First Edition, Copyright 2013

by María A. Álvarez

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Caguas, PR

Technical Illustrations by

María A. Álvarez

Fashion Design by

María A. Álvarez

Textile Design by

María A. Álvarez

Photography by

Imagen

MARÍA ALEJANDRA ÁLVAREZ GONZÁLEZ Yucayeque A-29, Borinquen Valley, Caguas (787)210-9748 alvarezmaria373@gmail.com

2012: Puerto Rico High Fashion Week

Dresser for Eddie Guerrero, The Blonds, Jose Raul and Luis Antonio in Puerto Rico High Fashion Week, celebrated in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Assist the models with making fast clothing changes in between walks down the run-way.

Keeping track of the clothing behind the stage and ensure that the next outfit is ready when the model re-turns backstage.

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2010-2013: Palmas Summer Program, The Palmas Academy, Humacao, Puerto Rico

Provide leadership and guidance to a group of eight to twelve students.

Participation in conducting a general camp program.

Teaching art to different groups of students.

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2013: Imagen Runway Trends Fashion Show

Dress made out of measuring strips, made by me and presented in Imagen Runway Trends Fashion Show.

EXPERIENCE: Skills:

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Illustrating

Computers and Operational Systems MAC/PC

Draping

Sewing

Pattern making

The Palmas Acadmy: PK to 12th-2011

Fully Bilingual(Spanish and English)

Universidad del Turabo: Fashion Design School Escuela Internacional de Diseño y Arquitectura en la Universidad del Turabo. Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Associates Degree in Fashion Design

Graduation Date: December 2013

EDUCATION:Statement:

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak”

Rachel Zoe

The inspiration for this collection was Fractal Geometry.The colors that dominate according to the image I chose are white, orange, and blue. The collection is base on tops and maxi dresses with basic necklines, bustier tops, scalloped high-waist shorts, skirts, it also includes a romper.

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μπλε Resort 2011

Blue was inspired by the Greek islands. The name of the collection means blue in greek, representing the sealings, doors, and ocean in the islands. The hues of the col-lection are orange, white and blue. The silouettes are basic necklines, strapless, boat neck and bell like dresses.

Thin fall/ winter 2013

The inspiration had to be a health condition and the pieces had to be made with a material that wasn’t fabric. From there I started doing research and I chose eating disorders. Through-out the search I found images of women with measurement strips around their waists, so I parted from there. The material I used to replace the fabric were the measurement strips. All of the looks using different techniqes of applying them.

Flora spring/summer 2011

Flora was inspired by the cala lili wich is usually used for weddings. The pieces include a floral print with the same flower that served as inspiration. The color palette used is lime green, yellow, grey and the cala lili print. The looks consist of high-low skirts and shirts simbolizing the shape of the flower; high waisted pants and swimwear bottoms.

Spice spring/summer 2013

This collection was inspired by the colors of the spices sold in the streets of India. It consists of airy, draped fabrics with lace details and pomp trim. The looks include bathing suits, long sleeve and cropped shirts, shorts, maxi dresses and two short dresses. The accessories are bold necklac-es, hand bags, a clutch, panama hats, a beach towel and flat form shoes. In the collection the colors that are used are orange, pink and yellow.

Fashion Ilusustration