Media for August, 2011

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NEW YORK, NY (August 5, 2011) – As fashion gurus from around the globe are preparing to hit the ground running in the fashion capital of the world for the Spring 2012 Collections, United Colors of Fashion announces their Gala Soiree and International Fashion Spectacle to take place during the second day of NY Fashion Week: Friday, September 9th, 2011, at The Pierre Hotel.

The event will benefit the UCOF Charity Care Program-Soweto Hospice, South Africa (www.unitedcolorsoffashion.com) and the Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project (www.bbalp.org).

United Colors of Fashion, which hand picks designers with that certain something, has prudently selected five unique and tractioned fashion icons from different parts of the world to come to NY for their collective show: Oliver Tolentino (Philippines, now LA-based), Amparo Chorda (Spain), Louda Larrain (Russia, now NY-based), Eric Raisina (Cambodia), and David Tlale (South Africa). Each designer will present twelve looks for the show.

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By CIANO CLERJUSTE

NEW YORK, NY- Jerry Lopez New York is the prominent make-up sponsor for United Colors Of Fashion, Inc. (UCOF) this season. The organization is thrilled about the partnership, and believes Jerry Lopez, whom is going to serve as the Director Of Make-up Artistry, is the perfect choice for the organization this period.

On September 9th, 2011, the world will be watching United Colors Of Fashion Spring 2012 Collective, as its selected awesomely talented top designers send their periodic styles down the ramp.
In order for each model to convey the visual message of the designers, the Director of Make-up Artistry must do a plethora of preparation weeks before the show. The organization believes Mr. Lopez is perfect for creating the new beauty trends for the season.

Jerry Lopez, whom is the founder and Creative Director at Jerry Lopez New York, is very well known and respected in the fashion industry. Mr. Lopez is a licensed International hair stylist and professionally trained make-up artist based in New York. He was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He started his career in the industry at age sixteen, when he enrolled in cosmetology school. After completing his studies, he spent two years working in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While working in this amazing city, he spent a lot of time working on film, fashion shoots, advertising campaigns, and television sets, to name a few.