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Narcisco Rodriguez ◦Born: January 27, 1961 from Cuban parents.◦ Education: Parsons School of Design.◦He’s a fashion designer working in NYC, specializing in women’s formalwear. ◦Awards: CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Designer of the year 2002, 2003;

FiFi Award in 2004.◦Accomplishments:a) Carolyn Bessette’s bias-cut sheath wedding dress when she married John F. Kennedy 1996. b) Michelle Obama’s dress on election night 2008; two of her dresses during inaugural celebrations in 2009.

Narcisco RodriguezCarolyn Bessette

Michelle Obama

Carolina Herrera ◦Born: January 8, 1939 in Caracas, Venezuela. ◦ Education: Her socialite grandmother who accustomed her to designer labels at a

young age. ◦ Industry: Luxury clothing founded in 1980. ◦Awards: The Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from CFDA; Fashion Group

International Superstar Award 2012. ◦Accomplishments: She was awarded the Gold Medal of The Queen Sofia Spanish

Institute 1997.

Carolina Herrera$4, 380

Manolo Blahnik◦Born: November 27, 1942 in Spain. ◦He’s a fashion designer and founder of a high-end shoe brand. ◦Awards: 1990 Accessory Designer of the Year; 1997 The Stiletto. ◦ Blahniks stores are located in international cities such as: London, Hong Kong and Dubai. ◦ In Pop Culture: a) Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (Part 1) Bella wears Manolo Blahnik shoes for her

wedding. b) In the popular HBO show “S__ and the City” Carrie Bradshaw owns many pairs.

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