Showing posts with label fashiondesigner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashiondesigner. Show all posts
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Merlin's Mantra/Merlin just wants to be relaxed.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Grabbing the Bull by the Horns/Merlin doesn't hold back when talking about his fellow designers.
I can not believe that I'm still competing in this incredible odyssey. Seriously, The Fashion Show is the most important thing that has happened in my life. So far the competition has been difficult but not that hard for me. The judges, for good or for bad, are always correct and very good and wise with their comments. Blessed be God that they are! I continue fighting in my world of fantasy galactic by keeping both feet on the ground and remembering that I'm only dressing humans, not God or goddesses.
I'm not going to make excuses that I don't have formal fashion school training or that I haven't worked with famous designers before but in the end it does not matter. What's important is that I show that I can do it, that I try to put the best of me in each challenge and get better and better.
Today we are not working in teams and I'm so happy. I admit those beautiful shoes of Giuseppe Zanotti have left me hypnotized for the colors. I have finished moving each aspect of the shoe and detail into my outfit which will be super gorgeous but the look will be exaggerated like always. The best thing I can do is to grab the bull by the horns.
Angel, I'm happy that she dresses like the general public and I hope she continues to do so.
Daniella, it doesn't surprise me that she won the other week, yet again, her outfit is safe and forgettable. She'll continue to win and gain a lot of success. Reco has a lot of talent and knows how to take risks. He is a diamond in the rough and I'm happy to know him. I'm happy for him that he won the right.
Finally Andrew is gone. It is obvious that he is not interested in the world of fashion. He is a "man" of business and is here only for the publicity and he's got that from this. "Lidia Lidia". Lidia doesn't listen to advice or allow help; she's always making excuses and complaining. Finally everyone will see and witness what I've been telling them all season.
In general, I feel tired to be here and that the products I've made has given me the opportunity to show what I can do and I'm not misleading anyone. I continue to try and give the best of me and may God help me!
Friday, May 22, 2009
In Check
Since 5 a.m. the phone begins to ring. It’s a sign that it’s going to be one of those days: full of tension and adventure, in the world of the “mini-challenge” and the unknown. Cameras arrive at our doors and it’s a sign of exit. And for some of us without return because today is elimination day. The challenge this time is to create a jacket that has a hidden surprise, a trick that facilitates or satisfies the needs of who wears it.
But before the challenge we had a min challenge which was to repair a part of a jacket or skirt. Each of us had only a few minutes to fix the section we were given of the jacket or skirt.
I had to fix the zipper. And I have to accept that it didn’t go well for me. Well, Lidia was lucky, she had to fix the shoulder pads, James Paul, the buttons and Angel had to fix the hems, which he did flawlessly.
My team were the winners again of the mini challenge. We chose Lidia as a leader. Lidia is very organized I have to admit and put us all on check. We all agreed on the colors of the collection and the concept. (Angel) felt bad because when we had 15 minutes to discuss the concept he wanted to lead the conversation, and I didn’t let her, and told her that was Lidia’s job. I respect Angel because I consider her very talented but she has not discovered her own creativity. I feel that she is under a lot of pressure, and that she demands too much of herself for her capacity, in regards to execution. I think that frustrates her and irritable when she is under pressure.
Well, the thing is when we are buying the fabrics she attacked me directly without me knowing why and I had to put her on her place or as we say in Spanish “pintar mi raya y ponerla en su lugar.” Since then, I realized this is not going to work and will not have a happy ending.
In my team I have noticed the difference in our style, which is good. Therefore, we should not worry about competing amongst ourselves. What I worry about understanding the objective of the challenge, and all agreeing on tones and textures for the collection.
Why did our collection ended up being so separated without cohesiveness? The reason is that my teammates do not discuss the elements and materials amongst themselves, and do not make a connection among projects to at least create a story. On the runway, I noticed it the first time, everything was nicely created but each one with their own thing, and Lidia did not notice that disaster. On my mind, we are on death row. James’ materials are not included in my project. Lidia’s material is no where near ours .. HELLO!!!! James-Paul's project was very interesting and funny, with a very good sense of humor. Angel as always doesn’t know if the sleeve goes up or down, continues to be indecisive in the summer. My jacket didn’t even make it to the runway and that frustrated me because I put a lot of work into it, and it was not appreciated, not even evaluated. I felt discriminated, and I couldn’t do anything about it.
I am not worried about being on the elimination seat because this is a competition and sooner or later our end will come. What bothered me is that at the end my team was not connected in anything.
But before the challenge we had a min challenge which was to repair a part of a jacket or skirt. Each of us had only a few minutes to fix the section we were given of the jacket or skirt.
