Ximena Valero

Ximena Valero for Kellogg's Special K

2010-09-08T10:56:00.000-07:00

Ximena Valero is proud to partner with Kellogg's Special K as part of their successful women commercial series. Ximena was selected for the series based on her success as a fashion designer. Here is her commercial below:

Transcript of commercial:

I have known that designing was my dream since I was a little girl. It has not been easy to succeed in the fashion industry, but it has brought me an enormous sense of satisfaction.

For us women it is extremely important to look good, have a healthy body, and take care of ourselves. A piece of clothing is not enough, you need a good attitude and confidence in yourself to achieve it. My biggest accomplishment has been to create transformable fashions. My goal is that women express and find their own authenticity in my clothing; I want them to feel confident and beautiful. When I'm draping fabric on a mannequin I'm not thinking of the garments' final look, instead I'm visualizing the woman looking and feeling great.

I'm Ximena Valero, fashion designer, and I taste my success with Special K.

We're so proud of Ximena and thank Kellogg's for the opportunity. For more information about Ximena, please see: www.ximenavalero.com/designer

You may also view our collection at: www.ximenavalero.com

Show off in our Showoff!

2010-09-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

Our Showoff comes in a tunic, dress, or gown form (hip, knee, floor) and features a halter tie, ruched neckline, self-tie belt, and flutter ruffle epaulettes that can be worn on or off the shoulder for a dramatically different look. You can gather the tunic or not; criss-cross the neck or leave it open; tie the belt around the front, back, side, criss-crossed or long; wear it sultry or sweet or something in between---so many possibilities... how do you want to Show it off today? For more ways to wear, see the video below:

The Showoff comes in many colors in a shiny, glamorous lycra fabric or a soft, luxurious jersey. For custom colors, please email: sales@ximenavalero.com

To buy the Showoff, click here on tunic, dress or gown. You can also see the rest of our collection at www.ximenavalero.com

We heart the Bloom and know you will too!

2010-08-20T11:58:00.000-07:00

The Bloom comes in a dress or tunic form and features a drawstring neck, beautifully-draped Dolman sleeves and a wide waistband. Wear the sleeves on or off your shoulder; tie the drawstring around your neck halter-style or in a knot or bow across your chest, and move the the neckline higher or lower and wider, depending on how daring you feel! Check out more of the ways you can wear it in the video below:

The Bloom comes in many colors in a shiny, glamorous lycra fabric or a soft, luxurious jersey. For custom colors, please email: sales@ximenavalero.com

To buy the Bloom, click here on dress or tunic. You can also see the rest of our collection at www.ximenavalero.com.

Attention All Boutique Buyers: Ximena Valero LLC is Coming to Las Vegas During the MAGIC Trade Show

2010-08-17T16:24:00.000-07:00

We are coming back to Las Vegas and will be in the middle of it all during one of the busiest apparel trade shows of the year!

Ximena Valero will be teaming up with a few other designers and will be presenting our collection at an exclusive suite (Suite No. 20001) at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino during MAGIC from today to this Thursday, 08/19/2010. This will be a great opportunity for boutique buyers from across the country to come check out the well-designed and high-quality XV creations in person.

Also, we will be participating in Label Junkie Wednesday by the Fashion Committee at the Lavo Nightclub at Palazzo Hotel and Casino tomorrow (Wednesday, 08/18/2010) night. It will be a fun evening of meet-and-greet!

We look forward to meeting everyone at the various events in Las Vegas this week!

Unable to visit us in Las Vegas? Then please feel free to visit www.ximenavalero.com for our collection online.

Highlight on the Dolce

2010-08-16T22:33:00.000-07:00

The Dolce dress drapes beautifully on the body and features a hand-braided strap with a ruched neckline. It includes a self-wrap belt that can be tied and criss-crossed in different ways as well as worn high or low. Scrunch it up a lot or a little, wear the neckline high or low or twisted in the back or front---the possibilities are endless! Check out just some of the ways you can wear it in the video below:

The Dolce comes in many colors in a shiny, glamorous lycra fabric or a soft, luxurious jersey. For custom colors, please email: sales@ximenavalero.com

To buy the Dolce, click here. You can also view the rest of our collection at www.ximenavalero.com.

Ximena Valero Swimsuit Fashion Show & 2010 Model Search Winner

2010-08-13T15:09:00.000-07:00

As dozens of aspiring models lined up with hopes of becoming the next face of a global designer brand, the 2010 Ximena Valero Model Search was in full swing last Friday, 08/06/2010.

