issue. Five pages with several designs that introduces the Spring collection for 2010.

The colors that are primarily used throughout the collection are bronze, ocre, black, beige and gold. Laces continue to awe the public! Wear your fall colors in a Spring night and open mouths as you make an entrance.

Miami Living Magazine is a magazine that is distributed throughout diverse retail stores, hotels and entertainment locations. This Magazine exhibits new and upcoming trends in Miami's lifestyle.

Go ahead and browse the issue, the title of the article is "Jewel in the Rough".

Cecilia Perez Arrives to "The Knot"

2009-04-28T07:44:00.002-05:00

Now, the exclusive wedding dresses designed by Cecilia Perez arrive to "The Knot". The dresses offered through the huge # 1 wedding gown site are all custom made. Yesterday, the newsletter published by "The Knot" launched Cecilia Perez as one of their featured designers.

Expectations are high and quality immaculate for five pieces that can be admired and bought through "The Knot". Any potential buyer will have the opportunity to talk to the Designer if need be. She is very involved in the process, especially in regards to Brides since understands this is their day to shine.

Visit Cecilia Perez designs on the web and give us your feedback!

Press Release: 2009 Sicilian Film Festival

2009-04-28T07:18:00.002-05:00

The winners of the fourth Miami's 2009 Sicilian Film Festival have been declared
The fourth annual Sicilian Film Festival, which has become America's window
to Sicilian cinematography and culture, came to a close on April 19th in Miami Beach. The Festival's goal is to promote Sicilians abroad and to furthermore remind the general public that a substantial part of the most notable Hollywood celebrities have Sicilian origins.
This year, the Festival's activities were held at the Miami Beach Cinematheque; its pre-opening party was held at the elegant house of Hon Marco Rocca, Consul General of Italy in Miami and its final traditional festivity was held at the
Villa Viscuso with a party in honor of Franco Nero, after the screening of his movie The Breath Of Life that Franco Nero shot in Palermo together wit his wife Vanessa Redgrave. Among the many celebrities attending the party, the Italian
designer Renato Balestra, the Italian Oscar Award Francesca Lo Schiavo, HRH Princess Thi-Nga of Vietnam and many more. The closing event had the special touch of a song show by Kelly Roberts and a fashion show by Cecilia Perez, whose inspiration for this show was Sicily. During the closing event, the jury, made up of Claudio Angelini,Ed Cristin, Dana Keith, Camillo Ricordi, Marco Rocca and Jannette Stark awarded the movies af follows:
Best Film:Cover Boy by Carmine Amoroso, produced by the Sicilian producer Augusto Allegra with Finland Srl,
Best Direction: The Sicilian Girl by Marco Amenta, Produced by Euro Film, Rai Cinema, R&C productions, Roissy film
Best Actor: Luca Lionello in Cover Boy, Produced by Finland srl
Best Actress: Veronica D'Agostino in The Sicilian Girl by Marco Amenta Produced by Euro Film, Rai Cinema, R&C productions, Roissy film
Best TV Movie The Viceroys by Roberto Faenza, Produced by Rai Fiction and Elda Ferri
Best Short Film :The Heart Inside the Sea by Claudia La Bianca
Special Mention to the Short Film Being Handy by Vincenzo Cosentino
Special Mention to the Short Film Faida 2 The Revenge by Giorgio Galieti
Best Artistic Contribution to Asuka Barden for the music of The Heart Inside the Sea by Claudia La Bianca
Best Documentary: The island Inside: A Journey Through Vincenzo Consolo's Sicily by Ludovica Tortora De Falco, Produced by Arapan Cinema Documentario
Special Mention to the documentaryVara by Joseph Gardella
Special Mention to the documentary Easter in Sicily by Sigal Bujman.
The founder and president of the Sicilian Film Festival, the Italian sculptor Emanuele Viscuso, and its artistic director Salvo Bitonti are already at work for the next annual event to be held in 2010.

Fashion Events....

2009-02-27T22:48:00.003-05:00

Cecilia Perez has been having an eventful year to say the least.

In 2008, Couture Fashion Week was a huge success. The show took off in New York and the "finale" of her haute couture design runway ended with a gorgeous 3 piece bride gown that offers the bride the opportunity to carry an alternative and elegant reception party dress as an option.

