CHANEL Cruise Collection sets sail to CUBA

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From Chanel Airlines to Coco Cuba, Karl Lagerfeld has proven to be the master of destination resort locations. This week, the much talked about Chanel Cruise Cuba collection set sail to Cuba and gave Havana the most dynamic fashion party it's seen in more than fifty years. 

Karl Lagerfeld captured the spirit, energy and vibe of the Cuban people with a Chanel resort collection that showcased the perfect balance between wearability and luxury. Alongside Chanel's signature tweed in bright color, festive prints, some appropriately featuring a classic-car motif, marched down the grand Paseo del Prado in Old Havana. Tropical looks and classic black and white frocks and suits made their way through the collection reminiscent  of a time when Cuba was glamorous.

Hats - fedoras and berets were well featured in the show. Cubans love hats. Even my eighty-two year old dad has a collection! The only issue I have is with VogueRunway.com who referenced the correlation between the beret and murderer Che Guevara. VR - don't glamorize him please.

Karl Lagerfeld took the finale walk wearing a purple sequin Saint Laurent jacket.

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Best of 2015

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fashionado e vincent martinez

2015 was a fabulously busy year for fashionado. From travel to Cuba to designer runways to epic music festivals, we were in the thick of it and loving it. I went through more than 300 posts to select my top ten. It wasn't easy! After the slideshow below, there are ten links to my 2015 faves. Thank you to all for the loving support. Happy New Year! xo

We moved on up to Buckhead, The Shops Buckhead to be exact! This was a major year for Doggies on the Catwalk: new upscale venue, amazing designers and a huge audience. Our collective efforts raised more than $37,000 for the Atlanta Pet Rescue. DOGGIES ON THE CATWALK

While Cuba continues to be in the news, on a more personal level, I've travelled to Cuba twice now to visit with my elderly father. We spent 43 years apart. CUBA

This was a big year for Jeffrey Kalinsky. As a celebration of twenty-five years at Phipps Plaza, Jeffrey Fashion Cares held their annual bash and runway show at Phipps. The fashion was behind amazing! JEFFREY FASHION CARES

The third annual TomorrowWorld got to a rainy start and only got worse, but hey, we made the best of it. When we couldn't get to the festival grounds on Sunday, we met up with Armin van Buuren in his hotel suite for an interview. Not too shabby! ARMIN VAN BUUREN AT TOMORROWWORLD

This is one of the best fashion films I have seen. Beautifully shot and a good story told. Inspiring and moving.  DIOR AND I / RAF SIMONS

In big fashion news, we saw the "return" of Galliano. JOHN GALLIANO FOR MAISON MARGIELA

One of my most popular features... designer Libby Langdon shared last minute decorating ideas for the home. LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY

New York, LA, Miami... Erik Rosete's Mister Triple X is a fashion powerhouse that is making its mark on the industry with stellar runway shows. I hope to catch up with them in 2016 at NYFW. MISTER TRIPLE X

The first ever fashion exhibit at the High Museum of Art. I had the privilege of interviewing the curator of this groundbreaking show. The show is stunning. IRIS VAN HERPEN AT THE HIGH

The way men should dress. See for yourself. THE BEST OF PITTI UOMO

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Cuba Update!

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finding Dad Cuba
finding Dad Cuba

We have officially begun production on my documentary about finding my father in Cuba. Gil Guillama, pictured with me here, alongside this amazing orange 1954 Chevy, spent eight very enlightening and emotional days in Havana. I reunited with my father and currently I am reliving the overwhelming experience as Gil and I go through our footage as we prepare to tell my story. We took this photo in my old neighborhood. It was my first time back since 1970. My house was in front of us, and the park I used to play at, behind us. It was so beautiful 40 years ago, and now, as you can see, is no longer. 

Look for more updates, teasers and its premiere this October at the Georgia Latino Film Festival.

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