Fashion Leaders come together to support Designer Vanni Wang and Lucio Vanni Couture

“Fashion & Philanthropy” at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on June 6th presented the latest collections from Lucio Vanni Couture.  The afternoon event, attended by Cleveland’s fabulous people showcased fashion designer Vanni Wang and accessories from Marise Designs.  

"Fashion & Philanthropy" was created for YWCA Nurturing Independence & Aspirations program, a Greater Cleveland housing program supporting young women between 18 -24 years of age transitioning out of foster care. [ywcaofcleveland.org]

(photo left to right)

CONNIE KOROSEC

Professor and Chair of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Ursuline College.

J.R. CAMPBELL

Professor and Director of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University.

DIXIE LEE DAVIS

At the conclusion of “Fashion & Philanthropy”, Dixie Lee Davis was recognized for her dedication and lifetime work in fashion. On behalf of the City of Cleveland and Mayor Frank G. Jackson, an official proclamation of lifetime achievement was presented by Eduardo Romero. Ms. Davis also received awards and congratulations from Fashion Group International, Kent State University, Ronald McDonald House, Ursuline College and Virginia Marti College of Fashion Design. Dixie Lee Davis currently serves as a consultant to luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue.

VIRGINIA MARTI-VEITH

Cleveland fashion icon, philanthropist and founder of Virginia Marti College.

MARLENE KOBZOWICZ

Regional Director of Fashion Group International and Executive Director of the Virginia Marti College Foundation which provides scholarships for careers in fashion design.

Dixie Lee Davis      Eduardo Romero      Katherine Miracle

 

LUCIOVANNI.COM

“Fashion & Philanthropy” at the Ritz-Carlton

Thank you to all of our volunteers, fashion models, photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists, sponsors and patrons. You made our fashion show a huge success.  Lucio Vanni Couture by Vanni Wang and Marise Jewelry Design by Maria Pujana thanks our company teams and guests. Thank you YWCA Cleveland for helping girls age 14 and older transition from foster care and prepare for independence and stability into adult life. [ywcaofcleveland.org]

Event Speaker and EMCEE
Thank you to Katherine Miracle [katherinemiracle.com] our fashion show event speaker.  Katherine entertained, educated and motiivated the listeners and communicated the Lucio Vanni Couture mission.

Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists
Special thanks to our three outstanding professional talents for hair styling and makeup. We salute you! Joy Kobzowicz, Wendy Fritos and Edwin Fontanez volunteered their support. 
Joy and Wendy are remarkable creative talents for fashion model makeup.  Cielo by Edwin Fontanez [edwinfontanez.com] is the Lakewood hair design salon every fashionista needs to visit straight-away. Thank your Edwin for your skillful hair designs. Wendy Fritos is the entrepreneur at “Just Brows’ing”, [justbrowsingskincareandmakeup.com] a business specializing in facials, makeup application and massage.

Millinery
Hatmaking or Millinery is the art of high-fashion. Our team would like to thank designer Donald Wasson for his marvelous hats that accessorized our Lucio Vanni Couture fashion show.

Photography & Models

"Fashion & Philanthropy" Lucio Vanni Couture  Fashion Show

Thank you to JT Thomas, CEO of FashionTVNetwork and HyperMedia [fashiontvnetwork.com] and to our team member George Hu for fashion show photography. Thanks to Arooj Ashraf [arooja.com] at La Prensa Newspaper and to our team of fashion models; Stephany Allen, Alyx Crisplip, Djenab Conde, Chan'lle Johnson, Rebecca Lathe and Elana Wells.  Thank you Lucio Vanni Couture team members!

Support Cleveland's YWCA on June 6th at "Fashion & Philanthropy"

Fashion designer Vanni Wang to host fashion show at the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland


Make a difference in the lives of young women on June 6th and provide
support for the YWCA NIA program and FGI scholarships. The Cleveland
YWCA NIA program helps girls age 14 and older transition from foster
care and prepare for independence and stability into adult life.

Don’t miss this exciting afternoon fashion event and meet your hosts
Vanni Wang and Maria Pujana as they present the fabulous Lucio Vanni
women’s wear couture collection with exquisite jewelry and accessories
by Marise Designs.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne and complimentary Ritz-Carlton valet parking.

Monday, June 6th, 2011
VIP Reception 1pm-2pm,  Open House 2pm-5pm
Couture Fashion Show begins at 2:15pm

Ritz-Carlton Cleveland
1515 West Third Street
VIP Tickets: $100 Guest Tickets: $35

Couture Fashion Show Benefit for the YWCA Cleveland
and Fashion Group International student scholarships.

