Portugal Global - Março 2018

Monika Tu, member of the jury, explains that Portuguese brands have revealed harmony, quality, comfort and environmental concern and "put a visa on all boxes, so they deserved to be winners tonight."Elementum, 7Hills and Marita Moreno have developed their participation, precisely, around the motto "crafting the future inspired by you", emphasizing a fashion approach centered in the harmony between comfort, quality and environmental concern.

Commenting on the award with one voice, the winning brands claim to have received the news "with much enthusiasm and pride. The prize is about recognition through the junction between the cultural element of the country that we are representing with the realization of a cohesive collection that represents that culture. Our greatest inspiration is Portugal and everything that has the best: nature, culture, cuisine, our light, our people. "

The award received by the Portuguese brands allows them to receive invitations to the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week that is held in Sydney in May, mentoring and networking sessions aimed at addressing the fashion industry in Australia. It also foresees the possibility of the winning brands giving a presentation to students at the TAFE NSW school dedicated to vocational education with courses in the field of fashion.

The participation of the brands Elementum, 7Hills and Marita Moreno at this event was coordinated by AICEP-Australia, emphasized by the FOMA organization recognizing the difficulty of coordinating three Designers remotely and achieving such a harmonious and successful result. Support that the brands claim to have been key to the end result.

Marita Moreno na NYFW - FW18/19

As in the last edition, the Portuguese fashion accessories brand, Marita Moreno, will present its FW19 collection, on February 9, at 8:00 PM, with the collective of designers, brands and creatives that are part of Flying Solo NYC, the well-known Concept Store that serves as an incubator for new fashion designers.

The fashion show that is already part of the New York Fashion Week event calendar will feature more than 50 designers and clothing brands, fashion accessories and jewelery. It will be the first time, on American soil, that the brand Marita moreno will present its 100% sustainable collection divided into three lines: Upcycling, Vegan and Sustainable.

The event is in full swing and will take place at the famous Pier 59 Studio, a studio created to serve the diverse needs of the world of fashion and entertainment. The parade will be on the same day as BCBGMAXAZRIA AND HELLESSY.