Any follower of Cecilia Perez artistic designs can go to this link and see the Couture Fashion Week Show for themselves: http://www.keftv.com/movies/fashion/CeciliaPerez.html

Ms. Perez received thunderous applause at Couture Fashion Week for her beautifully crafted collection.

Now, the Cecilia Perez brand is launching into a new arena by joining other designers and featuring her pieces in "theknot.com". Her exclusive designs will be available through the well known website and magazine.

Press Release Couture Fashion Week

2008-08-02T21:59:00.001-05:00

Accomplished fashion designer Cecilia Perez will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The fashion show will be held on Friday, September 5, 2008 in the Majestic Ballroom of the elegant Westin Times Square Hotel, in the heart of the Big Apple.

A native of Colombia now based in Miami, Ms. Perez has been creating unforgettable feminine fashions for over 24 years. Her driving passion is her love of art drawn from her experience and training in watercolor and oil painting as well as sculpture. Her artistic talents naturally progressed into sewing, knitting and fashion design. The gifted designer creates her couture fashions through draping over mannequins. Her decidedly contemporary designs are characterized by an exquisite attention to detail, impeccable construction and use of rich luxurious fabrics. She also designs one-of-a-kind bridal gowns. Her new pret-a-porter line, a new initiative under the Cecilia Perez brand, will have its international launch in New York with the inclusion of a number of designs in the September fashion event.

Cecilia Perez has participated in a number of international runway events including Miami Fashion Week and Martinique Fashion Week. She was recently recognized as a fashion industry leader by the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Perez is a favorite designer of many Latin America celebrities and she presented actress Eva Longoria with a beautiful couture gown at the 2007 Alma Awards. Her charitable activities include an affiliation with Alfalit International, Inc., a faith-based organization, founded in 1961, that provides programs to the most needy of the world in literacy, education, health and community development. Ms. Perez's devotion to her family - especially her four grandchildren - inspires her life and creative spirit.

“A woman's unique personality and taste are the most important aspects to consider when designing for her," says Cecilia Perez. "I work to bring out a woman's best features to make her look splendid.”

Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event showcasing couture and luxury fashion. It also includes exhibits of luxury brands and fine art as well as world-class entertainment and receptions. The event is held in top venues in New York City, Palm Beach, Florida and other selected cities and is attended by upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and high-end store buyers. Couture Fashion Week offers unique branding opportunities for luxury products and services.

Trade and press registration: http://www.usafashionshows.com/registration.htm

Couture Fashion Week tickets: http://www.CoutureFashionWeek.com/tickets.htm

Cecilia Perez goes to NY Couture Fashion Week

2008-07-07T20:26:00.003-05:00

La Camara de Comercio Colombo Americana Entrega Especial Reconocimiento a Cecilia Perez

2008-05-24T19:50:00.004-05:00

Señora
Cecilia Perez
Miami, FL

Respetada Señora,

La Cámara de Comercio Colombo Americana en su compromiso constante de promover e impulsar el comercio y la industria colombiana, creó el evento Expo Moda USA. En su quinto año, el propósito de este evento, es continuar el proceso de exposición y apertura de oportunidades a nuestros ingenieros de la moda. Proceso que Usted ha liderado con tanto éxito y que ha servido de inspiración para nuestra institución.

Por esta razón y teniendo en cuenta la importancia de su aporte a la industria textil colombiana, hemos decidido resaltar dicha contribución con una mención especial, la cual le estaremos entregando en esta noche de homenajes a la moda Colombiana.

Por lo anterior nos honraría mucho nos acompañara, el día 15 de Mayo a las 7:30 PM en el Rusty Pelican de Key Biscayne, donde tendremos un momento especial dedicado al arduo trabajo que nuestros diseñadores, liderados por Usted han entregado para dar el espacio que nos merecemos en el mundo internacional de la moda.

Agradeciendo de antemano su atención y con la certeza de que su inspiración hará que nuestro evento siga ayudando año tras año a cientos de personas que buscan una oportunidad de presentar sus creaciones en una plaza tan importante como Miami.