I had to fix the zipper. And I have to accept that it didn’t go well for me. Well, Lidia was lucky, she had to fix the shoulder pads, James Paul, the buttons and Angel had to fix the hems, which he did flawlessly.
My team were the winners again of the mini challenge. We chose Lidia as a leader. Lidia is very organized I have to admit and put us all on check. We all agreed on the colors of the collection and the concept. (Angel) felt bad because when we had 15 minutes to discuss the concept he wanted to lead the conversation, and I didn’t let her, and told her that was Lidia’s job. I respect Angel because I consider her very talented but she has not discovered her own creativity. I feel that she is under a lot of pressure, and that she demands too much of herself for her capacity, in regards to execution. I think that frustrates her and irritable when she is under pressure.
Well, the thing is when we are buying the fabrics she attacked me directly without me knowing why and I had to put her on her place or as we say in Spanish “pintar mi raya y ponerla en su lugar.” Since then, I realized this is not going to work and will not have a happy ending.
In my team I have noticed the difference in our style, which is good. Therefore, we should not worry about competing amongst ourselves. What I worry about understanding the objective of the challenge, and all agreeing on tones and textures for the collection.
Why did our collection ended up being so separated without cohesiveness? The reason is that my teammates do not discuss the elements and materials amongst themselves, and do not make a connection among projects to at least create a story. On the runway, I noticed it the first time, everything was nicely created but each one with their own thing, and Lidia did not notice that disaster. On my mind, we are on death row. James’ materials are not included in my project. Lidia’s material is no where near ours .. HELLO!!!! James-Paul's project was very interesting and funny, with a very good sense of humor. Angel as always doesn’t know if the sleeve goes up or down, continues to be indecisive in the summer. My jacket didn’t even make it to the runway and that frustrated me because I put a lot of work into it, and it was not appreciated, not even evaluated. I felt discriminated, and I couldn’t do anything about it.
I am not worried about being on the elimination seat because this is a competition and sooner or later our end will come. What bothered me is that at the end my team was not connected in anything.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
It's an Embarrassment-Merlin has strong words for this week's losing team, and surprisingly not for Daniella.
Its 5 a.m. and the phone rings. I wake up dizzy, after sleeping for six hours and suddenly hear the mysterious voice on the phone that always wakes us up “It’s 5 a.m., time to get up, wake up the others.”
Its elimination day, we have to bring our luggage in case it’s our time.
This time the challenge is to design a dress for a social occasion. I have to design a dress for a socialite that I have never heard of, and don’t even know what she does. The dress is for a luncheon she is attending, I’m not really sure what that means, but I am making a dress for a cocktail event. Suddenly I find out that my dress is for a meeting at 2 p.m., a day party. I quickly destroy my dress and transform it into something simple yet well done with my personal touch.
I think none of these people that are in this competition have the creativity to make a dress with the details, patterns, and interior construction. It’s like the fit of a door in a Mercedes-Benz; firm and secure.
My dress fits my model to perfection, which is beautiful; I’m not concerned about the end results. But with all this, we came out in second place. I think the people judging our designs are basing their judgment in what’s commercial and what’s in, and they are not considering new innovative design options and new concepts. However, I feel that my challenge is to dress today’s woman with today’s style vs. the future. Because it's clear that it’s not understandable but I think the competition gets better with each day. Not the best one will win, but the one that deserves it.
Daniella won today “la metralleta parlanchina.” That gives me an idea that people are voting for things they have seen on magazines and TV. I think that anyone can put on a jumpsuit, a high wasted skirt, any black dress on any photo shoot or model that has already been seen. I personally didn’t see any creativity in the winning garment, but I think that’s the concept of this competition. Anyways, I think that is fantastic and personally I am glad that Daniella is happy in her new team, and I hope she enjoys it.
I think the losing team today was one big mess, and more than one person had to be eliminated starting with the leader. What they presented was an embarrassment in construction, creativity, and wearable was a disaster. And the worse is they don’t take it as a warning lesson instead they take it as a joke. It’s an insult to what we represent as designers. It’s an embarrassment.
Its elimination day, we have to bring our luggage in case it’s our time.
This time the challenge is to design a dress for a social occasion. I have to design a dress for a socialite that I have never heard of, and don’t even know what she does. The dress is for a luncheon she is attending, I’m not really sure what that means, but I am making a dress for a cocktail event. Suddenly I find out that my dress is for a meeting at 2 p.m., a day party. I quickly destroy my dress and transform it into something simple yet well done with my personal touch.
