Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Costa Rica Fashion Week



Costa Rica Fashion Week
August 26-28
Torre Gekko, 5th Floor
Real Cariari

Now in Costa Rica, Nixia prepares for her presentation on Saturday.  As covered in  both her interview in La Prensa (Panama) today and in last week's Chepestyle Magazine (Costa Rica) article, the Costa Rica Fashion Week collection  is a continued evolution of the Fashion Week Panama inspiration.  While she will showcase a new body of work, Nixia felt the previous collection's inspiration and themes deserved continued development.  For Costa Rica Fashion Week, Nixia demonstrates her new design concepts sprung from the original impetus: metallic fabrics, netting and simple color coordintions inspired by the imagery of the bridges that span the Panama Canal.  

Friday, August 20, 2010

Costa Rica Fashion Week Collection/¨Chepestyle Interview"/Thank You

Nixia presents her newest   collection at Costa Rica Fashion Week on August 28.  It represents a thematic evolution  of the Fashion Week Panama  collection incorporating similar materials, color schemes and combinations.   

Examples of the themes upon which Nixia will continue to elaborate.
Nixia felt the inspiration for Fashion Week Panama  warranted further exploration.  With continued interest in  elements of cut, fabric and palette, the new Costa Rica Fashion Week collection evidences a preservation of the essential character of the  FWP collection.   

Utilizing predominantely neutral color schemes, Nixia will present  creations of  satin, silk and metallic fabrics.  She has incorporated  stone-bordered mesh as well as sequins into the collection.

Immediately recognizable in the collection is Nixia's design trademark: a  commitment to women who seek simple elegance and versatility.  All pieces lend themselves to combination with one another and to other standard components of women's wardrobes. 

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In advance of Costa Rica Fashion Week Nixia gave an interview to ChepeStyle Magazine in which she discusses her upcoming collection and shares her observations about fashion in Central America.

(See the complete interview here.)











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Nixia is always delighted when a collaborator or colleague earns  deserved recognition.  This week, Erika of Fashion Chalet was kind enough to cover Maggie McTavish, a Varela LaMar FWP model  on her Fashion Chalet Tumblr Site.


Saturday, August 14, 2010

Costa Rica Fashion Week--Clutch Bags


Nixia is still not giving a preview of the Costa Rica Fashion Week Collection but promised to provide a tiny glimpse before she leaves.




In the meantime, Nixia oversees the production of her Varela LaMar Cluch Bag designs.  Samples of the newest are below, some of which will go to Costa Rica Fashion Week, others are in stores and the remainder have distant destinations.

Please enjoy these and if for any reason you are in Costa Rica, please enjoy the show.


Varela LaMar Cluch: Woven Straw with Mola Inspiration
Varela LaMar Cluch: Woven Straw with Mola Inspiration
Varela LaMar Clutch: Woven Straw Daytime Bag


Varela LaMar Cluch: Cotton Daytime Bag
Varela LaMar Clutch: Woven Evening Bag

Friday, August 13, 2010

Presenting in Costa Rica Fashion Week

Nixia Varela LaMar presents at Fashion Week Costa Rica, August 28, 2010.  Her latest evening, casual and handbag creations will be displayed at the Varela LaMar stand throughout the four-day event in San Jose.



 For now, there is no advance preview of the evening and formal collection Nixia is preparing for Costa Rica Fashion Week, however, we can look at a Varela LaMar Clutch Bag.

This bag, which will be on display in San Jose is representative of the inspiration Nixia has followed in recent weeks.  She has been working with natural products, especially cottons and wooden details.  This  bag  would be fun for many occasions but seems destined for an outdoor cafe along the water.


Nixia also wishes to thank friends for their coverage and support in recent weeks.  Please stop by and enjoy their art and fashion:
 
ModaFusionARTE (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Raindrops of Sapphire
Ale Pretelt
Trou Noir


Monday, August 9, 2010

Interview in "Moda FusionARTE" Buenos Aires

"Entrevista A Nixia Varela LaMar"
Moda FusionARTE Revista Digital
Editora Responsable: Alexandra Muraco
Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Fabulous Models and Designs in the Beautiful Outdoors

The Terrace
Given Nixia Varela LaMar's orientation in the natural world, upon which she draws heavily for inspiration, it is not surprising that she would select a home's outdoor areas to photograph her designs.  A recent shoot incorporated terraces, balconies, a pool and garden creating attractive backdrops and providing a natural thematic context to show off her work.  
Poolside
The Garden
The Balcony

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Fashion Week Panama--Parting Shots

NVL
With Fashion Week Panama behind her, Nixia prepares for her next event, to be announced  Monday, August 9.  She is pleased with the reception and reviews of her recent collection and grateful for the coverage she received.  As she continues preparations for her next show, we take a last look at the complete Fashion Week Panama Collection.

Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010
Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010
Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010
Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010
Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010
Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010
Nixia Varela LaMar-Fashion Week Panama 2010