
Humberto Penaloza is a fashion designer from Mexico. He is a true fashion lover, who has been in the fashion field for over 17 years. Since his childhood, he has been influenced by the art of haute couture.
His oldest sister was a very fine seamstress in Mexico, and he learned the basics of garment construction and sewing with her. Later on, when he decided to take his talent to another level, he chose to attend The National College of Technical Professional Education (CONALEP), where he studied fashion design; in 1999, he graduated with honors from this institution.
During his professional life in Mexico, he worked for some American companies: Gloria Vanderbilt (jeans) and Playboy, as the head designer. This is how he began his career in the fashion industry. A few years later, he decides to pursuit the American dream, and moves to Miami, FL.
Once he got established in Miami, he begins to work with some haute couture designers; working in collaboration with these designers helps him perfect his haute couture techniques. These designers gave him the opportunity to get exposed to the Miami Fashion Week, Nuestra Belleza Latina (Our Latin Beauty), as well as some award ceremonies.
Afterwards, Humberto moves to Philadelphia seeking for an opportunity to continue to grow as a fashion designer. His desire to acquire more experience in the field always pushed him to be closer to the Big Apple, New york, which it is known as the birthplace of fashion and the avantgarde.
He finally relocates to New York in 2013; it is where he currently lives. He is working for an evening wear company. However, he also has his own lable, Humberto Penaloza. This label showcases mainly wedding dresses and evening wear for men and women. In 2018, he had the opportunity to participate in the Sample Mexican fashion Contest based in Guanajuato, Mexico.
In this contest, he won the business cocktail category (male and female) and received the award in Barcelona Spain. This event was named: LOVE FOR MEXICO; his designs were inspired by SUSTAINABLE FASHION. In September of 2019 present his first collection for men and women at the Philly Fashion Week in the city of Philadelphia getting good reviews, later he was invited to participate at the Mujer Virtual Fashion Projet were he was awarded as the best designer of the year, in the state of New Jersey, also he presented his collection at the Hispanic Chamber of beauty in Queens New York. Humberto’s love for couture has led him to continue improving and learning new techniques to be able to contribute to the wonderful world of the fashion industry.
Humberto Penaloza
Tel: 786 357 4683
Email: hterrypenaloza@gmail.com
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