S.F. Symphony, Opera: Party prep 101 Aug 31, 2009
Seen here in: Carmen Marc Valvo dress. Early brush with the arts: Attended matinees at the San Francisco Opera as a child, sang in high school. (San Francisco Chronicle)
One million views and counting May 19, 2009
This cross-generational celebration will feature high-profile speakers such as author Sandra Cisneros, fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo, former mayor of San Antonio Henry G. Cisneros, sports commentator Jorge Ramos, along with entertainment from Grammy Award winners David Lee Garza and Los Lobos. Festival activities for attendees will include a marketplace; forums addressing health, wellness and financial security topics; free health screenings; a job fair; and a banner weekend of musical... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Lifetime Networks Announces Domestic Launch of Roiworld.com Mar 26, 2009
One of most popular features last month was "Designer Closet," which invited users to play with gowns designed by acclaimed and emerging fashion designers Carmen Marc Valvo, Ina Soltani, Tadashi Shoji and Gustavo Cadile. This week, the site will feature clothes designed by Shoshanna. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
At Fashion Week, a flair for the frugal Feb 17, 2009
Designers such as Carmen Marc Valvo, Monique Lhuillier, and Naeem Khan dropped runway shows in favor of smaller presentations, saving $50,000 to $100,000 on the cost of tent rental alone. Many designers are hiring fewer models to save money. (Boston Globe)
Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health Feb 14, 2009
FRIDAY, Feb. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Actress Hilary Duff wearing Donna Karan, soap queen Susan Lucci wowing the crowd in Gustavo Cadile, skater Kristi Yamaguchi showing Olympic style in Vera Wang, and CBS anchor Katie Couric bringing the show to a close in Carmen Marc Valvo -- all of these stars, and more, proudly wore red on the runway Friday for the 7th annual Red Dress Collection, aimed at raising awareness of women's heart health. As kick-off for New York City's Fashion Week, the show is a... (U.S. News & World Report)
Obama Optimism Kicks Off Fashion Week Feb 14, 2009
Monique Lhuillier and Carmen Marc Valvo skipped their usual runway shows for smaller presentations outside the tents of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Some fashion editors grumbled about hailing taxis instead of hopping in their usual town cars. (CBS News)
Red is the color of my true loves dress Feb 14, 2009
More restrained but still fab: an elegant Jennie Garth in Badgley Mischka, body beautiful Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin in sexy, short Max Azria and finale model Katie Couric, wearing a rhinestone strapped Carmen Marc Valvo, her signature wide smile and an aura that read, What am I doing here. Get me Sarah or Sully. (Boston Herald)
Low-key Fashion Week in the works Feb 12, 2009
Designer Carmen Marc Valvo found a free space, the restaurant Citrine, to stage his show. Temperley, designer Marc Bouwer and Rock & Republic are among those staging virtual fashion shows online. (USA Today -- Life)
Barbie doll just shy of her 50th birthday Feb 11, 2009
"A majority of designers have had some run-in with Barbie," says Carmen Marc Valvo. "She's an American icon, and there has to be an interesting association between play and Barbie, and creativity and fashion.". (AZCentral -- Business)
