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I want to meet people who are living their dream. Driven people are passionate people. Natural born gifting and passion show a perfect example of "higher purpose". If you have a higher purpose and are successful, we want to tell your story. Not to brag... but to tell the GOOD news and motivate others. C'Mon tell us? Are you leaving your mark?

Amal Sarieddine - Lebanon

Gemstone accents, rhinestone belted satin gowns, purple, gold silver and chartruse green was the theme of Amal Sarieddine's collection that took first position on the runway of Couture Fashion Week. The intricate and beautifully embelished gowns were ethereal and the designs are so beautifully elegant and classy that this designer will quickly become an A List Designer in the states. Congratulations Amal, on a heavenly collection and on the impending birth of your baby! Mark541 loves you!

Live from New York

Check back tonight for the latest from Couture Fashion Week from the lovely Waldorf Astoria in New York City. We will run down the designs, share the elegance and blog about all things Fashion. Tonight is also Fashion's Night Out in the City.... Stay tuned...

The Brilliance of Andres Aquino

Andres Aquino is the producer of Couture Fashion Week. He is the founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week. He is a photographer, fashion designer, producer, formidable advocate for the arts and is an avid supporter of Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®. A representative of the charity whose mission is raising breast cancer awareness and support, will walk the runway in one of Mr. Aquino's couture gowns, resplendent in pink, the organization's signature color. A number of other celebrities and performers are expected to take part in the gala fashion show at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC, September 10-13.

"Fashion is a social manifestation of the Human Being"

Luis Machicao has a background in Sociology and Fashion. He views fashion the way we do here at Mark541. Check out his designs. http://www.luismachicao.com/

Crimson Fall

Peruvian Designer, Luis Machicao, will bring his collection to the runway at New York's Couture Fashion Week.

Luis Machicao - Peru

This would be a beautiful "Mother of the Bride" dress

German Designer Marco Marcu

Marco Marcu's collection, "The Language of Flowers" makes it way to the runway September 10th at Couture Fashion week. Marcu's inspiration comes from his love for flowers. He has designed spectacular gowns for many beauty queens and is the official fashion designer for Miss World and Miss Germany 2009 through 2011. The flower collection is inspired by the colors and shapes of nature! Can't wait!!!! 6 pm. Waldorf NYC http://www.m-marcu-fashiondesign.de/

Couture Fashion Week

September 10-12, 2010 New York City, Waldorf Astoria

Cristina Nitopi

Australian Designer, Cristina Nitopi will appear at Couture Fashion Week in New York City in September. A deeply spiritual woman, the designer says her inspiration comes from meditation, spiritual healing and connection with her higher self. She produces a very interesting men's fashion line that mixes deeply masculine material with lace and fur on men. Her use of adverse textures and beautiful fabric make her designs appear surreal on the runway. Look for her designs to make an impact on fashion culture! check her out at: www.cristinanitopi.com.au

One of "The boys of Summer"

This is Hazel. A friend of mine has this sandal. It looks beautiful on. You can find her at www.samedelman.com

Recycled Fashions

It's amazing what we can do with garbage. Roads are paved with rubber from discarded tires. Boutiques sell purses crafted from gum wrappers. Even this year's Olympic medals were partially made from electronic waste. Amazing.Check out clothing made entirely from trash in the free public exhibit “Recycle Runway: Reclaimed Fashions” by Nancy Judd, which continues daily through August 8. "Making trash into elegant and beautiful fashions attracts attention to the actions that we can each take in our everyday lives to care for the planet,” says Judd. Works on display include a soda-can dress commissioned by Coca-Cola, a recycled glass-bead evening gown, and an outfit made of Toyota parts. (Judd could probably make a boatload of cash selling the Toyota deal to angry Prius owners.)

Recycled Runway at Phoenix Airport

This is a subject close to my heart! This dress is made of soda can tabs. I found this display at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix! Love this designer and what she is doing for recycling and FASHION!

Tale of the Tree

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:1-3

A beautiful tree with roots exposed on the Guadalupe River