I think none of these people that are in this competition have the creativity to make a dress with the details, patterns, and interior construction. It’s like the fit of a door in a Mercedes-Benz; firm and secure.
My dress fits my model to perfection, which is beautiful; I’m not concerned about the end results. But with all this, we came out in second place. I think the people judging our designs are basing their judgment in what’s commercial and what’s in, and they are not considering new innovative design options and new concepts. However, I feel that my challenge is to dress today’s woman with today’s style vs. the future. Because it's clear that it’s not understandable but I think the competition gets better with each day. Not the best one will win, but the one that deserves it.
Daniella won today “la metralleta parlanchina.” That gives me an idea that people are voting for things they have seen on magazines and TV. I think that anyone can put on a jumpsuit, a high wasted skirt, any black dress on any photo shoot or model that has already been seen. I personally didn’t see any creativity in the winning garment, but I think that’s the concept of this competition. Anyways, I think that is fantastic and personally I am glad that Daniella is happy in her new team, and I hope she enjoys it.
I think the losing team today was one big mess, and more than one person had to be eliminated starting with the leader. What they presented was an embarrassment in construction, creativity, and wearable was a disaster. And the worse is they don’t take it as a warning lesson instead they take it as a joke. It’s an insult to what we represent as designers. It’s an embarrassment.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Merlin Castell: Los triunfos de un hondureño
Merlin Castell: Los triunfos de un hondureño
El diseñador originario de Sonaguera, Colón va al reality “The fashion show” de Bravo TV
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San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Da gusto saber de los triunfos de uno de los nuestros y más si es una persona a la que le hemos seguido la pista desde que se inició en el mundo de la moda internacional.
Famoso por su excéntrico estilo de vestir y diseñar, Merlin Castell, nacido en Sonaguera, Colón, y residente en Los Ángeles, es uno de los 15 diseñadores escogidos por la cadena norteamericana de televisión Bravo para el reality "The fashion show", una nueva versión de "Project Runway".
Este hondureño, bautizado por LA PRENSA como el "John Galliano latino" por su inconfundible estilo en pasarela, fue escogido por la famosa televisora para ser parte del grupo de modistas que protagonizarán la primera temporada del programa, cuyo estreno mundial es el 7 de mayo en el canal Bravo.
Merlin Castell es el primer hondureño afincado en EUA que participa en un reality show de tal magnitud. "Es un honor. Es una oportunidad que jamás me esperé porque trabajé con Janice Dickinson en su programa "Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" que es muy visto y ahora, lograr esto es algo que me llena de orgullo porque nada es imposible en la vida", dijo en exclusiva a Vivir en Rosa en comunicación telefónica.
Cuento de hadas
Merlin fue un niño criado en Sonaguera, Colón. Desde muy chico le confeccionaba ropa a las muñecas de barro que su hermana le hacía. Nunca dejó de soñar y convertirse en alguien famoso y hoy, gracias a su tenacidad, lo está logrando.
Su nombre original es Merlin Castellón, tiene 38 años y es catalogado por muchos que lo conocen como un personaje exigente y perfeccionista con él mismo. Los fashionistas lo llaman "El mago de la moda" por su increíble capacidad para diseñar.
"Me encanta hacer cosas que estén bien hechas. Soy de los que si inician algo lo hacen bien, sino es mejor ni comenzarlo", recalca.
Castell además de ser un buen diseñador es un experto en el dibujo. En su niñez recuerda que le fascinaba dibujar castillos y mansiones en la tierra del patio de su casa en el pueblo de Isletas junto a su hermana Leyda, quien hoy es estilista.
Uno de los desafíos que tuvo que enfrentar en su vida fue dejar aquella calma de su hogar liderado por su madre y junto a sus seis hermanos emprendieron un nuevo rumbo en su vida tras el paso del huracán Fifí en el año de 1970. Se trasladaron a vivir a las sabanas de Isletas.
El tiempo pasó y con ello la mudanza volvió a la vida de la familia Castellón. Esta vez decidieron vivir en Tegucigalpa, ya que su madre estaba enferma y urgía de atención médica.
Cuando cumplió los nueve años, el dibujo se volvió más que un pasatiempo, una pasión.
"Yo pensaba que iba a ser caricaturista, pero siempre terminaba dibujando ropa con ideas que tomaba de programas que veía en televisión, como el Chavo del 8, de las telenovelas y del programa de Verónica Castro "Mala noche no", afirma con cierta nostalgia.
Fue en ese justo momento en que comenzó a diseñar prendas para él, que eran manufacturadas por una costurera amiga de su madre.