Amid poolside revelers at The Venetian's TAO Beach in Las Vegas, the chosen finalists strutted the stage with the 2011 Ximena Valero Spring/Summer Swimwear Collection and dazzled everyone with their vibrant personalities. With our emcee (Harmony) and DJ (Crystal) also entertaining the crowd, the audience was impressed by the models and showered the new XV Swim Collection with great approval.

From right to left: MC Harmony wearing acrylic cuffs by H studio; Second runner up wearing Mojo perfume pouch; First runner up, Kelly Foss; and Winner, Lisa Rosentreter. All wearing Ximena Valero Swim

At the end, Lisa Rosentreter from Vancouver, BC was named the winner of the 2010 Ximena Valero Model Search. Fellow Canadian Kelly Foss was selected as the first runner-up. Ximena personally congratulated the winners on stage, as well as presenting them with thousands of dollars worth of prizes. We would like to thank all of the contestants for participating in this event and we look forward to our model search next year!

A big shout out to the photographers, hair and make up artists, and accessory designers who helped to make this event happen!

Photography:
Photographer: 'Sa (info@sajamil.com, http://sajamil.com/ximena.html)
Photographer Assistant: Mohammed (mhalthagafi@gmail.com)

Hair and makeup:
Jacquay Brown
Whitney Larios (http://www.whitneyboot.com)

Accessories:
Acrylic cuffs: H Studio http://www.haziza.com
Perfume pouches: Mojo http://www.mojo-mysecret.com

As always, remember to go to www.ximenavalero.com to find out about our latest events. Congratulations, Lisa!

From left to right: First runner-up, Kelly Foss, Ximena Valero, and Winner, Lisa Rosentreter (acrylic cuffs by H studio)

Top row: Winner, Lisa Rosentreter, with acrylic cuffs by H Studio. Photography by 'Sa.
Bottom row: Winner, Lisa Rosentreter, and First runner-up, Kelly Foss; Kelly Foss. Both wearing in Ximena Valero Swim and acrylic cuffs by H Studio. Photography by 'Sa.

FOCUS Apparel and Accessories Show

2010-08-10T12:50:00.000-07:00

We are excited to be returning to this month's FOCUS Apparel and Accessories Show at the California Market Center, August 9-11. We'll be on the 13th Floor in the Penthouse Suite in Booth 105---please stop by and say hi!

Ximena Valero's transformable collection is fashion-forward, practical, and versatile. There are at least ten different ways to wear a single piece of clothing and even more for those who are creatively inclined. We use only the highest quality materials in our clothing. The luxurious fabrics come in bold colors and are wrinkle-free, and they drape beautifully on all body types. The versatility, quality and innovation of the collection are sure to please anyone who wants to express themselves with style, creativity, and sophistication. To see our current collection, check out www.ximenavalero.com.

Aura Nightclub Fashion and Trunk Show

2010-08-09T22:42:00.000-07:00

Our fashion show at Aura Nightclub on Thursday, 07/29/2010, in Studio City, was full of bright colors and high energy. The reversible dresses looked stunning, showing pops of color at the hems and necklines.

The rest of the looks included gowns and jumpsuits -- plenty of choices for all types of party girls.

The trunk show that followed also generated a lot of buzz, as fans were able to appreciate the designs up-close and try on their favorite looks. As always, Ximena's collection won over more admirers that night...

Our favorite moment of the night was fellow fashion designer Justin Kopplin walking the runway. Talk about stealing the show!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our fashion and trunk show at Aura Nightclub! Stay connected for all of Ximena's upcoming personal appearances by visiting www.ximenavalero.com. See you at the next XV outing!

Justin Kopplin, Ximena Valero and the XV staff

Ximena Valero Swim Suit Fashion Show & 2010 Model Search

2010-08-03T22:54:00.000-07:00

Join us for an exciting day of fun, fashion, and style.

Ximena Valero Swim Suit Fashion Show & 2010 Model Search, Friday, August 6th, from 11 am to 6 pm, at TAO Beach in the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Ximena will select one model to be the face on her 2010/2011 campaign.

Check out www.ximenavalero.com to see our latest collection!

GISELe Magazine Japan June 2010

2010-06-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

Fashion Designer Ximena Valero sporting her own design in the June edition of GISELe Magazine.

