INTRODUCING ADRIANA CASTRO LOREN HOBO NAMED AFTER LOREN RIDINGER
Adriana Castro’s latest collection for Spring 2010 includes a brand new style, the “Loren Hobo,” named after Loren Ridinger. Ridinger, a close friend of Castro, is not only a successful entrepreneur and Miami resident, but a style icon. Adriana decided to name this bag after Loren as a way of thanking her for being an inspiration to young professional women. Throughout her career, Adriana has looked up to Loren who has guided and motivated her to work hard and dream big!
The “Loren Hobo” is a large, unstructured day bag with comfortable rounded handles, interwoven into the body of the hobo (Dimensions: 15 ½”H x 17 ½”W x 3”D). The stylish shape is also very practical and functional, providing enough room to carry all of the necessities a busy girl needs to get through her day, without sacrificing fashion. The “Loren” is handmade in Colombia, created using Adriana Castro’s signature luxurious exotic skins, including python, The bag is also offered in ostrich and crocodile in shades of Natural, Royal Blue, Purple, Hot Pink, Green, Red, Black and Brown (More colors available upon request). The Python Loren Hobo retails for $1,900 and will be available for pre – order (limited time only) starting in June 15th , 2009 at adrianacastroonline.com.
Mrs. Ridinger will be the first recipient of the bag named in her honor, but others can find the style, as well as the full collection at adrianacastroonline.com, Castro’s genuine, exotic collections are available in high-end luxury retail stores around the globe from the US to Dubai, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Ultimo. Her line can also be found in boutiques in some of the world’s finest resorts, such as Wynn Las Vegas and Four Seasons Punta Mita.
As a young girl growing up in Colombia, Adriana Castro made frequent visits to her father’s zoocriadero (or crocodile farm) and developed a passion for crocodile. It was during those years that she decided she would one day to turn her childhood dream into a reality and design a collection of accessories using the luxurious, exotic skins she had developed such a deep appreciation for. Adriana’s one of a kind, handmade, artisan pieces are wearable works of art for the most stylish woman of any age. Bold colors and sensual textures give each piece in Castro’s collection extraordinary character and personality. The handbags, wallets, belts and other accessories in the collection are created with the intention to be mixed and matched; they are stylish, yet functional. Rich, yet delicate. Supple, yet sturdy. The versatility of her designs complement the finest couture or the simplest of casual. Adriana Castro’s designs embody the perfect balance of elegance and quality.
Loren Ridinger is senior vice president of Market America. With over 15 years of experience in the direct sales and Internet marketing industry, Loren brings to Market America a perspective one gains in business by working from the ground floor up. She applies her extensive business and marketing experience, as well as her hands-on management approach to all facets of Market America's operations.
Loren is an active member of the Miami Beach community and is heavily involved with a number of charitable organizations including the Jennifer Lopez Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Rally for Kids for Children with Cancer in which she partners with Eva Longoria Parker, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and Friends of the Orphans.
Loren has been featured in a number of publications including The Robb Report, Haute Living, Ocean Drive, 944, Social Life, House of Business, House Beautiful, Hola! and International Yachtsman.
Well known for her sense of style, Loren also writes a popular blog that discusses items relating to fashion and business. To read the blog, visit http://www.myfashioncents.com/.
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