Con un cordial saludo,

RICARDO TRIBIN CAROLINA COULSON
Presidente Directora Ejecutiva

250 Catalonia Ave, Suite # 407 * Coral Gables, FL 33134 * Tel: (305) 446-2542 * Fax (305) 446-2038
Email: info@colombiachamber.com * www.colombiachamber.com

April 9th is the Night at the MFW

2008-03-29T21:35:00.003-05:00

Miami Fashion Week welcomes back Cecilia Perez with her Haute Couture! We will be able to see her new collection for the Spring 2009. Don't miss it! April 9th is the date and an artist's color palette comes to life.

La alta costura también se surte en Colombiatex

2008-01-27T23:50:00.000-05:00

Por
Ángela María Correa Aramburo
Redacción elcolombiano.com

Recién llegada del exterior, la diseñadora antioqueña de alta costura, Cecilia Pérez, aprovechó para dar su recorrido anual por la feria. Paradójicamente, ella que muy pocas veces visita Colombiamoda, no pierde oportunidad para recorrer a Colombiatex, "es una feria absolutamente deliciosa para nosotros los diseñadores, que estamos buscando todo el día insumos y nuevas propuestas en textiles".

Cecilia, que lleva dedicada al mundo de la moda cerca de 24 años, es visitante habitual a las diferentes ferias de este tipo en el mundo, evalúa como muy bueno el nivel de la feria. A su juicio, la industria nacional ha sabido aprovechar estos espacios para mostrar las especialidades que ofrece en cada rango, opina que "en jeans estamos supremamente bien, en botonería permanentemente se está innovando. En cuanto a hilos, cintas y tramos se ve la evolución. Creo que estamos compitiendo en el mundo entero a muy buen nivel".

A pesar de que un rango tan exclusivo como es el de la alta costura no le exige a Cecilia grandes volúmenes de consumo, cada vez sale de la feria antojada de un montón de cosas novedosas que le ofrecen nuevas posibilidades para sus prendas.

En esta oportunidad se dejó seducir por las nuevas calidades de las entretelas, tal como ella misma afirma, cosas que no se ven, pero que se aprecian a la hora de confeccionar y comprar una prenda. Asimismo, destacó la calidad de los rayones, las lycras y el tejido de punto fabuloso.

Moda Para el Altar

2007-11-12T10:50:00.000-05:00

MODA NUPCIAL

Para elegir el vestido de novia debemos tener en cuenta que se trata de una obra arquitectónica que debe rescatar todos los atributos que posee la novia para hacer de ella el personaje mas relevante y destacado.

Tejidos, formas, bordados y detalles se conjugan para vestir a las novias más esplendidas y seductoras y convertirlas en auténticas reinas de la fiesta.

Las nuevas tendencias admiten un abanico de colores como son: tornasolado beige dorado, hueso, ciertos toques de plateado y en general todo aquello que vaya con su personalidad.

Contamos con una gran variedad de texturas : organzas, velos, tules, con los cuales se debe hacer volantes, drapeados o plisados.
Siempre estará muy actual el encaje por tratarse de una tela romántica, sutil y clásica.

Para una novia dinámica y actual debe diseñarse un vestido sin exceso de adornos.
El corte imperio, el talle semi-caido y el strapless son los cortes predominantes.
Los vestidos tradicionales, aquellos que llevan encaje bien sea en detalle de mangas, hombros y en el beso de la falda, con bordado o sin ellos y organzas bordadas combinadas con tules, siempre estarán vigentes.

Los vestidos clásicos deben tener en el corte una cola, que las hará ver más esplendidas.

Los vestidos de novia con el hombro destapado las hará lucir imponentes.

DETALLES CON ESTILO

Los complementos son como la ultima pincelada que da el artista a su lienzo.
Peinado, maquillaje, yugo, aretes, deben ser sutiles para dar a la novia un terminado perfecto.

EL NOVIO
Cada día crece su protagonismo, se diseñan trajes que combinan lo clásico y lo contemporáneo, los colores y las texturas creando un resultado vanguardista. No podemos olvidar que el nuevo siglo trae la “libertad de expresión en su máxima potencia” y eso se ve reflejado en la forma en que cada uno elige de acuerdo a su personalidad, como se quiere ver y sentir en ese grandioso día.

