FASHION WEEK PANAMA 2017

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Hey guys! Happy Tuesday!

I’m so happy to finally share this journey with you! Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of assisting Panama Fashion Week as a guest. It was my first time in the city and I had so many expectations! My friends Desire of Darling be Daring, Amber of Every once in a style and Alena of Moda Prints were guests as well and we had the time of our lives. Panama is such a beautiful city, it’s right next to Colombia, I was so tempted to take a quick trip to my hometown but I had to go back Denver. So, no Colombia for me this time. We are already making plans to go soon though!

From the shows, the events and the city, Panama left us with our hearts full!

I especially enjoyed all the fashion shows and the amazing things this fashion week has to offer. There were a total of 28 runways that we enjoyed to the fullest and if you keep scrolling down, you will see what my favorite designers were!

Que felicidad por fin poder compartir con ustedes esta experiencia! Hace dos semana tuve la oportunidad de asistir a la semana de la moda en Panama como invitada. Definitivamente una experiencia de no olvidar. Era mi primera vez en Panama y quede enamorada de la ciudad. Mis amigas Desire de Darling be Daring, Amber de Every Once in a Style y Alena de Moda Prints, fueron invitadas también y en este blog post les contare todos los detalles de nuestro viaje!

Estuve muy tentada a irme a Colombia! Estaba al ladito, pero después de estar viajando por casi un mes, tenia que volver a Denver. Ya estamos planeando nuestra próxima visita, pero les contaré más detalles sobre eso más adelante!

Desde los shows, la feria, la ciudad, la comida y la gente, Panama lleno por completo mis expectativas! Es una ciudad muy completa, con mucha diversidad. Tiene zonas muy coloniales como Casco Viejo que nos encantó y tratamos de visitar todos los días.

También cuenta con zonas ultra modernas, de arquitectura futurista en donde los negocios toman lugar.

Disfrute demasiado todo, los shows estuvieron espectaculares. Al final de este blog post les estaré mostrando todos mis diseñadores favoritos.

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We were staying at the Decapolis Hotel. Close to the downtown area. The view from out rooms was incredible!

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Nos hospedamos en el Hotel Decapolis, que contaba con una ubicación muy central. Estuvimos cerca a todas las locaciones de los eventos y desfiles. La vista desde nuestros cuartos fue maravillosa. Definitivamente les recomiendo el hotel!

Panama Fashion Week 2017-bloggersThe first day we had a conference where we were introduced to everyone and had the pleasure of getting to know all the international designers and bloggers.

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El primer día tuvimos una conferencia en donde tuvimos el placer de conocer a la mayoría de diseñadores y bloggers invitados.

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Luego de la conferencia visitamos Casco Viejo! Caminamos por sus calles y disfrutamos de un brunch delicioso en el American Trade Hotel.

Unos de los hoteles más encantadores que he conocido.

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After the conference we went straight to Casco Viejo! We walked around, explored it and enjoyed brunch at one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever been to.

The American Trade Hotel. One of the most Instagramable places I’ve ever seen! It was hard not to post so much on Instagram! Every corner was dreamy.

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

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Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Casa Casco was one of our favorites spots for food and drinks! If you visit Panama, make sure to catch the sunset at their amazing rooftop area!

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Casa Casco fue uno de nuestros lugares favoritos!

La comida es increíble y en la terraza podrán disfrutar de los mejores cocteles para ver el atardecer, un plan que no se pueden perder!

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

The welcoming dinner was the Atlantic & Pacific Co. Restaurant which was located right next to the Panama Canal, a must-visit place if you are in the city. The food, the restaurant and the company was amazing.

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La cena de bienvenida fue en el Restaurante Atlantic & Pacific Co. al lado del Canal de Panama. Una zona que tenia que moría por visitar! El lugar, la comida y la compañia estuvo espectacular.

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This H&M skirt is sold out but I’ve linked similar ones!

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

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This Style Mafia top is completely sold out but shop similar options above!

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

This was one of my favorite looks! This Chicwish dress is such a statement piece! Love the sleeves and of course the polk dots! Wore this look to enjoy lunch at Cafe Balear 7!

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Uno de mis looks favoritos. Este vestido de Chicwish es una de esas prendas que habla por si misma. Me encanta el estampado y mangas! Lo usé para un almuerzo con el equipo de la semana de la moda de Panama en el Cafe Balear 7.

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Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

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Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

One of the highlights during our trip was visiting Franklin Panama. An incredible accessory brand with the most unique and beautiful boutique located in Casco Viejo. Their designs are inspired by the Guna Yala, an indigenous community that inhabits the San Blas Islands in Panama and their traditional female attire more known as molas.

Franklin Panama is the only brand in the country that has a license to do so and part of their profits are donated to the Guna Yala to help them preserve their culture, internal projects and education. Clara picture below is the one who makes all the bracelets and we had the chance to meet her and chat with her.

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Una de las experiencias más lindas durante este viaje fue conocer de tan cerca la marca de accesorios Franklin Panama. Cuentan con una boutique preciosa en Casco Viejo y tuvimos la oportunidad de visitarla y ser educadas sobre la historia tan interesante que hay detras de la marca.

