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What's hotter than summertime in New York City?
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Host L.Boogs and Natalie Martinez
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Can you say,
MTV TR3S Fashionista! Hosted by L.Boogs and model actress Natalie Martinez. The fashion show featured amazing styles by established and up and coming Latin Designers.
Carlos Campos, Honduran menswear designer
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Carlos Campos looking serious!
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, mixed sleek with well-tailored suits. His specialty, "There's a hidden surprise in my detailing, I like to use bright piping". Although, New York based, Carlos finds the time to give back to his native country through the Carlos Campos Foundation. A foundation that is responsible for assisting single mother's with resources from child care to job training. And eventhough, his clothing is quite expensive, the appearance of his clean cut suits and his charity work, makes his designs seem Priceless! Remember the name
Ximena Valero
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The always beautiful, Ximena Valero.
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A mexican womenswear designer that makes clothing for the everyday women, regardless of shape or size. "It's important for every women to feel sexy, appreciate her curves". And seeing Ximena designs, she holds true to this philosophy. Her clothing is form fitting, but still leaves room for the imagination. A notable Young Designer of America in 2007, the LA based designer advice for future designers, "Use your resources, designing is accessible now, especially with so many people using the internet". Another promising menswear designer, Dominican/Puerto Rican,
Hector Estrada
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Men's fashion designer Hector Estrada
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, specializes in ready to wear fashions. Following in the footsteps of his mother and sister by working in the Garment Industry, Hector, New York based, describes his style as casual, directional, contemporary with a bit of swagger, emphasizing that quality should be for the masses, his clothing goes to 3x. Another perk, they are also echo friendly, organic cotton, coconut and tagua buttons, just to name a few. Defender of Wildlife and Wind Farm Electricity, Mr. Estrada gives new meaning to the phrase, "dressing responsibily". Aubrey O'Day (Danity Kane), Jade (ANTM), and
Jaslene Gonzalez( ANTM)
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ANTM winner, Jaslene Gonzalez posing for the cameras.
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were featured as guess models with Jaslene noting that there is lack of diversity in the model industry nowadays, however, she's hoping that this will change with more fashion shows and designers that are willing to embrace an individual's ethnicity. This also comes at a time when Ms. Gonzalez just celebrated the opening of the
Family Justice Center in Queens, New York for victims of abuse. Now who says that she is just another pretty face.........Along with the hot fashion and models, there was the music.
Pitbull and
Llyod got the party started, with
Kinky rocking out, and
RKM y Ken Y bringing the Reggaeton
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Pioneers of Reggaeton RKM Y Ken Y
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