Como toque actual el FOULARD (Corbata de nudo ancho) cobra vigencia.
PARA NO OLVIDAR

Los invitados deben tratar de seguir las indicaciones de los novios a la hora de elegir el traje, sin embargo debemos recordar que no hay colores prohibidos y que modistos, diseñadores y fabricantes de tela tratamos de crear moda y de generar tendencias, pero finalmente cada uno es libre de elegir siempre pensando en que lo mas importante es estar y sentirse a gusto con uno mismo.

Gran encuentro de dos diseñadoras: Carolina Herrera y Cecilia Perez

2007-09-09T18:05:00.001-05:00

Momento sublime. Con orgullo y gusto se coloca lo mas reciente ocurrido en Colombia durante el desfile de Orbitel en Colombiamoda. Se han querido y respetado siempre...Carolina Herrera y Cecilia Perez. De una manera u otra se han hecho seguimiento de sus trayectorias y se tienen gran aprecio.

Carolina, Colombia siempre te agradece cuando le visitas pues eres un estandarte latinoamericano en tu propia arte.

Esperamos verte pronto nuevamente.

Cecilia Perez Joins Forces with Alfalit

2007-08-14T21:10:00.000-05:00

Our own Coconut Grove will be the next platform for Cecilia Perez's designs. This event is approaching and will take place September 22nd. The revenue generated from Cecilia Perez designs will go to a worldwide non-profit organization, Alfalit International.

Alfalit International, Inc., is a faith-based nonprofit organization, founded in 1961, that provides programs to the most needy of the world in Literacy, Basic Education, Preschool, Health, Nutrition and Community Development in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Portugal, and the United States.

Cecilia Perez is honored to have been invited to participate for such a great cause. Being a mother and grandmother as well as an eternal lover of kids, she is not only flattered but ecstatic to be able to give back in her own way through art, color & design.

So, embrace the moment, we will get to see the next collection. An haute couture display will bring dreams, fantasies and art together for a better tomorrow.

Hoping to see you there soon.

More news to come.

Comentario Favorito - AOL Fashionista

2007-07-11T15:40:00.000-05:00

¡Que viva Colombia!
Felicitaciones anticipadas. Estoy segura que serás la ganadora.
Como comenté en la internet no entiendo como no eres famosa aún. Deberias estar diseñando para famosas pues el talento, la gracia y todo lo que se necesita lo posees. Considerate ganadora ya.
Que Dios y la suerte te acompañen y tus deseos se cumplan.
Sinceramente
Olga L. Valdes (cubana de Miami)

Eva Longoria to Receive Gift

2007-06-01T08:38:00.000-05:00

Cecilia Perez has now become an official celebrity gift lounge participant.

In the Alma Awards 2007 taking place today June 1st., Eva Longoria will be provided with a Cecilia Perez Haute Couture gown as a gift to be used in a subsequent public appearance.

Cecilia Perez was reached out and decided to participate in a Retreat. Eva Longoria selected a piece of the newest collection and she'll be owning an exclusive piece of Cecilia Perez.

Thanks for inviting us and thank you Eva for your choice.

Glamour in Miami Fashion Week 2007

2007-04-19T18:06:00.000-05:00

Photos by Nick Zantop
www.nickzantop.com

Glamour is the name of the game when it comes to Cecilia Perez runway on April 15th at the Miami Fashion Week.

Sophistication, elegance and a distinct flow were elements present in all of the 25 pieces shown throughout her collection. A classical distinction of year round colors and some brilliant ones stood out.

Apartes Articulo El Sentinel

2007-04-08T10:30:00.000-05:00

Caminan sobre alfileres para mostrar lo mejor
Por Juan Carlos Pérez-Duthie
Especial para El Sentinel
7 de abril, 2007

Colombia, de hecho, es uno de los países que más talento aporta al evento, producido por Beth Sobol.

Que es justo lo que procuran modistos como la colombiana Cecilia Pérez. Para ella, la alta costura femenina en la que se especializa es un arte.

"Quiero darme a conocer en la Florida. La estimo muchísimo y me gustaría abrir mercado aquí", dice Pérez, quien participó el año pasado por primera vez en Miami Fashion Week y decidió hacerlo de nuevo.

