Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week
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Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week, was known as Pasarela Cibeles up until 2008, is the principal platform to promote fashion in Spain
. Based in Madrid
and often takes place twice a year, in September 2008 held its edition No. 48. The No. 49 edition, which lasted two weeks, was held in February 2009. It is organized by IFEMA, the trade fair in Madrid. In the edition organized for September 18, 2009 they celebrate the 50th edition of the former Pasarela Cibeles.
Some of the notable attendees at CMFW are Spanish national treasure, Duchess of Alba, and socialite and tabloid fixture Carmen Lomana
.
Many models see in the Spanish capital as a continuum of work during their available free days after the conclusion of New York Fashion Week
and just before the start of the Milan fashion shows
. Top-tier models skip London
, where few designers can afford to pay fees, in favor of Madrid. Iris Strubegger
, Marina Pérez
, Eniko Mihalik
, Egle Tvirbutaite, Denisa Dvorakova
, Michaela Kocianova
, Diana Farkhullina, Sheila Márquez
, Daiane Conterato
, Charlotte Di Calypso
, Jon Kortajarena
, and Michaela Kocianova
are just some of the top models that have added some “super” appeal to the CMFW calendar.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. Based in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
and often takes place twice a year, in September 2008 held its edition No. 48. The No. 49 edition, which lasted two weeks, was held in February 2009. It is organized by IFEMA, the trade fair in Madrid. In the edition organized for September 18, 2009 they celebrate the 50th edition of the former Pasarela Cibeles.
Some of the notable attendees at CMFW are Spanish national treasure, Duchess of Alba, and socialite and tabloid fixture Carmen Lomana
Carmen Lomana
María del Carmen Fernández de Lomana Gutiérrez , known as Carmen Lomana is a Spanish businesswoman, socialite and haute couture collector...
.
Many models see in the Spanish capital as a continuum of work during their available free days after the conclusion of New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
and just before the start of the Milan fashion shows
Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week is a famous fashion week held semi-annually in Milan, Italy Spring/Summer event held in February - March of each year and Autumn/Winter event held in September - October of each year....
. Top-tier models skip London
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is an apparel trade show held in London, England twice each year, in February and September. It is one of the "Big Four" fashion weeks, along with New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.-Organization:...
, where few designers can afford to pay fees, in favor of Madrid. Iris Strubegger
Iris Strubegger
Iris Strubegger is an Austrian model.-Early life:Iris was born on July 21, 1984. Her birthplace is Schwarzach im Pongau, Salzburg in Austria. In 2001, when she was 17, she moved to New York to start a three month exchange student program. Walking down the street one day, she was discovered by an...
, Marina Pérez
Marina Perez
Marina Carolina Pérez is a Spanish top model known for her eyes. She has been the face for Jimmy Choo, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Pucci, Moschino, Giorgio Armani, St...
, Eniko Mihalik
Enikő Mihalik
Enikő Mihalik is a Hungarian model who rose to prominence after placing 4th in the Elite Model Look 2002 and is known for her work with Dutch photography team Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.-Career:...
, Egle Tvirbutaite, Denisa Dvorakova
Denisa Dvorakova
Denisa Dvořáková is a Czech model, who is best known as the winner of the Elite Model Look 2006.-Early life:Denisa was in Prague, Czech Republic. She's known for her apathetic, calm and somewhat sarcastic appearance in photo shoots and on the runway.-Elite Model Look and career:Denisa entered the...
, Michaela Kocianova
Michaela Kocianova
Michaela Kocianová is a Slovak model. She was born in Trenčín, Slovakia, and won second place in the 2004 Elite Model Look Slovak fashion contest. She has since been featured in advertisements for Monique Lhuillier and Vivienne Westwood.In 2006, she debuted on the catwalk in the A/W Rodarte show...
, Diana Farkhullina, Sheila Márquez
Sheila Marquez
Sheila Márquez is a Spanish model. She has been in ad campaigns for Neiman Marcus, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Topshop, and DKNY Jeans.-Career:...
, Daiane Conterato
Daiane Conterato
Daiane Conterato is a Brazilian fashion model. As of May 2009, she is ranked #46 among models at the website models.com...
, Charlotte Di Calypso
Charlotte Di Calypso
Charlotte Di Calypso is a French fashion model, best known for winning the Elite Model Look in 2005 and representing [] Chance since then.-Early Life and Elite Model Look:...
, Jon Kortajarena
Jon Kortajarena
Jon Kortajarena Redruello is a Spanish model. He is known for his distinct hair, chiseled cheekbones, piercing eyes, and full pout. He has landed advertising campaigns for Just Cavalli, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Bally, Etro, Trussardi, Diesel, Mangano, Lagerfeld, Pepe Jeans but notably Matinique,...
, and Michaela Kocianova
Michaela Kocianova
Michaela Kocianová is a Slovak model. She was born in Trenčín, Slovakia, and won second place in the 2004 Elite Model Look Slovak fashion contest. She has since been featured in advertisements for Monique Lhuillier and Vivienne Westwood.In 2006, she debuted on the catwalk in the A/W Rodarte show...
are just some of the top models that have added some “super” appeal to the CMFW calendar.