Samy Gicherman Press Kit 2014

F A S H I O N D E S I G N E R

MEDIA KIT FOR 2014

Venezuelan-born Samy Gicherman is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer. His career spans three decades of dressing Latin America’s most prominent leaders, celebrities, entertainers and beauty pageant winners. He is the recipient of countless awards for his dramatic and passionate creative talent in theatrical costume, millinery and fashion design. The futureholds many aspirations and goals for Gicherman. In 2014, Samy Gicherman Couture-USA, is positioned for a national expansion to fine retailers for his Couture, Ready-to-Wear, Bridal Gown, and Bridal Accessory collections.

SAMY & CELEBRITY CHARITYN GOICO

Samy Gicherman Couture-USA 305 476 8755 info@samy-gicherman.com www.samy-gicherman.com

SAMY GICHERMAN WAS BORN TO A FAMOUS ARGENTINE MILLINERY DESIGNER AND A POLISH GE MOLOGIST TH AT IMMIGRATED TO VENEZUELA, AND IT DID NOT TAKE HIM A LONG TIME BEFORE HE BEGAN TO SHOWCASE HIS INHERITED CREATIVE GENE. UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF HIS MOTHER, PURVEYOR OF HATS TO THE INFAMOUS EVA PERON, SAMY EMBARKED ON AN APPRENTICESHIP THAT MARRIED BOTH GEMOLOGICAL AND

In April of 1997, Samy launched a specialty boutique in “Paseo Las Mercedes” in Caracas where Samy perfected his unique design in gold and silver tiaras, jeweled crowns, hats, and hair accessories.

A tasteful combination of Swarovski crystals, semiprecious stones, and cultured pearls showcase works of art that were promptly embraced by the most popular stylists and beauty pageantry producers. As a result, Samy’s reputation for his meticulous design and couture fashions, earned him an opportunity to sit as a judge twice for the most lauded beauty pageant in South America, “Miss Venezuela”.

MILLINERY TALENTS. Driven by a deep-rooted passion for design, Samy decides to pursue a degree in Interior Design in which he graduated early and with honors from the Instituto de Villasmil in Caracas, Venezuela but, shortly thereafter discovered that his passion and talent truly lie in the fashion world.

2013 GREEN FASHION, MIAMI

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Shortly after this successful accessory line launch,

In 2002, Samy was invited to represent Venezuela

Samy opened his first Haute Couture Design

in the international Bridal event, Novia España in

Atelier, “Krizia Collection 1998.” The collections

which he submitted a couture hair accessory that

debuted in well attended fashion shows hosted at

was later used by Gloria Estefan en her popular

the Hotel Caracas Hilton, as well as many black-tie

video-clip, “Mi Tierra.” While in Spain, the Samy

galas, fundraiser luncheons, and his Atelier. Gicherman

Gicherman brand recognition expanded rapidly

led a trend in luxury fashion show productions

launching exclusively at Boutique “Rosa Clara”

alongside other notable fashion designers like Piera

located on the pristine Calle Serrano in Madrid.

Ferrari, Angel Sanchez, Oscar Carvallo, Mario Gomez, Luis Bracall, and Alvaro Crespo, among others.

2004 marked a series of pivotal events for Samy.

He began the year as a hand selected panel expert

Samy gained multiple awards for theatrical fashion

on “Album de Boda” where he covered and

design such as winning first place for period apparel

commented on the fashions and style of the

at the “Festival de Teatro Interclub” in 2000. The

Royal Wedding of the Prince of Asturias, Felipe

City of Miami hosted “Havana en el Fondo del Mar”

de Borbón y Doña Leticia Ortiz. Later on that year,

for which Samy designed all costuming. His custom

Gicherman was commissioned to showcase his

hats and hair accessories have been featured

2004 collections as well as a Hellenic inspired Bridal

in various theatre and sophisticated television

Collection honoring the 2004 Athens Olympics

productions in South America.

on Televevisa. One of his most notable accomplishments

Runway

of 2004 included designing the gown for Miss Monica Spear, winner of the Miss Venezuela 2004 title, as well as the gown for the first finalist of “Chica Venezuela USA 2004.

Runway

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COLLECTIONS HIGHLIGHT 2012 En la estacion del tren

COLLECTIONS HIGHLIGHT

ONE OF HIS MOST NOTABLE

During this last decade, Samy Gicherman has

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF

been an anchor designer in his current city of residence, Miami, showing consistently in both

2004 INCLUDED DESIGNING

Miami International Fashion Week and Green

THE GOWN FOR MISS

Fashion Week. In addition, Samy has participated

MONICA SPEAR, WINNER

in international fashion shows in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Runway participation includes:

OF THE MISS VENEZUELA

Punta del Este Fashion Week, Gala De La Belleza

2004 TITLE, AS WELL AS

in Bolivia, Ecuador Fashion Week, Chicago

THE GOWN FOR THE FIRST

Fashion Week, and Expo-Colombia (featured as the only non-Colombian fashion designer).

FINALIST OF “CHICA VENEZUELA USA 2004.”