"Me parecía muy importante la presentación internacional", prosigue la diseñadora de 57 años, con dos décadas ya en el giro. "Gracias a la Miami Fashion Week anterior, recibí invitaciones a muchas otras partes del mundo y notas de prensa muy positivas".

Pérez, con atelier en la ciudad de Medellín, tiene nietos en el sur de la Florida, por lo que procura viajar acá para estar con ellos cada cinco o seis semanas. Aparte de eso, ha logrado hacerse de clientas en este mercado también. Sus piezas son exclusivas, muy trabajadas, en las que dice dejar "la fibra de mi alma para que queden de lo mejor".

Licenciada en bellas artes (de ahí su enfoque artístico hacia la moda), Pérez exhibirá 27 piezas en pasarela el domingo 15 a las 7 p.m. Ha bautizado la colección "Huellas de amor" (primavera-verano 2008), y la ha dedicado a sus tres nietos.

"Esta vez la colección está inspirada en el mar, en sus corales. Hay colores como el blanco, el hueso, el negro, el caqui, el cobre, el bronce, que siempre están presentes en mi obra", indica Pérez. "Esos colores para mí son fundamentales".

Las obras de Pérez son diseñadas directamente sobre maniquí, cuenta, por lo que cada pieza es única. "Y trato de que lleven todo mi conocimiento sobre el color, el equilibrio y las formas, dando total armonía a la prenda", explica. "Es mucho trabajo hacerlo así, pero quiero dejar muy en alto el nombre de mi país".

Y su país, considera, está pasando por un buen momento para la moda.

Huellas de Amor

2007-03-20T18:23:00.000-05:00

En el Miami Fashion Week que se llevara a cabo este año, Cecilia Perez presentara el Domingo 15 de Abril a las 7:30 pm su colección titulada: “Huellas de Amor".

La razón detrás del titulo nace a partir de la dedicación de dicha colección a mis nietos por que las huellas impregnadas de amor perduran en el día y en el tiempo.

Cada pieza es una huella indeleble única que permanece implantada en mi corazón y la cual ha requerido trabajo artesanal, horas de imaginación y días de labor manual.

Huellas de Amor, sera la coleccion Primavera - Verano 2008. Comprendera de veinticinco (25) prendas Haute Couture, que han sido creadas rememorando colores e imagenes.

Los colores que predominaran en dicha coleecion son: el blanco, negro y hueso , siempre parte de la paleta utilizada en mis diseños. Habra un salpicon diverso reflejando los colores de las hojas , las flores , el mar , los corales y la brisa que caracterizan la temporada.

La mayoria de los trajes vaporosos con un toque sutil pastel y en ella iran tambien aquellas combinaciones de matices , colores , texturas y textiles que son caracteristicos de mi trabajo a lo largo de mi carrera.

Habran rosas romanticas , colores alegres , blancura de paz y aquel azul que no puedo ignorar al estar a la orilla del mar.

Espero con esta pasarela dar calificacion al nombre que le he adjudicado.

Love Prints

2007-03-04T20:31:00.000-05:00

On the upcoming Miami Fashion Week taking place in April of this year, Cecilia Perez will show her Spring 2008 collection titled: "Love Prints".

The underlining reason behind the title is a dedication to my grandchildren because the artistic prints impregnated with love, survive the days and time.

Each piece is a unique print that remains implanted in my heart requiring artisan work, hours of thought and days of manual labor.

I hope you'll enjoy the collection as much as I have developing it.

Vogue's Images

2007-02-24T18:59:00.000-05:00

By surfing the web, sometimes you find suprising details published way after they've been done.

Some people close to me had mentioned that they had seen images from Miami Fashion Week in Europe but then I never got to see the magazine.

All of a sudden, last weekend, I got to see some of the images published in Vogue (Spanish). Amazingly enough, there were some of my favorite pieces there and this is when I decided to add this comment to my blog.

Thanks Vogue!

Relaunched Website

2007-02-24T18:56:00.000-05:00

Just to keep everybody up to date, visit our new Website. It just launched, fresh image and chic concept.

Let us know your feedback, it would be immensely appreciated.

The collection Spring 2007 is posted also on the site, for your viewing pleasure.

Artist at Heart

2007-02-22T19:04:00.000-05:00

Cecilia Perez is an avant-garde Colombian designer in the Fashion World. Her career started twenty-two (22) years ago as an Haute Couture Designer.