Purchase tickets online at: http://www.ywcaofcleveland.org
For more information: 216-759-7888

Spring Bridal Show Supports Kenya Orphanage

Spring was in the air at “a Wedding for all Seasons”, a bridal show held on Sunday at the Sheraton Hotel Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  The event presented the public with complete resources for planning a wedding and featured a bridal fashion runway show.  Virginia Marti College (VMCAD) designer and fashion instructor Christine Lee presented luxury fabrics available from Virginia Marti Fabrics.  The company is a unique resource for bridal fabrics and donates all company profits to the “Mission to the Fatherless”, a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding orphans and street children in Kenya, Africa. 

VMCAD invited international fashion designer Vanni Wang because of her continued support of Virginia Marti Fabrics  and for  the non-profit charitable mission of the company.  Ms. Wang’s company Lucio Vanni Couture displayed part of her collection designed from luxury fabrics available to the public through Virginia Marti Fabrics Store in Lakewood, Ohio.  Beauty, femininity and romance is reflected in the Lucio Vanni bridal collection.  Personalized dresses for weddings and special occasions feature exquisite artisan details like hand dyed silk butterflies and flowers.

For more information:  http://www.virginiamartifabrics.com  and http://www.luciovanni.com

Vanni Wang - Lucio Vanni Couture Bridal

Vanni Wang and Christine Lee - Virginia Marti College of Fashion & Design

Ohio Legislators Support Small Business Manufacturers. Lucio Vanni Couture Exports



Vanni Wang, CEO of Lucio Vanni LLC, joined Ohio Legislators on Thursday March 3, 2011.  In the spirit of entrepreneurialism, Speaker of the House William Batchelder, Representative Nan Baker, Representative Mike Dovilla, Representative Ron Amstutz and Representative Marlene Anielski discussed opportunities for enhancing business growth through assistance from state government.

William G. Batchelder
Speaker of the House
State of Ohio House of Representatives
69th House District

Ms. Wang’s apparel manufacturing plans for Lucio Vanni LLC are being supported by an impressive list of Ohio’s political, business and civic leaders in an all out effort to make Greater Cleveland successful and create more new jobs in the global economy.  Ms. Wang discussed the impact of exporting and the importance of building bridges between the USA and Asia through development of Ohio’s traditional manufacturing industries. 

 

Nan A. Baker
State Representative
State of Ohio House of Representatives



Lucio Vanni LLC is on a fast track to offer its American-made, high-fashion women’s apparel to the global audience.  Traditional industries are a critical part of Ohio’s economy.  Ohio’s top legislators actively bring support and encouragement to Ms. Wang about her ideas for business development as her company builds momentum in the North American and China markets for luxury apparel.  The meeting was hosted through the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) and the law firm of Tucker, Ellis & West LLP of Cleveland.

 

Carmen West
Director SBDC
Urban League of Greater Cleveland




Maurice L. Horsey, III 
Chief Operating Officer
YMCA of Greater Cleveland

 

http://www.luciovanni.com/

http://www.youtube.com/vanniwang

White House Forum Boosts Cleveland

White House Forum Boosts Cleveland

White House Winning The Future Forum Boosts

Cleveland’s Fashion Group International

The President and Cabinet members met at Cleveland State University on February 22 to hear directly from small business about ideas to expand the American economy and create jobs. The small group of Cleveland business leaders included entrepreneur, fashion designer and Cleveland FGI member Vanni Wang of Lucio Vanni LLC.



Ms. Wang was encouraged to see broad support by the President and his team for development of new technologies alongside traditional industries like clothing manufacturing. Wang said President Obama is committed to helping all businesses out-innovate, out-educate and out-build global competition and putting Americans back to work. Key cabinet members such as Commerce Secretary Gary Locke met with Wang and others to help Cleveland businesses develop foreign markets for American exports. Wang said American brands are highly respected internationally and her company Lucio Vanni produces high-fashion couture clothing and accessories for exclusive retailers both in the luxury domestic and export markets.

Fashion Group International Regional Director Marlene Kobzowicz said her organization is focused on supporting fashion design and manufacturing throughout the region. Many local fashion students and entrepreneurs have been inspired about the possibilities of revitalizing and bringing the craft of apparel manufacturing back to Cleveland.

President Obama and his Council of Economic Advisers are focused on “Winning the Future for America”. They came to Cleveland for knowledge about the needs of small business to develop effective programs for continued economic recovery, creating employment through innovations, industrial development and exports and with a team dedicated to increasing the global competitiveness of American business.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skkuzJUbae4
http://www.luciovanni.com/
http://www.youtube.com/vanniwang
http://cleveland.fgi.org/

Welcome to Lucio Vanni LLC

Couture Company Builds Local Manufacturing Business

Designer Vanni Wang has formed Lucio Vanni LLC.  The new couture fashion company will be headquartered in Greater Cleveland.

Luxury brand Lucio Vanni offers a broad range of original artistic designs, from wedding dresses to suits and evening wear, handcrafted and created to make women look and feel beautiful.  Vanni Wang is the creator behind the brand and her new company hopes to revitalize American made clothing manufacturing in the region.

Lucio Vanni LLC
P.O. Box 16236
Rocky River, Ohio  44116
216-759-7888