NEW YORK CITY FASHION SHOW

SATURDAY, SEPT 2nd, 2023

MODA WEEK INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS THE GRAND OPENING OF NEW YORK CITY FASHION SHOW INDUSTRY.

Join us for NEW YORK CITY FASHION SHOW, a fusion of fashion and philanthropy! Our NYCFS 2023 fashion show is not just about fine art and international style, but about supporting our extended families affected by the MAUI WILDFIRES. Your ticket sales and donations directly help those in need. Together, we're a powerful force, making a positive impact on lives. Let's unite, uplift, and show that we're stronger together. See you there!

As a platform dedicated to celebrating international culture and showcasing the exceptional talent of Haute Couture Art, Moda Week International is set to captivate audiences with a mesmerizing display of fashion brilliance.

This grand occasion brings together an esteemed ensemble of professionals, including renowned fashion designers, mesmerizing performances, talented fine artists, top models, influential media and press, as well as dedicated volunteers. Their collective passion and unwavering commitment promise to deliver an unforgettable experience that sets the stage for success.

Moda Week International extends a cordial invitation to all fashion enthusiasts, industry insiders, and aficionados to join in this momentous event. By attending, you will have the privilege of witnessing the convergence of creativity, innovation, and style at its zenith

"We are proud to present the New York City Fashion Show, which stands as a testament to the enduring vitality of the fashion industry," said Esmeralda Harwood, Bojan Jovic, Dimitri Manuel, Robert Miraglia, Esperanza Tielbaard, Francesco Oppi, Guillermo Eguizabal, Internship Students and our Extended Production Team. The visionaries behind Moda Week International. "This event serves as a global and powerful platform to promote exceptional talent, foster cultural exchange, and ignite inspiration that propels the fashion world.

The New York City Fashion Show promises to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring cutting-edge designs, awe-inspiring performances, and an ambiance of unparalleled elegance. It is an unmissable opportunity for fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the global media to witness the evolution of fashion on a grand scale.

Moda Week International welcomes you to join in this celebration of haute couture artistry and be part of a milestone event that will shape the future of the fashion industry.

INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGNERS

RUSLAN KHVASTOV

The Artistic Visionary of Costume Design.
In the world of fashion and theater, one name shines brightly: Ruslan Khvastov. Born and raised in Odessa, Ukraine, Ruslan's journey into costume design began early, nurtured by his family's recognition of his innate creativity. With a background in Fine Arts, Ruslan embarked on a career that would bridge the gap between art and fashion. He started at the travel agency "Ksimekstur," designing for the "Odessa" ballet troupe. This marked the beginning of a remarkable career. 
Ruslan's talent led him to the Actor's Odessa House, the Union of Theatrical Figures, and the firm "Fiesta." His work at the Creative Association "Amis" showcased his ability to transform everyday materials into art. He extended his creativity to film studios in Odessa, Moscow, and Kiev, seamlessly blending history and contemporary aesthetics in his costume designs. A highlight of his career was his role as a costume designer at the Theater "Zoloti vorota" in Kiev, where his creations earned critical acclaim. 
Today, Ruslan Khvastov's legacy continues to inspire emerging talents in costume design. His dedication to excellence and his ability to merge fashion with storytelling remain an enduring source of inspiration.

PIETRO PARADISO APULIAN

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Pietro Paradiso Apulian of origin and citizen of the world.