Her mother impregnated her with the love for seam since she was a little girl growing an interest towards French couture in diverse areas such as patronage, textures and finishes. However; her licentiate studies were with a Plastic Arts Major where she shared vital remembrances with known professors in the field.

Art is the thriving blood that expands in her veins thanks to her father. Thus, Fashion Design emerged naturally and today, each of her Haute Couture pieces are unique with harmony and balance embellishments with the use of embroideries and muslin.

Even though she has maintained a low profile, Cecilia’s clientele has grown abroad due to its aloof and chic demand. Celebrities from Colombia and neighboring countries have fell in love with the impeccable taste of this Designer.

She has participated in several Fashion Shows in the last year. Miami Fashion Week 2006 launched her international exposure. The event took place on opening night and 48 pieces captivated audiences from around the world and the press.

On September, 2006, Cecilia Perez participated in Dubai, Arab Emirates leaving a strong footprint in this market.

Fort D’France (Martinique Fashion Week) was the next runway where she shared designs with colleagues such as Lorenzo Merlino, J’Doucet and Mohammed Daugher among others. She was awarded the recognition of “Best Designer”.

For the current year, 2007, she will participate in several events. Miami Fashion Week in April is a runway she wants to repeat. Other catwalk that will show off Cecilia Perez glamour will take place in Coral Gables, FL. New York will be an additional scenario visited by the Designer with her Haute Couture pieces.

“I don’t consider myself a designer but an artist with a muse playing a harp within my soul allowing me to share with others their most beautiful moments transformed into an exclusive and unforgettable design. I want to thank each and every one of the people that have given me the opportunity to be an active part of their dreams positively impacting my life.” Cecilia Perez

Cecilia Perez va al Miami Fashion Week en el 2006

2007-02-06T07:07:00.000-05:00

En Mayo del 2006, Cecilia Perez hizo su aparicion por primera vez en el Miami Fashion Week. A pesar de llevar 22 anos en esta labor, no se habia internacionalizado hasta el ano pasado.

El titulo de su coleccion: "My Heritage" lo cual traduce Mi Herencia. La razon para dicho titulo es que la coleccion es una cadena de herencias. El arte y el gusto por lo fino heredado de su padre y la labor manual de costura aprendida de su madre. Siempre sus padres supieron fomentar la creatividad y tuvo la oportunidad de asistir a clases de arte desde pequena.

El Miami Fashion Week la lanzo internacionalmente y repetira este evento en el 2007.

Trends

2007-02-05T20:25:00.000-05:00

To talk about fashion trends is a difficult subject, you could say these depend more on the woman that wears it than of a season.

Simplicity is always in! Simplicity is a leader, elegance becomes the follower.

When would you wear this dress? Can you define a season for it? Probably not.

It can be well worn everyday or every night, depending on the occassion and how the woman carries on with it.

Cecilia Perez - Biografia

2007-02-04T11:12:00.000-05:00

Cecilia Pérez, es una diseñadora Colombiana, que ha marcado pauta en el mundo de la moda. Veintidos (22) años atrás inicio su carrera en diseño de “Alta Costura”.

Su madre, amante a la costura, le inculco la importancia de esta guiando a Cecilia desde niña a conocer de corte, patronaje, tejidos y terminados de alta costura francesa. Sin embargo, sus estudios primaron como artista plástico, ya que es licenciada en Bellas Artes y estudio con profesores destacados en este campo dentro de su país de origen.

El arte lo lleva en la venas heredado de su padre.

Lo anterior la llevo a diseñar sus propios trajes, combinando estos dos elementos, asi nació la iniciativa de diseñar para otros.

Hoy por hoy, sus piezas son de" Alta Costura" únicas y exclusivas. No se permite repetir modelo alguno, cada pieza combina: equilibrio, armonía, texturas, haciendo de ellas un diseño exclusivo, donde su enfoque y pasiones son delicadamente transmitido a traves de estos, combinando diferentes tipos de telas y texturas, destacándose como su preferencia encajes y muselinas".

