NewsWorthy: Nicaragua Diseña 2013

i gotta give it to my assistant last year, Andrea. working ND really does kick your ass and we are at 3 weeks from the event. from press release writing, casting models, tv interviews, designer meetings, updating social media, answering 200 emails a day from prospective models, artists, sponsors - all while making sure my other clients and main boss, Shantall are also being taken care of. 

still don't know what Nicaragua Diseña is? in short, it is a design incubator sponsored by the Nicaraguan Tourism Board (INTUR) that showcases emerging designers. The Shantall Lacayo team works along INTUR as consultants. 

how does it work? it's a mix of CFDA Fashion Fund except we don't give awards or 100K - Trade Shows except you don't pay for an exhibition space - and MILK MADE NYC, you don't pay for runway, beauty, model production and at the end of the day it all starts with a designer application. Creative Artists (fashion, photographers, architects, culinary, interior design, accessories, innovative objects, etc etc) send their portfolios and the ND team selects the most innovative and fresh talent in Nicaragua. Not only can Nicaraguans apply but Nicaraguan residents as well.

last year, I worked ND12 (pilot event) from NYC but this year, I decided to come back home since it was such a hit and an incredible experience.

so far, the highlight of ND13 has been calling the applicants and telling them they were selected. their happiness melted my heart.

don't miss Nicaragua Diseña 2013 this Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, 4th!

Equipo casting de modelos Nicaragua Diseña 2013!

Gracias a todos los talentos Nicas que llegaron e hicieron su mejor esfuerzo, NUNCA dejen de seguir sus suenos.

Karla Cuadra eventos #CMC #INTUR Shantall Lacayo - Diseño, Moda y Arte Textil team!

Gracias por la foto Diego! — with Silvio Rodriguez Chamorro, Alicia Beatrice, Gabriel Ruiz, Karla Cuadra, Alex Miller and Kelvik Pineda.

Producción: Instituto Nicaraguense de Turismo INTUR y Shantall Lacayo - Diseño, Moda y Arte Textil
Modelos: Jonieth O'Neill & Andres Molina
Fotografía: Erick Monterrosa Fotografía
Maquillaje: Alejandro Ayon
Peinado: Max Salon | carlos corrales
Diseño Gráfico: Gabriel Ruiz

Behind the Scenes:

Nicaragua Diseña

Visit the website for contact details, application process, requirements, and general info

http://nicaraguadisena.com/

Nicaragua Diseña 2012

The Nicaraguan Tourism Board and Nicaraguan designer, Shantall Lacayo join forces in search of Nicaraguan designers and artists to participate in the first official design fair dedicated to Nicaraguan innovative design, “Nicaragua Diseña 2012” which translates to Nicaragua Designs 2012. The fair’s objective is to offer new generations of artists and independent designers an opportunity to showcase their diverse innovations and trends at a cultural and creative incubator to a general and international public.

“NICARAGUA Diseña 2012” will be an event completely dedicated to the support and promotion of Nicaraguan creativity in order to attract potential international buyers. During these two days, the audience will be able to enjoy a design incubator that explores diverse stems of creativity while culturally indulging themselves with new ideas and trends in the fashion design, architecture, furniture, visual art, and much more. This event will be a platform for the top Nicaraguan emerging and independent artists, design institutes and businesses. The fair will encourage the consumption of designs labeled as “designed and made in Nicaragua” and showcase the best Nicaraguan workmanship quality as well as their artistic potential. The fair’s target market will extend to trend makers, business investors, press, design professionals, potential clients, celebrities, universities, buyers, and general public.  “NICARAGUA Diseña 2012” will set Nicaragua apart as a potential and multi-faceted country not only in Latin America but internationally through the exhibition of young and modern talented entrepreneurs.

“NICARAGUA Diseña 2012” has currently started and will conclude the reception of applications by August 30th, 2012. The following design categories are being summoned: Fashion design, Accessories, Shoes, Architecture, Gardening, Furniture, Contemporary design, Art, Textile design, and Digital design. 

This event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center in Managua on October 21 – 22, 2012. 

General questions can be addressed to the e-mail: info@shantalllacayo.com.

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