Backstage at LAVO

2010-06-21T11:51:00.000-07:00

Ximena Valero Fashion Show May 12th 2010 at the LAVO Nightclub in Las Vegas. Backstage photos of model line-up in XV signature Transformable Fashion!

OMG Reversible Dress Video

2010-05-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

View more videos, HERE.

Fashion Show at Lavo Nightclub - May 12th 2010

2010-05-06T21:22:00.000-07:00

Join us for a wonderful evening of Fashion and Style.

Ximena Valero Fashion Show, May 12th, at the Las Vegas LAVO Nightclub in the Palazzo Hotel.

The show is held by Label Junkie Wednesdays and will showcase Ximena Valero's signature Transformable Fashions "The OMG Reversible Dress".

For more information please click, here

Guest list requests please click, here. or call 702.791.1818

XIMENA VALERO & THE OMG DRESS FOR FANTASTIC MAGAZINE

2010-03-17T03:25:00.000-07:00

XIMENA VALERO AT MARKET WEEK L.A

2010-03-13T11:31:00.001-08:00

Sofisticati Interview

2009-12-04T09:00:00.000-08:00

A few weeks back, we were interviewed by the ladies of Sofisticati who have published the interview on their site at Sofisticati.com. Check out the interview HERE as we discuss the fashion industry in Los Angeles, inspiration and the concept of transformable fashion.

New Videos up!

2009-12-02T09:25:00.000-08:00

To continue promoting the Transformable Fashion collection, we've posted new videos to the YouTube page. Here is video for one of our newest pieces, the Chameleon, which can be worn in as many as 100+ ways if you've got the imagination and creativity. Check out the rest of our videos on the YouTube page HERE!

12/17 Ximena Valero Showroom Trunk Show

2009-11-30T16:36:00.000-08:00

On Thursday December 17th from 6:00 - 11:00pm, we will be holding our second consecutive Showroom Trunk Show for you and all of your friends!

As an incentive to our dearest clients and friends, anyone who purchases a piece from the trunk show will have their HAIR& MAKE-UP done by professionals and receive one FREE Fashion Portrait shot by Fashion Photographer Maria Laxamana (marialaxamana.com).

Live DJ / Cocktails / Appetizers / Models / Art Gallery.

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase an original Transformable garment that can be worn in hundreds of ways!

If you love Designer Clothing, Make-up, Music and Fashion, You MUST BE HERE!

Please confirm your attendance to: contact@ximenavalero.com OR 323-474-6809.

Transformable fashion - The DOLCE

2009-11-27T16:42:00.000-08:00

This video features The DOLCE dress which is one of the dresses that can be worn in many different ways. The DOLCE is available for purchase at: XimenaValero.com

12/3 Trunk Show at Mesh and Lace (Silver Lake)

2009-11-25T13:54:00.000-08:00

Next week, our good friends at Mesh and Lace, the lovely boutique in Silver Lake have invited us back to their store to do a combined trunk show with jewelry designer Tanya Oskanian for Hokise on Thursday, December 3rd.

Everyone is invited to attend and the trunk show begins at 7pm. If you have not yet been to Mesh and Lace, please check out their website for details at: www.meshandlacela.com. For all those interested in attending, please RSVP to lisa@meshandlacela.com. Champagne and light refreshments will be served.

Mesh and Lace is located at 3208 W. Sunset Blvd., 90026. We hope to see you there!!!

11/19 XV Studio Trunk Show recap...

2009-11-23T13:54:00.000-08:00

This past Thursday, we held our first trunk show at the studio. Complimentary alcohol and snacks were served to guests browsing through all of our available transformable garments. Guests who purchased $150 or more were treated a free makeover, courtesy of the All About Face Academy, as well as a fun photoshoot in your new outfit by fashion photographer Maria Laxamana.

A great time was had by all and we will be posting pictures of the event shortly...

Stay tuned for the next Studio Trunk Show which will be sure to please all and provide everyone with a great opportunity to purchase a transformable garment at wholesale price.

Transformable fashion - The OMG

2009-10-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

The latest collection features dresses that can be worn in more ways than one that flatter all colors, shapes and sizes. There is something for everyone, check it out!

LA Fashion Week S/S 2010 - the aftermath

2009-10-19T20:19:00.000-07:00

Last week was a long week, but well worth it. We received a mention in Women's Wear Daily and Apparel News coverage of LA Fashion week. Check it out!

Other notable press and blog mentions include:
- AlphaBetaChic
- Ethical Style
- LA Downtowner
- LA Fashion Week.com
- The Examiner