High Fashion Couture Comes to Anaheim
PROMINENT FASHION DESIGNERS MAKE EXCLUSIVE APPEARANCE AT
THE SECOND ANNUAL GREAT GATSBY WEEKEND
FASHION SHOW ~ SUNDAY, JULY 1st
Lourdes Chavez
From sophisticated suits to shimmering Oscar-worthy gowns, the Lourdes Chavez collection will leave you longing for more. Using expert tailoring, dazzling embellishments and the finest fabrics from Europe, Chavez creates timeless designs that are breathtaking works of art.
Chavez began her career in fashion by winning the Nolan Miller Dynasty Contest allowing her the opportunity to design an outfit for Linda Evans, a star on the hit show Dynasty. Today Lourdes Chavez Couture is a multimillion-dollar company with accounts at the finest specialty stores and boutiques in the nation, including Neiman Marcus.
Gordana Gehlhausen
Gordana Gehlhausen, contestant on Project Runway Season 6 and Project Runway All Stars 2012, will make a special appearance at the Great Gatsby Sunday event. Gordana will showcase her newest fashion designs and offer guests a chance to purchase some of her one-of-a-kind creations.
Gordana Gehlhausen’s journey to the catwalk started in a small Serbian village. She opened her first GOGA boutique in Charleston, South Carolina, and recently opened her second and third women’s wear boutique in San Diego and Santa Monica, all three featuring her unique couture designs. Gordana concentrates on quality fabric and comfort, and is inspired by the California sunshine and local artists.
Monique du Rock
Monique has developed her Parisian-Style Knits through 30 years of experience in thefashion industry. She has worked directly with St. John Knits, Valentino, Ungaru, Christian La Croix and Yves Saint Laurent. Combining today’s attitude with a classic appeal, her elegant and slimming designs are perfect for any occasion.
Inspired by Coco Chanel and Ralph Lauren, each piece in her knit couture collection offers her customer comfort and practicality that can be worn from day into evening. Influenced by her background, culture and keen eye for design, Monique has created designs certain to become a must-have for any fashionista’s wardrobe.