“No me considero una diseñadora, sino una artista con un arpa cuyas cuerdas entonan una musa en mi alma, necesarias de plasmar que me permiten compartir con los demás sus mas hermosos momentos, haciendo cada diseño exclusivo e inolvidable, entregando en ellos consagración y amor”. Quiero agradecer a todas y cada una de las personas que me han elevado con sus sueños y eventos significativos pues han sido tan importantes para cada uno de ellos como para mí. Espero continuar cumpliendo a carta cabal con dichas personas ya que me han entregado su corazón".Pienso que sin amor, no hay nada". Cecilia Pérez.

La moda para Cecilia Pérez ha sido una vena que se ha desprendido del mundo artístico en el cual ha vivido sumida en su mente y espíritu desde que tiene uso de razón. Cecilia Pérez, una diseñadora de bajo perfil que ha desarrollado su carrera en Colombia, no ha pasado indiferente ante los ojos más exigentes cuando de lucir impecable se trata. Famosos y personalidades de la elite Colombiana y países vecinos y extranjeros, han confiado en el gusto y profesionalismo de la diseñadora.

Gracias a este reconocimiento fue invitada a participar en el Miami Fashion Week en Mayo del 2006 con una pasarela individual de 48 prendas , todas de Alta Costura que cautivaron a los comentaristas, prensa y comerciantes, de diferentes partes del mundo, obteniendo invitaciones a diferentes e importantes pasarelas.

Participo en el mes de Spbre en Dubai, Emiratos Arabes , dejando alli un gran reconocimiento y dando sus primeros pasos en dicho mercado,recibiendo propuestas para posesionarse alli con un perfil V.I.P. en dicha ciudad y sus alrededores.

Luego sin descanso alguno fue invitada a Fort D´France departiendo con otros diseñadores tales como Lorenzo Merlino, J´Doucet, Mohamed Daugher; entre otros , obteniendo el unico galardon alli otorgado:"Mejor Diseñador".

No dejare la parte artística, pues hace parte de mi vida, desde que nací: comenta ella.

En su agenda del año 2007,cuenta con proyectos tales como: participar en el Miami Fashion Week nuevamente, presentar una coleccion en Nueva York y hacer un desfile en Coral Gables , Florida.

Artistic Fashion

2007-02-03T09:58:00.000-05:00

Haute Couture is an art. Haute Couture is a French phrase for high fashion. Couture means dressmaking, sewing, or needlework and haute means elegant or high, so the two combined imply excellent artistry with the fashioning of garments.

The fabrics available to a couture house are very luxurious and include novelty fabrics and expensive silks, fine wools, cashmeres, cottons, linens, leather, suede, other skins or furs. In the case of a famous design house the design and color of a cloth, can be exclusively reserved for that couture house.

Cecilia Perez says: "Fashion has been a vein that has branched off from the artistic world I've been submerged to in my mind and spirit since I have use of reasoning."

Cecilia Perez goes to Miami Fashion Week in 2006

2007-02-03T08:49:00.001-05:00

Cecilia Perez, Colombia - Cecilia Perez began her career as an artist creating on canvas what would arise from within to become one of the most renown Haute Couture collections from Colombia. Her studies in Plastic Arts defined her passion and horizon as a creative artist and fashion designer. Perez will launch her Prêt-a Porter collection for Fall-Winter 2007. www.ceciliaperez.com

Saturday, May 6, 2006: Miami Fashion Week Opens 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Jewelry & Accessories Exhibition open6:00pm – Press Conference for all Designers, Miami Beach Convention Center, Ballroom D7:30pm – Fashion Prelude by Camilo Pardo/Colombia for Mercury Milan – Lingerie / Swimwear Showcase – Arianne Lingerie/Canada, Sandra Santillan/Argentina featuring sunglasses by Cartier, Mirla Sabino for ANK and Agua de Coco, Brazil/Miami9:30pm – Cecilia Perez / Colombia, sponsored by Postóbon S.A.11:00pm - Opening Night Party, Klub Lounge, 655 Washington Avenue, General Admission tickets available at the door.

Beth Sobol, of Sobol Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami Fashion Week® in 1999 to provide a forum offering international exposure for designers from Latin America. During the past eight years, it has developed into one of the world’s premier fashion events spotlighting designers from Europe, USA, and Canada, the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia as well as the largest showcase of Latin American design talent in the United States.