Lourdes Atencio Libman, Dominican-born, Miami-based fashion designer is a visionary designer with a sophisticated taste for fashion and the fine arts.
Her designs are progressive yet elegant, appealing to glamorous women of all ages.
Lourdes innovative use of a kaleidoscope of fabrics and her meticulous detailing make each garment a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
This gifted designer handcrafts each creation directly onto a mannequin or the client for a perfect fit.
Lourdes Atencio Libman's breathtaking evening gowns were recently worn by Miss Nicaragua and Miss Canada
during the Miss Universe pageant.
Some of Lourdes's stunning designs were recently featured as part of a photo shoot done at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City for Black Tie magazine as well as in the hefty coffee table book I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion by prestigious London publisher Co & Bear with photographs by Andres Aquino who later became show producer and CEO of International Fashion Shows.
Lourdes's Avant-Elite design label caters to an exclusive clientele including top models, media personnel and socialites.
Her designs have been featured on the Despierta America and Primer Impacto television programs.
Aero Mar and Falcon Airlines have commissioned Lourdes to design their work and leisure uniforms and her gowns are currently being sold at exclusive Madison Avenue boutiques.
After earning a degree in Education, Lourdes worked as a teacher in her native country of the Dominican Republic.
In 1973, seeking new challenges, she moved to Massachusetts where she pursued studies and organized activities promoting Hispanic culture while working in the fashion design industry and raising three daughters.
Lourdes Atencio Libman collection will be shown in New York City as part of Couture Fashion Week, produced by USA International Fashion Shows, the runway presentation will be held at 4 pm on Friday, September 9, at West Side Loft, 336 West 37th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), New York, NY, USA.
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