MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cubavera, the influential apparel brand that takes inspiration from its rich Latin heritage, will sponsor a fashion presentation along with Ocean Drive magazine showcasing its spring 2014 collection on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 8:00pm to midnight at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (Ziff Ballet Opera House) - 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. The event will be hosted by celebrity guests Zuleyka Rivera, telenovela star and Miss Universe 2006, and celebrity stylist Irma Martinez, and will feature a live performance by AXIS Band releasing their new single "Vengo de Alla."
The evening will include a fusion of fashion and music, including traditional Latin rhythms updated with eclectic musical arrangements including rock, pop and classical opera. Also slated are ballet performances and a state-of-the-art audio visual tribute to all that is Latin, embracing a foundation of the Cubavera clothing line's proud heritage. The evening's thematic inspiration will include a full roster of entertainment including flamenco dancers and an art installation created by the students of the Miami International University of Art and Design, paying tribute to the diversity of Hispanic culture as it is reinterpreted to appeal to today's multicultural audience.
Attendees will also get a sneak peek of Designed with Love by Stephanie, a newly-launched fashion leggings collection for C&C California apparel. Overall, the Hispanic Heritage kick-off event will take you on a journey throughout Latin America, Spain and beyond as Cubavera invites you to "Live the Good Life." It will be a night guaranteed to stimulate your senses.
Event sponsors include: Ocean Drive , Barton G., Bacardi, the Miami International University of Art and Design, AXIS Band, Adrienne Arsht Center, and Cubavera. For more information, or to view this season's collection online, visit: www.Cubavera.com .
Be sure to follow Cubavera on foursquare , check-in upon arrival and share with friends. Can't make it? Follow the event live on the brand's social media pages via Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . Find Cubavera on YouTube for after-event coverage.
Cubavera is a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PERY ). Additional information can be found at: www.PERY.com .
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances, as well as select children's apparel. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, Jantzen®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, C&C California®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Centro®, Munsingwear®, Savane®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, Natural Issue®, Pro Player®, the Havanera Co.®, Gotcha®, MCD®, John Henry®, Mondo di Marco®, Redsand®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Farah®, Anchor Blue®, Miller's Outpost®, Tahoe River Outfitters®, Original Khaki Company® and Techworks®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Champions Tour® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com .
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