From Cecilia with Love
Ever since she was born, Cecilia perez craved the This eclectic upbringing, however, informs her current work:
opportunity to create. The daughter of an art-loving father Haute Couture by Cecilia perez.
and a mother with a passion for intricate handiwork
and stitchery, Cecilia was surrounded by beauty in
“With Haute Couture, each piece is a unique expression of
even the smallest of details.
art. Love and commitment go into every piece,” says
Cecilia as her eyes light up with the thought.
Today, Cecilia perez and her 24 years of couture
experience, enlivens the runways of fashion shows
But it is not beauty for beauty’s sake. No. perez strongly
around the globe. Haute couture is one of her
believes her role is to create a design that fully reveals the
greatest loves and she counts herself blessed to be
client’s essence, their personality as a whole. yes, it is
in this trade. She vividly remembers her mother
important to maintain her own essence in each piece but
sewing when she was very young. Under her
not at the cost of losing the client in the creation of it all.
mother’s tutelage and encouragement, Cecilia
Again, it is an expression of respect, love, and admiration
studied French seam finishes and received a greater
for the very character of haute couture.
appreciation of fine detail, line, and overall garment flow.
What really makesCecilia’s heart race is lace
She attended workshops and various courses, eventually
graduating from Instituto de Bellas Arts. There, she dove into
“My focus right now is on my bridal line. Lace blouses have
another great love in her life: plastic arts. She has studied
been my passion since day one and will continue to be. I
with world-class professors and practiced sculpture for 22
could talk about lace forever. It is what I know best. The only
years.
other place that lace can speak with greater femininity and
charm is in the bridal gown. Love and lace. What a
wonderful combination!”
Cecilia’s comprehensive bridal line will launch in
May of 2010. Other great things in store for all of us
from Cecilia in 2010? Why, a boutique shoe line, a
designer handbag collection, and a personally-
created perfume to celebrate 25 years in the
fashion industry.
With all of this going on in her life, Cecilia appre -
ciates her talent for what it is: a God-given gift, one
she feels responsible to share with the world. She
may find her designs adorning women all over the
world but her adoration and daily devotion blossom
from those closer to home: her children and her
grandchildren. This day-to-day immersion in the
loves of her life is truly what animates her designs.
The awe-inspiring detail, the gossamer flow of
fabric, the careful selection of vibrant colour – all of
these come together under her talented and yet
loving touch. It is evident in her work. It is evident in
her smile. It is evident in her approach to all of life.
We should all be so blessed to have a bit of Cecilia
www.ceciliaperez.com
perez in our closet.
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