Retos y trabajo
Los ideales de aquel inquieto niño no se limitaron a diseñar sus propias prendas. Quería más y más. Es por ello que le pidió ayuda a su madre para ingresar a una escuela bilingüe para aprender inglés y además, recibir enseñanza sobre el idioma italiano.
Gracias al pequeño comedor que su progenitora poseía, esto fue posible hasta cierto tiempo. Los ingresos económicos de la familia Castellón no fueron suficientes y fue así como él tuvo que cambiar los "lujos de ese entonces" por la modesta educación que ofrecían las escuelas públicas.
Ya como adulto joven, Merlin no dejó desvanecer sus sueños y gracias a su pasión por el dibujo decide estudiar arquitectura. Fueron cuatro años de intensa preparación y en ese justo momento, su vida toma un giro distinto.
A la vida de Merlin llega el viaje a México que aprovechó no sólo para especializarse en la carrera que había decidido estudiar, sino buscar sus ideales en otro país.
Su meta de consagrarse como arquitecto quedó en un segundo plano, porque ya en México se enamoró aún más del diseño de modas, carrera que culminó con éxito en una institución de alta costura.
Con el tiempo viajó a Italia y aquellos estudios del idioma italiano le abrieron puertas fácilmente para seguir perfeccionando y aprendiendo las técnicas innovadoras en la Universidad Marangoni, una de las escuelas de diseño con mayor prestigio en Milán. Desde casi nueve años viajó a Los Ángeles, donde radica y está construyendo una carrera en el diseño de modas muy admirada por los fashionistas.
La colección más reciente de Castell llamada las superestrellas "galácticas" fue inspirada por la película "Barbarella" con el gusto extravagante y sabor del incomparable Juan Galliano.
Castell se define a sí mismo como camaleón, quien continúa reinventándose uno mismo cada nueva temporada. Debido a esto, las revistas y colegas lo han reconocido en el mundo competitivo de la moda.
Ocho son hombres y siete mujeres que tendrán que realizar diferentes desafíos en busca del mejor diseñador.
El diseñador originario de Sonaguera, Colón va al reality “The fashion show” de Bravo TV
17.04.09 - Actualizado: 18.04.09 12:06pm - Sabino Gámez. Redacción La Prensa: sabino.vega@laprensa.hn
CALIFICAR Actualmente 2/5 Estrellas.12345calificacion actual: 2 votos: 3 3 comentarios Imprimir Enviar
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Da gusto saber de los triunfos de uno de los nuestros y más si es una persona a la que le hemos seguido la pista desde que se inició en el mundo de la moda internacional.
Famoso por su excéntrico estilo de vestir y diseñar, Merlin Castell, nacido en Sonaguera, Colón, y residente en Los Ángeles, es uno de los 15 diseñadores escogidos por la cadena norteamericana de televisión Bravo para el reality "The fashion show", una nueva versión de "Project Runway".
Este hondureño, bautizado por LA PRENSA como el "John Galliano latino" por su inconfundible estilo en pasarela, fue escogido por la famosa televisora para ser parte del grupo de modistas que protagonizarán la primera temporada del programa, cuyo estreno mundial es el 7 de mayo en el canal Bravo.
Merlin Castell es el primer hondureño afincado en EUA que participa en un reality show de tal magnitud. "Es un honor. Es una oportunidad que jamás me esperé porque trabajé con Janice Dickinson en su programa "Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" que es muy visto y ahora, lograr esto es algo que me llena de orgullo porque nada es imposible en la vida", dijo en exclusiva a Vivir en Rosa en comunicación telefónica.
Cuento de hadas
Merlin fue un niño criado en Sonaguera, Colón. Desde muy chico le confeccionaba ropa a las muñecas de barro que su hermana le hacía. Nunca dejó de soñar y convertirse en alguien famoso y hoy, gracias a su tenacidad, lo está logrando.
Su nombre original es Merlin Castellón, tiene 38 años y es catalogado por muchos que lo conocen como un personaje exigente y perfeccionista con él mismo. Los fashionistas lo llaman "El mago de la moda" por su increíble capacidad para diseñar.
"Me encanta hacer cosas que estén bien hechas. Soy de los que si inician algo lo hacen bien, sino es mejor ni comenzarlo", recalca.
Castell además de ser un buen diseñador es un experto en el dibujo. En su niñez recuerda que le fascinaba dibujar castillos y mansiones en la tierra del patio de su casa en el pueblo de Isletas junto a su hermana Leyda, quien hoy es estilista.
Uno de los desafíos que tuvo que enfrentar en su vida fue dejar aquella calma de su hogar liderado por su madre y junto a sus seis hermanos emprendieron un nuevo rumbo en su vida tras el paso del huracán Fifí en el año de 1970. Se trasladaron a vivir a las sabanas de Isletas.
