Quinceañera dresses from our 2013 L.A. #XVexpo
On Sunday, May 19, 2013, Moda 2000, Raul Corona and celebrity designer Mitzy showcased Quinceañera dressesfor attendees of the Quinceañera.com Expo and Fashion Show in Los Angeles, California.
Anaheim-based dress shop Moda 2000 sent its models down the runway in a flurry of cotton candy colored dresses with rhinestones embroidered on the bodice. One of the models was our 2012 Los Angeles Cover Girl winner, Shelbi Byrnes, who wore bright colors of fuchsia pink and sparkling silver on her dress. Moda 2000 showed two different collections – one with shorter dresses aimed at the damas in a Quince court, and the other included longer, more elaborate dresses for a Quinceañera. A unique aspect of the Moda 2000 fashion segment included the models parading down the runways carrying bundles of balloons which they handed off to audience members, who were happy to receive them.
Emerging designer Raul Corona kept the lineup of Quinceañera dresses coming with his elaborate designs. Venturing away from his usual style of sweetheart style necklines, Corona’s dresses showcased lace embroidered sleeves akin to a renaissance style fit for a princess. The dresses included a white, cream and gold creation with mesh sleeves, gold leaf beading at the bodice, and layers of cream lace and pleating on the skirt. Another model posed with a dress adorned in pink ruffles and gold rhinestones. A ribbon acted as a sleeve on this particular dress, reminiscent of a monarch’s regal sash. Taking a cue from the power color of the year, emerald green, another of Corona’s models wore a green and gold dress with a one-shouldered feather and ribbon design on the sleeve. And right on trend with spring’s latest tresses styles, his models wore trending high buns with braids tucked into the design.
Finally, designer-to-the-stars Mitzy displayed his Quinceañera dresses with a baroque theme, including luscious cascades of blue, gold and maroon fabrics that were embroidered with gold threading and delicate accents. His models carried masquerade masks to complete the European baroque fashion. Other designs from Mitzy included gold and pink Quinceañera dresses with long trains. The models’ hairstyles ranged from a bouffant half-up style with flowing curls to updo’s with curls and crowns as accessories.
