CANCUN Fashion Show 2009 – ‘ME-SKYY VODCA 2009’ 24th of February to 1st of March

Those who are planning to stay in a Mexico Cancun hotels soon,, will have the opportunity to witness "Cancun Fashion Week” 'Skyy VODCA ME-2009' which takes place from February 24 to March 1st 2009 for the fourth consecutive year in this tourist destination, at the prestigious hotel Me Cancun as the hosting hotel and Skyy Vodka as the official sponsor of the event.

The event will include the presence of well known designers from different countries, such as; Pablo Ramirez from Argentina, Jorge Diep and Marisol Henriquez from Dominican Republic, Daniel Thorny from Mexico and Carmen Steffens, the prestigious Brazilian name brand for bags and shoes.

The week will begin with the anniversary of Grill 14 restaurant, and will continue with a fashion show in the ME Cancun "ME Fashion Show 2009", where the designers will present their most recent collections, while Skyy Vodka will be serving exclusive special cocktails to celebrate and enjoy the luxurious event.
That same night, ME Cancun and Skyy Vodka will offer an After Party in ‘Rose Bar’, one of several bars of well known brothers Rande & Scott Gerber considered by many icons of the world fashion.
During this event, Daniel Thorny, a well recognized Mexican jewelry designer, will present his new collection "Mandrake", based on black and golden color shades with a strong Art Deco tendency.

At the same time, Pablo Ramirez, famous for the exclusive use of black, strong lines and absolute elegance, will show his new luxurious swim suit collection, his elegant collection of ‘prêt a porter’, and his glamorous cocktail dresses and gala gowns.

The Dominican designer, Jorge Diep will present his collection of high fashion "Spectacular’’, which is the very same collection he recently presented during the Couture Fashion Week 2009 in New York.

Marisol Henriquez, will show her collection "Entrelezado Magical", and Carmen Steffens will be presenting her winter collection characterized for its very modern look, use of platforms, colorful, black & grey line, animal prints, and her reptile and snake lines.

By: Michael Christodoulou

Creating a modern home that is classic and timeless

If you casually stroll through most furniture stores these days, you’ll notice a variety of fabrics and styles that are currently in vogue. Manufacturers and retailers are quick to seize upon major design trends in the hope of increasing sales.

Unfortunately, many of these styles quickly end up looking dated. The colors of the fabric may go out of style, overly styled furnishings may not age gracefully and cushions and springs begin to sag from continual wear and tear.

Before you know it, the furniture ends up in a thrift store or second hand shop, waiting for some passerby to take pity on it.

If you’ve ever walked through the aisles of these used furniture shops, you’ll quickly notice that modern furniture can rarely be found. If you happen upon a piece, rest assured you have a rare treasure.

The reason modern furniture is tough to find on the second hand market is because it is both classic and timeless. It never goes out of style. Combined with its superior construction, intelligent design and use of top quality materials, modern furniture transcends fads in fashion.

When selecting modern furniture for your home, you want to adhere to the creed of Modernism: “Form follows function.” In other words, comfort is key in any design. Any piece of modern furniture must be first comfortable, then fashionable.

Comfort is rarely the main focus of other styles of furniture that you’ll find in some furniture stores. If you’ve ever sat in an overstuffed couch, for example, you’ll soon find that you can rarely sit back fully and still have your feet touch the floor. That’s because the look of the sofa is more important than its comfort.

That’s not to say that modern furniture isn’t attractive. Hardly! Some of the most enduring and classic designs in the furniture world were created by the legends of furniture design: Eileen Gray, Charles and Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies Van De Rohe, and Le Corbusier. Many of their visionary works are just as popular today as they were when they were first introduced. A design that came on the scene 70 or even 100 years ago still looks fresh today.

Like great art, modern furniture only increases in value, at least from an aesthetic standpoint. Over the years, it becomes an integral part of the home, a focal point of beauty, harmony and tranquility. But it never becomes boring. Like a classic work of art by Picasso or Monet, you always see something new in your modern furniture. It intrigues the eye and challenges the mind.

Perhaps that’s why modern furniture continues to be so popular. It is a trendsetter without being trendy. It is classic, yet fresh and contemporary. And most of all, it is true to its roots – that form (design) follows function (comfort). It’s a pity that many manufacturers can’t seem to remember this basic tenet of furniture design.

Creating a modern home that is classic and timeless

If you casually stroll through most furniture stores these days, you’ll notice a variety of fabrics and styles that are currently in vogue. Manufacturers and retailers are quick to seize upon major design trends in the hope of increasing sales.

Unfortunately, many of these styles quickly end up looking dated. The colors of the fabric may go out of style, overly styled furnishings may not age gracefully and cushions and springs begin to sag from continual wear and tear.

Before you know it, the furniture ends up in a thrift store or second hand shop, waiting for some passerby to take pity on it.

If you’ve ever walked through the aisles of these used furniture shops, you’ll quickly notice that modern furniture can rarely be found. If you happen upon a piece, rest assured you have a rare treasure.

The reason modern furniture is tough to find on the second hand market is because it is both classic and timeless. It never goes out of style. Combined with its superior construction, intelligent design and use of top quality materials, modern furniture transcends fads in fashion.

When selecting modern furniture for your home, you want to adhere to the creed of Modernism: “Form follows function.” In other words, comfort is key in any design. Any piece of modern furniture must be first comfortable, then fashionable.

Comfort is rarely the main focus of other styles of furniture that you’ll find in some furniture stores. If you’ve ever sat in an overstuffed couch, for example, you’ll soon find that you can rarely sit back fully and still have your feet touch the floor. That’s because the look of the sofa is more important than its comfort.

That’s not to say that modern furniture isn’t attractive. Hardly! Some of the most enduring and classic designs in the furniture world were created by the legends of furniture design: Eileen Gray, Charles and Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies Van De Rohe, and Le Corbusier. Many of their visionary works are just as popular today as they were when they were first introduced. A design that came on the scene 70 or even 100 years ago still looks fresh today.

Like great art, modern furniture only increases in value, at least from an aesthetic standpoint. Over the years, it becomes an integral part of the home, a focal point of beauty, harmony and tranquility. But it never becomes boring. Like a classic work of art by Picasso or Monet, you always see something new in your modern furniture. It intrigues the eye and challenges the mind.

Perhaps that’s why modern furniture continues to be so popular. It is a trendsetter without being trendy. It is classic, yet fresh and contemporary. And most of all, it is true to its roots – that form (design) follows function (comfort). It’s a pity that many manufacturers can’t seem to remember this basic tenet of furniture design.