El tiempo pasó y con ello la mudanza volvió a la vida de la familia Castellón. Esta vez decidieron vivir en Tegucigalpa, ya que su madre estaba enferma y urgía de atención médica.
Cuando cumplió los nueve años, el dibujo se volvió más que un pasatiempo, una pasión.
"Yo pensaba que iba a ser caricaturista, pero siempre terminaba dibujando ropa con ideas que tomaba de programas que veía en televisión, como el Chavo del 8, de las telenovelas y del programa de Verónica Castro "Mala noche no", afirma con cierta nostalgia.
Fue en ese justo momento en que comenzó a diseñar prendas para él, que eran manufacturadas por una costurera amiga de su madre.
Retos y trabajo
Los ideales de aquel inquieto niño no se limitaron a diseñar sus propias prendas. Quería más y más. Es por ello que le pidió ayuda a su madre para ingresar a una escuela bilingüe para aprender inglés y además, recibir enseñanza sobre el idioma italiano.
Gracias al pequeño comedor que su progenitora poseía, esto fue posible hasta cierto tiempo. Los ingresos económicos de la familia Castellón no fueron suficientes y fue así como él tuvo que cambiar los "lujos de ese entonces" por la modesta educación que ofrecían las escuelas públicas.
Ya como adulto joven, Merlin no dejó desvanecer sus sueños y gracias a su pasión por el dibujo decide estudiar arquitectura. Fueron cuatro años de intensa preparación y en ese justo momento, su vida toma un giro distinto.
A la vida de Merlin llega el viaje a México que aprovechó no sólo para especializarse en la carrera que había decidido estudiar, sino buscar sus ideales en otro país.
Su meta de consagrarse como arquitecto quedó en un segundo plano, porque ya en México se enamoró aún más del diseño de modas, carrera que culminó con éxito en una institución de alta costura.
Con el tiempo viajó a Italia y aquellos estudios del idioma italiano le abrieron puertas fácilmente para seguir perfeccionando y aprendiendo las técnicas innovadoras en la Universidad Marangoni, una de las escuelas de diseño con mayor prestigio en Milán. Desde casi nueve años viajó a Los Ángeles, donde radica y está construyendo una carrera en el diseño de modas muy admirada por los fashionistas.
La colección más reciente de Castell llamada las superestrellas "galácticas" fue inspirada por la película "Barbarella" con el gusto extravagante y sabor del incomparable Juan Galliano.
Castell se define a sí mismo como camaleón, quien continúa reinventándose uno mismo cada nueva temporada. Debido a esto, las revistas y colegas lo han reconocido en el mundo competitivo de la moda.
Ocho son hombres y siete mujeres que tendrán que realizar diferentes desafíos en busca del mejor diseñador.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Merlin Castell on Bravo's new fashion reality series "The Fashion Show"
Merlin Castell on Bravo's new fashion reality series "The Fashion Show"
So the cat is out of the bag! I have been mysteriously absent from work for the past month and half, and now everyone knows why. I have been secretly in New York City filming BRAVO’s brand new fashion reality TV Show The Fashion Show which pits fashion designers against one another in various challenges.
The Fashion Show picks right up where Project Runway left off, it brings the drama, the established hosts and judges but most importantly it brings the fashion back to Bravo. I, along with 14 other designers, find themselves competing in weekly challenges to prove themselves worthy of staying on the show. Each week I will be put to the test and will have to face off in two challenges – the Harper's Bazaar Mini Challenge, judged by the magazine's Special Projects Director Laura Brown, and the elimination challenge. One designer gets handed his thread and needle and sent home every week. The winner receives $125,000 cash and the chance to have their designs sold at a national retailer. Internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi shares hosting duties with four-time Grammy Award-winning performer and actress Kelly Rowland. Mizrahi and Rowland will also serve as judges alongside fashion luminary and Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis.
I need everyone out there to tune in and root for me! It will defiantly be an entertaining season, watch what happens!
