Laredoans came together to celebrate fashion with a weekend dedicated to all things vogue that kicked off on Friday evening.
The cocktail kickoff for Laredo Fashion Week, which took place at the Laredo County Club, was an early look at the designers and models that were to be featured during the main event fashion show set to be held on Saturday evening.
Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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LMT photographer Caryn Arrendono was on the scene to capture the sneak peek event, taking pictures of the elegant looks showcased.
Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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In attendance were the 13 designers whose work was featured during the day-long fashion show Saturday at the Embassy Suites. The fashion show featured three separate categories, including a kids fashion show, a ready-to-wear show and finally the Haute Couture show capping off the celebration.
Guests applauding models at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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The models featured during the fashion week were students at the Avanti Modeling School. Laredo Fashion Week organizer Laura Cervantes, who is the director of the Avanti school, also organizes Houston Fashion Week.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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(Left to right) Mina Gonzalez, Ramiro Gonzalez, Frank Gonzalez, and Ramiro David at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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(Left to right) Lupita Fox, Mina Gonzalez, Ramiro Gonzalez, Roberto Fox, Frank Gonzalez, and Ramiro David at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Waiters serving appetizers at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Designer recording video of Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Guests socializing at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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(Left to right) Olajide Sarayi, Sebastian Enriquez, and Frank Gonzalez at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Student designers of the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara posing with their models and designs at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Designers from multiple coutures, such as Haute Coutoure and Ready to Wear, posing with their models and designs at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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(Left to right) Ivana Aker, Olajide Sarayi, Sebastian Enriquez, and Frank Gonzalez at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Guest being served a drink at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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(Left to right) Maribel and David Galvez at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Guests applauding models at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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Model walking runway at Laredo Country Club Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 for the Laredo Fashion Week Kick-Off Cocktail Event for the designers.
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