He boasts very young collaborations with Valentino Garavani, Carlo Pignatelli and Patrizia Brenner in Italy. He will work in Paris for Ted lapisud and in New York for the Greek stylist Demetrios Apostolopulos. Since 2014 he has been selling his demi-couture collections in the Chinese district of Beijing and Shanghai through the luxury group Ximan Color. After having paraded for several seasons in the calendar of the Camera della Moda Italiana in Milan during the Fashion week. The latest prestigious award took place on 12 July during the Cannes International Film Festival during a charity evening in favor of disadvantaged children in Cameroon organized by Manuel Collas de la Roche, former personal secretary of the Dalai Lama. Already in 2007 Capital counted him among the 100 men in Italy to have done something good for humanity. Always attentive to the support of the weakest, he founds "a garment for the soul". A traveling fair of ethical and sustainable fashion where the events raise funds for cancer research. Many fashion artists and jewelery artisans collaborate on the divination project which sees women treated at the oncological center of the Bari hospital as protagonists with a creative experiment of transposing their own pain onto t-shirts. Pietro argues that in this modality suffering is viaticum for its acceptance through the work of art. There are still many projects in progress, including that of helping minors forced to make carpets in Turkey through their little hands...

LUIGI LEATHER WEAR

LUIGI LEATHER WEAR

I was born in Istanbul in 1965. I have been working actively since my high school years. In 1982, I got a start in business in furniture just as my father. Then in 1984, I opened up a store in Bakırköy to sell video cassettes which was very popular at that time. I also continued the university while I was working. I have graduated from Istanbul University, Department of Archeology. In 1989, I stepped into the leather industry in the Grand Bazaar. Under the brand of Luigi Leather (Gürsel Deri Tekstil Kuyumculuk San. Trade Ltd. Sti.), I started to produce leather and fur garments in 1993, I developed my customer portfolio by attending various fairs both in Turkey and abroad.

I am the only Turkish leather brand to show up at New York Fashion Week. I have served in many non-governmental organizations for my sector; such as TDKD Board Member, IDMIB Board Member, TİM Delegate, TDKD Board Chairman, TOBB Delegate, ITO Assembly Member. In addition to these, I served as the Vice-President of the Turkish Judo Federation, and I have been a member of Beşiktaş Sports Club Congress for many years. I love to play backgammon. My hobbies include movies, traveling, playing football and basketball, as well as watching football and basketball matches. Thinking of my retirement, I opened a cafe-restaurant called EVİN CAFE in Fethiye in 2019. I am married with 1 daughter and 1 son.

PRASHANT GOYAL

Prashant Goyal is a world-renowned fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the fashion world. His designs captivate audiences by incorporating cultural influences into colorful, unique, and tailored pieces. His creations have been featured in numerous prominent TV shows and movie productions, and have been worn by Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities. In 2017, Prashant founded Heritage India Fashions, a company that reflects his passion for exquisite fabrics and his Indian heritage. What makes Prashant Goyal truly remarkable is his philanthropic efforts. He provides proper education, clothing, and fair wages for the families that work in his factory. After years of being torn between Western culture and his Indian heritage, Prashant began combining the two in his designs. He is a brilliant fashion designer of his time, with a growing emphasis on fair trade and eco-friendly fabrics, all while celebrating the rich heritage of India. Heritage India Fashions is a brand that truly stands apart in the fashion industry. What sets them apart is their unique craftsmanship, which is evident in every design they create. From hand-selecting the finest fibres for their silks and linens to the intricate hand-embroidered details on their final pieces, each item is genuinely one of a kind. The newest addition to their design aesthetic is the handmade collection by the renowned fashion designer, Prashant Goyal.

LENSHINA NCHAMI

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The Lenshina Nchami brand was created in July 2017 under the umbrella of Jordan Park LLC. My interest in design and fashion started as a young girl helping my mother out in her design studio. My mother was a designer and Master seamstress and by the age of seven I could already thread a machine and sew basic items. As I got older, my interest grew and I began to sketch pretty little dresses all the time, even while in class in Elementary and high school. Every time I was bought a new dress, I would always redesign it, add my own personal touch. After high school, my father wanted me to become a pharmacist but upon learning what being a pharmacist was all about, I decided to study Medical Technology instead and worked in a Laboratory in the areas of Microbiology and Hematology.