The Fashion Show premieres on Bravo on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Diva Uses Lap Dance Lessons to Prepare Her Models for Couture Client, Merlin Castell
Diva Uses Lap Dance Lessons to Prepare Her Models for Couture Client, Merlin CastellJanice is in bubbly spirits as the agency lands its first couture runway show with the eccentric Merlin Castell, but her elation quickly turns to panic as she witnesses her model's lack of high-fashion runway skills during the casting. Fearing she'll loose the client, an appalled Janice scrambles to teach her models how to loosen up and exude the confidence necessary to pull off a strut worthy of Merlin's outlandish garments, hair-styling and makeup - trademarks of any high-fashion designer. It's a case of "counter couture" as Janice resorts to enrolling the ladies in a sexy lap dance class held right in the living room of the model house. Always one to stir the pot, Janice invites the gawking men of the agency to serve as practice subjects for the bumpin' and grindin'. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" without some passion lurking beneath the surface. True to form, Janice's well-meaning lap dance lesson creates a love triangle between Xian, Chandler and Danny. Rivalries are formed and three models are forced to confront their secret crushes - some more successfully than others.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Merlin Castell Featured On Wealth TV's Program 411
This interview was conducted by host genelle padilla for wealth tv (http://www.wealthtv.net)
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Fashion Visionary Merlin Castell Attempts Womens Wear Wizardy
Photography: Christopher Ford, fotoMOJO, LLC Location: The Red Door Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Merlin in the NewsChristopher Ford Takes Aim at High FashionYou've seen him on the Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency show (Oxygen / Tuesday nights), Eye on LA, The Insider, Premier Impacto, and on the red carpet at just about every gala Hollywood event. His designs have strutted every major runway from LA to San Francisco... to Atlantis and the Galactic. His designs are glamorous, trendy yet classic - something from an Enchanted Neverland - and still all the while functional. He's extreme and driven by a passion, and still grounded by his Honduran roots.
His one-of-kind, made-to-order, hand-made garments are sealed with a kiss and come to a life of their own - breathing in their owners and transforming their every step into a mythical catwalk that would bring the likes of Tolkein to an awestruck stammer. Some call him a magician, and others a wizard. His name befitting, he is called Merlin, and to those in the know, they call him Merlin Castell - Fashion Icon; and standing five-feet-four, he's larger than life, with a presence that preceeds him from the next zip code over.I love couture - what's not to love about it? And, with only a handful of true couturièrs around the globe, it is quite the honor to be given a rare opportunity to be in one's company. That honor was given to me last Friday, when I met the (in)famous Merlin Castell, head designer and Gary Berry, President / CEO of Merlin Castell of West Hollywood for a publicity photo shoot at the beautiful Red Door Studio in Downtown Los Angeles, where we joined the ranks of HBO, Playboy and a long list of uber-talented photographers and film makers alike.And, just as Merlin's designs are sure to take the breath away, this publicity set is a must-see. Merlin sported four absolutely riveting outfits for the shoot, and brought with him a charasmatic, extremely powerful, yet undeniably lovable and friendly personality that is the basis of his truly humble character. Stunning and powerful, glamorous and commanding, but with a beaming smile and genuine altruistic concern for those who might be so fortunate to wear his art.
I am so excited to share with you the final photos from this half-day photo shoot! Enjoy the slideshow and be whisked away to the Magical World of Merlin Castell, where you'll find a little mystery, a hint of whimsy, and a glimpse into the mind of a true Fashion Icon. While, as they say, what happens behind The Red Door, stays behind the red door, there's always an exception, and this time Fashion Magician meets Mojo - this is just too good to keep to ourselves! Please join me in welcoming Merlin Castell into my own enchanted, magical world of Mojo... two Wizards worked our magic on Friday, October 10, 2008, and the result is beyond spellbound!
The Latin Fashion Icon Merlin Castell Whips Janice Dickinson's Model's Into Shape Press Release
MEDIA ALERTFor Immediate Release
The Latin Fashion Icon
Merlin Castell
Whips Janice Dickinson's Model's Into Shape
This Episode comming out September 30th @ 10:00pm by Oxygen Network :
Los Angeles CA; September 24th, 2008.- Fashion Icon cracks the whip. Scene stealer Merlin Castell to appear this season on OXYGEN NETWORK'S "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" In this show stopping performance Castell literally hade Janice Dickinson on her knees when she realized that Fashion Icon Merlin Castell was going to appear on her show. Janice originally thought Castell was hired by the producer as an actor when she realized Castell was a highly respected designer her jaw dropped as she pilled water all over the designer cashmere jumpsuit with her trembling hands she offered her apologies and she knew her dream finally came true in her bigger vision to have her agency known for her high fashion runway models.
This would prove to be the highest rated episodes to date. In this highly anticipated episode Castell showed up full force with whip in tow in he's 4 inch stiletto hills took he's runway bow in a white jumpsuit and white turban Set to air September 30 at 10:00 pm.
Just a few years ago Honduran born Merlin Castell was a virtually unknown name in the fashion business. And now Castell is hub knobbing with the rich and famous dubbed the new "Promise" in the international world of fashion. He and their staff in the National fashion market (Gary Berry, President) and his manager of hispanic market (Mirna Solorzano - USA & Latinamerica Division) have captured the focus and attention of the international press.
