Sunday, March 16, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Couture for the fine arts....
“Come Back to Sorrento: Couture for the Fine Arts”
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
PO Drawer 42571, Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70504
Benefit Fashion Show
May 23, 2014 from 6 pm
Admission $50.00
Good news! You can reserve your ticket now by calling the number (337) 482-0817. Tickets are limited.
Tickets on sale at the Hilliard University Art Museum
Hilliardmuseum.org, (337) 482-0817
Raoul Blanco’s Couture Fall 2014 Collection will be presented as a benefit show for the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum on May 23. Drawing inspiration from the fine arts and Italian flair, Raoul will show a collage of rich textiles and lines embellishing the silhouettes of his models and his clients. Jody’s of Lafayette will provide the perfect complement of accessories and jewelry on the spectacular line-up of models from Shaquana’s International Modeling Agency with makeup designed by Ms. Jennifer Ransonet and hair designed by Miles Cormier from Bleu West Salon. Be sure to come early to bid on the silent auction items guaranteed to pique your interest.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Shaquana Lewis...
Talent is priority and respect…
Many times people tell me that their daughters, sons or friends want to become a model or wish to be in the talent industry and often this statement follows with the question, “Where should they go?”
As we know the big cities are the places to be for those pursuing these kind of careers. However, no many can take or have the luxury to be there and try. Some are lucky and it will take just a snap for them to become stars, others may struggle for a while and will make it at the end, or simply will quit after realizing there is other ways for them to go be happy and successful…
To do something well you have to love what you do… Most important, when you love what you do there is no fear to share your talent or gift. I have work with many talented ladies and gentlemen in the fashion industry, and this one includes the models and their agents of course… They are a big part of what we are… Locally I had and have the great opportunity to work with many of these fabulous ladies…Farrah Graham, Lauren Cheely, Katherine Gordon, Meghan Redd, Renee Reese Collins, Hannah Stepanek, Eggy Andrian others…
One of the ladies I work with locally had showed to me that her love for this field is genuine, and she’s here to authentically share her gift and passion. When you want to do something well the best part is to begin with the right mentors, no matter where you live. That’s the most important part to the rest of your journey… The rest will come alone is the talent is there… So if you are to ask me for my suggestion about where to go I will point at the direction of Shaquana Lewis…
Shaquana Lewis is the owner and director of Shaquana International Modeling Agency LLC. Shaquana has model for me in the past, she had shown how passionate she is about not just her modeling agency but the attention and team work she has created between her and all the ones that share her work. Shaquana’s involvement in the community has also being very noticeable… I noticed that to her is not just about a money making industry, it’s about doing it right, well and inject that same passion to the ones among her…. To add more to it, Shaquana count with one of the most talented photographers in town, Mr. JD Mosley from Mosley Media… What else you can ask for? You will see more of Shaquana and her beautiful models in my future presentations… Bravo Shaquana! I take my hat off for you Diva, indeed!
Raoul Blanco
https://www.facebook.com/ShaquanaIntMA
Many times people tell me that their daughters, sons or friends want to become a model or wish to be in the talent industry and often this statement follows with the question, “Where should they go?”
As we know the big cities are the places to be for those pursuing these kind of careers. However, no many can take or have the luxury to be there and try. Some are lucky and it will take just a snap for them to become stars, others may struggle for a while and will make it at the end, or simply will quit after realizing there is other ways for them to go be happy and successful…
To do something well you have to love what you do… Most important, when you love what you do there is no fear to share your talent or gift. I have work with many talented ladies and gentlemen in the fashion industry, and this one includes the models and their agents of course… They are a big part of what we are… Locally I had and have the great opportunity to work with many of these fabulous ladies…Farrah Graham, Lauren Cheely, Katherine Gordon, Meghan Redd, Renee Reese Collins, Hannah Stepanek, Eggy Andrian others…
One of the ladies I work with locally had showed to me that her love for this field is genuine, and she’s here to authentically share her gift and passion. When you want to do something well the best part is to begin with the right mentors, no matter where you live. That’s the most important part to the rest of your journey… The rest will come alone is the talent is there… So if you are to ask me for my suggestion about where to go I will point at the direction of Shaquana Lewis…
Shaquana Lewis is the owner and director of Shaquana International Modeling Agency LLC. Shaquana has model for me in the past, she had shown how passionate she is about not just her modeling agency but the attention and team work she has created between her and all the ones that share her work. Shaquana’s involvement in the community has also being very noticeable… I noticed that to her is not just about a money making industry, it’s about doing it right, well and inject that same passion to the ones among her…. To add more to it, Shaquana count with one of the most talented photographers in town, Mr. JD Mosley from Mosley Media… What else you can ask for? You will see more of Shaquana and her beautiful models in my future presentations… Bravo Shaquana! I take my hat off for you Diva, indeed!
Raoul Blanco
https://www.facebook.com/ShaquanaIntMA
Friday, March 7, 2014
Passion...
I’m passionate about what I do, indeed…
Every stitch is carefully calculated, every cut on a piece of fine textile is well studied and analyzed, every touch the pressing iron gives to my pieces melts over every curve and or line of the design… When building up a design my body moves as I make its curves through the stitches of the sewing machine…
Yes, I do baby these pieces as they begin taking form, just pure passion…. That’s why one must be very cautious when coming near me and my passion….
