The Manuel De La Cruz woman is the multitasking social butterfly, who isn’t afraid to flaunt her figure; his man is exquisitely dressed and willing to stand out from the crowd.
On September 11, 2010, Manuel de la Cruz will present his Spring/Summer 2011 collection during New York Fashion Week inspired by Semana Santa (Holy Week), at the Metropolitan Pavilion from 8:00pm – 9:30pm. The event will be a gallery presentation of Manuel’s latest work, inspired by the traditions of his native Guatemala.
During the celebration of Semana Santa, the people show their devotion to their faith by marching down the cobbled streets carrying figurines depicting lifelike scenes from The Passion. According to de la Cruz, this is by far the most colorful and fascinating time in his homeland, as the purple and black ensembles worn by the natives gave birth to the imaginative genius of Manuel’s collection.
In his collection, Manuel incorporates black, purple, light blue, and baby pink to create a chic and sophisticated allusion to the colorful nature of the tradition. The women’s collection will be accented by hand embroidered belts and will include sheer cocktail dresses in soft silky blended fabrics such as chiffon, silk cotton, double face duchess satin, silk Georgette and French lace. The men’s collection will consist of tailored pieces with a modern allusion to classic shapes. The materials utilized will include wool blends for the suits, and contrasting silk duchess satin for the jackets as well as trousers. De la Cruz will launch a new line of shoes, swimwear and t-shirts that will complement the existing suits and dresses in his current collection.
From the emotional nature of Semana Santa, Manuel creates a theme that reflects the passion and darkness of this intriguing custom. His creativity knows no bounds; it is rivaled only by his humanitarian awareness, demonstrated by his support of the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island.
About Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island
The Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island, Inc. (LMNI) is a non-profit organization seeking to provide information to patients and the community regarding neurological and physiological disorders. They encourage the prevention of brain and spinal cord injury by maintaining clear channels of communication with their patients, and promote the early diagnosis of neurological disorders and diseases to improve the quality of life for those affected by neurological disease.