Lo que más me gusto es que es la única marca en todo el país que cuenta con una licencia especial para poder usar como inspiración para sus diseños las molas, unas prendas muy tradicionales que usan las mujeres de la comunidad indigena Guna Yala.

Un porcentaje de las ventas de la marca son donadas a esta comunidad, para ayudar a conservar su cultura, proyectos internos y educación. También tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer a Clara, quien se encarga de hacer todas las pulseras!

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Blazer is from zara.com

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Panama Fashion Week 2017-Carolina Hellal of Chic Talk

Shantall Lacayo

Shantall’s show was definitely one of my favorites! So much color, texture, personality and life in every single outfit. Shantall joined forces with Hasbro and created this gorgeous collection inspired in “My Little pony”. The result was espectacular and the concept was perfectly translated into wearable and ready to wear designs! She nailed it.


Shantall nos extremeció con una colección llena de color, vida y mucha personalidad. Definitivamente una de mis favoritas. Unió fuerza con Hasbro para crear una colección inspirada en “My Little Pony”. Desde mi punto de vista ella hizo un trabajo increíble, manejo el concepto de la marca su favor y creó una colección que dio vida a una estética moderna, usable con la muchos nos pudimos conectar. Personalmente lo quiero absolutamente todo! El calzado se me hizo inolvidable.

Panama Fashion Week, Shantall Lacayo fashion show

Fashion Wee Panama, Shantall Lacayo fashion show 2017

Panama Fashion Week, Shantall Lacayo fashion show

Fashion Wee Panama, Shantall Lacayo fashion show 2017

Panama Fashion Week, Shantall Lacayo fashion show

Fashion Week Panama, Shantall Lacayo fashion show

Tony Vergara 

Tony’s color palette was amazing. This collection was all about drama and creating statements through feminine yet edgy pieces and cool accessories.

La paleta de colores de la colección de Tony fue también una de mis favoritas. Su propuesta estuvo llena de volumen, prendas dramáticas y accesorios que hablaban por si solos.

Fashion Week Panama, Tony Vergara fashion show 2017

Fashion Week Panama, Tony Vergara fashion show 2017

Fashion Week Panama, Tony Vergara fashion show 2017

Pink Filosofy

One of my favorite Colombian brand. Without a doubt this presentation exceeded all of my expectations. It was a collection full of versatile and timeless pieces with a lot of movement where bell bottoms, loose fits, statement shoes and sunglasses played a huge role. Loved everything! You can shop online for Pink Filosofy’s collections in the U.S through Cooperativa Shop.

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Una de mis marcas favoritas Colombianas. Sin ninguna duda lleno todas mis expectativas. Una propuesta llena de prendas versátiles, atemporales y con mucho movimiento, en donde los cortes limpios y los clásicos modernos predominaron.

fashion week panama, pink filosofy fashion show

fashion week panama, pink filosofy fashion show

fashion week panama, pink filosofy fashion show

fashion week panama, pink filosofy fashion show

fashion week panama, pink filosofy fashion show

fashion week panama, pink filosofy fashion show

Valentim Quaresma

This Portuguese designer made my jaw drop with all his statement accessories. His designs were out of this world. He has a very clean and strong vision of what he wants his designs to communicate. His designs without a doubt have the power to take any outfit to the next level.

Este diseñador portugues presento una colección de joyas del otro mundo. Cada prenda transmitía una energía increíble. Eran diseños preciosos, únicos y sobre todo muy imponentes. Ideales para un público con cierta orientación artística y apreciación por los detalles.

Fashion Week Panama, Valentim Quaresma

Fashion Week Panama, Valentim Quaresma

Fashion Week Panama, Valentim Quaresma

Fashion Week Panama, Valentim Quaresma

Fashion Week Panama, Valentim Quaresma

Fashion Week Panama, Valentim Quaresma

Bibhu Mohapatra

The most anticipated presentation of Panama Fashion Week. The show everyone was talking about and waiting to see. The wait was completely worth it. Once the music started, every design, one after another was mouth watering. All the models look like they were part of a fairy tail story. Every look spoke for itself. Volumen, tulles, sheer materials and amazing layering stood out the most. It was the perfect ending to an incredible week.

Special thanks to Panamz Fashion Week for having me as a guest and I hope all of you enjoyed this post as much as I did putting it together!

Don’t forget to explore the hashtag #visitpanama for a lot more photos on Instagram!

Thanks so much for reading!

xx,

Caro.


El show más anticipado de toda la semana, Bibhu Mohapatra nos cautivo con sus diseños. El show del que todos estaban hablando y esperando con tanta ansiedad. Una vez la música comenzó, cada diseño me transportó a una historia diferente. Cada look fue único y lleno de detalles preciosos. Muchos volumen, tul, telas vaporosas y transparentes, encajes y una manera increíble de mezclar capas hicieron de esta colección algo inolvidable. El show de Bibhu Mohapatra fue la mejor manera de cerrar esta semana llena de tantas sorpresas y experiencias maravillosas.

Muchisimas gracias Panama Fashion Week por la invitación! No olviden buscar más fotos en Instagram con el hasthag #visitpanama!

Espero que todos ustedes hayan disfrutado todo este contenido! Mil gracias por pasar por el blog!

xx,

Caro.

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra Panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week

Bibhu Mohapatra panama fashion week