Raoul Blanco
Every stitch is carefully calculated, every cut on a piece of fine textile is well studied and analyzed, every touch the pressing iron gives to my pieces melts over every curve and or line of the design… When building up a design my body moves as I make its curves through the stitches of the sewing machine…
Yes, I do baby these pieces as they begin taking form, just pure passion…. That’s why one must be very cautious when coming near me and my passion….
Raoul Blanco
Best Dressed Ladies of Louisiana and The Couture Circle by Raoul Blanco...
And the invitation's list for "The Couture Circle and Raoul's Best Dress Ladies of Louisiana 2014" is taking form... September, here we come...
Design by Raoul Blanco, model Farrah Graham, photo by Kevin Ste Marie-Kaptography
Thursday, February 27, 2014
New Orleans NBA All Stars Party 2014 with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benson...
New Orleans NBA All Stars Party 2014 with Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Benson
by Raoul Blanco
Once upon a time a man entered into a marvelous world hidden
behind the most spectacular and sumptuous red draperies…… I was that man…
So we got an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benson to
attend the “New Orleans Pelicans NBA All-Stars Party” and immediately I started
planning what to wear, no difficult, as my partner Mr. Aaron Martin says, "Everything
in your closet is black, black and black"…
Go figure…
This time Mrs. Gayle Benson chose the New Orleans Contemporary
Arts Center as the venue. Once again
Mrs. Benson reached out to the incredible talented event designer Mr. Bronson
Van Wyck to turn the New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center entrance into the
most magnificent Ball room. Mr. Van Wyck
had work previously with Mrs. Benson for the Super Bowl Party 2013, turning
part of New Orleans City Park into a spectacular mansion to celebrate the
occasion… Mrs. Benson and Mr. Van Wyck can
turn any parking lot into “The Great Gatsby” mansion…
There was a divine seating area, more like a living room,
decorated with giant pelican’s frescos and white sofas for the guests to relax
and have some cocktails after the buggy buggy… Another
fabulous seating area in the middle of the venue kept the attendees gathered
and entertained as if they were at home.
Many small rounded tables all over dressed with impeccable white linens
and fresh flowers invited the crowd to share and be cozy while the champagne
kept coming out, Ms. Divine Patricia Gannon would’ve love this. We shared our table with NBA star #14 Mr. Jason
Smith, his wife and their entourage, what a great company… I had a picture taken next to Jason Smith and
I have never felt so short until then, gosh!!!
The music band was terrific; they even got someone with walking crutches
into the dance floor…
Bars stations were located around the facilities, all
wood work painted in a rich red hue… Every
staff member dressed in black and white.
The ladies that served at the bar stations were precious and delightful,
real women and real old school, loved them all…
Food coming out at all times, two ladies pursued me during the night with
delicious canapés’ platters, I guess they thought I was too slim (remember, I wore
black)…
Mr. Tom Benson was looking absolutely handsome. Mrs. Gayle Benson was lovely and beautiful as
always, wearing a form fitted rugged red cocktail dress with French embroidered
lace bolero and inserts. A divine cascade
of beautiful diamonds decorated her delicate neck, same for her earrings. I noticed that when I hugged her, the body
guards gotten a bit hesitated, so I did it again, and again, and again. Mrs. Benson knows me well and knows there is
lots of wicked in me, so she just giggled at it…. We love this lady!!! J
Once again Mr. Tom Benson and his lovely wife Mrs. Gayle
Marie Benson got their guests feeling fabulous and everyone enjoyed every
moment of this marvelous affair…
Louisiana and its people, the best!!!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benson,
Raoul Blanco
Mr. Tom Benson and his lovely wife Mrs. Gayle Marie Benson
Raoul Blanco
Mr. Aaron Charles Martin
From right to the left NBA Star #14 Mr. Jason Smith, his beautiful wife, Aaron Charles Martin and Mr. Smith entourage.
A selfie with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benson
The beautiful Mrs. Gayle Marie Benson and Mr. Aaron Charles Martin
To my right Stephen, Sack's Fifth Avenue PR director and his partner to my left.
With #14 Mr. Jason Smith.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
“Come Back to Sorrento: Couture for the Fine Arts”
“Come Back
to Sorrento: Couture for the Fine Arts”
Benefit Fashion Show
May 23, 2014 from 6 pm
Tickets on sale at the Hilliard University Art Museum
starting April 10
Hilliardmuseum.org, 337-482-0817
Raoul Blanco’s Couture
Fall 2014 Collection will be presented as a benefit show for the Paul and Lulu
Hilliard University Art Museum on May 23.
Drawing inspiration from the fine arts and Italian flair, Raoul will show
a collage of rich textiles and lines embellishing the silhouettes of his models
and his clients. Jody’s of Lafayette will provide the perfect complement of
accessories and jewelry on the spectacular line-up of models from Shaquana’s
International Modeling Agency with makeup designed by Ms. Jennifer Ransonet and
hair designed by Miles Cormier from Bleu West Salon. Be sure to come early to bid on the silent
auction items guaranteed to pique your interest. Tickets are limited, and will go on sale on
April 10, 2014.
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