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His international expansion culminated in 2003 when he opened a third Bridal Atelier on the posh address of 359 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Shortly after launching in Miami, Samy claimed his position as a top trendsetting fashion designer with ready-to-wear and couture collections coveted by some of the most influential women in Florida. Samy’s clientele includes a reputable list of renown Hispanic media personalities and celebrities such as Charytin Goico, Lucía Méndez, Diana Quijano, Gina Vélez, Jackie Guerrido, Sully Díaz, Mirka De Llanos, Maggie Carles, Jessica Fox, Marisela Toro, Miriam Valero, Barbie Simons, Geraldine Bazán, Paola Varela, Rachel Díaz, Susana Gallego, Elizabeth Pérez, Patricia Arbulú, Milka Duno, Gabriela Spanic, Carines Moncada, Laura Termini, Karime Lozano, and Bárbara Bermudo.

Samy boasts countless press appearances as media darling in for Hispanic Affluent Luxury lifestyle community. He is a commentator for Univision, Nuestra Belleza Latina, Academy Award Red Carpet Style in Spanish on Telemundo, and other style events.

In 2012, Samy established a workshop called “ModaLab� for fashion design graduates to learn the fine art of embellishments, embroidery and couture work. This last decade has included many successful ventures including the explosive growth of couture clients, a strong bridal gown and accessory business.

The future holds many aspirations and goals for Gicherman including a cross-over to the American market and the expansion into specialty stores in California and Texas.

Currently, Samy has been selected to compete among eight other top Floridian fashion designers for the Eastern Airlines Uniform Design Contest. The future holds many aspirations for Gicherman including the national expansion of Samy Gicherman Couture-USA to the American market.

BRIDAL COUTURE Timeless, classic and romantic describe the “Novias Couture” bridal gowns by Samy Gicherman. His signature touches include intertwining fine European laces with organzas, duchess satins and sensuous silks accented by delicate, floral embellishments and is complimented by classic embroidery and jeweled touches on fabrics and accents that are synonymous with luxury.

The “Novias Couture” bridal accessory collection includes high-end bridal veils, headpieces, tiaras and sashes. Each piece is delicately hand crafted by Samy personally in his studio using delicate laces, semi-precious stones and soft metals. The magic of Samy’s couture finishes creates an heirloom quality to each accessory that can be cherished for generations.

Samy draws on his background in theatrical costume designs to personalize the vision of each Bride prioritizing her dreams and illusions for the Wedding Day. He has dressed countless celebrities such as Charityn Goico, Carolina Tejera, and Laura Ferretti, among some of Latin America’s most beautiful brides.

In 2014, the “Novias Couture” collection will debut across a select group of fine bridal specialty stores across the nation.

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SAMY GICHERMAN IS HAS BEEN FEATURED IN COUNTLESS PRESTIGIOUS US MAGAZINES SUCH AS LIFESTYLE MIAMI, IMAGEN HIALEAH, AND LATIN AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS HOLA MEXICO, FASHION NICARAGUA AMONG OTHERS. HIS TELEVISION APPEARANCES ARE FREQUENT AS A STYLE COMMENTATOR ON US HISPANIC NETWORKS SUCH AS CNN LATINO, UNIVISION AND LOCAL NBC 6 SOUTH FLORIDA.

notable press 1. A P R I L 2014 Hola Mexico, Bianca Marroquin 2. J A N U A R Y 2014 Remembering Miss Gicherman, BellezaCol.org 3. A U G U S T 2013 Anolan Luxe World 4. J U N E 2013 Fashion Edition Nicaragua Samy Gicherman, Butterfly Effect 5. M AY 2013 Nuestra Belleza Latina Gowns by Samy Gicherman

6. A P R I L 2013 Billboard Latino Awards Best Dressed: Actress Natasha Dominguez, Telemundo

17. M A R C H 2013 Natasha Dominguez Latin Billboard Music Awards

7. A P R I L 2013 Vagina Monologues Apparel: Roxana Garcia-Maria Alcala

18. M A R C H 2013 Roxana Garcia On Air Talent, “Las Tardes Calientes” with Amor 107.5

8. J U N E 2012 Primer Impacto, Pamela Conde Silva Collette Magazine-Florida

19. M A R C H 2007 Wedding of Charityn Goico

9. F E B R U A R Y 201 2 Samy Gicherman Generacion America Apparel: Vagina Monologues Actresses: Marisol Correa, Marisol Calero

20. 2004 Miss Venezuela, Monica Spear

Celebrities Dressed 10. M AY 2014 Beth Sobol Founder and President, Miami Fashion Week 11. J A N U A R Y 2014 Adriana Cataño 12. J A N U A R Y 2013 Grace Ormonde, Bridal Magazine 13. M AY 2013 Pedro Abasolo, Alejandra Espinoza Premios Texas, A la Musica Mexicana 14. A P R I L 2013 Carolina Tejera Latin Billboard Awards 15. A P R I L 2013 Elisa Rego Musical Album Launch 16. M A R C H 2013 Beth Sobol Founder and President , Miami Fashion Week

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