Fashion was always still at the back of my mind so I moved to New York and enrolled into the Fashion Institute of Technology where I did accelerated degrees in Design, Buying/Merchandising and production Management. I then went on to have a very successful career in the New York Fashion industry working for top Brands like Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Express and a few more. During this time I traveled to factories all over the world that were producing my company brand, putting new styles into work, check quality, approve styles for production and onboarded factories to my company’s SOPs. In 2017, I decided to stop and start my own Brand.

I decided to start with Luxury because I have a love and passion for Luxury. I draw my inspiration from my travels all over the world, from movies, mostly the classics, from art museums, from researching fashion through the years, from fabrics and also from the lights. My attraction to the lights is why I like to work with sparkly fabrics. The Lenshina Nchami brand is still growing and will be branching out to do more affordable labels in street wear, African inspired wear, Menswear etc in the near future.

My brand just made 3 years this year. This shoot “CELEBRATION” . Celebrating 3 years as a brand.

ESTUARDO & MEDA CO

About Estuardo Meda & Co.:

Estuardo Meda & Co. is a sustainable luxury brand founded in August 2022. Our company takes a holistic spiritual approach, understanding how each individual is connected through the same universally shared energy. At Estuardo Meda & Co. we define sustainability through a high standard quality of life that’s rooted in respect for the planet, people and our collective connection. All precious materials are sourced from indigenous communities. We believe each person can have a spiritual journey and our hats reflect this concept. Our products are curated by the originator of this concept, designer Estuardo Meda. He believes that we are all one, all important, and all have a mission in life.

Mission Statement:

Estuardo Meda & Co. offers quality products using authentic and sustainable materials. Helping individuals see the best within themselves, connecting who they are together with the universe. Estuardo Meda & Co. is proud to take part in the enrichment of each of his clients’ lives and holds a strong belief that we are all one. Our goal is to promote personal awareness, therein helping individuals reach their maximum potential through fashion and spiritual alignment.

Sustainability:

Estuardo Meda & Co. is a sustainable brand ethically sourcing and supporting indigenous communities around the globe, mostly in Latin America. Custom hats aim to improve the lives of everyone everywhere while achieving this together in a responsible sense. Precious materials from indigenous populations across the globe include rocks, stones, gems, and crystals. Using these materials consistently bares the environment in mind. Estuardo Meda & Co. believes in inspiring other artists and innovative companies to do the same and collaborates with creatives in New York City to help move art and fashion.

PERFORMANCES

PESVEBINY GEORGIAN CULTURAL CENTER

"PESVEBI" means ROOTS. in 2001, I founded the Georgian Cultural Center "PESVEBI" to introduce the unique Georgian traditional culture to the US public.

- DANCE JEIRANI

- DANCE KARTULI

- DANCE HONGA

- DANCE AJARULI

- DANCE OF WARRIORS. KHORUMI.

- PARIKAOBA DANCE Dance of warriors with swords.

https://www.pesvebiny.org/

PIA VASQUEZ

COMPOSER SINGER AND PERFORMER

Pia Vásquez is a multi-talented Ecuadorian singer-songwriter and performer in the Pop genre. Urban Latino. Pía has been part of the entertainment world for more than 20 years working in different industry segments. Pía Vásquez began her musical career in 2006 when she decided moving to Miami to record her first two singles. In 2008 she released her first album EP of hers “Mi Mundo”
in Ecuador. New York City has been her home for over a decade. This time New York City she increased her perspective and provided a new direction and vision for her new material. Your most recent single "Ahora Lloras" had a great reception, escalating in a very short time with the acceptance of the Hispanic audiences and the music industry, earning eight nominations for Breakthrough Pop Artist, Independent Artist of the Year, Best Latin Pop Song, Urban Pop Revelation, among others. she has received five nominations at various New York City Music Awards, one at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in California and two in Ecuador. She receiving two awards so far. she has also achieved success on big stages like the Calle Ocho Festival in Miami, Latino Festivals in the Keys FL and in Los Angeles, NYC New Jersey, not to mention her successful tours in large media from the
main markets of USA and Ecuador. Pia is currently preparing to launch her next single “Until the Sun Rises”.