Do to he's incalculable talent. Castell latest collection called "Galactic" superstars was inspired by the movie "Barbarella" With the extravagate taste of the incomparable John Galliano. Castell defines him self as a chameleon. One who re invents him self every season. Because of this, he has been recognized in the competitive world of fashion.
Since 2002 after graduating from the prestige's fashion College Marangoni in Milan Italy. Castell has been fighting to establish he's fashion label with constant imagination. Celebrities like "Janice Dickinson, Paris Hilton, Maria Conchita Alonso, Carlos Santana, Paula Abdul, Spice Girl Mel B, Priscilla Presley, Paulina Rubio, Gabriel Soto, Karina Smirnoff" Has fallen under he's spell. Castell is defined by the press as "The magician of fashion. My life is like a fairy tale "I'm the Cinderella of fashion" says Castell humbly. The one who can transform himself into a prince. But people don't know the real story behind the fantasy.
Castell sees the future with he's feet on the ground. He's vision for this collection was a sharp stronger silhouette independent more adventures women. Like "Barbarella"? This namesake movie was characterized by Oscar winner Jane Fonda, in the late 60's.Which was debuted on "The Janice Dickinson Show?" Merlin Castell newest collection in bodies a smart woman who in every challenge is successful and victorious. Merlin's designs appeal to an a executive women, But can be wore by the every day women as portrayed on the popular TV show "Sex And The City" high society ladies who can afford to buy Valentino, Channel but choose to wear original Merlin Castell designs.
In addition to the episode coming out September 30 at 10:00 PM Oxygen will be running a contest for some people have a chance to win a Merlin Castell Out Fit.. Below you can find the blurb form the web site. http://www.oxygen.com/contest/merlincastell this link will be live the day of the show.
Win a Couture Outfit!
Win an ensemble from Merlin Castell's Fall/Winter 08-09 Women's Collection. Featured in this week's episode of The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Merlin's designs truly inspire! Enter now for your chance to win some exclusive designer duds! Visit the day of the show the following link: http://www.oxygen.com/contest/merlincastell
Sweeps will be live 6:30p 9/30 - 10/21 at midnight.
For more information please contact to:
Mirna Solórzano
Director of Marketing by Hispanic Division
Merlin Castell, Inc / USA & Latin-American
(210) 782-2839
Info@mirnasolorzanopr.com
mirnasolorzano@hotmail.com
http://www.mirnasolorzanopr.com/
www.myspace.com/merlincastell
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Los Ángeles CA, 24 de septiembre del 2008.- "El Mago de la Moda" literalmente llegó "azotando" con el látigo de su experiencia, en un episodio de la nueva temporada del famoso reality show "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" que se transmite por la cadena americana OXYGEN NETWORKS.
Para hacer las escenas mas reales, los productores hicieron creer a la protagonista de este programa Janice Dickinson, que un joven latino llamado Merlín fue empleado por el productor como el nuevo agente. Merlín con su especial manera de ser; impresionó a todos los modelos al llegar con su látigo y su atuendo blanco con un turbante muy hip dando instrucciones a los chicos para ser mejores modelos. Después de divertidos mal entendidos, Janice se da cuenta que en realidad ese joven latino que entro a la casa de sus súper modelos era nada más y nada menos que el popular diseñador latino Merlín Castell quien con su magia, ha vestido importantes celebridades de Hollywood. Al darse cuenta Janice , se le cae la cara de vergüenza y con las manos temblorosas, accidentalmente se le tira un vaso de agua en el traje del hondureño, haciendo la historia aún mas complicada.
Después de varias disculpas, le dieron la sorpresa a Janice que sus estudiantes modelos participarían en el nuevo desfile de moda de "El Mago de la Moda". Los productores auguran un episodio con un alto porcentaje de audiencia, tanto como para los amantes de la moda de todas las nacionalidades y sobre todo, llamará la atención de la comunidad latina quienes estamos seguros, apoyarían 100% que la imagen de los latinos en las producciones americanas logren ser exitosas.
Este excitante episodio saldrá al aire el martes 30 de septiembre del 2008 a partir de las 10:00 pm / 9:00 Centro por el canal de TV OXYGEN Networks y mas adelante, en la página web del canal http://www.oxygen.com/ , estarán disponibles imágenes de varias escenas del programa.
