As founder and creative director of Jean Amour, Jean Pioso has become known for elegant designs that blend timeless style with artistic expression. Her designs have appeared on runways across the United States, including New York Fashion Week and Los Angeles Fashion Week, as well as showcases in San Diego, Texas, Washington, Florida and Hawaii. Internationally, her collections have been presented in Manila and at Paris Fashion Week.
For the first time in Ecuador, Art Hearts Fashion, known for its iconic runway showcases in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and New York, brought its global vision to Quito in December 2025. The landmark Itchimbía Park set the stage for a celebration of design in the Middle of the World.
At 4 a.m., the world is still quiet, but Naomi Parisette's alarm sounds. She slips out of bed before her 6-year-old daughter Emily stirs, moving softly through the house. The ritual is always the same: packing Emily's lunch, checking lesson plans, brewing a cup of tea. On the table sits her model bag, packed the night before with water, herbal teas and a few healthy snacks.
This past fall, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) powered by Art Hearts Fashion took place at the Angel Orensanz Foundation, featuring five days of runway shows and designer presentations. More than 40 international designers showcased collections representing diverse styles and cultural influences, including Alexis Monsanto, Almee Couture, AnaOno, Coral Castillo, Cross Colours, Danny Nguyen, Haus of Harleen, Kene Kaya, Keziah, Mila Hoffman, Montecristi NYC, Raquelle Pedraza, Starielle, Vizcarra, Wanda Beauchamp and others.
This fall, the fashion world will converge in Las Vegas for the inaugural Vegas Fashion Week, scheduled from Nov. 12-16. This exciting event will highlight fashion as a powerful force in culture, creativity and commerce through a week filled with runway shows, citywide activations and immersive experiences.
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Don't look now, but fashion designer Puey Quiñones is back in Los Angeles, and this time, he is planning to stay for good. Born in Bobon, Northern Samar, the humble and talented fashion designer, who also has an atelier in Manila and a Q Bridal shop in downtown L.A., will launch his new couture collection and his new couture shop in the City of Angels.
Los Angeles Fashion Week, powered by Art Hearts Fashion, presented the collection of David Tupaz, the only established fashion and couture designer based in Nevada. His latest work is a tribute to the late legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, known for his iconic tenure at Chanel.
Karan Feder's story is a testament to the power of transformation. Growing up in Wisconsin, Feder didn't have many dreams or goals at an early age. However, a pivotal moment in her third year of college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, when she discovered her true passion for fashion, changed everything.
As the American fashion industry strengthens domestically, Las Vegas emerges as a key player in the fashion landscape. The inaugural Swim Week Las Vegas, held Aug. 15-19 at Resorts World Las Vegas, showcased collections from designers worldwide, presenting the latest trends, colors and style direction for swimwear.