AHORA LLORASPia vasquez

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FINE ARTISTS

ESPERANZA TIELBAARD

Esperanza Tielbaard is a multidisciplinary artist whose work includes acrylics, water-based media on yupo paper, multi-media installations, murals, mosaics, stained glass, the curation of galleries and fashion shows. The artist’s decades of international travel, time spent in nature, and her appreciation of Abstract Expressionists inspire her past and present work. Tielbaard’s artwork is a celebration of freedom, colour, movement, and the energy she experiences when in natural environments. Her compositions invite the observer to analyze colour and reformulate lines.

Throughout her career Esperanza has exhibited throughout the Americas and Europe including prestigious international exhibits in the UK, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Italy, Serbia, and Mexico, and France. The artist’s highlights include a solo show at the Colombian Consulate in Manhattan, NY, for a convening of Colombian dignitaries and 32 of its mayors. Beginning in 2013 Tielbaard expanded her work to include the curation of space and galleries for fashion producers. Tielbaard has been recognized in Colombia for her leadership on multiple community-driven public art projects and for her facilitation in the production of public murals and mosaics.

LELA KARTVELISHVILI

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Lela Kartvelishvili

Lela Kartvelishvili is a famous American - Georgian artist, political scientist and Biologist. Since 2016, Lela has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Diaspora and Caucasus Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Georgia. In 1993 she created the Kutaisi Union of Young Artists. In 2013, she founded the International Society of Alexander Kartveli (Kartvelishvili). In 2021, Lela was nominated for the Successful People of Georgia Award-,,PERSON". Since 2022, she has been elected Vice President of the Mamuka Bagrationi Foundation. In 2023, she was elected as Chairman of the Women's Club of New York.

BACKSTAGE

BLACK CARPET

DIGITAL BROCHURE

ALLIANCES SUPPORTERS

EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE THROUGH FASHION

MODA WEEK INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM

Dear Friends and Collaborators,

We wish to express our deep appreciation to each and every individual who played a pivotal role in making the MWINTL | NYCFS 9/2/23 event an extraordinary success.

In the midst of showcasing collections, designs, and artistic expressions, we recognize that our event is not merely about fashion; it is a celebration of unity, compassion, and hope. Each piece displayed is a testament to the collective effort, creativity, and dedication of a diverse community that came together to create something truly remarkable.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed Executive Directors and Production Team for their unwavering commitment, vision, and leadership, which have been instrumental in driving the success of this event.

Our appreciation also goes out to the featured fine artists, fashion designers, supporters, sponsors, international models, performers, backstage managers, photographers, press, media, assistants, stylists, volunteers, technicians, and venue directors. Your tireless efforts behind the scenes ensured that every detail was meticulously attended to, resulting in a seamless and flawless experience. Your talents illuminated our stage and enriched the experience of our audience.

Your collective contributions have elevated this event to unprecedented heights. To our cherished press, media, and audience, your presence and enthusiasm filled the atmosphere with an electric energy that has left a lasting impact. Your appreciation and support are a source of inspiration to everyone involved.

We feel truly honored to have shared this remarkable journey with each of you, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being an integral part of this inspiring event.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Esmeralda Harwood - Fashion Show Producer | Founder & CEO

Bojan Jovic - Executive VP

Diurka Diaz - Director of Publicity - Diaz Publicist

Esperanza Tielbaard - Curator and Director of Fine Art

Gvantsa Mkheidze - Executive Assistant

Guillermo Eguizabal - Executive Management

Howard Hung - Backstage Manager

Ivan Morales - Innovation Production Photographer & Videographer Team Leader

Jocelyn Santana - Diaz Publicist

Liany Ferreras - Neoyorkinos

Marc Oliver - Executive Coordinator