Apenas hace algunos años Merlín, originario de Honduras, Castell era un nombre que fue creciendo creativamente bajo el nombre de compañías importantes con los que él trabajaba. Y ahora Castell es el centro de atención de los ricos y famosos de Hollywood quien ven en el diseñador una gran promesa dentro de la moda internacional con un talento incalculable. Merlín y su equipo de trabajo tanto en las negociaciones en el área americana por Gary Berry su presidente, como en la división corporativa de la marca para Latinoamérica por medio de su representante Mirna Solórzano; están capturando el foco de atención internacional.
La colección más reciente de Castell llamada las superestrellas "galácticas" fue inspirada por la película "Barbarella" con el gusto extravagante sabor del incomparable Juan Galliano. Castell se define así mismo como camaleón, quién continua re-inventándose uno mismo cada nueva temporada. Debido a esto, los medios y colegas lo han reconocido en el mundo competitivo de la moda.
Desde 2002, después estudiar diseño en Honduras y que Merlín se graduara de la Universidad Marangoni, una de las escuelas de diseño con mayor prestigio en Milán, Italia; Castell ha estado luchando para establecer su propia marca.
Las celebridades como :Janice Dickinson, París Hilton, Maria Conchita Alonso, Carlos Santana, Paula Abdul, Mel B, Priscilla Presley, Karina Smirnoff, Paulina Rubio y mas, han caído bajo el encanto de su ropa. Castell es definido por la prensa como "El Mago de la Moda". -"Mi vida es como un cuento de hadas, que soy la cenicienta de la moda" -digo Castell humildemente. El puede transformarse en un príncipe, pero la gente no sabe la historia verdadera detrás de la fantasía. Castell ve que el futuro con los pies en la tierra.
La visión de su pasada colección de moda, era crear a la mujer una imagen independiente, más fuerte, con silueta ágil y amante de las aventuras y el riesgo. ¿Como "Barbarella"? Esta película fue caracterizada por la ganadora del Oscar, Jane Fonda, en los años 60.
Como será el debut de los modelos de Janice Dickinson en ese desfile "galáctico"?" La más reciente colección de Merlín Castell en los cuerpos una mujer elegante, que en cada desafío es acertada y victoriosa. Los diseños de Merlín de esta temporada su enfoca en las mujeres ejecutivas, pero pueden ser usados por las mujeres diarias, según lo demostrado en el popular serie de la TV "Sex on the City". Existen las señoras de alta sociedad, que pueden permitirse comprar Valentino, y que sin embargo, elegir usar los diseños originales de Merlín Castell.
Además del episodio que saldrá al aire el 30 de septiembre en OXYGEN de 10:00 P.M., también en la página oficial del reality show, ese mismo día, habrá un concurso por internet dirigido al público donde podrán competir para obtener uno de los diseños originales de Merlín Castell. Mas detalles a continuación:
GANA UN DISEÑO ORIGINAL DE LA COLECCION OTOÑO-INVIERNO 2008 / 2009 DE MERLIN CASTELL, "EL MAGO DE LA MODA"; CORTESIA DEL REALITY SHOW "THE JANICE DICKINSON MODELING AGENCY" DE OXYGEN NETWORKS.
EL DIA MARTES 30 DE SEPTIEMBRE A PARTIR DE LAS 6:30 PM, PODRAS PARTICIPAR VISITANDO ESTE LINK: http://www.oxygen.com/contest/merlincastell . EL CONCURSO CERRARÁ EL 21 DE OCTUBRE A LA MEDIA NOCHE.
CORRE LA VOZ, NO TE PIERDAS EL REALITY SHOW "JANICE DICKINSON MODELING AGENCY" ESTE 30 DE SEPTIEMBRE A LAS 10:00 PM Y APOYA A NUESTRO ORGULLO LATINO MERLIN CASTELL PARA SEGUIR HACIENDO LA DIFERENCIA EN EL MUNDO DEL ENTRETENIMIENTO EN HOLLYWOOD!!!
Para entrevistas, contrataciones y patrocinio contactarse con:
Mirna Solórzano
Director of Marketing by Hispanic Division
USA & Latin-American
Merlin Castell, Inc.
(210) 782-2839
Info@mirnasolorzanopr.com
mirnasolorzano@hotmail.com
http://www.mirnasolorzanopr.com/
www.myspace.com/merlincastell
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Iconic Merlin Castell Publicity Photo Shoot By Chris Ford
Publicity photo shoot for fashion icon, Merlin Castell by Christopher "MOJO" Ford of fotoMOJO, LLC at the Red Door Studio in Los Angeles, CA.
EIKONIK
Chris Ford and Gary Berry President/CEO of Merlin Castell LLC. teamed up to create IKONIK a once a month fashion magazine
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